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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Renaissance
Bakelite & Wood Fish Pendant Necklace, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
This little guy is quite a catch! 1960's bakelite fish pendant with wood accents suspended from a gold tone serpentine chain. The chain is outfitted with a spring ring closure. Do...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Malachite And Gold Higa Jewel
Located in Firenze, IT
The malachite and realistically modelled with the thumb between the first two fingers surmounted by a gold cap embellished with cabochon cut semi-precious stones, length 80mm includi...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Yellow Gold 18K Necklace 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
French Vintage Yellow Gold 18K Necklace.
Circa 1960. French marks.
Dimensions:
Length: approx. 40.00 centimeters.
Width: 0.80 centimeters.
Thickness: 0.20 centimeters.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Vintage 9k gold cross pendant, charm
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest tiny little 9ct gold cross pendant or charm.
It is a small sized piece with a fine line engraved border and detailed engraved corners wit...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9k yellow gold watering can charm, pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This little novelty vintage 9ct gold charm or pendant is really fun and sweet!
It is finely modelled in rich 9ct yellow gold as a little watering can, ...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k gold kettle Charm, old Victorian style kettle
Located in NEWARK, GB
This little novelty vintage 9ct gold charm or pendant really has so much going on in such a small package.
It is finely modelled in rich 9ct yellow gol...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage silver mounted fossil Megalodon tooth pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare and unusual vintage pendant really stands out from the crowd.
It is a huge chunky pendant crafted in sterling silver with a repousse design, the silver mont holds a huge fossilised Megalodon tooth.
The tooth has natural striations and light serrations to the edge but these have worn with time and wear, it has an overall black colour.
Good examples of Megalodon teeth...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
South-Sea Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hans D. Krieger Blue Topaz and 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
Set with a cascade of 78 fancy-cut blue topazes that weigh a staggering 200 carats, this refined necklace comes from the workshops of Hans D. Krieger, a German jeweler with over 300 ...
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Late 20th Century German Retro Necklaces
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Garnets, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...
Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Retro pendant of oval shape, it is constituted of an intaglio on glass paste representing two characters of antique style encirc...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tourmaline, Garnet, Topaz, Peridots, Amethyst, Diamond Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold...
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Yellow Gold Multi Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This sexy draperies de Décolleté piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold beads, gradually presented in 6 strands of 2 mm width each. This overlay chain design is very trendy in th...
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Early 2000s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Chain in 22 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
22 inch hand crafted gold chain in Medieval/Renaissance style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Enamel Masonic 32nd Degree Double Eagles Triptych Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold and enameled Masonic 32nd degree Double Eagles pendant. The pendant open in the front and back to show a triptych. This ...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 9k Gold Faith, Hope and Charity Charm Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet vintage 9ct yellow gold Faith, Hope and Charity charm.
Rich 9ct yellow gold it features a tiny heart, a cross and an anchor, each symbol representing faith - cross, hope - a...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s, 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous 1950s in 14k white gold featuring a stunning ruby center framed by diamonds! The pendant has a lovely geometric design, with a square shape and a diamond top. The ...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9k Gold Rope Twist Chain Necklace, Long
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such a great staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 80s era 9kt yellow gold fancy link Chain necklace is a great choice.
Rope links in ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Soft Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Soft Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
Vintage necklace in 18K yellow gold, 750/000th. Braided with 5 strands of gold, twisted mesh. Made by an illustrious P...
Category
20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Suite Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Earrings Ring Collar Necklace Set
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Italian-made set of Diamond & Ruby jewelry, with matching ring, earrings & spectacular collar link necklace.
Completely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with 18K White Gold accents.
The necklace is 15" long x 8 to 14 mm, with polished "X" shaped links Set with 3 genuine red rubies weighing approx. 2.40 cartas and surrounded by 2.20 carats of extra white diamond, G-H color, and VS clarity. It is secured by an insert clasp.
The beautiful ring has a cluster pave diamond...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral, Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Cameo, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Necklace. The Boston chain is 6mm wide and 17" long with a circle bezel at the bottom center. Set inside the bezel is an antique silver Greek replica...
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1990s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Serpentine Necklace
By BALESTRA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Serpentine Chain Necklace. The Old-Style chain is 3mm wide, 1mm thick and 16 1/2" in length. Stamped near the clasp is the Italian m...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary with Halo Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Religious pendant representing the profile of the Virgin Mary bordered with faceted yellow gold.
The back is engraved : "Eliane 11...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dinh Van 1960 Paris Retro Organic Pendant in 18Kt Gold with 13.90 Cts Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Jean Dinh Van.
