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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Jade
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
Located in Southbury, CT
The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green, that they appear white. Well, but not white; not really, because they are far too fascinating to be merely white like a piece of paper or a sheet. It is as if an apparition has assumed bead form and settled around the neck. These gorgeous, succulent beads seem filled with a reserve of light they have gathered during the day in order to release back into the night like a whisper. If you like pearls but wish for something denser, more grounded in the material world, these may be for you. They do look like pearls from a distance, a pristine strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls. But then, up close, what are they? White sapphires? What could they be? Most people, of course, have no idea jade is anything other than green. The individual beads measure approximately 8.5mm for a clean, unified presentation around the neck.
I am a second-generation collector of jade and have loved Gump's jade jewelry all my life. Gump's was an iconic San Francisco department store that was founded in the 19th century and awed the world with their remarkable and unique pieces until 2005 when they were sold.
Gump's never used any dyed or treated jade in any of their jewelry, so they remain one of very few brands that you never need to have tested; vintage Gump...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Jade Multi-Strand Necklace with Leopard Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a jade multi-strand necklace with leopard clasp. It has a fancy CZ on silver leopard head fold over clasp that contrasts nicely with ten strands of silk knotted 4-5mm faceted...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18.20 Carat Carved Dragon Green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" & Diamonds Pendant/Pin
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Carved Dragon Shaped 18.20-carat green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" and diamond pendant/pin crossover. Certified by Mason Kay Laboratories.
This piece is a pin and pendant crossover, weig...
Category
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Natural White Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade 55pc 11mm Beads 23"
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid-century natural jadeite beaded necklace is comprising of 55 meticulously selected jadeite beads, each measuring approximately 11mm in diameter, the necklace achieves a total...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Midcentury Vintage Brooch Features Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, Mid Century vintage brooch, features carved nephrite and pearls in a 14 karat gold floral motif.
There are two (2) carved nephrite jade leaves, each carved by hand a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Pendant Red Jadeite Lock & Key Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This clever, gorgeous certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade pendant has been expertly rendered by a lap[idary artist into a cunning lock and key. The top of the jade "padlock" is attached to a 14k yellow gold bail set with approximately .16 carats of white diamonds. The padlock measures 14m x 20mm and the key is 13mm x 3.5mm and dangles freely from the lock by a length of 14K yellow gold. The 20" vintage 14K gold snake...
Category
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Double Triangle Pearl Chocker Necklace (Horizontal)
Located in Monrovia, CA
The necklace is pendant is horizontal and composed of freshwater pearls with 24K gold-plated brass metals, gold-filled chain with hook closure. It can be extended from 14-16 inches....
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
15.71 Carats GIA Jadeite Jade & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Untreated Jadeite Jade Cabochon & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade & Diamond Pendant features a natural 15.71 Carat Oval Jade Cabochon surrounded by 4.10 Carats o...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Mediterranean Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Pendant necklace in 14kt rose gold. It is composed of Mediterranean Coral carved classical male face surrounded by an onyx frame and embellished with diamonds, emerald and jade. Onyx...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Pendant Beaded Necklace 18"-23"
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage mid-century Chinese carved jadeite butterfly pendant beaded necklace, with several fine beads of various size and style, necklace adjustable ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Large Turkish Carved Intaglio Pendant In Silver Frame
Located in New York, NY
A large Turkish hand carved semi precious stone, probably Jade, intaglio pendant. The pendant is adorned with hand carved images of mythical creatures. Mounted in a Silver frame with...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Purple Jade Dragon Donut Pendant Lantau Zhong with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
The 'Lantau Zhong Purple Jade Dragon Pendant is the medium sized version of our famous Lantau Jade Dragon Design. We have a donut of Purple Jade with our renowned dragon design cared...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Jade Hong Laughing Buddha Pendant (With 14K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
The 'Cha'an Hong Red Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant' takes inspiration from the traditional laughing Buddha figure that originates from Zhejiang....
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Double Strand Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace w/ Pink Velvet Closure
Located in Maywood, NJ
Double stranded pink freshwater pearls, carefully separated by individual translucent glass seed beads, gathered at either end
with pink lace & velvet tie-up closure.
Freshwater p...
Category
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Note the smooth surface of the white nephrite jade (Mutton Fat), and how light drapes over the curves. Look closely: the lapidary artist who created this ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
House of Sol Moonstone and Pear Necklace with Baby HoS Lock
Located in Sarasota, FL
* Featuring A-grade freshwater cultured potato-shaped pearls and oval flat-shaped Moonstones, which are hand-knotted with vibrant red silk, the necklace not only secures the gems but also adds a bold color accent, elevating its overall aesthetic appeal
* Pearl & Moonstone Row measures 62 cm (24 inches), offering a generous length that drapes elegantly.
