Unusual Bohemian Czech Iris Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian Czech Iris Crystal Sautoir from the 1920's. Extremely unusual necklace with bohemian glass
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
Unusual Bohemian Czech Iris Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian Czech Iris Crystal Sautoir from the 1920's. Extremely unusual necklace with bohemian glass
Silver Plate
$2,800
Antonio Pineda Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual necklace by silver master, Antonio Pineda, incorporating both pearls and obsidian. Bars of
Sterling Star Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual necklace composed of hollow sterling beads with rose gold washed "star" stations, 1970s
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda Obsidian and Pearl Necklace on Silver
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual necklace by silver master, Antonio Pineda, incorporating both pearls and obsidian. Bars of
Sterling Silver
Architectural 80s Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cool and unusual necklace from the 1980s composed of gunmetal and gilt triangular "slides" on a
Unique Sterling Silver Dancing Fairy Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful and unusual necklace is sterling silver. It features detailed fairies touching toes
Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Mille Fiore Venetian beads Brass Spikes Glass spacers Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
quality. Small red Venetian beads act as spacers and add rich color to this unusual necklace.
Brass
Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Hellenica Necklace
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Hellenica Necklace Inspired by ancient greek patterns, this unusual
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Carved Rock Crystal and Gold Leaf 'Lantern' Bead Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual necklace has been crafted from carved rock crystal beads intercepted by wax filled
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Tear Drop Rock Crystal Black Spinel Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Necklace The pendant portion is 18K White Gold The chain is 14K White Gold Rock
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Crystal, Black Spinel, Gol...
$12,000
Chimento Long Gold Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Darnestown, MD
brilliantly incorporates one of the beads and includes a diamond. This unusual necklace has
18k Gold
Gold Plated Three Strand Curb Chain Necklace with Faux Pearls
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold plated three strand curb chain necklace, featuring faux pearls with ornate links. The
$1,900Sale Price|24% Off
Orange Sapphire Rose Gold Fossil Ivory Valente Necklace
By Valente
Located in Dallas, TX
By famed designer Valente, from the "Marina" collection, this fun and unusual necklace is composed
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Tortoiseshell Necklace with Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
and unusual necklace from the Art Deco era.
Art Deco Small Pale Pink Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
49cm / 19.3 inches. The necklace is in very good condition. This is a really lovely unusual necklace
$192Sale Price|45% Off
LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
tag and vintage glass gold beads and crystals add more glamour. This is a highly unusual necklace with
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Silver and Floral Etched Amber Bead Hand Forged Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
beautiful and unusual necklace, circa 1970s.
Amber, Silver
Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace is a show stopper.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$200Sale Price|42% Off
LB offers an Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder, onyx, Sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
sex appeal to this unusual necklace.
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Red Enamel and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile and unusual necklace that can be worn two different ways. The egg shaped pendant can be
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cadoro Gold-Tone Long Necklace with Hammered Ball, Circa 1980s
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cadoro Gold-Tone Long Necklace with Ball, Circa 1980s. Very chic. This is an unusual
Mixed Metal
Red Enamel and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile and unusual necklace that can be worn two different ways. The egg shaped pendant can be
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Enamel Disc 1980s
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Enamel Disc 1980s. Very chic. This is an unusual
Mixed Metal
$160Sale Price|36% Off
LB offers Vintage Venetian glass Trade beads vintage Czech crystal bead Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
at any length. This is an unusual necklace can be worn alone or layer with other pieces.
Copper
X pearls, aquamarine and lapis lazuli necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a striking and most unusual necklace. It consists of large X form pearls. These are
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Medallion Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Medallion Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. Very chic. This is an unusual
Mixed Metal
Victorian 14K Gold Chain Necklace w Amethyst Medallion Pendant Enhancer
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
create this unusual necklace chain. This stunning period piece displays a 1-1/2 inch x 1 inch regal
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Mosell Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
unusual necklace for your special nights out. Wearing it will be a showstopper.
