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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Native American
Double Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large solid double pendant of sterling silver and coral cabochons one side, and turquoise on the other. Grade A quality coral and Kingman turquoise. Nice patina to the handstamped st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and squash blossom. Each bead is a coin hand stamped together. Center Kingman turquoise stone in naja. Four Liberty 1945 coins and two smaller ones on naja. Ol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni six strand beaded coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping. Strung with graduated coral beads, accented with turquoise and patinaed silver beads. Coral is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Huge Southwestern Sterling Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is comprised of sterling silver and natural turquoise.
It is the creation of the late Navajo silversmith Fred Guerro.
This necklace measures 21 inches end to end and 13 inches when clasped.
It features 6 smaller focals that measure 7/8 by 1 3/8 inches and 1 large focal that measures 1 3/16 by 3 inches.
The bench made navajo pearls...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a Fabulous Lapis Lazuli Navajo Squash Blossom- This is a large necklace. Hallmarked on the back Measuring. The Naja (center drop) is 3.90 inches x 3.73 top to bottom. Double...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Sterling Silver NATIVE American Horse Head Beaded Pawn Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Truly a work of art Carved Turquoise Horse head with an onyx eye- Bridle is made up of Sterling Silver Strung on Turquoise discs. Horse head measures 2.22 inch top to bottom x 2.50 a...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Gemstone Bead Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural hand carved gemstone and sterling beads.
The silver beads, end caps and clasp are all sterling silver.
At its widest, this necklace measures 11mm.
The necklace is 16 inches...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral and sterling four strand necklace by artist Doreen Leyba. Premium grade coral graduated beads with sterling silver barrel and beads. Stamped Sterl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hammered Turquoise shield Necklace Hand Made 1970s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Hammered Turquoise In the center of this stunning Sterling Silver Shield. Measuring 5.5 in wide x 2.30 H x 18.5 in end to end of beading. This is out of a massive collection that inc...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Estate 1970s Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s.
It features 47 carved gemstone animals.
Measurements: 32 inches from end to end
To give...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian burnt orange spiny oyster necklace. Piece has beaded chain with large and small round spiny oyster beads, fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Coral Cameo South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - unique piece.
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold.
This splendid and original yellow gold necklace is composed of a double belcher chain interspersed by golden beads. This gold beaded chain holds a coral cameo with a smirking Bacchus figure with a suspended south sea pearl. It has a hook clasp.
Cameo: Width at widest: 2.5 cm, height at the top: 3.2 cm, thickness in the thick: 1.5 cm.
Pead diameter: 1,33 cm.
Total length of the necklace: 45.1 cm, width of the chain to the wider: 3.5 mm.
Total weight : about 21.2 g.
Modern necklace in the spirit of Empire jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Santo Domingo Beaded Coral Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo beaded coral necklace. Featuring eight strands strung with coral and sterling having traditional cord wrapping. Beads are exceptionally small and fine with deep scarlet coloring. Would make the perfect finishing touch for a casual or formal western look. 30"L
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, Indian, Santa Domingo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold 'Verre Eglomisé' Angel Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and black and gold ‘verre eglomisé’ angel locket, the little lock opens to open the locket, marked with a French gold mark for 1809-1819, wonderful condition and wit...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Spider Web Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Pendant Necklace 1970s Jim Harrison
Located in Wallkill, NY
Center Spider Web Turquoise with coral flanking the sides, set in sterling silver. Sterling silver Saucer beads have wonderful detailing on them 23 in l...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Original Navajo Sterling Silver Cross & Chain by Nakai
Located in Montreal, QC
Original Nakai Navajo sterling silver and semiprecious stone with chain. Stamped on the back, sterling Nakai. Chain measures 23 inches long, the cross 3 5/8 inches x 2 1/3 inches. In...
Category
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a museum. Stamped BMS. Stunning Red Mountain turquoise...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Bernice Taylor Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green turquoise pendant by Native American artisan, Bernice Taylor.
Bernice Taylor was a prominent Navajo artist of the 70...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise beaded cross necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross pendant attached to beaded chain. Beads are also made of turquois and oblong shaped. Each turquoise bead i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom, earrings, bracelet and ring by Navajo silversmiths. Natural Grade A, untreated Golden Hill turquoise set in classic sterling silver de...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Indian Chief Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful piece of Carrico Mine turquoise carved in the shape of Plains chief with full headdress surrounded by shadow box, outlined by silver leaves, scrolls and coral nuggets top a...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace with Cabochon Coral Stones
Located in New York, NY
This vintage sterling silver necklace has 5 coral cabochon round stones with the centre stone being the largest. The necklace is extremely lightweight and easy to wear. It has natura...