* The HoS Baby Lock...
Category
2010s Turkish Artist Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
House of Sol Jade Necklace with Baby HoS Lock
Located in Sarasota, FL
- Masterfully crafted with Rhodonite and Kunzite colored Jade beads, each uniformly cut to 8 mm, balancing elegance and consistency.
- The vibrant pink and purple hues of the beads c...
Category
2010s Turkish Artist Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Green Jade Fortune Pendant V2 with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Symbolizing generosity, the Lai See Fu Fuku Fortune Pendant V2 represents traditional sharing of wealth during Chinese New Year.
Made out of Jadeite, with a solid 14K Yellow Gold c...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Lavender Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant (With 14K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
The 'Cha'an (Purple) Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant' takes inspiration from the traditional laughing Buddha figure that originates from Zhejiang....
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jade Triple Virtue Lai See Pendant with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
The 'Triple Virtue Lai See Pendant' encompasses the 3 virtues of the Orient, Fortune, Prosperity, and Love. These characters are displayed in a typical 'lai See' formation, typical o...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yin and Yang Purple and Green Jade Fortune Pendant with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
The ‘Yin and Yang Purple and Green Jade Fortune Pendant’ is a new iteration of our classic design, with lavender Jade and Green Jade coming together for an eclectic mix of hues to cr...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Pendant Enhancer
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous pendant features a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate cut-out design, onyx, hinged clip bail decorated with diamonds accented with 2 cabochon rubies...
Category
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This luxurious 33" necklace is composed of 99 fine green certified natural and untreated jadeite jade beads. The beads graduate in size from 6.10 mm near the clasp to 8.51 mm at the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Large Yellow Gold Diamond Red Ruby Green Jade Bird Home Sweet Home Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 14 karat yellow gold 'Home Sweet Home' charm pendant designed as a house and ruby diamond tree with a jade and diamond bird singing on a fence. Marked 14K for 14 karat gold a...
Category
20th Century American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Carved Pendant 14kt symbol
Located in New York, NY
Jade Pendant Apple Green color.
47 x 22mm
14kt / 15 grams
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leather-polished Turquoise & Freshwater Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a leather-polished turquoise and freshwater pearl necklace & earrings set. Nouveau Boutique created this single strand necklace with unusual leather-polished up to 14 x 20 mm...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jade Necklace 28" Fine Nephrite Highly Translucent Beads & Interlocking Rings
Located in Southbury, CT
With a creamy texture and high translucency, this 28" necklace is composed of exquisite, fine nephrite jade beads and hand-carved interlocking rings, all joined together by hand-worked 14K yellow gold wire.
Created by the iconic Hawaiian jeweler, Ming's, in the 1960s or 1970s, this stunning, ethereal, and highly unusual necklace features 30 10mm round beads, and 4 sets of 17-19mm interlocking rings -each carved from a single piece of stone. This interlocked carving is often referred to as "devil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
12MM Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Necklace .90cttw 18k White gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Diamonds
Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .90cttw
Diamond Color: G/H
Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2
Pearl Size: 12mm
Metal: 18k White Gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 24 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Freshwater Pearls
Color: Cream
Size: 5.6mm - 6mm (3.9mm clasp accent)
Style: Knotted Strand
Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp
Measure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Magnificent necklace made by skilled Neapolitan goldsmiths that recalls the charm of the Baroque era, the jewel made in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver mounted with n...
Category
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Freshwater Pearl and SeaShell Multi Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning choker necklace features multi-strand freshwater pearl beads complimented with a floral pendant medallion. The freshwater rice pearls have lovely shimmery gray, black, ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
Certified Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold certified natural jade pendant. Centered with one oval carved and pierced cabochon-cut natural jade omphacite, measuring approximately 21.50 x 1...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Extra Long 52" Icy Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This magnificent and extra long (52") strand of icy jadeite beads can be worn multi layered for an extra special effect. This special necklace consists of 200pcs of well matching 6mm icy white jadeite...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Featuring an 18.5 x 13.3 x 5.5 double cabochon of highly translucent, bright apple green natural and untreated jadeite jade from Burma, this 14K yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade
Serpentine Long Necklace 36"
Located in Chesterland, OH
"Lemon Jade" or Serpentine Necklace
Lemon Jade is a "sister" gem to Serpentine and is the trade name for the light yellow-green variety of Serpentine. Lemo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Carved Ametrine Gold Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
One of the rarest and most beautiful natural gemstones, Ametrine is a uniquely lovely bi-colored combination of Amethyst and Citrine Quartz.
