Butterfly Wings 0.80 Carat White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The natural metamorphosis of the caterpillar that becomes a chrysalis and then a butterfly concretely represents that rebirth that follows the abandonment of the material shell in pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds, lending the jewel a distincti...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bead 0.80 Carat White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The natural metamorphosis of the caterpillar that becomes a chrysalis and then a butterfly concretely represents that rebirth that follows the abandonment of the material shell in pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.11ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Polished Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.11ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Customizable Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$296Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Necklace with Turquoise, Black Onyx, Malachite, Lapis
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
This captivating piece showcases the iridescent allure of Abalone, the delicate elegance of Mother of Pearl, and the sophisticated charm of Tahitian grey shell, all harmoniously brou...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Charms, Coral and Silver Necklace
By Chez Faouzi of Marrakech
Located in Atlanta, GA
The antique silver charms, coral, shells, and beads, in his works of art are from a variety of tribes and countries across the African continent; mostly the Tuareg tribe, Mali, and M...
Coral, Silver
Customizable Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Polished White Gold 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
White Gold, 18k Gold
Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Round Customizable Polished Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Polished Gold - 45 Diamonds 0.54 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - 20.0 mm x 27.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl 18 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19k Yellow Gold Choker Style Necklace, 15.5 inches - 63.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This one of a kind vintage choker is handcrafted in 19k yellow gold. The elongated shell-like links feature a row round natural pearls accented by a row of diamonds on either end and...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Of signature articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand poured glass enamel, in emerald and ruby.
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace Choker Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls were extracted from Pinctada Margaritifera shells (“black-lipped mother of pearl”) and are being delivered to the customer with their natural color and luster.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
By Chez Faouzi of Marrakech
Located in Atlanta, GA
The antique silver charms, shells, and beads in this necklace are from a variety of tribes and countries across the African continent; mostly the Tuareg tribe, Mali, and Mauritania.
Silver
Customizable Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold 23.0*32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Locket Pendant - 18k White Gold - 45 Diamonds 0.5 ct H VS Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 9 Diamonds 0.13 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant - Sutiable for Hand Engraving - Measurements 40 mm x 30 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 9 Diamonds 0.13 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 45 Diamonds 0.5 ct Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 37 mm x 34 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Bead and Silver Tribal Pendant Necklace by Annette Bird '1925-2016'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annette Bird bone, bead, shell and silver tribal necklace This whimsical necklace was made by Annette R.
Silver
Butterfly Necklace 0.80 Karat White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Drop
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The natural metamorphosis of the caterpillar that becomes a chrysalis and then a butterfly concretely represents that rebirth that follows the abandonment of the material shell in pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Necklace 9 strands 9.5/9mm Quadruple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are homogeneous and measure 9/9.5mm in diameter and were extracted from Akoya shells. The 4 strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below the other (34”/36”/38”/40”...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are homogeneous and measure 9/9.5mm in diameter and were extracted from Akoya ("Pinctada Fucata") shells. The 3 long strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below t...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace 25” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls were extracted from Pinctada Margaritifera shells (“black-lipped mother of pearl”) and are being delivered to the customer with their natural color and luster.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are homogeneous and measure 10/9.5mm in diameter and were extracted from Akoya shells. The 3 strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below the other (33”/35”/37”, t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Percussion Pectoral on Wire Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
A very early Robert Lee Morris Necklace, this design if silver tubing, balls, coils and coconut shell, is very iconic of the first decade of Morris' designs.
Sterling Silver
Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 50 Diamonds 0.61 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 7 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari Sterling dating it to the 1940's. 18" graduated with original store tag.
Sterling Silver
Abalone Gemstone and Art Glass Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Abalone shell, 2"L x .5"D x 2.75"H. Marked on the clasp: 1/20 12K GF
Quartz, Gold-filled
$406Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Two-Strand Mauve Pearl Necklace with Gold Accents, 2021
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Cultured pearls, like these, are created when a small natural material is inserted into the mollusk's shell, prompting the formation of layers of lustrous nacre.
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - Diameter 30 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Oval Polished Hallmark Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Polished Locket Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Customizable Polished Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Floral Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 104 Diamonds 1.24 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Turquoise Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Marine Sea Turtle Pendant with Coral & Diamond
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The focal point of this stylized sea turtle is its intricately detailed carapace (shell), which features a beautifully segmented honeycomb structure.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.65tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Cabochon Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Turtle Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Securely set in a bezel setting within the vertebral shell. The turtles' eyes are one pointer diamonds each, giving it the extra flair it has.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polished Heart Locket Pendant 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09ct HVS 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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