Multi-Color Glass Bead from West Germany Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully multi-color pair of necklaces with glass beads made in West Germany measures 60
Multi-Color Glass Bead from West Germany Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully multi-color pair of necklaces with glass beads made in West Germany measures 60
$450
W 1 in Dm 8 in L 22.5 in
WesternGermany 1950s CherryRed MoldFacetedBead FlowerClasp DoubleStrand Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
" costume jewelry. In this post-1948 West Germany necklace, its uniquely moulded acrylic top of the clasp
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
$212Sale Price|20% Off
L 62 in
Vintage West Germany Iridescent Bead Long Rope Necklace, Gold Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro necklace originating in West Germany. Features clear iridescent beads on a knotted
Mid-Century West Germany Black Jet Glass Bead Necklace with Sculptural Crescent
Located in Milford, DE
This striking vintage necklace from West Germany is a bold example of mid-century costume jewelry
Black Jet Faceted Graduated Bead Necklace West Germany Vintage, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
charm to the necklace. West Germany Craftsmanship: Renowned for quality, this necklace is a testament
Mother of Pearl and Pave Choker, West Germany
Located in New York, NY
separated by channel set pave rhinestones. Lovely quality and construction. West Germany, 1950's. 14.75
Silver Plate
1960s Electric Orange West German Acetate and Resin Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Definitively the finest West German acetate and plastic necklace EVER--this unsigned beauty bears
Tiffany & Co. Curb Link Twisted Necklace West Germany Made 18K Yellow Gold RARE
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Curb Link Twisted Necklace West Germany Made 18K Yellow Gold RARE This link necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco style Festoon necklace, French jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
and overall geometric design but is a mid century piece made in West Germany. The necklace fastens
Brass, Gilt Metal
1950's Rare Vintage West German Fruit Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950's Rare Vintage West German Fruit Beaded Necklace. This necklace is in excellent vintage
Vintage Blue Glass West Germany Set Necklace and Earrings 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1950 Hallmark: - Dimensions: L 14.96 - 16.92 in (adjustable), earrings H 1.96 in Materials: base metal, plastic
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W 8.25 in D 0.88 in L 10.25 in
West German Rhinestone Necklace with Faux Emeralds Diamonds and Citrines
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional rhinestone necklace features a huge, light green faux emerald "stone" in the
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
Thierry Mugler 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Black Crystal Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This gorgeous FW 1996 Thierry Mugler jacket is a striking example of bold, feminine tailoring. With its sculpted silhouette, flared peplum, and sharp lines it's a dream come true. Cr...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In Thierry Mugler’s spectacular “Les Infernales - SHE DEVILS” Collection FW 1988/89, the designer’s flair for drama reaches a smoldering crescendo in this black-and-red masterpiece. ...
Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress Archival SS 1988 Sculptural Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning rare Thierry Mugler dress, 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988. A fabulous example of his iconic style, which often played with structure and form to create strik...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler never simply designed clothes - he sculpted fantasies, built armor for the bold, and turned fashion into a force of transformation. His Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Inferna...
Light Weight Metallic Brown Leather Fur Swing Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage flared 3/4 length coat is made of quality soft leather with soft fur lined and huge collar, 3 buttons and 2 leather pockets. Color: metallic bronze brown Easy and very ...
$238Sale Price|20% Off
'50s Four Strand Coral Bead Choker Necklace With Cluster Clasp By Eugene Schultz
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 16" length - Faux coral glass beads - Fancy push clasp with bead cluster and gilded leaf motif - By Eug...
Black sleeveless evening dress with beadwork and sequin on tulle Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless evening dress with beadwork and sequin on nylon tulle mix with velvet. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE : 6 (US)
New Versace $9875 Silk Mixed Print Deep Plunge Embellished Dress Gown Italian 38
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Silk Mixed Print Embellished Dress Gown Italian size - 38 Purple/brown baroque floral-and-crown print on leopard-print chiffon. Deep plunging V-neck. Dramatic, sheer ball...
$5,145
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Couture ElsaSchiaparelliShockingPink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads TasselSautoir, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers begi...
Pearl, Gold
Thierry Mugler FW 1990 Sculptural Dramatic Silhouette Jacket Black Metal Chain
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous rare Thierry Mugler jacket, FW 1990s Collection. This dramatic sculptural silhouette is truly spectacular. Extremely rare collectors' piece. Iconic Mugleresque hyper femini...
Roberto Cavalli sage green silk corset, ss 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli cropped bustier / corset ▪ Constructed from sage green silk ▪ Halter-neck ties with chain and feather adornments ▪ Lace-up fastening ▪ Size Medium ▪ Made in Italy...
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Red beaded evening dress with see-through tulle Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red beaded and passementerie evening dress with see-through tulle on the side. Fabric composition : polyester. Padded bra. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + ...
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.
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