Sapphire Paste Necklace
Vintage Castlecliff Renaissance Sterling Silver & Sapphire Paste Necklace 1940s
By Castlecliff
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Sterling Silver Vintage Castlecliff Sapphire Paste Necklace inspired by Renaissance jewellery
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Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
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A sapphire and clear paste necklace and earrings, A. Philippe for Trifari, 1950s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Trifari, compromising various sizes of oval cut sapphire pastes, set with clear pastes in rhodium metal
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Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
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Rhodium, Base Metal
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W 0.75 in D 0.3 in L 15 in
'WW' poured glass, paste and paste pearl 'Loulou' pendant necklace, France, 2018
By WW Collection
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
The rich and unusual mix of colours in the pendant/sautoir, with its deep sapphire and radiant
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 26 in
Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ayla Necklace.
Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in W 1.35 in L 25 in
Antique Victorian Cannetille Pink Paste Collar Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
between.
A large pink Paste stone is also claw set in the centre of each link and emulate the beauty of
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
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Pinchbeck
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
800 thousandths pendant necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with diamonds, sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.3 in L 3.35 in
Turquoise 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Rubies Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
by our craftsmen assembled with rubies,diamonds, sapphires, paste turquoise and in the middle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
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W 1.19 in L 2.56 in
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
pearl,amethyst,coral,sapphires,turquoise paste,agate,lapis lazuli,tourmaline,quartz and rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...
French Lucky Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
set with four pear-shaped blue sapphire and paste leaves, centring a rose-cut diamond, with rose-cut
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in D 0.1 in L 0.87 in
Imposing 80s Necklace, Tess Shalom
Located in New York, NY
Large scaled necklace of sapphire twist and cut beads with gunmetal clasp set with large pear
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Important Chanel Renaissance Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
triple pendant. Formed of lozenges of tonal sapphire pate de verre and pastes,the scale almost seems
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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Early Yves Saint Laurent Maltese Cross Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
sapphire.
Made in France 1970's.
Length Necklace 24".
Length. 4" Cross Pendant.
Width 3" Cross
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
Attractive Beaded Necklace with Victorian Enamel Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian enameled clover motif buckle with sapphire paste, married to more contemporary and matching gilt
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
Austro Hungarian Brooch Kyanite Freshwater Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Eliza Necklace - A stunning antique Austro Hungarian sapphire blue paste and pearls brooch has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 9k gold Gemstone clown pendant, Articulated
Located in NEWARK, GB
this clown pendant is fully articulated and has movable limbs.
It is set with clear paste, Sapphire
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Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bulgari Diamond Ruby Gold Serpenti Necklace
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Rare Himalayan Mountain Emerald and Diamond convertible Tiara/Necklace
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Rare Himalayan Mountain Emerald and Diamond convertible Tiara/Necklace
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Scarce Coco Chanel 1994 Fall/Winter Monumental Cream Pearl Necklace "Sautoir"
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Coco Chanel 1994 fall/winter cream pearl necklace - this important classic/contemporary Chanel necklace is comprised out of large cream colored faux glass pearls. In a...
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Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco rose cut diamond and Moonstone ring. This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the stones set in platinum. The rose cut diamonds total approx 50pts.
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18 Karat Gold Diamond, Burma Ruby Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold BURMA Ruby and diamond necklace, bracelet, ear clips.
ruby approx. - 70 cts.
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Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires
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Art Nouveau Style 18K Gold Earrings
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Ruby 14 karat ring. Evil Eye Ring. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Eye" 14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone.
Weight: 1.7 g. - depends from size
Central stone: Natural ruby
Weight: approx 0.45 ct, round cabochon s...
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring.
Circa 1830
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Silver Portuguese Paste Pendant, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection, a pendant brooch of Black dot paste of every shape and size is set in rounded pillow back foiled sterling, made in Portugal where, together with France, ...
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Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Cluster Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Maison Gripoix multi flower, multi layered brooch. Of jewel tone hand poured glass enamel set in gold plated bronze metal with crystal rhinestone accents.
Excellent Con...
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1990s French Romantic Brooches
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Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is in gorgeous condition for an oldie! The ruby is a lovely pink colour and surrounding it is a shimmering halo of pearls. The split shoulders lead perfectly down to a simp...
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage CIS by Cissy Zoltwoska Turquoise & Paste Girandole Parure 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and very special Vintage CIS Necklace Parure or suite, circa 1960. CIS jewellery was created by Cissy Zoltowska. A highly talented designer and all round fascinating woman, Co...
