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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Aria Jewelry Design
Cartier Pasha Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sleek and stylish pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This pendant has been crafted from 18ct white gold into a circular shape with an o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Love necklace is a testament to the wondrous craftsmanship and the painstaking effort that goes into making a Cartier wonder! Crafted from 18K yellow gold, the necklace flaunts ...
Category

2010s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

AJD 25 Inch Multi Color Fabulous Fluorite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-Inch fabulous fluorite necklace great for Spring. This necklace features green, purple, gold, pink, and lilac fluorite in various shapes including flowers, barrel, and round. We...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD Gorgeous Natural Blue Calsite & Black Onyx 20.5" Dramatic Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This highly polished big round natural blue Magnesites -calcite - (approximately 20mm) - are enhanced with natural highly polished real sparkling Black Onyx rondels (approximately 10...
Category

2010s Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Cartier Hematite and Emerald Dolphin Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a playful pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted into the shape of a dolphin from both 18ct yellow gold and hemat...
Category

1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 19 Inch Gorgeous Graduated Rondelles of Neon Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch neon apatite necklace of graduated faceted rondelles. This one-of-a-kind necklace fairly glows. The rondelles graduate from 4 to 10 MM. At 19 inches it sits perfectly on yo...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Apatite, Gold Plate

Cartier Trinity Diamond Tri-Colour Gold Cord Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. The necklace features three interlaced rings in yellow, white and rose gold; the white of whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

AJD 19 Inch Elegant Necklace of Smooth Transparent Smoky Quartz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely beautiful necklace of smooth, transparent nuggets of smoky quartz with frosted goldy accents. This incredible necklace is such a pleasure to wear. At 19 inches it is very...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Cartier Diamond Elephant Maillon Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning vintage Cartier Paris diamond Elephant Maillon necklace set in solid 18k yellow gold; circa early 1998. The necklace is composed of a central panel which depicts a...
Category

1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 20 Inch Flashing, Sparkling Multi Color Beryl Briolette Necklace for March
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch necklace of multi color sparkling briolette beryls. These 6mm, faceted glittering beryls are all the usual beryl colors with aquamarine and morganite featured. This unique a...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal

Cartier d'Amour Circular Drop Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful necklace from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This pendant forms part of their iconic d'Amour collection and features 5 freely dangling bezel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD 16 Inch Sparkling Crystal necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch elegant evening necklace of one and a half strands of sparkling, glittering crystals. This is the perfect cocktail party necklace! MN2435
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Mixed Metal

Cartier Meplat Women's Necklace Chain in 18K White Gold Length 16.5'' Long
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Mint Condition Material 18K White Gold Necklace Length 16.5'' Necklace width 3mm Necklace weight 32.6gr Gender Women Retail Price:$5,650
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diadea Lariat Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of the Cartier Diadea Lariat Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold, a piece that seamlessly blends luxury and sophistication. This exquisite ne...
Category

20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Absolutely "Stand-out" Glorious Real Peacock Pearls 22 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This 22 1/2inch long necklace is absolutely magnificent !! It stands out on your neck glowing reflective gold and other pinky and purpley colors. These magnificent REAL Peacock Pea...
Category

2010s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

AJD 25 In Magnificent March Birthstone Aquamarine Glowing Translucent Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent Aquamarine necklace with tiny silver accents. This gorgeous necklace features two sizes of smooth, glowing aquamarine, 13 and 14.5 MM in varying shades of blue and green...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 18 Inch Highly Polished Blue/Green Aquamarine Chip Necklace March Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch gorgeous aquamarine necklace with sterling silver easy to use magnetic clasp. These so beautiful, highly polished, glowing, random sized aquamarine are medium to deep transl...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Cartier Santos de Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier Collection: Santos de Cartier Style: Chain Link Necklace Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (grams): 62.4 Necklace Length: 21.5 inches Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

AJD 18 Inch Sparkling Faceted Black Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous black tourmaline rondelle necklace that is so sparkly is almost jumps off your neck! This faceted black tourmaline necklace is just delightful and delicious. You will love...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Cartier Diamond White Gold 18K Cross Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond on White Gold 18K Cross Pendant Charm. A stylish 18k white gold Cartier diamond pendant charm representing a Cross. The pendant is set with round brilliant cut diamon...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Keshi Pearl and Blue Iolite Briolette Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Own the jewelry you wish for Custom made Blue Iolite Briolettes in threes accented with glowing white Keshi Pearls necklace. This unique necklace creates a sensation, the iolites are big and bright. Iolite is a trichroic gemstone. It will look blue, silver, or yellow depending on the direction, how nifty is that! The pearls are glowing and separated from the blue Iolites with sparkling silver accents. This 21 inch necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