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Hand Carved Italian Coral and Onyx Pendant in Gold with Blackened Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual necklace is made of blackened steel and features Mediterranean coral that has been
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique 18K Gold Necklace 24 Natural Oriental Pearls Five Pointed Star Pentagram
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual necklace was created in 1875 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
French Empire Malachite Cameo Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
and bunches of grapes hinged together, the centrepiece of this unusual necklace is a malachite cameo
Malachite, 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
2.15ct Natural Diamonds Pink Sapphire 18k White and Rose gold Italian Necklace
Located in Aventura, FL
This 2.15 Carat Necklace is a unique and Italyn style piece of 18k Rose Gold and White Gold with
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unusual Rebajes Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Rebajes enamelled ceramic necklace of "jewelled" pendants and beads strung on gilt chain
Unusual French Noh Mask Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking necklace composed of semiprecious and glass beads centered on a porcelain hand painted Noh
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace which can be worn in different ways. Blue aurora crystals
Rhodium
Unusual Lucite Necklace, Les Bernard
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Lucite Necklace by Les Bernard from the 1980's. A large frosted lucite swirl forms the
Gilt Metal
An exceptional enamel and leather 'fish' necklace, Loutzia, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
hand, the subtle colour variations and combinations creating a most unusual necklace.A rare and
Copper, Enamel
Unusual Figural Celluloid Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and elegant flapper necklace from the 1920s. Figural full figured "head" beads are spaced
Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace from the 1980's. Bright cut chain in gold and platinum tones
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2
Gilt Metal
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Necklace 28" Fine Nephrite Highly Translucent Beads & Interlocking Rings
Located in Northampton, MA
, and highly unusual necklace features 30 10mm round beads, and 4 sets of 17-19mm interlocking rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Unusual French Chain Multistrand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Chain Multistrand Necklace composed of 3 "rope" tubes each hand wrapped in tiny gilt
Unusual 1920's Eygptian Revival Czech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible eygptian revival necklace from the 1920s. Gilded brass with unusual czech
Unusual William De Lillo Turquoise Toggle Pave Necklace
By William De Lillo
Located in New York, NY
Striking William De Lillo Turquoise Toggle Pave Necklace from the 1960's. Unusual design with links
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Style Seed Pearl and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Woven Necklace Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This unusual and desirable pendant drop is
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Miriam Haskell crystal pendant necklace in the Art Deco taste of vari shaped hand cut
Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Billy Boy Gold Tone Evil Eye Long Necklace Sautoir Circa 1990s
By Billy Boy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Billy Boy Gold Tone Evil Eye Long Necklace Sautoir. Double Strands of Gold Chain and
Mixed Metal
$2,118Sale Price|40% Off
Unusual Boulder Opal Silver 18k Gold necklace anniversary gift for men birthday
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural unusual Boulder Opal in a shield shape (18K gold plated) gemstone
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Unusual Boucher Enamel Necklet
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Marcel Boucher hard hinged necklet with enamel "X" motif in turquoise and cobalt. Necklace
Unusual Fantasy Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Novelty Fantasy Fob Pendant from the 1960's depicting 2 figures holding up a globe with decorative fleur de lis and floral elements. Colored glass cabochons are dotted throughout wit...
Gilt Metal
Unusual Deco Inspired Pendant
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual deco inspired tassel pendant from a 1970's point of view. Bakelite, metal and silk. Monet
Unusual Pastel Fruit Salad Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pastel Fruit Salad rigid collar incorporating Trifari fruit salad cabochons from the 1980's
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Unusual Victorian Agate Figural Fob
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Agate Figural Fob from the late 19th Century of gilt metal with striped Scottish agate. Finely detailed elk or deer motif with original bale. 1880's. 1" x 1".
Agate, Gilt Metal
Unusual Chandelier Crystal Pendant by Accessocraft
By Accessocraft
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Chandelier Crystal Pendant by Accessocraft from the 1950's. Lucite crystals are mounted
Rhodium
$1,295 / set
Louis Rousselet Unusual Pearl Demi Parure
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet unusual choker style necklace and pendant earclips made of hand blown nacre glass
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar with baroque pearl cabochons with smoke crystals on an
Rhodium
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.