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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: David Yurman
1994 Tiffany & Co Heart Key Necklace Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co heart key lock necklace, crafted in sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1994). The neck...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Oval Link Cable Chain In 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Tampa, FL
David Yurman 16mm Oval Link Cable Chain In 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Necklace: Metal - 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Length - 18in Weight - 98 Gr...
Category

2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Tiffany & Co. Hearts Style: Pendant Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Stones: 16 Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.54 CT Chain Length: 16 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The pendant is estimated as being circa 1880. It is accompanied by a GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl necklace...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 130255 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 CTW Condition Description: Above Tiffany's New York flagship store is the Atlas clock, which is so renowned for its preciseness that New Yorkers would set their watch to the same time for accuracy. The clock inspired Tiffany's Atlas collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Strap Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. 18K gold and diamond necklace dates from the mid 1980s. It is designed as a broad, highly articulated strap composed of curved sections set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and highlighted by cross bands of channel-set diamond baguettes, approximate total weight 75.00 carats. With its refined Tiffany engineering and superb stones, this broad, flexible band of sparkling diamonds settles softly at the base of the neck, optimally glamorous, comfortable and modern all at once. Product Details: Item #: N-20895 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1985 Materials: 936 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 71.60 carats); 88 baguette diamonds (approximate total weight 3.40 carats); 18K Gold Signed: TIFFANY & CO. 750 Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Of superb construction and materials, with extraordinary articulation, softness and flexibility, this Tiffany diamond necklace...
Category

Late 20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Circlet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A charming platinum diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co from the Circlet collection. The pendant is bezel set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Narrow Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. is the epitome of understated elegance. Founded in 1837 in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Sterling 18k Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Quatrefoil Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Quatrefoil Necklace- This elegant necklace by David Yurman is crafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Vanerie 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Vanerie 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace The necklace is 16 inches long and 9mm wide. Total weight of the necklace is 81.5 grams. ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of 2 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Letter Lock Charms X O Hugs and Kisses
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver letter lock pendants/charms, X and O. Authentic Tiffany pendant charms from Tiffany's Letter Lock Collection, letters O ...
Category

20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Platinum and Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum and Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a round diamond center weighing 2.26 cts., 2 round diamonds flanking center weighing a total of 2.92 cts., 86 rou...
Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Melody Pendant in 18k Rose Gold 0.40 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Melody Pendant in 18k Rose Gold 0.40 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 130831 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Melody Pendant in 18k R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Assorted Size Ring Bead Links Long Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous authentic necklace from Tiffany & Co. Crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine polished finish featuring assorted open ring links, each joined together by a double...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. an 18ct Gold Graduated Bead Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold bead necklace by Tiffany & Co, circa 1980s, the 16” necklace formed of fifty round gold highly polished beads, graduating smaller in size from front to back, all threade...
Category

Late 20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ball Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. diamond ball pendant necklace Round-cut diamonds of approximately 2.5-3 carats, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Tiffany & Co., Au750 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Petite Albion Prasiolite Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in beverly hills, CA
Petite Albion pendant Prasiolite and Diamond on sterling silver baby box chain with lobster clasp. Total weight of round brilliant cuts diamonds is 0.17 ...
Category

2010s Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Yurman 18k Gold and Sterling Silver Station Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 44.2 grams ‌ Measurement: . Inches Condition: Excellent
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubbles Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubbles Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 18mm long Weight: 4.90 grams Diamond: 5 round brilliant dia...
Category

2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Large Fish Bone Pendant Necklace, Rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This rare authentic pendant and chain from Tiffany & Co. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a polished finish. The pendant features a large fish deboned with its scaled head att...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Albion Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman is a high-end jewelry brand known for its luxury designs. The Albion Pave Diamond style is a piece from their collection, made of sterling silver with a weight of 14.5 g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Multicolor Round Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold 0.80 ct Total Weight Multicolor Round Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire & Green Tourmaline Fringe Pendant / Necklace 16". The necklace weighs 3.2 g...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Locket 14k Gold 4 Pages Diamond Ruby Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co diamond & ruby locket, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1930s to 1940s). One estimated 0.07 carat round brilliant cut diamond (estimated...
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Toggle Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Toggle Choker Necklace. The links measure 10 x 11mm and the choker necklace is 18" in length. Stamped on the front of the circle pendant is Tiffany...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Necklace. Diamond total carat weight: 1.40ct Around 100 stones Total length ~18inches (chain is 16”) Com...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Silver Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Sterling Silver Flower Pendant Necklace Metal: Sterling silver Weight: 3.72 grams Length: 16 inches Pendant: 19mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver Infinity Station Chain Necklace w Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In a generous 44 inch length, this versatile David Yurman Infinity Chain Necklace will quickly become a wardrobe staple. The DY 2.7 mm sterling silver small box chain hosts a myriad ...
Category

2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Gold Vannerie Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold "vannerie" choker necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace features impressive weave design. The necklace measures 11.5mm in width and 16 inches in l...
Category

20th Century Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Gift Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A charming platinum turquoise and diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. The pendant comprises of a gift motif carved from vibrant turquoise and adorned with a diamond set ribbon and bow. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

18k White Gold Tiffany Pink Blue Sapphire Iolite Garnet Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous tassel necklace done in 18K white gold by Tiffany & Co. Each section is set with natural garnet, iolite, pink and blue sapphire. A beautiful and wearable piece but a very...
Category

