Joan Boyce Champagne Pearl and Crystal Cluster Bib Necklace with Rhinestone
Located in Milford, DE
Joan Boyce Champagne Pearl and Crystal Cluster Bib Necklace with Rhinestone Accents This statement bib necklace by Joan Boyce combines luxurious textures and luminous tones, featurin...
Crystal, Pearl
Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking 18K Gold chain inter-spaced with Seed Pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unusual Czech Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusually proportioned Czech necklace from the 1920s. Faceted emerald cut stones in ruby glass are suspended in a bib formation.
Art deco Egyptian Revival silver Coral bib necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This Art Deco Egyptian Revival silver coral bib necklace is a beautiful fusion of bold design and intricate craftsmanship, making it a standout addition to any vintage jewelry collec...
Coral, Silver
Art Nouveau Coral and Seed Pearl Festoon Bib Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Also known as a festoon bib necklace, this authentic antique treasure oozes charm and elegance.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Handmade Etruscan Style Bib Necklace with Green Glass Cabochons by CINAR
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This stunning handmade Etruscan-style bib necklace is a captivating piece, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and detailed design.
1920s Gold Gilt silver Gemstones bib necklace and matching Bracelet Original box
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Step into the opulence of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Egyptian Revival bib necklace and matching bracelet with original box .
Silver
Victorian English Bib Necklace Garnets with Pearl Accents, circa 1870
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This regal necklace features 47 cut and polished deep red garnets.
Silver
Vintage Carol Felley Sterling Silver & Amethyst Bib Choker Necklace
By Carol Felley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This necklace features a striking bib choker design, which is characterized by a wide, flat shape that curves gently around the neck.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Cameo Bib
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinary coral cameo bib from the late 19th Century. Each cameo is finely carved in high relief and represents young women with flowing flower strewn hair. The frames of each ca...
Coral, 18k Gold
Art Deco Crystal Mesh Bib
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate bib of pronged handset crystals from the 1920's set in rhodiumed metal, Delicate and substantial at the same time. Beautiful quality. Czech 1920's. 16" , 2.5" dep...
Gilt Metal
ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace Circa: c.1920’s Markings: Sterling Style: Fringe pendant necklace Color(s): Shades of gree...
Gripoix Glass French Pate de Verre Leaf Bib
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix handmade french necklace , hand made pate de verre fruit beads and leaves. Turquoise leaves with mottled rasberry/milk fruit beads mixed with a paler green turq. glass...
Brass
Czechoslovakian Turquoise/Cobalt Blue Bib Necklace
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an outstanding turquoise and cobalt blue Czechoslovakian bib necklace, circa 1920's-1930's. The design and attention to detail truly exemplify their craftsmanship.
Victorian Vintage Clear Crystals Sterling Silver Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This crystal bib necklace measures 16-1/4” long with a spring closure.
Sterling Silver
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Miriam Haskell Bib Necklace 1930s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Bozeman, MT
A knockout. Dead-sexy slinky bib necklace from the 1930s of plated brass links, turquoise and coral glass beads.
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Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in Frederick, MD
This beautiful “bib” style necklace was most likely a hair comb or hair piece that was at some point was altered by adding a custom styled chain.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Miriam Haskell Bib Necklace & Bracelet Suite
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Bozeman, MT
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Art Nouveau Beaded Necklace
Located in Topanga, CA
Fleur de Lis Design beaded bib necklace, strung of seed beads and bone.
Victorian 10.57 Carat Citrine 18 Karat Gold Handmade Bib-Style Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This ultra chic 18KT Victorian Era bib-style necklace features a fantastic central rectangular emerald-cut citrine weighing 10.57 carats.
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Flower Bib Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A delightfully dainty diamond necklace for her. Composed as a drop necklace, this Victorian antique features a row of 5 forget-me-knot flowers each set with a gleaming old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Antique Victorian 14k Cabochon Turquoise Festoon Bib Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This fabulous Victorian-era festoon necklace has been hand crafted in 14k pink gold and set with natural pieces of cabochon turquoise. All stones are original to the piece and free o...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vibrant purple cut glass 'bib' necklace, att. Lanvin, France, 1920s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and wonderful necklace, set in a soft gilt metal, with amethyst glass faceted cabuchons set all over, interspersed with square cut large cabuchons, placed at intervals th...
