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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Pearl & Crystal Parure 1940s
By Vendome
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Beaded Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Delightful, delicate pearl and crystal hues combine for a the prettiest of parure...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Zeno 2nd Reign AV Gold Solidus Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Zeno the Second Reign, AV Gold Solidus Roman Imperial Coin (Constantinople Mint, circa 476-491 AD), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful design and exquisite quality of craftsmanship is what characterizes this piece of jewelry. The chain consists of thin square pools hooked together, the beautiful rock cryst...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
This vintage lavalier pendant is an incredibly special piece that will be in your collection and certainly become an heirloom. It features an...
Category
1940s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Jensen & Wendel Denmark Acorn Sterling Handle Stainless Blade Cake Knife #14714
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle stainless blade cake knife in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen.
The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer...
Category
1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original antique Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 1 with the original Mel Fisher certificate.
Grade 1 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the very middle ...
Category
Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
14k, The Coin is Greek c240-290 BC approximately, Silver. A sleek 14k gold frame is the perfect foil for this large ancient silver coin. The look is casually glamourous, effortlessly...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain
Weight 37.3 gram
Condition New without tags, no scuff marks, no scratches, se...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Jade Pendant, Vivid Green, Impeccable Carving, Certified Untreated Chromium Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
The jade carving you see here is no ordinary jade carving. It is a variety of jade known as kosmochlor jade. What, you ask, is kosmochlor jade? Well, it is also known as chromium jadeite. And chromium is the chemical element that gives jadeite its legendary emerald-green coloring. Chromium also gives South American emeralds their legendary emerald green coloring. Chromium jadeite is like jade with an extra helping of green. It's intensely colored jade that is also intensely beautiful.
The jade carving has been certified by Stone Group Labs to be untreated kosmochlor jade from Burma. As the lab certificate explains, "Jadeite, Omphacite and Kosmochlor are distinct yet closely related minerals, commonly intergrown. Western countries refer to all as jade and by their more specific names when identification is possible. In Asia, they may all be collectively referred to as Fei Cui. Kosmochlor may also be referred to as chromium jadeite."
The 14K yellow gold pendant dates to the 1940s and the hand-carved jade depicts flowers, a coin, and what I believe is fungi. Prosperity, longevity; these themes are found repeatedly in Chinese jade carvings...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k 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
Victorian Amethyst Heart Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Pendant And Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold heart-shaped amethyst pendant/pin. The extraordinary heart-shaped amethyst weighs approximately 50 CT, measures approximately 31mm x 30mm x 16mm...
Category
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique necklace, Amulet necklace.
The Mughal (or Mogul) Empire ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 18th centuries. It consolidated Islam in South Asia and spread Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture as well as the faith.
Rare 18th C. Mogul Indian Rock Crystal Ram Head.
This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings. Representations show these pharaohs wearing a ram's head amulet tied around the neck on a thick cord, the ends of which fall forward over the shoulders. Sometimes, a smaller ram's head is attached to each end. Rams were associated with the god Amun, particularly in Nubia, where he was especially revered.
The ram's head is carved from smooth rock crystal. The carved quality is very high. Dimensions: 41.5mm long and 25mm wide.
The ram head amulet is a symbol of perseverance, vitality, and sexual energy. The ram personifies generative power, creative energy and is also a spirit that protects its owner.
The length of the necklace is 32 inches (81 cm). The size of the vintage rice garnet beads is approx 6.5 - 7.5 mm, the size of the tiny round garnet beads is approx 2.5 mm. The size of the matte rock crystal beads is 16mm.
The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp.
The weight of the necklace is 100 grams.
The garnet necklace was most likely made later, around the end of the 19th century. This is evidenced by the clasp, the silk thread, and the way the garnet beads were cut, carved, and drilled by hand. As we wrote above, the head of a ram made of rock crystal is from the 17th-18th centuries.
Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique amulet...
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats
(Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS)
Circa 1700
Made in russia
Metal = Gold, Silver
Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
Category
18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22k gold bezel and 22k gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Retro Snake Chain Necklace with ZigZag Ornamental Front
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Retro necklace combines a traditional snake chain with an unusual ornamental zigzag front. Five arched V shapes are separated by curved links with two rubies on each. The neckla...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Purple Amethyst Gemstone Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An old antique pendant made with
a brilliant oval amethyst.
the hand made craft workmanship style is clearly visible in this pendant
with the beautiful art work around the stone.
P...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
1940s Vintage 34.92 Carat High Zircon and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 34.92 carat high zircon and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Art Deco style jewellery collection.
This ...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Coin & Tanzanite Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great silver Drachm coin (circa 336 - 323 BC) set in a 22k gold bezel and bail adorned with tanzanite stones. The obverse, or front, sid...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom rounded, suspended style, 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Roman Pegasus Coin 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Q. Titius, Silver Denarius Coin (Rome, circa 90 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead accents at each corner, and 22k gold...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian glass intaglio seal fob, Pinchbeck, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible and rare antique Georgian era seal fob.
Late 18th century, this magical seal fob is made up of a carved clear glass intaglio with a fluted shape, the base carved with ...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Roman Hippopotamus Coin Pendant 18kt Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Otacilia Severa, Rome, Antoninianus AR coin (244-249 AD) set within a custom 18kt gold pendant and bail. Prominently displayed side of coin is the hippopotamus (advancin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (new style, circa 133-132 BC), set in a round, roped edge 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
GIA Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Antique Certified No Heat Huge Pendant 4.63 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA Certified Giant Unheated Red Ruby and Diamond Vintage 4.63 Carat Pendant and Box! Transparent Natural Burma Rubies Set in Solid Heavy Platinum &...