AJD 20 Inch Triple Strand of White Keshi Pearls accented with blue Zircons
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant triple strand of white keshi pearls accented with sparkling blue zircons necklace. This unique necklace is 20 inches in length. These lovely roundish keshi pearls glow and flash pink and blue. The necklace is secured with a bali silver...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver Plate

AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
49 Inch unique pearl necklace. This pearl necklace features 12 mm coin pearls and 5x3 mm seed pearls in this lovely mauvy/wine color. The 49 inch length lets you experiment with a ...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AJD One of a Kind Fantasy Cut Ametrine in Sterling Silver Collar
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fantasy cut ametrine of approximately 27carats set in a handmade sterling silver collar created just for this gemstone. This is a handmade original creation by Hans Stahr in Rio de J...
Category

1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

AJD 18 Inch Statement Citrine and Tiger's Eye Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch Unique golden citrine and tiger's eye necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features beautifully cut bias drilled citrines, 12mm, and glowing, smooth 8mm tiger's eye. Gold t...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Cartier Diamond Heart Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Diamond Pave Heart Necklace. Both Chain And Heart Signed Cartier. Beautiful Pave Set Diamonds Heart with 40 Diamonds on White Gold Cable Chain. Pendant is removable Di...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18ct Gold 'Paperclip' Long Chain Necklace 1977
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold 'Paperclip' long chain necklace by Cartier, 1977. The chain is formed of uniform stylised oval links, with a tongue and box clasp fastening. Maker Cartier Period 197...
Category

Late 20th Century English Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

AJD 19 Inch Three strand Glowing Rose Quartz necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three strand Rose Quartz necklace which gracefully sits in your neck and glows. These lovely gemstones create three strands of ovals with seven checkerboard squares for accents. Yo...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Cartier Agrafe Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier’s Agrafe Collection Necklace made in 18k yellow gold. Agrafe is based on a unique clasp, consisting of a circle and hook This one is 17 inches long and 67 grams of 18k Yellow...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Agrafe Collection Necklace circa 2010 Inspired by the Hook, and Eye Corset Fastening. Agrafe is a Cartier classic French Hand Made with 18k White Gold Set - 150 round Diamond...
Category

2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Baby Love Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Naples, FL
Cartier Baby Love Necklace In 18K White Gold. This Necklace Has 2 interlocking Love Rings On A 16" Chain. SN. FO3604
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Marine Link Chain 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 18k Yellow and White Link Chain 39.8 grams 18 inches Long , Each Link is 5mm width. The chain has a Yellow Gold Look as there are 2 Yellow Gold Link and one White Lin...
Category

1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Chalcedony White Gold 18K Retractable Turtle Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond Chalcedony White Gold 18K Retractable Turtle Charm Pendant Limited on a Cartier. Chain is NOT included. Pendant is signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Limited E...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Platinum Necklace Dentelle Collection Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Necklace "Dentelle" Collection in Platinum made with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. 120 Stones Approx 9.00 cts Set in Platinum with 18k White gold Clasp circa 2006 A wonderfu...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 17 ct. Diamond Tennis Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Diamond Tennis Necklace made in 18k Yellow Gold with round diamonds weighing appx. 17.50 carats. The Length is 15 3/4 inches....
Category

20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Loin Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris, large Lion medallion with Green Emerald Eyes. The Leo medallion is hallmarked Cartier and numbered 18 karat Yellow Gold. The chain is als...
Category

1990s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Juste un Clou Pendant in 18K White Gold 0.12 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste un Clou Pendant in 18K White Gold 0.12 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 132808 Listing Title: Cartier Juste un Clou Pendant in 18K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold 18K Charm Pendant Ladybird
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Charm Pendant, "Coccinelle". Modeled as a Ladybird, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, the wi...
Category

Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold 18K Charm Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Panthere de Cartier. Panther Head Diamond Emerald Onyx Pendant. Cartier Chain white gold 18K. Both Pendant and Chain are Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Original Cartier certificate. 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Onyx Panthere de Cartier Panther Head Pendant...
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Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier “Le Baiser Du Dragon” Necklace with Rubies in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Embark on a journey into this exquisite 18 Karat white gold necklace from the famous Cartier. This piece comes from the "Le Baiser du Dragon" collection, which can be translated as "...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Mariners link necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k White Gold Link Necklace 45 CM or 17.75 Inches Length 35.3 Grams 18k White Gold Hallmarks Cartier 750 Numbered. Lobster Clasp
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

SANTOS-DUMONT CARTIER Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "SANTOS-DUMONT CARTIER Yellow Gold Necklace" is a luxurious and exquisite piece of jewelry created by the renowned French jewelry and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tassel Spotted Panthere Diamond Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Cartier Panthère Tassel Pendant, a luxurious piece that combines exquisite materials and meticulous craftsmanship. This pendant captures the ess...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

