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Creator: Alex Soldier
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Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum...

Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Spinel, Citrine, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum...

Garnet Topaz Citrine Chrome Diopside Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
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2010s American Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...

Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Locket Tag Pendant One of a kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Volna Locket Tag Necklace Pendant: made in silver with 24k yellow gold and dark platinum infusion (deep plating), suspended on dark silver chain (chain is priced separat...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, Yellow ...

Alex Soldier Topaz Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Textured Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Topaz, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, ...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Tag Pendant as seen on Mario Cantone & Amir Arison
Located in New York, NY
Each design from Alex Soldier's unisex tag collection is finely hand-decorated with signature metalwork motif that creates an intricate visual effect of a diamond inlay. Whether worn solo as a statement piece or layered with other jewelry, Alex Soldier's unisex tag necklaces offer a timeless and unique way to express one's personality through art and fashion. Handcrafted with love in New York City. One of a kind. As seen on Mario Cantone from "And Just Like That...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Alex Soldier Topaz Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Textured Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, ...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Tag Pendant as seen on Mario Cantone & Amir Arison
Located in New York, NY
Each design from Alex Soldier's unisex tag collection is finely hand-decorated with signature metalwork motif that creates an intricate visual effect of a diamond inlay. Whether worn solo as a statement piece or layered with other jewelry, Alex Soldier's unisex tag necklaces offer a timeless and unique way to express one's personality through art and fashion. Handcrafted with love in New York City. One of a kind. As seen on Mario Cantone from "And Just Like That...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Diamond Gold Textured Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf is a symbol of nature and showcases an intricate metalwork, as if covered with the first drops of the spring's morning dew. Handcrafted with love in New York City from respo...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Textured Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf is a symbol of nature and showcases an intricate metalwork, as if covered with the first drops of the spring's morning dew. Handcrafted with love in New York City from respo...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Topaz Citrine Chrome Diopside Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
Category

2010s American Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Mixed Me...

Alex Soldier Carnelian Spinel Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grandeur of antiquity, the Symbolica collection is enriched with meaning. The hand-carved gallery that reveals itself through the dramatic carnelian center creates an...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Alex Soldier Sapphire Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf is a symbol of nature with its many manifestations. Each leaf in Alex Soldier’s collection embodies a unique pattern and characteristic that resembles the four seasons- as i...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Peridot Chrome Diopside Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate fabric is one of the main sources of inspiration for Alex Soldier. Lace is a noble material that delights the senses. The Master implements his exquisite texturing techniqu...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond 18 Karat Gold Star Pendant Necklace Enhancer One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Magic Diamond Star pendant is made in 18 karat white gold with 1.5 carats of white diamonds and features a contrast surface of textured metalwork. This magnificent pen...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond 18 Karat Gold Star Pendant Necklace Enhancer One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Magic Diamond Star pendant is made in 18 karat white gold with 1.5 carats of white diamonds and features a contrast surface of textured metalwork. This magnificent pen...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Gold Cross Sapphire Diamond Obsidian Necklace Pendant One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Sapphire Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Rhodium Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf is a symbol of nature with its many manifestations. Each leaf in Alex Soldier’s collection embodies a unique pattern and characteristic that resembles the four seasons- as i...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Sapphire Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf is a symbol of nature with its many manifestations. Each leaf in Alex Soldier’s collection embodies a unique pattern and characteristic that resembles the four seasons- as i...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Peridot Chrome Diopside Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate fabric is one of the main sources of inspiration for Alex Soldier. Lace is a noble material that delights the senses. The Master implements his exquisite texturing techniqu...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Peridot Chrome Diopside Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate fabric is one of the main sources of inspiration for Alex Soldier. Lace is a noble material that delights the senses. The Master implements his exquisite texturing techniques to achieve an infinitely intricate lace effect using 18 karat yellow gold interwoven with finest chrome diopside (aka Siberian emerald...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Locket Tag Pendant One of a kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Volna Locket Tag Necklace Pendant: made in silver with 24k yellow gold and dark platinum infusion (deep plating), suspended on dark silver chain (chain is priced separat...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold, 24k Gold, Y...

Alex Soldier Carnelian Spinel Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grandeur of antiquity, the Symbolica collection is enriched with meaning. The hand-carved gallery that reveals itself through the dramatic carnelian center creates an...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Alex Soldier Gold Cross Sapphire Diamond Obsidian Necklace Pendant One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Alex Soldier Pearl White Gold Textured Link Necklace Choker One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Moneta Necklace: made in 14 karat white gold with 4 Freshwater pearls (17 mm diameter each) and signature proprietary metalwork that creates an illusion of a diamond inl...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

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Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Star Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
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Alex Soldier's Star of David narrates a story of life. The ornament consists of several details, each denoting special symbols attributed to Jewish culture. The surface is decorated ...
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Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Star Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
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Alex Soldier's Star of David narrates a story of life. The ornament consists of several details, each denoting special symbols attributed to Jewish culture. The surface is decorated with a special finish which resembles dried sand in the desert that represents the story of Exodus...
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Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Star Pendant Necklace One of a Kind
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Alex Soldier's Star of David narrates a story of life. The ornament consists of several details, each denoting special symbols attributed to Jewish culture. The surface is decorated with a special finish which resembles dried sand in the desert that represents the story of Exodus. A diamond star is placed in the center of the pendant that illuminates and guides one's path in life. The composition is further enriched with a special mirror...
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Alex Soldier Silver Platinum Pearl Necklace as Seen on Shohreh Aghdashloo
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Meteorite collection represents a mystery that the universe unfolds all around us, filling our lives with laughter, wonder and magic. Each beautiful jewel from this un...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum, Silver...

Alex Soldier Silver Gold Platinum Tag as Seen on "Blacklist" Star Amir Arison
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Tag Necklace Pendant is made in sterling silver, infused (deeply plated) with 24 karat yellow gold and dark platinum (rhodium). Suspended on 18-inch rubber cord, it feat...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Textured Leaf Pendant Necklace on Chain One of a Kind
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Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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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