Gilt Metal
Victorian 1.80 Carat Turquoise Rose Motif Bib Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This lovely Victorian necklace drapes turquoise in rose-motif settings elegantly over the neck. There are twelve sections of hand carved 18 carat gold roses, each featuring a carved ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s Chinese Coin Silver Butterfly Fringed Bib Collar Necklace
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful and unusual antique 1920s Chinese coin-silver butterfly and large disc bib necklace with hollow metal bead fringe. Original patina.
Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Motif, Yogo Sapphire, & Diamond Festoon Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite Art Nouveau bib necklace from 1900, crafted in the United States.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Peridot Diamond 18K Gold And Platinum Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A ravishing Belle Epoque - Edwardian antique peridot and diamond bib necklace with an elegant and fanciful design.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
1930's Czech Faux Emerald Marquise Bib
Located in New York, NY
This unusual 1930's bib has dozens of bezel set faux emeralds configured into a scarf shape. A flexible latticework of stones allows movement to the piece. See pair of matching brace...
Antique Victorian Gold Mesh Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian mesh bib necklace in 18k gold. The necklace is measuring 16.5" long and 1.75" wide.
Gold
Byzantine Style Faux Turquoise & Coral Bib Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th Century bib necklace incorporates an ornate Byzantine style design with gold tone metal beads detailed with a lattice pattern suspending filigree drops embellished wi...
Gilt Metal
Vintage French Jet bib necklace, beaded, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful and truly beautiful vintage French jet bib necklace. This is such a flattering design featuring a beautiful interlaced design with swags and drops all made up from twink...
Birks Art Deco Blue and White Zircon Gold Necklace
By Birks
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched in color, cut and clarity Birks has created an impressive and bold piece of jewelry with this necklace. A bib with 4 rows of blue zircons is the center piece of thi...
Zircon, White Gold
30's Beaded Bib Necklace
Located in Topanga, CA
1930's pearlescent white glass bugle bead scarf necklace. Each bead is in tact, sewn onto silk backing. Hand basted finishing.
The total length of this beaded bandana ...
French 19th Century Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and beautiful, all original, classic antique necklace from the second or third quarter of the 19th century. Encompassing half the necklace are 23 graduated diamond pendants in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage KJL Faux Coral Cabochon & Rhinestone Bib Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
When I first saw this beautiful necklace I believed it was a Kenneth Jay Lane bib necklace.
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1900 - 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare in this condition. The entire pi...
$5,669
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Pigeon Blood Ruby 'No Heat, Burma' and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A natural Burmese ruby and single cut diamond cluster Ring, ca. 1900. The cushion cut ruby is of exceptional quality. It has a pigeon blood red colour and beautiful crystal. It wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-top...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
By Louis Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure ...
$14,173
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana ivory kimono dress coat ▪ 65% Silk, 35% Nylon ▪ Hand-painted design of flowers and birds ▪ Black silk lining ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 1998
Egyptian Revival Enamel Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival Enamel Link Bracelet, Wonderful hand detailed enamel scenes on each panel. Small size as one panel has been removed, set on 800 silver. 1920 Germany, 6" x 5/8". Exc...
Silver
Genuine Persian Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal giant 18 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine and nearly flawless Robinson Egg/ Persian Blue...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Haute Couture Embellished Evening Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Haute Couture Embellished Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Atelier Versace backless evening dress with V-neck featuring bead and sequin floral embell...
Ceil Chapman Navy Draped Jersey Gown Size Small
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a navy jersey. The dress features draping and straps which can be styled on or off the shoulders. There is a center back drape as well and a zip...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Folie des Pres Broderie Diamond Gold Earrings & Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings and ring Demi-Parure set from the floral Folie des Près is crafted in 18k white gold and set round pink sapphires, marquise tsavor...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian ring, featuring a central row of calibrated rubies set in yellow gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Chanel S/S 1997 Princess Lady Diana sky blue suit skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A piece of history, this Chanel Spring Summer 1997 blue tweed suit skirt is a true treasure. Size 40 FR, very good vintage condition, only light stains inside the silk lining of the ...
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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