AJD Unique 29 Carat Intense Blue Carved Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a find! This gorgeous Brazilian aquamarine is an intense blue. What a joy to put on and wear every day. The translucent deep blue is so beautiful. The gemstone measures appro...
Category

1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Necklace 16 inch Anchor link Chain 2.5 mm The Pendant spins freely on the hand made chain. 13 mm diameter of pendant and two tone white and yellow gold. Hand made box clasp...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Interlocking Love Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Love necklace in 18k white gold. This Cartier necklace features two interlocking Love bands measuring approximately 10mm each, attached to a 17 inch long 1.8mm thick chain. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Black Ceramic 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2196 Comes With Box Only Date 2016 Model B7224810 Serial Number BZ**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Pink Sapphire Weight 6.1 g Length 42 cm __________________________________ I...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Cross Pendant Neclklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, Paris, Pave Diamond Cross 2 inches by 1 inch Est, 90 Diamonds 2.50 cts TW French Hallmarks of the workshop and Cartier & numbers plus other stamps see pictures. The Cross C...
Category

2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Category

1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Diamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Love necklace is an exquisite masterpiece, seamlessly blending luxury and romance. Crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold, its iconic Love motif is adorned with dazzling diamo...
Category

2010s French Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

AJD Unique Elegant Glittering 10 Cts Lemon Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant checkerboard gem cut tear drop Lemon Quartz (19.3 mm x 15.5 mm) sterling silver pendant. This hangs approximately 1 inch long.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold 2.85ct Diamond and Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 2.85 carats are beautifully juxtaposed with bold Onyx accents on this exquisite Cartier Panthere necklace. Suspended from a 28 cord, youll find a brea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tri-Colour Trinity De Cartier Large Necklace
Located in London, GB
An alluring 18k tri-colour gold large necklace by Cartier from the Trinity De Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of three open-work circular motifs entwined in yellow, whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Nouvelle Lapis Lazuli Onyx and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, Paris Nouvelle Collection Long White Gold Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamonds 37 inch Necklace with eight stations of diamond, blue lapis and onyx. Stunning Pave set Diamonds, a...
Category

2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier D'Amour 0.09ct Diamond Small Model Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier d'Amour necklace, small model, 18K rose gold (750/1000), set with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.09 carat. Diameter of the pattern: 4.5 mm. Chain length: 380 to 410 mm. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond Line Necklace and Pearl Drop Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Cartier Paris diamond line necklace featuring a detachable large pearl drop and diamond pendant. The necklace and pendant boast approximately 12 carats of finest quality diamonds (E-F color and VVS clarity) set in lavish 18 karat yellow gold setting. The necklace, which can be worn in a diamond riviere style (without the pendant), features round brilliant diamonds meticulously set within gold navettes and round bezels in alternating groups of three. They offer incredible sparkle, scintillation, and brightness, further enhanced by a high-polish gold frame. Alteration of navette and bezel shapes gives the necklace remarkable dynamism and enhances fire of its diamonds and their dazzling play with light. Measuring 16 inches (40.6cm) in length, the necklace drapes gracefully and comfortably around the neck. Secure hidden clasp (also set with diamonds) and security latch ensure utmost peace of mind while wearing it. Drop-style enhancer pendant seamlessly attaches to the front center of the necklace. It features an impressive white pearl (measuring 15 by 12 mm) characterized by excellent luster, free of blemishes, and glowing with subtle rose overtones. The pearl is crowned with a fine yellow gold cap encrusted with glittering diamonds of highest Cartier-quality. Pearl-drop pendant measures 1.5 inches (38mm) in length and radiates luxurious feminine glamour as it highlights upper decolletage. The necklace epitomizes classic elegance and luxurious sophistication for which Cartier is celebrated. It offers wonderful versatility to its wearer: the diamond necklace alone can serve as a refined glittering complement to a casual outfit; adding the lavish pearl pendant makes it a superbly glamorous highlight of a dressy one. A true dazzling gem of Cartier craftsmanship and design, this necklace will enchant and delight its new owner. The necklace is a vintage creation no longer made by Cartier making it rare and collectible. It is in excellent condition with Cartier signature, serial number and French hallmarks on both necklace and enhancer pendant. Also available under separate listing in our store is a matching Cartier diamond bracelet from the same collection. Summary: - Classically elegant Cartier diamond line...
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Late 20th Century French Necklaces

Materials

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

CARTIER Panthere de Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This authentic exquisite Panthere de Cartier necklace features a panther pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold with black lacquer spots, tsavorite garnet eyes, onyx nose, and 36 brillia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

AJD Absolutely Beautiful Green Graduated Natural Irregular Agate Rondel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The largest of these magnificent rare green Agates is approximately 26mm x 23mm set in this fascinating 17 1/2 inch long necklace. The little green spacers are approximately 5mm. ...
Category

2010s Necklaces

Materials

Agate

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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. 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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