1990s Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace- This lovely David Yurman pendant necklace features one citrine gemstone (8 mm x 8 mm) set in beautifully d...
Category

20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with round transitional cut diamonds. This classic Art Deco style Tiffany watch can be worn as a pendant. The proportions of the face and the square shape case are perfectly balanced. Alternated polished and matte finish platinum steps decorate both sides of the case. The face’s perimeter is adorned with the round cut and baguette cut diamonds. The dial has onyx round hour markers and equipped with the sword style hands. The movement is mechanical, manual-wind. The vintage pocket watch pendant is made of platinum and set with round transitional cut diamonds (H-I color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 0.80 carat). The vintage Tiffany pendant...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches
Located in Tampa, FL
David Yurman Oval Cable Link Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Inches Necklace: Length - 22 inches Width - 12.5mm (Twist Links) Metal - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight - 82.5 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 116732 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 18...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 18ct Yellow Gold Double Layer Fringe Necklace circa 1970s Italian
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct gold fringe necklace by Tiffany & Co. circa 1970s, formed of a double layer of fine fox-tail chain fringes, one shorter in front overlaying a longer one behind, gradu...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A lovely platinum diamond heart pendant by Tiffany & Co. The pendant features an open heart motif pave set with 22 round brilliant cut d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Tiffany & Co. 'Victoria' Diamond Riviera Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. Victoria graduated round diamond riviera necklace in 18K yellow gold. There are 115 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 10.18 carats and 4 marquise-shaped...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold "Vanerie" Necklace by Tiffany & co
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold necklace 108.5 grams Signed Tiffany & Co 1995
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Cleopatra Collar Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Cleopatra Collar Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 15" Weight: 82.4 grams Width: 19mm Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co 18...
Category

20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous iconic Tiffany & Co. necklace is designed by Elsa Peretti and features an open heart pendant crafted in platinum and set with round brilliant F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds wei...
Category

2010s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Pave Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Tiffany & Company Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace comes with the blue box
Category

2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Pendant, 0.5ct.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Platinum -Diamond: 0.5ct, VS/F -Length is 16" -Comes with Tiffany box
Category

2010s Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.09cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Sapphire: 1 round cut = .40ct Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches Weigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Diamond Halo 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sparkling Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond halo pendant necklace is stunningly simple, yet undeniably beautiful. The delicate rose gold chain and icy circle of natural round diamonds goes with just about everything. It features a single round brilliant diamond prong set at the center of the piece, surrounded by a shimmering double halo of additional diamonds. The contrast of the rose gold setting really enhances the white brilliance of the stones. It would look great layered with other necklaces or equally gorgeous worn on its own. Metal: 18K Rose Gold Natural Diamonds: .30 carats Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond circle pendant diameter: 8.45 mm Chain length: 16" Chain width: .66 mm Clasp: Spring Ring Stamped: Tiffany & Co. AG 750...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Twirl Link Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Twirl Link Necklace - Nine rose Quartz stones on a 18 inch necklace. Sterling silver. Hallmarks: 925, designer signature. Pre-owned with Tiffany pouch .
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Rare Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Kaleidoscope Platinum Key Pendant with Yellow Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model Name: Kaleidoscope Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Stones: Round Brilliant Cut and Marquise Cut White Diamonds, Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Total App...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. flower brooch pendant Enamel brooch, convertible into a pendant; marked Tiffany & Co. Size: width 3.3 cm, length 3.3 cm Total weight: 9.5 grams
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Early 2000s Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 49" Weight: 31.8 grams Width: 10mm at Tip, 2mm Chain Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co 18k...
Category

1990s American Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Key Chain Necklace, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 11.5 grams Measures: 18 inch (chain), 3 inch x .5 inch width (key) Diamond Details on Key: Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: .05 ca...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Victorian Inspired Diamond and Pearl Necklace set in Platinum Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 5.00 carats Aver...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1979 by Angela Cummings Petals Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace of petals designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful necklace, created by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany Studios in New York city, back in the 1979. This iconic and unique nec...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Own a little piece of history! A beautiful small vintage pocket watch stamped Tiffany & Co. New York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gol...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ribbons Collection Necklace in Gold Platinum and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Tiffany & Co. "Ribbons Collection" choker necklace was created and released by the venerated American jeweler in 1989. It is crafted meticulously, in old world style, ...
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Late 20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage David Yurman Sterling and 14K Yellow Gold Choker
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous signed David Yurman vintage choker that is set in sterling silver that features a 14K yellow gold bar. This 90's Yurman necklace showcases a 7mm solid 14K yellow...
Category

1990s Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. oval link solid 22 inch long necklace made in Germany. Included with a Tiffany black suede folder case, 18k yellow go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Streamline Black Diamond Tag Pendant with DY Chain
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Sterling silver -Length: 1.7’’ -Black Diamonds: 3.20ct -DY chain: 20” -Comes with David Yurman pouch -Retail: $4500
Category

2010s Necklaces

Genuine Signed Tiffany & Co Jasper Rondelle Bead Necklace 18k Gold Clasp, Rare
Located in Perry, FL
Tiffany and Co. 20” Jasper Rondelle Disc Shaped Bead Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp. Marked “Tiffany & Co” and “750”. Polished Jasper beads feature vario...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round .30 Carats Diamonds Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sparkling Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond halo pendant necklace is stunningly simple, yet undeniably beautiful. The delicate platinum chain and icy circle of natural round diamond...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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