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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Aria Jewelry Design
Creator: John Brevard
AJD Magnificent Natural Aquamarines &Blue Green Spiderweb Jasper 17 1/2"Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous elegant exquisite unique glistening blue chunks of natural real Aquamarines from the famous mine in Brazil enhanced with glowing greenishblue slightly translucent Spiderweb ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Jasper, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Glowing Natural REAL 20" Amethyst & Black Onyx Faceted Discs Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Lovely contrast between these polished Amethyst rocks - approximately 12 mm - and the Black Onyx enhanced by sparkling glowing Czech purplypink beads. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Mixed Metal

AJD Elegant 16 Inch Choker Necklace of Smoky Quartz and Golden Vermeil Nuggets
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sparkling, unique choker of Smoky Quartz and Golden Vermeil Nuggets. These glittering Smoky Quartz range from golden to darker brown. This elegant 16 inc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Vermeil

AJD Glowing 17" Long Large Real Natural Cultured 18mm Pearls Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brightly glowing brilliant goldy ocean cultured pearls ( averaging 18mm round approximately ) set in a 17 inch long necklace with gold plated clasp. Click through the pictures of thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD Unusual Classic Large 29 Cts Morganite Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique handmade Brilliant rare huge 29 carat natural Morganite (20 mm x 16 mm) set in a sterling silver pendant. This hangs approximately 1.7 inches long. Spectacular optical effect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegantly Dramatic Red Coral & Black Onyx Double Strand 17" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Double strand of highly polished glowing natural black Onyx (18 mm) enhanced with rondels of natural red Bamboo Coral set in this double strand necklace with gold tone easy to use ho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Opal, Onyx, Mixed Metal

AJD Unique Natural RARE Peruvian Blue Opal & Apatite Silvery Clasp Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Naturally gently polished newly discovered exquisite blue real Peruvian Opals enhanced with brilliant blue natural Apatite polished chips. It measures 19.5 inches long. Magnificent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Apatite

AJD ELEGANT Dramatic Unique Gold Plated Rondels & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique Black Onyx and gold plated Rondels in this elegant formal 19.5 inch long necklace with a gold plated easy to use clasp. The largest Onyx is 18 mm and the largest gold plated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate

AJD Very Elegant Inspired Bamboo Coral, Turquoise, & Spinel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful natural polished red Bamboo Coral accented with Blue/green natural Turquoise rondels and enhanced with sparkling gem cut natural black Spinel set in an elegant necklace wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegant Real Natural Morganites, Beryls & Aquamarines 21.5" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous glowing Aquamarine, Green Beryl, and Morganite set with a hammered gold plated sterling silver (vermeil) hook clasp. This measures 21.5 inches long and goes happily from da...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Vermeil

AJD Very Rare Very Original Artistic Real Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous polished chunks of natural red Bamboo Coral enhanced with polished natural red coral and sparkling real natural little black Spinels gemstones set in an 18 inch long necklac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Spinel, Mixed Metal

AJD BoHo Chic 16.5" Bamboo Coral, Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished thick coin slices of fascinating natural Bamboo Coral (approximately 20 mm round) delightfully enhanced with gem cut sparkling rondels of Smoky Quartz and natural Blue Turq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver

AJD Brilliant Silver Quartz & Black Spinel Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful 17.5 inches long natural Quartz necklace is enhanced with glittering gem cut black Spinel and set with a darkened sterling silver diamond encrusted hook clasp. The fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Silver

AJD Glowing Kunzite and Aventurine Necklace for Summer Fun
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique necklace of highly polished Kunzite nuggets, 10 x 10 MM, in its best pinky-mauve shade combined with glorious green, green Aventurine rondelles, 5 MM. Accents of 22K over copper daisies and a 14K heavy gold plate hook and eye clasp. This 17 inch one of a kind Summer time necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Other, Aventurine, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

AJD 17 Inch Summertime Unique and Fascinating Kunzite and Tanzanite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade, unique necklace of glowing Kunzite nuggets and highly polished Tanzanite chips. The pinky-mauve Kunzite plays off the purpley-blue Tanzanite to create a harmoniously elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Tanzanite, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

AJD Brilliant Elegant Romantic Silvery White Quartz & Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Highly glowing checkerboard gem cut and polished unique chunks of silvery white natural translucent Brazilian silver white Quartz accented with goldy coa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Iridescent, Triangular Bronze-Green Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
'Put on your Pearls Girls' Lulu Guinness Striking, custom made, Bronzy-green Pearl necklace that iridesces blue, pink, purple, and silver. These unique triangular Pearls are accented by vivid blue Czech crystal beads...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil

AJD Peach Morganite and Purple Shimmering Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pendant of oval Morganite with checkerboard table sparkles and pops with all the typical beryl inclusions swinging from a round glowing Amethyst. This hinged Sterling Silver bail wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Morganite, Sterling Silver

AJD Updated Look Blue Agate and Green Amazonite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
New take on the classic beaded look. Wear this 26 inch necklace with your entire wardrobe. The Crystal tubes space lovely green Amazonite and gorgeous blue dyed Agate. These Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant Snow Queen Sapphire Necklace is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength. A snowflake begins to form when an extremely cold water droplet...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

