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Necklaces For Sale
Vintage 1920's Necklace Jadeite Glass Chrome Art Deco Flapper Necklace Beaded
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully designed 1920's jadeite glass beaded necklace in a vibrant shade of forest green, is a rare piece to behold. On a silver toned metal chain link base, the green glass...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Mixed Metal
Antique French 18ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
Located in London, GB
French Antique Pendant
Circa Late 19th Century
Jesus
18ct 750 Gold
Markings of French maker on Bail
Weight 5 grams
Diameter 2.3 cm
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold “MAMA” Engraved Diamond Dog Tag Necklace by Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Inspired by lineage jewelry and the sentimental gesture of gifting timeless fine jewelry, Series of Eleven™ celebrates connection through our signature double-sided diamond clasp tha...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form, exceptionally well carved on both sides. On one side, a b...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade
9K Vintage zodiac charm - Taurus - 9 karat solid yellow gold Star sign pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Taurus, the second astrological sign in the zodiac. This Constellation Star Sign Pendant is associated with the birth dates between 22 Apri...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Beautiful Natural Huge Baroque REAL Pearls Very Elegant 20" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
White Natural HUGE Baroque Pearls set in this beautiful 20 inch long necklace. The largest Pearls are approximately 24mm x 21 mm. The silver clasp ...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Camille Faure School Limoges Blue Enamel Art Deco Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pendant necklace was hand-crafted by Limoges enamelist artist Mauricette Pinoteau. The rectangular silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art-...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold “MAMA” Engraved Diamond Pendant by Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
A custom Series of Eleven 14k yellow gold dog tag pendant featuring a stunning floating natural marquise diamond with “MAMA” engraving. Designed to celebrate the stylish mama, the ne...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold lariat locket chain necklace with glass stones designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone chain with glass stones
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 35.5" long
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
HERMES Parfums Vintage Bottle Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Parfums vintage black cord necklace featuring a pendant styled as a perfume bottle in gilt metal with red enamel.
Perfume diffuser system (no more smell).
Embossed HERMES.
E...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
15ct Gold Victorian Gold Oval Shaped Locket with Seed Pears & Etruscan Gold Work
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
* THE GOLD CHAIN IS LISTED SEPARATELY
This exquisite Victorian locket is a true treasure. It is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver “mama” Engraved Necklace by Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
A custom Series of Eleven sterling silver dog tag pendant featuring a stunning floating moissanite stone with gothic style “mama” engraving. Paired with a sterling silver box chain. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1968 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
See the pictures.
Been in a box in the back room of the Kultasepä store since 19...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
FOPE Flex'it Vendome Collier 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Fope
Located in San Diego, CA
FOPE Flex't Collier Vendome Collection Necklace
Style: Necklace
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Size: 16.5' Inches
Width: 8.8 mm
Hallmark: FOPE 750 ITALY
Includes: Elegant Necklace B...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
LB offers Large Inlaid Tibetan pendant Carnelian Rock Crystal Venetian necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large Round Inlaid Tibetan amulet necklace. Amber, Turquoise, and red coral are inlaid into a magnificent silver work pendant. The string of very large Carnelian round beads, Rock crystal rondelles, Brass Tibetan...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Amber, Brass, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking French Art Deco Bronze Pendant converted from an antique furniture mount. An Art Deco mermaid is beautifully modeled around a star in this bronze pendant. A matc...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gold plated lariat chain necklace, Faux pearl, Enamel flower
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Edwardian era lariat necklace.
The necklace is a lovely foxtail link chain in gold plated brass, the chain is a Y shape or lariat necklace with a straight drop ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
14k Gold & Graduated Pink Tourmaline Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine beaded tourmaline necklace.
With a 14 karat yellow gold closure.
Comprising 49 graduated pink tourmaline beads on a cord.
Marked 585 to the clasp.