An extremely rare one-of-a-kind sculptural piece. Created in Paris, France at the beginning of the 1960's by the French master designer D...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A display of color with vivid Blue, Red, and Green, enhanced by the sternal sparkle of the Diamonds, this beautiful butterfly brooch is perfect to wear with your favorite scarf.
Thi...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
South-Sea Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Faceted Briolette
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic pear shape Briolette Cut faceted Smoky Quartz Pendant Drop in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a wonderful large size. The beautiful smoky quartz is wonderfully faceted and...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Engraved 10K Gold Cross Pendant Charm 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, small cross charm pendant.
In 10 karat yellow gold.
With brite-cut decoration to the front.
Set with a bail for attaching to a necklace or bracelet.
All in all, si...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold
Trifari Eugenie Sapphire Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Eugenie Sapphire Necklace from the 1940's. Pink gold finish with large central sapphire paste with pave flower accents. Signed Trifari. Length 15" x 1.25".
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Engine Turned Disc Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Very large round pendant/medallion/charm. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold. There is a fine-line pattern around the border. The center reserve and the ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Pearls, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Amazing retrò brooch in 14 karat ye...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Gold Bead Necklace
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic design seen by famed jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels. This vintage necklace is composed of natural turquoise bead gemstones. The beads measure 7.5 mm in the back of the ne...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 9.00ct Diamond Platinum Lavender Flower Leaf Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Diamond Platinum Elegant Lavender Flower Inspired Pin Brooch & pendant, with a bale.
Dazzle yourself with the sparkle on this exquisite piece w...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Opera Length Coral and 14 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage beaded necklace.
Comprised of 9 mm near-white coral beads that are offset with reeded gold beads.
Simply a classically beautiful necklace!
Date:
20th Century
Overa...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Circa 1950s Om Symbol Circle Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1950
Metal Type: 22 karat yellow gold
Weight: 1.1 grams
Dimensions: 0.8in H including bail x 0.5in Width
Chain not included.
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
White and Fancy Diamonds, South-Sea Pearl, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis, Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Gold Necklace with Coral Pendant, Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Heart Locket Necklace Pendant, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage locket pendant features an accented heart with a keyhole motif, for your most meaningful possessions!
Sterling silver, circa mid 1...
Category
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro Garnet Slide Pendant with Diamonds and Heavy Flat Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous diamond and garnet pendant is a retro, custom design with a high polished finish. The slide pendant is on a 14 karat yellow gold, Miami Cuban, flat cable link chain tha...
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold 50 Carat Pendant Natural Diamond and Cushion Citrine Quartz Gem Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K Gold Pendant (27.7 grams) set with an approximately 50 carat Natural Cushion Citrine Quartz measuring 24x20x11.9mm.
Surrounding the stone are 56 Natural Round Brilliant Di...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Gold Retro Chinese Hand Carved Natural Turquoise and Diamond Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Chinese Vintage Pendant, set with a Natural Hand Carved Turquoise and 134 Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats (G in color a...
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1960s Chinese Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Engraved Pink Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, White Agate Rings, Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Stunning necklace realized in 14k rose gold structure and mounted with elatius coral sections finely engraved with birds motif, enriched with emeralds and diamonds. Each coral bird section is spaced out by white agate rings...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Jade Disc Good Luck Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Bit Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro Good Luck Jade Necklace - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Jade
Features:
2.25 inch wide Jade Disc Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Frame, Center and ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emerald, Onyx, Coral Flower, Pearl, White Gold Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1990s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Natural Pastel Shell Inlay Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Natural Pastel Shell Inlay with .950 Sterling Silver necklace.
Features Pastel Pink, Light Blue, White and Winter White polished shell inlaid in Sterling silver. The Geometric...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamonds Pearls Sapphires Emeralds Rose Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Wonderful pendant in 9 kt rose gold...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s Lapis By the Yard Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro Lapis Lazuli with Yellow Gold, Link Necklace. Features Lapis Lazuli and 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The Lapis is cut into alternating diamond shaped and slim, rectangular links...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 0.25 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
The perfect necklace for everyday wear! Features .25 carat diamond, Channel Set 3 Stone - this is a classic 1950s Italian retro pendant necklace! The pendant measures 1.5 centimeters...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Corals, 14K Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Extra Long Pearl Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, Pearls & Diamonds, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
32 inch, extra long Pearl Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold, Pearls, Diamonds
Creamy Colored Pearls with an 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx box c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Amethysts, Pink Coral Buttons and Drops, White Gold Link Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Pearl Gold Bourbon Style Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
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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