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
Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
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
18k Gold
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
Silver
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
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Now a banned material, Antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectable. This gorgeous
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
Silver Plate
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
Other
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
Brass, Gilt Metal
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
Brass, Bronze
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
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise
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
14k Gold
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
Garnet, 14k Gold
1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your vintage jewelry collection with the stunning 1950s Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
Turquoise
$296Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
$392 / item
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
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Brass
$250Sale Price|82% Off
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
Sterling Silver
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
Gilt Metal
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
Gilt Metal
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
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
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
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
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
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.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Victorian necklace features natural pearl shell beads, delicately dyed in
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
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace, a timeless vintage piece that
Turquoise
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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$1,307 / item
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
Pearl, 9k Gold
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
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
Turquoise
$165 / item
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
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
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
Gilt Metal
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
Gilt Metal
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
$713Sale Price|20% Off
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
Sterling Silver
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
Gilt Metal
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
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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
Garnet, 18k Gold
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
Sterling Silver
Joseph Esposito Sterling Real Abalone Shell Snap Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
oval abalone shell inlays arranged like petals.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
Pearl, Gold
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
Pearl
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
Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold, Rose 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
Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold
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
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Silhouette Pendant - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
18k Gold
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
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
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
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
Silver Plate
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
Coral, Turquoise
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.