Simply a wonderful neckl...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Queen Bee Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
The 'Queen Bee' of lockets - she stands tall as a reflection of life, commitment and resilience. This handcrafted locket is suspended on our beautifully-textured, adjustable millie-g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil
AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite and Pave Diamonds
Discover the elegance of this one-of-a-kind handmade necklace that exudes sophistica...
Category
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 24"
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part.
...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sputnik Pendant of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Sputnik Pendant: Capture the spirit of the space age with this vintage pendant from the 1960s, featuring a stunning sputnik satellite i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Russian Gilt Enamel Cloisonne Egg Pendant, 3rd Artel
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
This stunning Art Deco Russian Egg Charm Pendant showcases vibrant cloisonné enamel, beautifully depicting a parrot perched on a branch, surrounded by exotic leaves. The detailed des...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 15mm Eternal Circle Pendant Necklace Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 15mm Eternal Circle Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Chain: 16"
Pendant: 15mm in diameter
Weight: 5...
Category
2010s Spanish Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Gold Weight: 6.0 grams
Pendant: 24mm(0.95") wide
Silk...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix natural Tourmaline solid 14K Rose Gold / 1.37 gr
Located in SE
Antique Cross pendant in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with eleven old diamond cut Tourmaline stones with closed backs. Diameters range between 3- 3.5 mm, some stones show tiny natu...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Chinese Sterling Lapis Figural Enamel Necklace Circa 1930s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite Chinese sterling Lapis figural enamel necklace c 1930s
The fabulous Chinese sterling necklace merges two
extraordinary designs into...
Category
1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Egyptian Pendant Beetle Turqouise Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18K Gold /3.15gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Beetle pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold measuring 33 mm long x 13 mm wide set with natural stones : Turquoise cut cabochon 8mm x 5.5 mm / ca.1.5ct , Sapphire Ø 3.5 ...
Category
1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 10K Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage heart pendant is 10K yellow gold with an estimated .25 carats in natural baguette cut diamonds.
Measurements: 3/4 by 15/16 of an inch
Condition: Excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Björn Weckström & Bernd Munsteiner Lapponia, 14 Karat Gold Citrine Necklace Rare
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström and Bernd Munsteiner for Lapponia, a 14 Karat gold Citrine necklace, Finland, 1986, stamped ‘Lapponia‘, ‘585’, date code and Lapponia Citrine to a cut by Bernd Munsteiner,
The Jewelry is new and unused.
Age with jewelry 37 years
A very rare find.
Measurements:
Lenght (chain): 43 cm / 16.9″
Height (pendant): 2,1 cm /0.8″
Width (pendant): 1,4 cm / 0.5″
Stamped with:
585 (14 carat gold)
I8 (1986)
Crown
Heart
LAPPONIA
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Bernd Munsteiner:
Bernd Munsteiner transformed gemstone cutting. Before Bernd, colored gemstones were cut into traditional round, oval, square and rectangular shapes that had no sculptural component other than those dictated by the shape of the raw materials.
Bernd changed everything. His vision was to create transparent gemstone sculpture...
Category
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold
Michael Kneebone Turquoise Lemon Citrine Diamond 18k Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese Spiderweb turquoise is paired with lemon citrine in this elegant lariat necklace. The fine black webbing dramatically contrasts with the b...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co T Diamond and Turquoise Circle Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co T Diamond & Turquoise Circle Pendant Necklace
Style: Pendant Necklace
Ref. number: 64027069
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Size / Measurements: 16' - 18; Inches Adjustable
P...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace
The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Liao-Jin Dynasty Double Fish Bronze Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Liao-Jin Dynasty Double Fish Hairpin
Discover the beauty and symbolism of ancient Chinese culture with this exquisite double fish hairpin from the Liao-Jin Dynasty. This remarkable ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Necklaces
Marina J. Pearl, Solid 14k Gold & Amethyst Woven Choker + Gold Adjustable Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind Choker by Marina J.