Ametrine, also known as trystine or by its trade name as bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. The ametrine is mined in the Anahi Mine, which is located in the La Gaiba area of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Because there is only one commercial source of ametrine, the supply is very limited.
The length of the necklace is 20.5 inches (52 cm). The size of the beads varies from 17.5 to 28mm. The beads are of very high quality and very beautifully carved. Faceted beads in twist shape.
The ametrine displays the gentle violet of amethyst along with the softer and paler orange-yellow of citrine. The beads are transparent.
Authentic, natural color. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used.
The necklace is fastened with an 18K gold clasp (750 gold stamp), natural pearl, and a safety mechanism.
Ametrine beads...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Celadon Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Very gentle and elegant pale celadon jade necklace approx. 1920 period Art Deco.
The necklace is 24.5 inches long (62 cm) and weighs 75 grams (2....
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Rich Jadeite Jade Pendant Freeform Carving Certified Untreated, New
Located in Southbury, CT
This is gorgeous, emerald-green mottled untreated Burmese jadeite jade stone has been hand carved in into a freeform triangular form. Though the jade is opaque, it is also highly tra...
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Jade Necklace Double Necklace Certified Untreated Midcentury 9.5mm 20" & 24"
Located in Southbury, CT
Grand, beautiful, and rare, this double-strand jade necklace features 114 approximately 9.5mm hand-carved and polished untreated Burmese jadeite beads. These are substantial, fine, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 9k Gold
6.5mm freshwater Pearl necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
6.5mm freshwater Pearl necklace
14 karat white gold clasp
16 inches
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Pale Celadon Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 20 inches long (50 cm) and weighs 225 grams (8oz).
The nephrite jade beads are 17.5 mm in diameter, and the silver spacer beads are 8x1 mm.
The necklace is fastened w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Certified Jadeite Jade 38.51 Carats & Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is certified to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are a total of 0.42 cts of diamonds in this sett...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This astonishing Art Deco (circa 1930) jade pendant is the color of homemade caramel. In fact, it's the color of the caramel just after you have melted the sugar to a golden syrup an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Canadian Nephrite Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unusual and rare nephrite from Ogden Mountain in British Columbia.
The length of the necklace is 20 inches (50.8 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 20mm.
The beads' color is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Collar Necklace with Jade and Amethyst Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a sterling collar necklace with jade and amethyst pendant. The sterling pendant has a large triangle tumbled jade, a smaller ammonoidea and an irregular shaped shield cut tra...
Category
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Jade, Sterling Silver
Jadeite Jade Peapod 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Jadeite Jade Peapod 18k White Gold Pendant
A peapod made of natural jadeite jade with no dye or impregnation detected, surrounded by round and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
10mm freshwater Pearl Coral necklace 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
10mm Fresh Water Pearl Necklace.
Alternating with 7mm Coral Beads
14kt white gold Clasp
25 inches long
73 Grams
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Natural Multi Color Jade & Agate Pendant Necklace Exquisite Carving
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. Tricoloured jades of this quality are rare. Almost all vivid multi-colored jades are color treated. This is certified natural without any enhancements....
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Jade
20" Multi-Stone, Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the celestial allure of the 20" Multi-Stone Bead, Pearl, and Sterling Silver Rondell Necklace, a harmonious symphony of natural elements an...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Freshwater Pearl Station Necklace #14707
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely necklace feature 13 cultured freshwater pearls (8 mm each) set on a 14K yellow gold link chain.
Size: 17.5 inches
Weight: 12.0 gr./ 7.7 dwt.
Stamped: 14K
Very goo...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Jadeite Jade Pendant GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This imperial jade & diamond pendant is simple and perfect.
The mid-century (circa 1960s-1970s) pendant has been rendered in 18K white gold and set with a quarter-carat of small, br...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
24" Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Guan Yu Pendant Amulet Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 24"
This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features Guan Yu, courtesy name Yunch...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Black onyx, green jade and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate exquisitely simple convertible necklace.
Tubular onyx links are divided by alternating stations of lustrous white pearls and green jade beads flanked with smooth 14kt gold rondelles.
Suspended from an open circle of black onyx is a lovely carved jade vintage pendant of a wise scholar set...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
Beautiful Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful necklace features a jade pendant on a yellow gold chain. Chain measures apx. 28-inches in length and pendant measures apx. 2-1/8 inches in diameter. Total weight is 26...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Imperial Jade Pendant with Diamonds Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This delightful and one-of-a-kind pendant is rather like a tassel made of 18K white gold and imperial jade; the elongated free-form cabochons of glassy green jade dangle freely, as d...
Category
2010s Singaporean Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial Piece.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This icy imperial Jadeite jade pendant is certified to be natural and without any treatments. It is rare to find such ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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