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AJD Glittering Gem-cut REAL Amethysts and Pearl Shell 19" Necklace
AJD Glittering Gem-cut REAL Amethysts and Pearl Shell 19" Necklace

AJD Glittering Gem-cut REAL Amethysts and Pearl Shell 19" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

enhanced by natural Pearl Shells that are approximately 20mm. This necklace is 19 inches long. The

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s
Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s

Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

A carved open back shell cameo in an oval filigree setting, hanging on a complimentary fine chain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold

Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Carved Shell Pendant Rose Quartz, Pink Spinel, Watermelon Tourmaline, Emerald & 14k Gold Carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

1.55 Carat Pave Set Diamond Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
1.55 Carat Pave Set Diamond Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold

1.55 Carat Pave Set Diamond Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

14K Yellow Gold 1.55ct Diamond Pave Spiral Shell Pendant Necklace features spiral shell with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1
Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1

Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1

Located in Firenze, FI

pendant features a traditional hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical lady in profile, rendered

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell MOP Star Fruit Gilt Sterling Silver Vintage Statement Necklace
Shell MOP Star Fruit Gilt Sterling Silver Vintage Statement Necklace

Shell MOP Star Fruit Gilt Sterling Silver Vintage Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous! Striking Carambola Grey Gold Nacre Star Fruit Necklace, comprising of nine Shell

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Empire Necklace 18 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Polychrome Enamel
Antique Empire Necklace 18 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Polychrome Enamel

Antique Empire Necklace 18 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Polychrome Enamel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This necklace was created in 1800 ca. It is made out of 18 karat yellow and red gold. Three oval cameos show portrait busts in profile, the largest one in the center is of a woman, p...

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Sea Shell Necklace 18KT gold Dangling coral necklace starfish pendant
Sea Shell Necklace 18KT gold Dangling coral necklace starfish pendant

Sea Shell Necklace 18KT gold Dangling coral necklace starfish pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

What a fun ocean necklace to own, its so beautiful with any outfit! Made with three sea ornaments in solid 18KT white gold. Made with quality in mind on the ornaments as well as the ...

Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone designer sea shells starfish necklace
Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone designer sea shells starfish necklace

Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone designer sea shells starfish necklace

By KJL

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • chain is 20" long, star charm is 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good vinta...

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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo
Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo

Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo

Located in Wallkill, NY

Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe Turquoise Shell Coral Necklace Jacla Sterling Silver with graduated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant. Sweet Heart 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 9mm x 8mm pendant 2.9g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace . Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Pendant
Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace . Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Pendant

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace . Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Vintage Alhambra Collection Pendant. 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Comes with Original Box Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 1...

Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds & Ruby Eyes with Chain
Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds & Ruby Eyes with Chain

Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds & Ruby Eyes with Chain

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Super unique and real masterpiece! Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Shell Layer, Diamonds and Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in New York, NY

Estate A. Jeschel turquoise, Spiny Shell Oyster and sterling silver Tribal large statement necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18Kt:0.73g, Diamond:6.6Ct, Silver:25.93g, Cameo:201.95Ct, Black Spinel:127.08Ct, Size: 598mmXXMM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver

Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Five 5 Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Necklace
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Five 5 Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Necklace

Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Five 5 Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Necklace

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Wokingham, England

Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Swirl Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Chunky Statement

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

AJD Elegant Dramatic Natural Golden Cream Color Shell & Tiger Eye Necklace
AJD Elegant Dramatic Natural Golden Cream Color Shell & Tiger Eye Necklace

AJD Elegant Dramatic Natural Golden Cream Color Shell & Tiger Eye Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Beautiful pearl Shells swoop gracefully artistically around these glowing goldy tone polished Tiger

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal

AJD Dramatic Coppery Goldy REAL Baroque Pearl Shell 21" Necklace
AJD Dramatic Coppery Goldy REAL Baroque Pearl Shell 21" Necklace

AJD Dramatic Coppery Goldy REAL Baroque Pearl Shell 21" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

These fascinating real Baroque Pearls absolutely glow and glitter brightly in many multi colors in this 21 inch long necklace. The largest are approximately 25mm x 25mm with a gold ...

