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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Medieval
18K White Gold High Quality, VVS Diamond & Ruby Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Pendant, adorned with 1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds and a brilliant 1.00 Carat Burma Ruby. Each gemstone, including the VVS ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Early Coco Chanel Glass and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important early Coco Chanel fringe metal chain statement necklace - comprised out of hundreds of green and red glass beads by Maison Gripoix and cream-colored pearls by Maison Rousselet. The beads, pearls, and metal findings have been assembled in a manner that creates a dramatic Mughal-inspired design.
What makes this necklace a rare find and a collector's item is the time which it was created, circa 1930 - 1940 (pre-WWI). The 1930s were also a pivotal point in Coco Chanel's career, as she was transitioning from art-deco to Byzantine and Mughal-inspired design. An example of this necklace can be seen in French Vogue 1939...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jadeite Guan Gong Guan Yu Pendant, God of Righteous
Located in Kowloon, HK
This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand-carved into a Guan Gong. The beautiful, fine, icy texture with honey-yellow color gif...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Portugal 1930 Fine Filigree Byzantine Type Pendant Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Portuguese filigree pendant cross.
Beautiful pendant cross, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 1850 or earlier. Crafted in the shape of a Byzantine cross, wi...
Category
1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Georgian Gold and Turquoise Dove Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Georgian dove 9-carat gold pendant (brooch conversion). The bird is pavé-set with vibrant cabochon cut turquoise. It carries a stylized branch of garnets, pearl, and turquois...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs.
This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late Georgian/Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Turquoise Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine and detailed late Georgian/early Victorian muff chain crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. The chain which dates to the first half of the 19th century comprises of delicate belc...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold pansy pendant or brooch with diamond, citrine and amethyst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pansy brooch or pendant set with three amethyst petals and two citrine petals on the sides, with a brilliant cut diamond at the heart of the flower French ass...
Category
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Kalinger Paris Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Multicolor Resin Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ultra-chic Kalinger Paris choker necklace boasts a typical 1980s design with a worked gilded metal chain ornated with multicolor resin charms. The dangling charms with elephants...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Heart Necklace 14kt Gold 12396
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Open Heart Necklace
Vs-2 Clarity.
17 inch
14kt rose gold 4.6 grams
Heart 20 x 17mm
$4100 Appraisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian Hand Knitted 67.7 inches KT 9 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period chain is 1830 circa
Rare example of hand knitted work made by solid 9KT yellow gold threads, beautiful workmanship, very different from all others...
Category
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace with pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.60ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 50 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
Category
1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find...
Crafted in 15K yellow gold,
it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, ...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
20th century 14k Yellow Gold Dog Motif Ruby Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in vintage elegance with this charming 14k yellow gold pendant. Featuring a total of 0.10 carats of natural earth-mined rubies, this pendant showcases rich saturation and vibrant color, adding a touch of sophistication to any ensemble. Weighing 14.61 grams and measuring 28 x 25mm, it boasts a timeless dog motif design reminiscent of the 20th century. This exquisite pendant is a testament to craftsmanship and style, making it the perfect accessory for women who appreciate vintage-inspired jewelry.
Key Features:
Metal: 14k yellow gold.
Ruby: 0.10ct total. Very good saturation and color. Natural earth mined ruby.
Total weight: 14.61 grams. Pendant size: 28 x 25mm. Vintage 20th century dog motif pendant.
Womens ruby pendant jewelry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Bocola pendant set in 22k yellow gold. The design is created with circles of filigree and granulations of different size all around. The hoop is simple and clean so the emphasis ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Georgian Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting and timeless, this 14kt yellow gold Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Necklace boasts 6 magnificent signature Yogo Sapphires and pearls in all their illustrious radiance. An...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs.
This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Multicolor Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine cross in 18 karat yellow gold with a dynamic size. A variety of natural gems giving the authentic multicolor look of the Byzantine era. Artwork with filigrees and granulati...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
Category
1780s English George II Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Pendant with Enamel
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold framing this natural turquoise cut in round cabochon shape and decorate with white enamel to created the ultimate summer look, color and vibe.
Category
Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
Located in Athens, GR
A majestic cross in 22 karat yellow gold with filigree work topped with red and blue enamel giving substantial depth and emphasis in this creation. The 0.20 carats Emerald in the mid...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
Category
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with a natural turquoise and granulations. A simple and clean piece completely handmade that can be worn 24 /7
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Evil Eye Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this evil eye pendant / charm talisman is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England.
