Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s French Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
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Gilt Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1940s Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Gold-filled
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Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Modern Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Onyx, Brass
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Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Quartz, Crystal, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century American Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
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Carnelian, Brass, Copper
1980s Contemporary Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1950s Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Brass
1960s American Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1960s Italian Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1980s Italian Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1980s Italian Baroque Revival Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Crystal, Gold Plate
1950s Italian Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Base Metal
1950s Italian Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1940s Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Late 20th Century Contemporary Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Carnelian, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modern Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
1930s Italian Art Deco Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Amber, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Coral, Gold-filled, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
Agate, Jade, Silver Plate
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Coral, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Niello, Cut Steel
1930s Unknown Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
20th Century Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
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20th Century Venetian Glass Beads Necklace Vintage
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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.
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