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Conch Shell Carved Pendant
Conch Shell Carved Pendant

Conch Shell Carved Pendant

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This beautiful carved conch shell pendant is old probably circa 1930. It has a double swirl like

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Silver & Conus Shell Necklace

Silver & Conus Shell Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Moroccan Silver and Conus Shell Charms with the Signature Faouzi Back Neck Charm. Black cord is

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Yves Saint Laurent necklace shell
Yves Saint Laurent necklace shell

Yves Saint Laurent necklace shell

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Long golden metal shell necklace with blue cords. Condition

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Now a banned material, Antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectable. This gorgeous

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace
Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace

Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Charming Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1950's. Set with small white shells, milk

Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique "Cleopatra" Cameo Shell Necklace
Antique "Cleopatra" Cameo Shell Necklace

Antique "Cleopatra" Cameo Shell Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt, set in rich, naturally patterned tortoise shell. Her regal profile

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other

MWLC Purple Scallop Shell Pendant
MWLC Purple Scallop Shell Pendant

MWLC Purple Scallop Shell Pendant

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

MWLC Purple Lion Paw Scallop Shell pendant necklace from MWLC. The natural shell decorated with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Turbo Shell Seaweed Pendants, MWLC
Turbo Shell Seaweed Pendants, MWLC

Turbo Shell Seaweed Pendants, MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

Natural Turbo Shell Seaweed Pendants, by MWLC from the 2000's. Shell pendants with gilt bronze

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Goossens Paris Large Shell Necklace
Goossens Paris Large Shell Necklace

Goossens Paris Large Shell Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Large Shell Necklace from the Circé collection. With the arrival of warm days, the Circé collection

Category

2010s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise

14K Gold Ganesh Shell Pendant
14K Gold Ganesh Shell Pendant

14K Gold Ganesh Shell Pendant

Located in Hong Kong, HK

, encircled by a delicate mother of pearl. Feel the smoothness of the shell against your fingertips as you

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Cadaques Red Shell Pendant with Garnet
Cadaques Red Shell Pendant with Garnet

Cadaques Red Shell Pendant with Garnet

By Renn New York

Located in Miami, FL

Cadaques Pendant features natural shell with 14k gold and red garnet gemstone.  Purchase includes

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace

1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your vintage jewelry collection with the stunning 1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone  MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell
18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone  MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell

18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

Mother of Pearl, and the sophisticated charm of Tahitian grey shell, all harmoniously brought together to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Tiny Gold Snail Shell Pendant
Tiny Gold Snail Shell Pendant

Tiny Gold Snail Shell Pendant

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

This is a tiny little dainty periwinkle shell cast into solid gold and is perfect for all the sea

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sea Life Shell Statement Necklace
Sea Life Shell Statement Necklace

Sea Life Shell Statement Necklace

By Fanni Fischer for Gripoix Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

savoir-faire that remains second to none. Size of the shells 1”x1” Materials : poured glass, gold (24k

Category

2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Chloé The Chloé Shells Pendant Necklace
Chloé The Chloé Shells Pendant Necklace

Chloé The Chloé Shells Pendant Necklace

By Chloé

Located in Studio City, CA

-Gold Tone Brass -Variety Of Textures, Including Real Shells; Synthetic Shells; And Resin. -The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Brass

Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors
Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors

Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Abalone is a gastropod shellfish which has an ear-shaped shell and producing these elongated shells

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC
Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC

Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

MWLC Industrial mount shell necklace in silvertoned bronze with signature screw detailing mounted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC
Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC

Industrial Scallop Shell Necklace, MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

MWLC Industrial mount shell necklace in silvertoned bronze with signature screw detailing mounted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Turbo Shell Pendant.
Miriam Haskell Turbo Shell Pendant.

Miriam Haskell Turbo Shell Pendant.

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell's mottled black Turbo shell Pendant with pave rondels and bakelite jet bead spacers

Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Shell Pendant with Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
Shell Pendant with Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold

Shell Pendant with Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Natural Shell Pendant Shell, Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold This beautiful white, purple and lavender

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Del Sol Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond
Del Sol Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond

Del Sol Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond

By Renn New York

Located in Miami, FL

Del Sol Shell Pendant is made with 14k gold, natural shell, and .21 carat natural diamond. This

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Necklace Shells Jet Coral Turquoise Lapis
Necklace Shells Jet Coral Turquoise Lapis

Necklace Shells Jet Coral Turquoise Lapis

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Asymmetrical necklace Shells Jet Coral Turquoise and Lapis , you can ware it in 2 different way

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise

Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s
Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s

Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval

Category

Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 19th century. Weight: 13.91 gr. Lenght: 45 cm. A cameo necklace composed of two oval cameos depicting classical busts in wire-work surrounds, in an 18kt yellow gold setting.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace
Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace

Located in London, GB

This charming antique Victorian necklace features natural pearl shell beads, delicately dyed in

Category

20th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Costa Brava Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond
Costa Brava Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond

Costa Brava Shell Pendant with Natural Diamond

By Renn New York

Located in Miami, FL

Costa Brava Pendant is made of natural shell with 14k gold and .12 carat natural diamond.  This

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace

1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace, a timeless vintage piece that

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Pearls with Pave Shell Clasp
Pearls with Pave Shell Clasp

Pearls with Pave Shell Clasp

Located in New York, NY

Striking faux pearl necklace with hammered gilt clasp set with contrasting rows of rhinestones in silvered settings. A large rose cut facetted sapphire stone centers the clasp.
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Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Gold Shell and Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace
Gold Shell and Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace

Gold Shell and Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace

Located in London, GB

Pearls paired with stunning Gold Shell Detailing and glistening Lab Grown Diamonds. Our summery Gold

Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

pattern of Heishi turquoise beads, coral, mother of pearl, and onyx. Chain ends in large shell pendant

Category

Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

with large and small round spiny oyster beads, featuring large shell pendant inlaid with Kingman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Tahitian Shell with Lavender Pearl Necklace
Tahitian Shell with Lavender Pearl Necklace

Tahitian Shell with Lavender Pearl Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

shells. The black Tahitian heart shells gives such beautiful iridescent shine, it's like having rainbows

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gilt Shell and Faux Pearl Lariat
Gilt Shell and Faux Pearl Lariat

Gilt Shell and Faux Pearl Lariat

Located in New York, NY

Gilt Shell and Faux Pearl Lariat, super long in length to layer and wrap as needed. Different

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage 12k Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant is a timeless treasure that reflects the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Sterling Silver, Choker, Shell, Handmade, Italy
Sterling Silver, Choker, Shell, Handmade, Italy

Sterling Silver, Choker, Shell, Handmade, Italy

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

The “Shell” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Shell and Woven Bead Bib
Gilt Shell and Woven Bead Bib

Gilt Shell and Woven Bead Bib

Located in New York, NY

Gilt Shell and Woven Bead Bib from the 1960's. Extravagant scale with varied size white plastic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & EMERALD PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant
CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & EMERALD PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant

CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & EMERALD PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Chalcedony Nautilus Shell Pendant Blue Chalcedony, Diamond, Emeralds & 14k Gold 20x15mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace
1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace

1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Roma, RM

multiple strands of rich purple garnet beads and centered by a sculptural shell clasp accented with gold

Category

1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace
Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace

Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Striking Carambola Café Nacre Star Fruit Necklace, comprising of nine shell/mother of pearl beads

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joseph Esposito Sterling Real Abalone Shell Snap Pendant
Joseph Esposito Sterling Real Abalone Shell Snap Pendant

Joseph Esposito Sterling Real Abalone Shell Snap Pendant

Located in Sewickley, PA

oval abalone shell inlays arranged like petals.

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Shell Pendant with Emerald and Diaminds
14k Gold Shell Pendant with Emerald and Diaminds

14k Gold Shell Pendant with Emerald and Diaminds

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Shell Pendant with Center Emerald, Gold Bezel and Diamond Bail Shell, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Shell Cameo Pendant of 12k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Pendant of 12k Gold

Antique Shell Cameo Pendant of 12k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This antique pendant (circa 1870) showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the profile of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Cat's Eye Shell Necklace
Tahitian Black Pearl Cat's Eye Shell Necklace

Tahitian Black Pearl Cat's Eye Shell Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

A dark & mysterious mix of Tahitian Pearls, Dark Cat's Eye beads, & Purple Oyster Shell pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Vintage 20k Yellow Gold Butterfly Shell Cameo Pendant
Vintage 20k Yellow Gold Butterfly Shell Cameo Pendant

Vintage 20k Yellow Gold Butterfly Shell Cameo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This vintage pendant features a delicately carved butterfly shell cameo set in rich 20k yellow gold

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Butterfly White Shell 18k Rose Gold Necklace
Butterfly White Shell 18k Rose Gold Necklace

Butterfly White Shell 18k Rose Gold Necklace

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Butterfly White Shell 18K Rose Gold Necklace 8 Diamonds - 0.04CT 9 Fancy Diamonds - 0.14CT 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Emerald & 14k Gold
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Emerald & 14k Gold

Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Emerald & 14k Gold

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Laguna Agate Shell Pendant Laguna Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold Carved shell of beautifully banded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold

Conch Shell pendant 14KT gold Diamond pendant
Conch Shell pendant 14KT gold Diamond pendant

Conch Shell pendant 14KT gold Diamond pendant

Located in Jupiter, FL

Solid gold conch shell pendant with natural diamonds in 14KT white gold, beautil sea pendant for

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell
Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell

Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell

Located in Wallkill, NY

Southwestern Turquoise and Heishi Shell Necklace. Measures 26 in end to end. Stones measures approx

Category

Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Silhouette Pendant - 18k
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Silhouette Pendant - 18k

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Silhouette Pendant - 18k

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Shell Charm
18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Shell Charm

18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Shell Charm

By Olivo Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Inspired by a vacation in the beautiful island of Capri, this exquisite necklace from the "CAPRI" collection captures the essence of the sea with nine finely enameled marine-themed e...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tahitian Heart Shells with Golden Pearl Necklace
Tahitian Heart Shells with Golden Pearl Necklace

Tahitian Heart Shells with Golden Pearl Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

shells. The black Tahitian heart shells gives such beautiful iridescent shine, it's like having rainbows

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Chanel necklace 'shell' Cruise Grand Central, New York 2007
Chanel necklace 'shell' Cruise Grand Central, New York 2007

Chanel necklace 'shell' Cruise Grand Central, New York 2007

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

pearls, white glass shells, and pink-tone stones. At the center, an impressive pearl-like shell pendant

Category

Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Ugo Correani Resin Shell and Coral Necklace
Ugo Correani Resin Shell and Coral Necklace

Ugo Correani Resin Shell and Coral Necklace

By Ugo Correani

Located in New York, NY

Striking transparent pale emerald and citrine resin is formed into coral branches, beads and shells

Category

Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace
Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace

Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

coral beaded ends and graduated stones, sterling silver ties and two large spiny oyster shells near

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

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Shell Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of shell necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 149 vintage editions and 118 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of shell necklaces to choose from, but Victorian and Contemporary shell necklaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L, Karen Sugarman Designs and Scrives are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 36, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut shell necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of shell necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Shell Necklaces?

Prices for shell necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $35,000, while shell necklaces, on average, fetch $1,300.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Shell Necklaces
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