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

AJD Very Light Real Pinky Pearls and Real Pearl Shells 18" Necklace
AJD Very Light Real Pinky Pearls and Real Pearl Shells 18" Necklace

AJD Very Light Real Pinky Pearls and Real Pearl Shells 18" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is a wonderfully beautiful Pearl and Pearl Shell 18 inch necklace. The light pinky Pearls are

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Pearl-shell Bead Necklace Silver Pave Diamond Carabiner ohm Hindu charms
Pearl-shell Bead Necklace Silver Pave Diamond Carabiner ohm Hindu charms

Pearl-shell Bead Necklace Silver Pave Diamond Carabiner ohm Hindu charms

Located in Delhi, DL

occasion. *Key Features: - **Material:** - **Necklace:** pearl shell beads and Sterling Silver Links

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Interesting Artistic Black Lip Natural Real Oyster Shell Long Necklace
AJD Interesting Artistic Black Lip Natural Real Oyster Shell Long Necklace

AJD Interesting Artistic Black Lip Natural Real Oyster Shell Long Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is simply cut and polished natural Black Lip Oyster shell that reflects and glows different

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer
18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer

18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Shell Layer Length: 16"/17"/18" 13

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Glowing Pearl Shells & Tiger Eye Bead Necklace
AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Glowing Pearl Shells & Tiger Eye Bead Necklace

AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Glowing Pearl Shells & Tiger Eye Bead Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Huge floppy flippy natural glowing Pearl shells hug these beautiful natural highly polished Tiger

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Pearl

Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp
Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp

Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-carved shell cameo depicting a classical mythological scene—likely Eros and Psyche—framed by a wreath

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds with butterfly and flower motif. This pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

AJD Fascinating Double Strand Real Green Keshi Pearl Shells 16" Necklace
AJD Fascinating Double Strand Real Green Keshi Pearl Shells 16" Necklace

AJD Fascinating Double Strand Real Green Keshi Pearl Shells 16" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This double strand of real green Keshi Pearls glistens intensely. It is 16 inches long. The approximate size of the largest Pearls is 16mm. They are magnificent colors. The clasp...

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Key Magic Pendant in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pearl Shell
Key Magic Pendant in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pearl Shell

Key Magic Pendant in 18k Gold with Diamonds and Pearl Shell

Located in Hong Kong, HK

value 110 Round Brown Diamonds - 0.47 CT 74 Round Diamonds - 0.41 CT 1 Pearl Shell - 2.40 CT 18K ROSE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This elegant antique shell cameo brooch pendant is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dates to the

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sea Shell Cross Necklace, Maison Goossens
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sea Shell Cross Necklace, Maison Goossens

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sea Shell Cross Necklace, Maison Goossens

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture natural sea shell and coral spike crucifix pendant

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Bronze, Gilt Metal

18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch

18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a stunning tribute to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Located in Aspen, CO

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

LB offers Vintage Shell Indian Painted Reversible pendant Malachite SS necklace
LB offers Vintage Shell Indian Painted Reversible pendant Malachite SS necklace

LB offers Vintage Shell Indian Painted Reversible pendant Malachite SS necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a large Mother of Pearl, hand Painted, Reversible oval, Vintage Pendant necklace. Both sides have lovely delicate scenes of people going about their wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Zuni Shell Coral Cardinal Pendant with Necklace Native American
Sterling Silver Zuni Shell Coral Cardinal Pendant with Necklace Native American

Sterling Silver Zuni Shell Coral Cardinal Pendant with Necklace Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Pendant depicting a Cardinal Large in scale made up of Shell with inlaid Coral and Abalone

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace

Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace

By Arthur King

Located in New York, NY

Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of

Category

Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Located in SE

German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Natural Pink Shell and White Diamond .25 Carat TW Rose Gold Reversible Pendant
Natural Pink Shell and White Diamond .25 Carat TW Rose Gold Reversible Pendant

Natural Pink Shell and White Diamond .25 Carat TW Rose Gold Reversible Pendant

Located in New York, NY

RareGemWorld's beautiful pink shell pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose Gold setting with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Matinee Necklace with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
Carved Shell Cameo Matinee Necklace with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Matinee Necklace with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

"18K:9.13g, Diamond:0.99ct, SHELL CAMEO:6.25ct Size: 508 MM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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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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