This piece features a Vintage Silver Gold Plated Amethyst Brooch that has been reworked into a stunning Centerpiece (Stamped 925 on the bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Splendid and exotic drop necklace consisting of a central pear cut diamond of 1,90 carats in addition to 136 rose-cut diamonds. Antique, Victorian period (19th century, 1870). Mounte...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1906
Makers Mark H M- Henry Matthews, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
Beautiful, Edwardian round locket. Hand engraved bo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian blue enamel guilloche locket, 18k round photo holder pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian enamel locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Napoleon III period medallion pendant decorated with guilloché blue enamel in a pattern of flower garlands and a laurel frieze. The ...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Evoking by turns the gracious morphology of organic molecules or the lace of a mutating universe, the Contemporary Informe Series lends itself to multiple interpretations. Volumes an...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Belle Époque Convertible Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1900, this Belle Époque sapphire and diamond necklace is composed of diamonds and large sapphires, and is convertible into two bracelets. It is mounted with thirteen ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Silver Cross Natural Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cute Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver 925 plated with yellow Gold
approx weight 2.8 grams
Chain: 18' inch
Cross size: approx 1' inch tall
Center stone: Natural Blue Sapphire 2.0mm appr...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Sunburst Pin with Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Pink Tourmaline 1.40 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.55 carat approx.
Limited Edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from li...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB stunning Sterling Etched Brooch Pendant Vintage glass Turquoise bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Vintage Sterling Silver Hand etched octagonal Brooch Pendant necklace. This handmade, one of a kind creation consists of vintage asymmetrical glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass
Platinum 2.40 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Pendant
Platinum
Circa 2000
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
This heart-shaped pendant is a true symbol of love and affection. Made from high-quality platinum, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond X Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond X Pendant Necklace
Metal: Platinum
Chain: 16"
Pendant: 10mm long x 7mm wide
Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .08...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Syna 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medium Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
30 inch length
Weight 4 grams approx.
18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp
Chain can be clasped at any length
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this c...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Slinky Snake Chain Necklace 17.5" 2.5mm Wide Heavy 6g R4540
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Slinky Snake Chain Necklace 17.5" 2.5mm Wide Heavy 6g R4540
♥ Adorn yourself with this stunning 18K yellow gold necklace! This sparkling necklace is sure to draw all ey...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This Tiny Labradorite Necklace will make you feel ethereal and enchanting, with its subtle shimmer enhancing your skin tone and adding a touch of mystical allure to your style. It br...
Category
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
3.08 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.08 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with pear cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Fascinating Multi-colors Triple Strand Natural Real Labradorite 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This glittering natural checkerboard gem cut polished Brazilian Labradorite tripple strand necklace is 15.5 inches long with a silver hook. The average Labradorite is approximately ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Tiara Necklace, Circa 1900, 45.62 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold tiara necklace, set with Edwardian cut and old cut diamonds, in silver millegrain edged rub over settings and old-cut diamonds grain set folia...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Metal: Platinum
Chain: 16"
Pendant: 16mm wide
Weight: 5.60 grams
Hallmark: TIFFANY&Co. ©Elsa Peretti PT950 SPAI...
Category
2010s Spanish Necklaces
Materials
Platinum
Marina J. Pearl Choker with Adjustable Clasp & 18k Gold Plated Findings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is made using all cultured Pearls and 18k Yellow Gold plated Silver faceted beads. These Pearls hold soft iridescent luster that is perfectly complimented by the 18k Gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Signed Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold & Gemstone Spaceman Robot Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Louis Vuitton necklace.
In 18 karat white gold.
Designed as a spaceman or robot with articulating arms & legs and a turning head.
Set with white brilliant cut diamonds, yel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Imperial Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant, Workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov
Located in Chesterland, OH
This workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov gilt cloisonne enamel egg pendant is a unique piece that echoes the style craftsmanship of Medieval Russia...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rhodolite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold 18" chain
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width and 18" length. If yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Cannetille Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Meticulously hand fabricated in high karat gold, this Georgian-era jewel features an enchanting 6 carat citrine framed in fine cannetille and granulati...
Category
1820s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 22k Gold
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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