MHJ Biwa Pearl Necklace of Ask Suzy, Aileen Melhe
By MHJ Studio
Located in New York, NY
large pendant of a 1.25 inch wide and 2.5 inch long oval abalone shell set in a sterling silver mount
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
MHJ Biwa Pearl Necklace of Ask Suzy, Aileen Melhe
By MHJ Studio
Located in New York, NY
large pendant of a 1.25 inch wide and 2.5 inch long oval abalone shell set in a sterling silver mount
Pearl, Sterling Silver
American West Silver Green Turquoise Arrowhead Squash Blossom Necklace, 18
Located in New York, NY
legend, the sun was created from a piece of turquoise, the moon from a piece of shell. Turquoise is the
Turquoise, Silver
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
, carved Coral, Shell Cameo, Ancient Roman Bronze Coin, Carico Lake Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Multi
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
Nathalie Jean Limited Edition Ruby Yellow Gold Seashell Transformable Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
and Dodecanese to Zanzibar and the Maldives, collected shells were closely studied for many years
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone and Cord Statement Bib Necklace 124
By Alex & Lee
Located in Montreal, QC
Shell, Coral, Pearl, Vanadinite, Aragonite, Gold & Peach Cord Statement Bib Necklace. Necklace measures
Multi-gemstone
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tomasso Saulini Boy Cameo Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
quality jewel. The hand carved shell cameo depicts the young boy in his wolf skin holding a staff and a
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Cameo
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
carved cameo made from delicate shell material, representing the portrait of a woman in classic profile
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American West Silver Blue Turquoise Squash Blossom, 21 to 24 Inches
Located in New York, NY
. According to Navajo legend, the sun was created from a piece of turquoise, the moon from a piece of shell
Turquoise, Silver
Nathalie Jean Limited Edition Pearl Sterling Silver Hoya Carnosa Tie Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
sculpture Necklace fold and unfold with harmony and grace like glittering shell fragments or polished
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro 14k Mother Of Pearl Snare Drum Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
piece resembles a snare drum. The shell of the drum features intricate raised details, and scrolling and
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American West Silver Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace 17"-20"
Located in New York, NY
moon from a piece of shell. Turquoise is the first recorded stone in history to be used as a Gemstone
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American M Begay Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Necklace #20842
Located in Washington Depot, CT
large and beautiful shell shaped pendant featuring turquoise and spiny oyster in an ornate bezel setting
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
7.77ct Rare Australian Belemnite Pipe Opal Fossil Pendant Necklace 18KWhite Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
Triassic to late Cretaceous periods, some 200 million years ago. These fossils are formed when their shell
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch in Gold
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Modern 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Mesh Gold Pattern Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. A long second-hand chain, it features a fancy
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape, this cameo on shell
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
carved cameo made from delicate shell material, representing the portrait of a woman in classic profile
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone and Cord Statement Bib Necklace 938
By Alex & Lee
Located in Montreal, QC
Crystal, Opal, Carved Shell, Copper, Beaded Hand Dyed & Wrapped Cord Statement Bib Necklace. Necklace
Multi-gemstone
$14,712Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Located in New York, NY
the shell’s natural colors to highlight their liveliness. She holds a cup of wine in one hand
Gold
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France)Golden metal necklace with a pendant representing shells topped with
Modern Second Hand 14 Karat Yellow Rose Grey Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 14 karat yellow, rose and grey gold, shell hallmark. This choker necklace features an
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Medusa Cameo Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American
14k Gold
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
1 in 10,000 conch shells. Twin Akoyas are the cultivated world’s conch pearl: a freak of nature
Pearl, 18k Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl 17mm and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) and topped by crystal and diamonds, lending
Crystal, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Naked Woman climbing a staircase by Salvador Dalí Sculpture Necklace
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
are shells that represent the vast oceans and the chain are links of shells too. Accompanying card
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Diamond 13.05Ct. Chatelaine Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
presents this fine chatelaine. The platinum shell motif is set with round brilliant diamonds. Ten tassels
Diamond, Platinum
Italian Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
carved cameo made from delicate shell material, representing the portrait of a woman in classic profile
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pendant Necklace 14K Gold - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Ready to wear out of the
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl SeaShell Pendant with Diamond Accents
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
White mother of pearl illustrates the beauty of a seashell. Hand-carved into a scallop shell, the
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Multicolored Sapphire Briolette Yellow Gold Necklace, Barbara Heinrich 2024
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
. About the Maker - Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Tonneau Shape 18k White Gold Locket Pendant with Rounded Corners - Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Heart Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Solid 18k White Gold 4 Diamonds 0.04ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,295 / item
Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Rose Gold - 28mm x 23mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Rose Gold - Diameter 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 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
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Customizable Heart Shaped Polished Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 25 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$570 / item
Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
Here we have our solid gold cowrie shell pendant found by us on Bantham beach, in Devon. We found a
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Native American Buffalo Bone Beaded Row Tie Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
leather detailing adds an element of texture and softness, while the striking shell centerpiece serves as
Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's hand carved shell cameo and pearl necklace. The center is a hand carved Greek
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.80 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Butterfly Pendent Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
shell in pagan beliefs, that exit of the soul from the body in the Greco-Roman tradition and the
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Wings 0.80 Carat White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
shell in pagan beliefs, that exit of the soul from the body in the Greco-Roman tradition and the
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Amber and silver Pendants 3 pieces- Clover, Owl, Turtle
Located in New York, NY
amber shell with intricate grid patterns. The eyes are adorned with small amber stones, adding a touch
Silver
18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bead 0.80 Carat White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
shell in pagan beliefs, that exit of the soul from the body in the Greco-Roman tradition and the
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tonneau Shape - 18k White Gold - Pendant Locket Necklace with Rounded Corners
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely
18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Heart Shaped Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 1 Diamond 0.06 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$300Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
of Pearl and Tahitian Grey shell with Natural zircon. Elevate your collection with a piece that
Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Pearl Anchor Pendant Necklace 15K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
15ct gold. All of our jewellery come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$335Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
the mesmerizing hues of Abalone, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian grey shell displaying a
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Oval Polished Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 50 Diamonds 0.61 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Solid 18k White Gold 4 Diamonds 0.04 Carat H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$654Sale Price|20% Off
Necklaces Cameo Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
depicts an elegant woman sculpted on a shell stone. This pendant is sold without the chain. Measures
Other, Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Customizable Oval Hallmark Pendant Locket - 18k White Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
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.
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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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