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Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Silver Collar, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the fire and brilliance of gemstones. Pink Pastes simulate the beauty of pink Sapphires which are
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
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Silver
24.39 Carats Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Necklace
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
Fine luxury gets an avant garde lift through this stunning necklace crafted with paste hues of pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1984, Chanel long gilded metal chain necklace with medallion
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
glass paste cabochons in sapphire, ruby, honey and emerald colors. Ring clasp.
1984 piece signed at
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 14ct Gold Heavy Jerusalem Cross Pendant Necklace Box Chain 585 19 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD HEAVY SAPPHIRE SET JERUSALEM CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Enormous Playboy Bunny Pendant Necklace Rope Chain 375 20 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
cut natural sapphires and created diamonds (paste)
Age: Vintage later 1900s (c1980s)
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Dynamic sapphire and clear paste necklace, Austria, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This striking articulated necklace, in sapphire and clear pastes, from the 1960s, is made from the
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Choker Necklaces
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Base Metal
Sapphire drop and paste necklace, att. Roger Scemama for Christian Dior, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Sumptuous and glamorous, this beautiful necklace is made of poured glass sapphire drops, the main
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Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces
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Christian Dior Necklace and earrings in coloured pastes and pearl, 1963
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rich melange of black cabuchon cushion cut paste, sapphire paste in assorted shapes, smokey grey
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Lover's Eye Georgian Locket Sapphires Rose Quartz Necklace - Rebecca Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
paste locket. The stunning locket, with a paste stone encrusted bow, is the perfect frame to showcase
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Spectacular Christian Dior necklace, 1960
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This stunning necklace, the epitomy of Dior glamour, made of many cuts and shapes of paste
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Marina J. Unique Woven Pearl "V" Necklace with Vintage Brooch and Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Measuring 16.5 inches long, this necklace meets at an Antique Silver on Gold paste stones Clasp, that is
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Huge Vintage 9k Gold Clown Pendant, Articulated, Multi Gemstone, 90s
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Schreiner of New York large crystal brooch
By Schreiner of New York
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Fabulous large 'Bird of Paradise' earrings, Isabel Canovas, 1980s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
gilded metal and lush feathers, with clear and sapphire paste highlights. The earrings have a clip on
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Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Outstanding and Rare Antique Edwardian c.1900-1910 Cornflower Sapphire paste and Diamond paste
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Sapphire Ruby Tourquoise Paste Blue Topaz MoonStone Coral Pearl Cameo Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous cameo pendant in 9K yellow gold structure embellished with blue sapphire, ruby, turquoise
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Sapphire melon cut beads faceted glass and paste sautoir French 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Veronica Necklace.
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a flower of turquoise paste,diamonds and a sapphire in the upper part; in the
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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Two toned saphhire paste necklace and matching earrings, Roger Scemama, 1950s
By Roger Scemama
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
complementing hues of sapphire, and subtle grey paste, to adorn the neck, comes with matching earrings - a
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Fabulous Isabel Canovas 'Bird of Paradise' earrings, 1980s
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Trifari Eugenie Sapphire Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Eugenie Sapphire Necklace from the 1940's. Pink gold finish with large central sapphire
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Antique Victorian Blue Paste Lavaliere Necklace 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
simulates the fire and brilliance of gemstones. Blue Pastes have the alluring qualities of Sapphires and
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1980s Chanel exceptional glass paste demi-parure from Gripoix workshop
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
necklace is composed of seven flowers separated by emerald oval glass paste cabochons finished with an
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1955 Art Deco Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1955 Art Deco Style Gold & Sapphire Pink Austrian Crystal Link Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft
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Jarin Serpent Choker
By JARIN
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An intricate Jarin serpent choker necklace.
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Yves Saint Laurent Pearl Torsade
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" (48.5cm) long. The center sapphire blue stone, in its paste outlined silver frame, measures 1 3/4" (4.8cm
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Antique Victorian Blue Paste Earrings 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
Sapphires and take expert craftsmanship to capture their beauty.
Each paste is claw set in a 9ct Yellow
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20th Century Etruscan Style Gold Molded Glass Choker Necklace & Bracelet S/2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Antique Georgian Terpsichore Sulphide Cameo Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
the sulphide has the most beautiful pale grey sheen to it. It's set within a rose cut sapphire and
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Sapphire Paste Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact sapphire paste necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and gilt metal — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 14 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire paste necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a sapphire paste necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by SCALA GIOIELLI, Karen Sugarman Designs and Alfred Philippe for Trifari are consistently popular. While most can agree that any sapphire paste necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a sapphire version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a sapphire paste necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Sapphire Paste Necklace?
On average, a sapphire paste necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,220, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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