AJD 15 Inch Choker Necklace of Fancy Cut Citrine Rondelles with Silver Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made choker necklace of beautifully Fancy Cut Citrine Rondelles, 10mm, accented with frosted silver tone flutters. These are gorgeous genuine gemstones strung together to create a bold choker...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Silver

AJD Gorgeous Large Bamboo Coral, Black Spinel, and Real Pearls Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Slightly graduated 19.5 inch long natural Bamboo Coral and real Pearl enhanced with teeny tiny glittering checkerboard gem cut sparkling natural black Spine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate

AJD Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace with Silver
Located in Raleigh, NC
28.5 Inch Graduated Rondels of Highly Polished Peruvian Opal Necklace. These gorgeous beads are enhanced with sparkling faceted Smoky Quartz. The Peruvian Opal is graduated from 11m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

AJD Purple Amethyst with Gold Accents Necklace February Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Deep purple Amethyst necklace of 16 mm spheres alternating with sparkling faceted 8 mm rondelles of Amethyst and etched gold tone spacers. The entire presentations shouts Amethyst, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Mixed Metal

AJD 23 Inch Necklace of Polished Amethyst with Gold Accents February Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made, highly polished 16mm spheres of Amethyst, brushed wavy gold tone accents, and gold Czech bead necklace. Statement necklace of Februar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Mixed Metal

AJD Fascinating Chic Intense Amethysts & Rose of France Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Cubes of translucent Rose of France Amethysts (approximately 12 mm x 12 mm) are enhanced with glittring checkerboard gem cut Amethyst rondels. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate

AJD Huge Gorgeous 25 Cts Fiery RARE Morganite Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant rare 29 carat natural Morganite (20 mm x 16 mm) set in a sterling silver handmade pendant. This hangs approximately 1.7 inches long. Spectacular optical effect in the Mor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Sterling Silver

Snow Crystal 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This elegant Snow Crystal 18K Gold Necklace is a fusion of delicate beauty and inner strength. This necklace is inspired by fractal shapes. The pine cone ...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Handmade, Red Coral and Blue Kyanite Southwest Style Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This unique necklace is an updated Southwest look with Red Coral and Blue Kyanite accented with detailed silvery spacers and a blue demortierite with Sterling Silver hooks clasp. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Other, Kyanite, Mixed Metal

AJD Super Chic Double Strand Peruvian Opals and Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade Double strand of beautiful highly polished rare natural Peruvian Opals graciously enhanced with two colors of unique pink Quartz necklace. Size: Opals approximately 16 mm;...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Vermeil

AJD Chic Large Coppery Red / Goldy Radiant Keshi Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These unique copper color Keshi Pearls almost glow a bit in the dark on this handmade necklace. The largest is approximately 33mm long. This is 21 inches long and the clasp is an easy to use gold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Mixed Metal

AJD Gorgeous Amethyst & Rose of France Amethyst Double Strand Campaign Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This AJD unique double strand of highly polished glittering Rose of France Amethysts are enhanced with round polished Rose of France and accent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate

Thoscene New Beginning Pendant with Moonstone
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This pendant represents new beginnings. Thoscene collection pendant in sterling silver with a 15 mm moonstone. Interchangeable silver chain and leather cord. This piece was designe...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

AJD Super Chic Double Strand of Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Splendid double strand of graduated unique Red Bamboo Coral. It is enhanced with natural flat black polished Onyx and goldy tone accents in this handmade necklace. It's almost chok...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal

AJD Artistic Chic Extra-Large Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished little "wings" of red Bamboo Coral enhance these beautiful large polished chunks of red Bamboo Coarl with little goldy accents. Size: largest Coral approximately 28 mm x ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Other

AJD Unique Glowing Natural Blue Kyanite Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
The hammered Sterling Silver clasp enhances this magnificent highly polished glowing unique natural blue Kyanite - graduated gemstones from 18 mm to 22 mm round - accented with tiny ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

AJD Absolutely Stunning 15 Ct Unique Tourmaline Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant glittering huge unusually large unique natural 15 carat pinky with reddish tones oval Tourmaline (18.2 mm x 14.4 mm) set in a sterling silver pendant. This is approximatel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

AJD Chic Dramatic Peruvian NATURAL Pink Opal & Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Double strand of highly polished glamorous RARE natural pink Peruvian Opals enhanced with coppery colored cultured Pearls set with a hook clasp - so easy to take on and off - in this...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Silver

AJD Dramatic Impressive Coral Chunk and Turquoise Statement Neckace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Artistic Bamboo Coral and Turquoise 20 inch long MAKE A STATEMENT necklace with gold plated hook easy to use clasp. The largest Coral is 45 mm x 25 mm. This goes happily from daytim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Dramatically Super Chic 19.5" Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Chunky polished slices of natural reddish-orangy Bamboo Coral (approximately 15 mm) adorned with elegant real Black Onyx and enhanced with polished rondels of real red Bamboo Coral. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal

AJD Elegant 18 Inch Baroque Pearl and Smoky Quartz Necklace Great Gift!!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Necklace of iridescent white Pearls mixed with various sizes of Smoky Quartz. These Pearls are freeform and 18-22 mm in size. There are three large puffy Smoky Quartz nuggets, four s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil

AJD Dramatic Cultured Glowing Baroque White Pearls & Pinkish Pearl 22" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful elegant freshwater cultured Pearls (the largest is approximately 25 mm x 25 mm) reflect elegantly with the natural cultured pinky Pearls set sideways down the necklace for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

AJD RARE Peachy Glowing Ocean NATURAL Pearls Necklace & Matching Earrings Set
Located in Raleigh, NC
These magnificent Ocean Cultured Pearls - 13 to 15 mm - are enhanced with glittering gem cut Spessartites set in this unique 19 inch long necklace with vermeil encrusted diamond easy...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil

AJD Elegant Classic Absolutely Magnificent Golden Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The natural unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties on this handmade necklace.. Size: graduated up to 17 mm; Length: 18 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD Dramatic Stunning Elegant Large 21" Baroque Copper Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing unique brilliant goldy coppery flippy-floppy Cultured Pearls have gold plated easy to use clasp in this 21 inch long necklace. The largest of these spectacular Pearls are ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Tetra Diamond Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition, Tetra Diamond Necklace is an embodiment of monumental power and strength. This limited edition necklace by John Brevard is inspired by sacred geometry, namely t...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Necklace of Amazonite and Amethyst Spheres February Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mix gorgeous Amethyst with luscious Amazonite and you have this custom made, one of a kind necklace perfect for all occasions. This unique necklace is 20 inches in length and secured with a Diamond studded Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp. The 16 mm beads are accented with silver tone spacers. Amethyst is the February birthstone and is said to protect from intoxication and evil spells. It will calm your spirit and give you focus. Pure quartz is colorless, but the most prized variety is Amethyst, the purple variety. It's always been considered a 'royal color' and is featured in the British Crown jewels. It was also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. It has long been used in Christian jewelry and in the Christian seasons of Lent and Advent. All this and being absolutely beautiful, what's not to love!! Although Amazonite is named for the Amazon River in the Amazon in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Glowing Pearl Shells & Tiger Eye Bead Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Huge floppy flippy natural glowing Pearl shells hug these beautiful natural highly polished Tiger Eye in this 28 inch long necklace with easy to use gold plated hook clasp. The Tige...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tiger's Eye

AJD Exquisite Magnificent Classic Hand Knotted PinkyGoldy Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These unique raw natural pink champagne tone imperfect Pearls ( I call them wrinkle nacred Pearls ) are enhanced with gold plated accents on this h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold

AJD Elegant Dramatic Natural Golden Cream Color Shell & Tiger Eye Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful pearl Shells swoop gracefully artistically around these glowing goldy tone polished Tiger Eye gem stones set in a 20 inch long necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal

AJD BREATHTAKING Glittering Large REAL 6.9 Ct Tanzanite Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Raleigh, NC
This gorgeous glittering pear shaped Tanzanite is 6.91 carats and drops approximately 1 inch long in this elegant sterling silver pendant. There are no eye visible inclusions in thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

AJD Sophisticated Rondel Amethyst & Rose of France Coins Fun Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Softly glowing very elegant checkerboard gem cut highly polished coin cut (24 mm across) Amethyst rock enhanced with gem cut sparkling Rose of France set i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegantly Polished REAL Emerald Rock, Chrysocolla& Smoky Quartz 15" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful natural real Emerald pear cut and polished rock gem (38.7 mm x 28.2 mm) swings elegantly between two Chrysocollas (shattuckite) on this checkerb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Chrysocolla, Gold Plate

AJD South Sea Shimmering Elegant Real Cultured Pearls w/ Vermeil Gold Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful South Sea Fresh Water Goldy and White and Creamy natural Cultured Pearls with Vermeil (gold plated silver) easy to us hook clasp. The pearls are graduated in size with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Vermeil

AJD Elegant Glowing Real Pink Opal, Rose Quartz & Bright Amethyst 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Natural glowing lively Rose Quartz (16 mm) is adorned with natural rare pink Peruvian Opals and sparkling purple Amethyst accents set with a gold plated clasp and is 19 inches long. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Quartz, Gold Plate

AJD Sophisticated Elegant 17.5" Black Agate, Jet & Moonstone Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Highly polished glowing black and white Agate gemstones (18 mm) enhanced with unique shining round slices of black Jet (black Amber) and glowing white checkerboard gemcut Moonstones...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Frame Diamond and 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition Frame Diamond and 18K Gold Pendant Necklace sparkles with strength. This star dedecahedron is a powerful geometric shape. It is inspired by sacred geometry and w...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Splendidly Gorgeous Real Blue Tiger Eye & Turquoise 22" Long Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare, unique, and very unusual highly polished real Blue Tiger Eye is enhanced with round gemmy polished natural Turquoise in a 22 inch long necklace. The clasp is "antique bra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Brass, Mixed Metal

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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