Category
Late 18th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Spanish Silver Cob Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22k gold bezel with roped accent and a 22k gold bail. This coin has...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Owl & Athena Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Athens silver tetradrachm coin of Athena and Owl (circa 109/108 BC), set in a custom 22-kt gold bezel embellished with round accents about the perimeter, and 22-k...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k 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
Roman Widow's Mite Coin, 22kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin, Alexander Jannaeus, the Hasmonean King of Judaea (103 to 76 BC) Prutah to 200 AD, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22kt gold bail. Pen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Rose Cut Diamond Colombian Emerald Circa late 1700’s Gold Silver Pendant Brooch
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
A One of a kind Colombian Emerald sunburst surrounded by rose cut diamonds. We are excited to add this to our storefront just in time for holidays.
This rare pendant brooch necklace...
Category
1790s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The opera-length -20 inch- necklace is completed by a 18k yellow gold clasp set with old...
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940's Necklace Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Yellow Gold Rose Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Retro necklace has been made out of 18 Karat gold in the late 1940's. Cone shaped elements of various sizes have been connected to make up this faboulous piece of jewel...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box
Located in Berlin, DE
This jewellery set from the era of Napoleon I consists of a necklace and matching earrings. The jewellery is sold in the original jewellery box. The jewellery pieces are forged from ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic CORINTH Silver Stater Coin (circa 386-307 BC), set in a custom 22k gold and sterling silver bezel with a 22k gold bail (which has a diamond accent). The obverse, or fron...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, PAMPHYLIA (Eski-Adalia) AR Tetradrachm coin, Kleuch Magistrate (circa 183-175 BC), set within a round, undulating bead edged 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Roman Egypt Scarab & 21k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roman Egypt lavender colored scarab (circa 100 BC to 100 AD) set into a custom 21K gold decorative u-drop pendant and bail. This gorgeous purple amethyst scarab, once likely adorned ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Tibetan necklace made of silver, onyx and bone, 50s
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
The top part is made of black and white marble that is embedded in bronze, the bronze is gilded with mercury with gold, it is of great quality and truly exquisite!!
The measurement o...
Category
1940s Tibetan Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Roman Septimus Severus Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Imperial, silver Denarius coin (circa 200 AD), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features the laureate hea...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Owl Pendant 22kt Gold w/Diamond (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens, Archaic Style AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (circa 454-404 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail and diamond accent. The obverse, or fr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Widow's Mite/3 Ears of Grain 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin, Judaea, Herodians Agrippa I (37-44 AD) Prutah, Jerusalem Mint, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22kt gold bail. The obverse, or front,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Artisan Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Ancient Babylonian Seal & Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient Babylonian crystal seal (circa 1500 BC) pendant for necklace. This ancient Babylonian seal has been set within a custom 21k gold pendant w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Opal Pendant with Chain, Boulder Opal, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
This large Retro-era (circa 1940s) boulder opal and 14K yellow and white gold pendant was entirely hand crafted by a master jeweler to suggest an acorn and is a one-of-a-kind treasur...
Category
1940s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls 12.7 gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, 3.5mm Small White Natural Pearls, 37mm X 31mm Diameter, 12.7 Grams, Heavy.
The pin is not marked, however, we're professional jewel...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
A Winged Pegasus Coin in 22kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Domitian, Silver Denarius Coin (Circa 76 AD), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. Pendant features a winged Pegasus, standing righ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Pave Collar
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, Rare Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Pave Collar from the 1940's. Large scale with elaborate construction with hundreds of hand sewn rose montee crys...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gorgeous Retro Amethyst Diamond 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous Retro period necklace is 1940 circa
Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in a lovely open work design set with round cut Amethyst and Diamond connecting each link
Approx. 8...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendan
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant
H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1
14.75 grams
Ribbon included
18th ...
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha Coin 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Unmounted #85A-159726. Complete with the original Mel Fisher signed certificate from Treasure Salvors INC....
Category
Early 17th Century Mexican Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca
22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubie...
Category
1770s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 18" Inlaid Angel Skin Coral w/ Wire Work Links Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage angel skin coral pendant necklace that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It is constructed from multiple pieces of custom cabochon...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate
Bochic Curated Antique Cameo From Afghanistan
18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of Ca...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks
Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details
Adorned with a s...
Category
1740s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha Shipwreck silver coin 8 Reale Potosi Mint grade 3 unmounted. Complete with the original Treasure Salvors Inc., signed by Mel Fisher.
Grade 2-3 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the middle of the pack in the wreckage with less corrosion compared to Grade 3 or 4. Grade 1 coins are of the finest quality with minimal corrosion. The Potosi Mint signifies that the coin was minted in northern Peru, modern-day Bolivia.
An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in the 1600’s.
Atocha Coin...
Category
Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Miriam Haskell Classic Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Classic three strand (three size) signature baroque faux pearl necklace. The center motif is made of Miriam Haskell's classic signature Russian gilt filigrees and crys...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chain Bib 1940s Necklace with Green Glass Circles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous gold chain choker with green circles. The gold interwoven rope chain has a center front gradated chain bib with 1" green glass circles on each end. Fabulous. It has a bac...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvellous retro necklace is 1945 circa bearing Italian hallmarks of the era
Constructed of solid 18 KT gold with a solid Platinum centre piece
Fine curb chain with alternating ...
Category
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Slide Pendant Paste Silver Silver Guilt Flowers Leaves
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size silver slide pendant shows a pierced design with flower buds, ribbons, bows and gilt leaves. It is decorated with paste stones in closed settings.The largest closed se...
Category
1760s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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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