Category
1970s Unknown Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Original Mummy’s Bundle Necklace by Doug and Mary Handcock J3050
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joining of crosses, many crosses come together with turquoise rondelle & sterling chain. This gorgeous piece is a wide statement necklace crafted using turquoise beads and a focal point of sterling silver cross dangles.
Mary and Doug Hancock, of Mummy’s Bundle, create beautiful wearable art jewelry inspired by the ancient Indian cultures. Doug an archaeologist, Mary an artist. Their Exotic Wearable Jewelry is described by them as “Archaeology meets Style”. Mummy’s Bundle is renowned for exquisite chokers boasting beautiful macrame with bold silver adornments. When Doug passed a few years ago, Mary’s passion for the business waned.
• Artist: Doug & Mary Hancock...
Category
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Stunning Rare Tommy Singer Three-Strand Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Three-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, spiny oyster, and lapis. Rare and stunn...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Stunning Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Concho Belt, Earrings and Necklace Set
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni inlaid set including belt, squash blossom necklace and earrings. 11 belt conchos. "AB". Marked sterling. Museum quality.
The Navajo word for the squa...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom by Nellie Tso (Wow! Fleur-De-Lis!)
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Sterling, by Nellie Tso, Navajo. A marvelous example of Navajo silver smithing, this large turquoise-set squash blossom necklace has it all -- color, quality, and size. Made by Nellie Tso, the look is iconic Western Americana...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
De Beers Rough Diamond Yayadhama Amulet Pendant from Talisman Collection
By De Beers
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous "Yayadhama" (Yaya-Damma) Amulet Pendant from De Beers Talisman Collection
Features Round, Marquise, and Rough Tumbled Diamonds Set in Mask P...
Category
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Navajo Kachina Turquoise Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver bolo by Native American Navajo Indian silversmith Avin Joe in the shape of a detailed Kachina with single Kingman turquoise stone on a black braided rope tie. Stamped...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage style white buffalo turquoise pendant made by Navajo artist Gilbert Tom. Stunning piece of rare white buffalo turquoise.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Navajo, Gilbert Tom
S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Liberty Coin Squash and Turquoise Blossom
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace made from soldered mercury dime, or winged Liberty Head dimes with sand cast naja containing a small...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
The Thunderbird Ethical Amulet Pendant 18k Gold and Coloured Diamonds and Ruby
Located in London, London
The Thunderbird ethical amulet is handmade with 18ct Fairtrade gold from Peru and ethically sourced rainbow diamonds and a ruby.
The Thunderbird is a powerful amulet that represents strength and power as well as offering protection.
Inspired by the many years I have sat with Native American Indian Elders attending their sacred plant ceremonies. The mythical Thunderbird is one of the most revered spirits of the Native American Indian people.
Tradition says; he is able to create rainstorms with booming claps of thunder and lightning bolts that burst out of his eyes. He can lift a killer whale out of the sea with his talons.
By choosing ethical jewellery...
Category
2010s British Native American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fine Estate Ervin Tsosie Navajo Turquoise Coral Lapis Lazuli Inlay Bear Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large estate Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, onyx micro inlay large Sacred Bear necklace by Ervin Tsosie
20th Century
The bear is a sacred and powerful symbol in Navajo culture, symbolizing strength, wisdom and courage. This striking necklace by Ervin Tsosie is composed of sterling silver and turquoise inlaid sterling silver bead chain and a large 3 inch wide sterling silver and gemstone inlaid Bear...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
LB offers a Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver concha necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a mid 20th century, Sterling Silver, Navajo concha belt/ necklace.
This piece is absolutely stunning and looks amazing layered with other sterling silver nec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baume Creation Lava Stone Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Creation Maison Baume - Unique piece.
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold.
This sublime necklace is made of 3 lava- stone cameos representing the profile of helmeted women with in the center the same motif more important. The chain is a fancy openwork mesh.
The three cameos...
Category
2010s French Empire Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Cross by Philbert Secatero
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver and lapis cross by Navajo silversmith Philbert Secatero. The cross is beautifully handmade using traditional Navajo techniques.
Cross Measures: 2 1/4” x 3” with a 3/4” bale
Total Length: 3 3/4”
Philbert Secatero's hallmarked by the artist.