weight: 33.62 grams...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Vintage 3.04 Carat Diamond Pendant For Her
Located in Miami, FL
This pendant is made of 14-karat yellow gold. The diamond in it weighs a total of 3.04 carats, has VS clarity, and falls within the F-G color range. The diamonds are 100% natural and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone Italian 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty necklace made of shiny yellow and white gold with real diamonds. The pendant is not too heavy, weighing 4.75 grams. The diamonds are really good quality, with a nice sparkle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares intertwine with the fiery brilliance of radiant rubies, celebrating the artistry of ancient ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Heart Cross with Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your neckline with the captivating beauty of a Byzantine heart cross pendant, centered around a single, resplendent sapphire—a cherished symb...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Round Cross Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
In the heart of our round gold cross pendant, a captivating emerald with its enchanting green hue takes center stage, surrounded by a brilliant constellation of diamonds—a radiant em...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Gold Oval Pendant with Ruby and Shiny Finish
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our gleaming oval gold pendant, showcasing a captivating oval deep red ruby encircled by a symphony of meticulously crafted granu...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold Byzantine Inspired Cross that showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, add...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Diamond Square Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Throughout this gold square cross pendant, diamonds glisten amidst intricate granulations, crafting a divine symphony of faith and elegance, where...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1820’s
A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian pendant. Set with gorgeous, foil backed, flat ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver and Diamond Replica Ephesus Coin Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this ancient square replica Ephesus coin with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Henry Perichon Serpentine Chain Necklace with Jeweled Talosel Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this elegant brass and Talosel resin necklace in the 1960s. The long necklace features a brown-beige Talosel resin ball pendant topped with topaz orange crystal faceted rhinestones. The necklace is finished with a gilded brass serpentine chain ornate with natural quartz beads and a hook-closing clasp. This piece is unsigned, but the beige-brown Talosel pendant and the specific ornate hook closing clasp are unmistakable artist signatures.
The long necklace is in good condition, with minor wear due to age.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 29.13 in long (74 cm) - The drop is 16.57 in long (42 cm) - the pendant is 1.19 in diameter (3 cm) x 1.57 in high (3.9 cm).
Note: Henry Perichon (1910 - 1970), whose artist name is Henry, is one of the most inventive jewelry designers of the period. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or Talosel resin. His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and the 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1960s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Georgian 14 KT Large Carnelian Fob 1806 Plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period Carnelian Fob is from Prague bearing hallmarks dated 1806 – solid 14 Kt gold
Magnificent in shape and superb Georgian workmanship, pretty large in size
Hanging from a solid 18 KT solid gold...
Category
Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Perichon Bronze Necklace with Black Jet and Topaz Glass Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval revival gilded bronze pendant necklace. The bronze metal pendant with antique Middle-Age design influences is ornated with faceted French black jet glass cabochons, orange topaz, and yellow citrine crystal rhinestones. Heavy gilded bronze worked chain. The pendant is engraved "Henry Paris" on the back, and the choker has a lobster closing clasp.
The necklace is in good condition, with wear on gilded bronze due to regular use.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 17.75 in (45 cm) - the drop is 10.25 in long (26 cm) - The pendant is 3 in wide (7.6 cm) x 2.63 in high (6.7 cm).
Note: Henri Perichon (1910 - 1970), known as "Henry," is one of the most inventive French jewelry designers of the 20th Century. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or resin (Talosel). His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Diamond Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Pendant
15c Gold Tested
Circa 1800’s
A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian gold pendant. Set with gorgeous, rose cut- natural dia...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna, Austria in 1938. We'd be happy to share more of the story with anyone who has legitimate purchasing interest. If you are interested in the other five pieces as well, we'll offer a 10% discount. We would love to know this whole collection went to a good home together. Get in touch and we'll send you the links to all the pieces.
This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Ivy Maple Five Leaf Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Signed Dior at back and clasp. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find.
Size: 30 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 7.5*2.8 cm.
Weight: 30 g.
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Gre...
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1980s German Georgian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace
25 inch
23.1 Gram
Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1840s, post Civil War, Chain, 25 inch original Late G...
Category
1840s American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
This stylish Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection. The solid metal design is set with glittering diamonds that add a brilliant sparkle. ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Daphne is an ancient Greek name meaning laurel. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful nymph whom the god of the sun, Apollo, fell in love with.
Desperate to escape him, she turned herself into the famous laurel tree...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Square Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our square gold pendant, featuring captivating round pink sapphires and delicate degradé granulations. Embrace the allure of this uniquely designed piece, whe...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French couturiers Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix for their cos...
Category
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
Gold Byzantine Round Flower Pendant with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the delicate charm of our round gold pendant, where a gleaming gold daisy takes center stage, accentuated by a brilliant gem—a symbol of ele...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Oval Gold Pendant with Oval Swiss Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our grand oval gold pendant, intricately adorned with a stunning motif of trapezoids, each embraced by brilliant gemstones, culmi...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver & Rose Gold Early Georgian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Georgian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Early Georgian Circa 1800-1820
Beautiful Rose Cut Diamonds Set in Silver with a Rose Gold Back (slight indent on the back due to age)
High Cara...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Georgian Diamond And Silver Flower Pendant, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian old cut diamond flower pendant, with six petals and a diamond set halter, mounted in silver, with scratched inventory marks 7142 C3...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Athena Goddess Coin Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this ancient square replica Athena Wisdom God...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19kt gold chain with Pearls and Turquoise
Located in New Orleans, LA
Heavy, spectacular gold Byzantine complex chain in 19.02 high kt gold interspersed with creamy white oval cultured pearls and turquoise nuggets.
The pearls have very faint blue/gold overtones and are a high luster. Pearls measure approximately 9mm x 8.65mm. Large turquoise nuggets vary in size with the largest measuring approximately 16.55mm x 15.50mm. The blue is an intense sky blue with black spiderweb veining. While the chain is of Portuguese manufacture the turquoise appears to be of high quality Arizona origin, it looks as if it could be Lander Blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 18th Century Lovers Heart Pendant Garnet 15 Gold Sentimental Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful heart pendant was hand crafted in the second half of the 18th Century. Within a heart shaped frame hand crafted out of gold and set w...
Category
1770s George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round ...
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt 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.
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