Philbert Secatero is an accomplished Navajo silversmith who creates traditional Navajo Jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Necklaces
Antique Empire Necklace 18 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This necklace was created in 1800 ca. It is made out of 18 karat yellow and red gold. Three oval cameos show portrait busts in profile, the largest one in the center is of a woman, p...
Category
Early 1800s European Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fox Turquoise and Sterling Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with gradient natural Fox turquoise stones interspersed with Navajo pearl style patinated sterling beads on wire. Top of necklace is beaded with small wampum shells w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A gold necklace and micromosaic. The necklace is composed of seven micromosaic medallions set in dark blue glass. Two gold strands support the micromosaics between them. The subjects...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
50ct Natural Fading Sapphire Beaded Necklace 14kt gold 12390
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Bead necklace
50ct total weight
3.5mm average each.
14 inches long
14kt white gold.
10.7 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Belt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Navajo Native American silver necklace or belt. It is handmade sterling silver, (tested for sterling silver) 17 round medalli...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Native American Sugilite Feather Necklace Wilbert Cora Vandever
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, amazing necklace is a one of a kind creation by Navajo silversmiths Wilbert and Cora Vandever.
Its sterling silver with a 14k yellow gold feather and 10 beautiful sugilit...
Category
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Inlay Feather Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace is sterling silver.
It features turquoise and mother of pearl inlay.
The pendant on this necklace measures 1 5/8 by 1 1/16 inches.
The necklace m...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Vintage Native American Silver Sand Cast Naja Squash Blossom Neckalce 20841
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sand cast naja squash blossom necklace by a Native American artisan.
A large and beautiful example of a Native American squash blossom style necklace featuring a large sand cast naja, handmade squash blossoms and a double row of round bench beads...
Category
20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Ray Tracey Knifewing Sterling Silver & Inlaid Gemstone Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Native American silver & gemstone pendant.
In sterling silver.
By Ray Tracey Knifewing - a collaboration between two renowned Native American jewelry makers Ray Tracey (Nava...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Big Butterfly Pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, black, contemporary
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Big Butterfly Pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, black, contemporary
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, paint...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Native Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native Kingman turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace with 16 exceptional stones set in shadow box design ending in an additional three stone sand cast naja. Stones are a sem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE, JET, AGATE, PIPESTONE, MOTHER OF PEARL BEAR, ANIMAL FETISH NE...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Turquoise, Pearl
Signed Southwestern Silver, Turquoise and Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver, turquoise, and leather bolo tie.
With a convex 3-dimensional bolo stamped and bevelled to the side and bezel set with a diamond shaped turquoise gemstone to its cente...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a stunning, handmade, one of a kind, Sterling Silver and Bakelite pendant necklace. The Sterling Silver Bull and cowboy boot are mid 20th Century brooches that have joined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver, pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Horse, Navajo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Horse Navajo
Also available with a pin back. Contact us for information.
Wearable art jewelry designs...
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2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE SANTO DOMINGO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TURQUOISE FOUR STRAND JACLA NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL T...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Vintage Navajo Turquoise Inlay Necklace John Charley
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous sterling silver necklace is the creation of Navajo silversmith John Charley.
It features inlay in pink spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and white shell.
This necklace mea...
Category
1990s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Sterling Turquoise Inlaid Sun Face Bolo Tie
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage sunface bolo is sterling silver with turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and jet inlay.
Measurements: 2 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches
Marks: None
Condition: Excellent
Comes with a new...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Larry Golsh Turquoise and Tufa Cast Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning, handmade turquoise and 14-karat yellow gold necklace and pendant were made by a jewelry artist who once trained in architecture. Larry Golsh, of the Pala Mission and Cherokee peoples, is one of the last living greats of the post-Loloma generation.
Designed as a long, tapered rectangle, the pendant features three jagged lines beneath a vivid turquoise stone. The rugged texture of the tufa-cast gold. This impressive modernist jewel weighs 98.5 grams. The pendant measures 4” x 1.25”, and the chain, 22 inches long, complements the pendant’s bold yet elegant design.
In perfect condition, this striking necklace is suited for both men and women.
Larry Golsh is considered one of the icons of contemporary Native American jewelry...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Zuni Thunderhawk Pendant Necklace Tribal Sterling Silver Coral Turquoise
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A Zuni hawk/bird pendant accented with black enamel and turquoise & coral inlays on a fine silver chain. Traditional Native American design.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Standing Guard, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, Female figure, silver, pendant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Standing Guard, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, Female figure, silver, pendant/enhancer
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, ...
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2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel 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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