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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Native American
Navajo Silver and Royston Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Silver and turquoise pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay. The pendant has a unique pattern in overlay silver and a large Royston turquoise cabochon. The heavy gauge sterling silver pendant is on hand rolled turquoise beads and handmade silver beads measuring 22”. The pendant is 3 .5” x 1.5”.
Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues with a brown matrix. While Royston is considered an active mine; it is a very small operation. Royston is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, high quality Royal Blue. The mine in Nevada is still producing high quality turquoise but in limited amounts.
Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country. Using heavy gauge ingot silver combined quality gem grade turquoise...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
A Late Georgian Amethyst Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian amethyst suite, the necklace centrally set with three oval faceted amethysts within gold scroll decorations, suspending a detachable ...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Turquoise Pendant by Albert Jake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous hand-crafted sterling silver pendant by master Navajo artist Albert Jake. The incised setting is oxidized in the channel to show detail. The ribbed bale echoes the desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Georgian Large Citrine Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian large citrine cross pendant, set with five mixed-cut faceted citrines, the cross measuring approximately 65 x 52mm, cutdown collet-set to a ro...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise
By Navajo
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Native American Navajo necklace.
A beautiful vintage tribal piece, created in Arizona by the Navajo native Americans back in the 1950. This squash blossom necklace was e...
Category
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Biedermeir 5.00 Ct Diamond Winged Cherub Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
History on Focus
Rare and outstanding, authentic Biedermeier -1815 – 1848 ca – Signed Resch, probably Austria, large Brooch pendant of Museum Bea...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch.
Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian origin. Adorned with foil-backed-amethysts and green topaz, set in solid high karats ...
Category
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic, antique SANTO DOMINGO Kewa Pueblo necklace. The piece is very rare and special as it is made with a Petrified Shell pendant instead of the typical shell. This piece consists of a large petrified shell pendant which is inlaid with turquoise, white shell, and black onyx. The pendant hangs from a necklace of graduated, thin, turquoise disk-shaped and what I believe are clay or further petrified material, Heishi beads.
The pendant measures approximately 2 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide.
The necklace portion is 25 inches long.
The wonderful necklace would be a fine addition to a collection of Native American or southwest jewelry.
Identification
This necklace is a fine and rare example of Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo jewelry.
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Navajo Arnold Blackgoat Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An impressive 18 x 33mm natural turquoise cabochon is featured on this thick gauge scalloped sterling silver pendant crafted by known Navajo silversmith, Arnold Blackgoat. Measuring ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
LB Sterling Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace Turquoise Agate Labradorite
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Sterling Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace Turquoise Agate Labradorite Sterling
Silver on offer. Handmade, one of a kind, unique piece wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Navajo Shadowbox Feather Necklace Arnold Maloney
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is sterling silver and is the creation of Navajo artist Arnold Maloney.
It features traditional feathers and a natural turquoise in a shadowbox settin...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Category
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Southwestern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern estate necklace is sterling silver.
Measurements: 10mm at its widest point - adjustable from 16 to 20.5 Inches
Marks: 925
Condition: Excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
LB handmade Kingman Turquoise disc beads Faceted Swarovski AB crystals necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a gorgeous Kingman Turquoise disc bead necklace from Arizona mine. In my travels I found these amazing beads in the boutique at the mine location. They are gorgeous greens ...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Georgian Large Diamond & Bristol Blue Glass Drop Pendant with Hand Engraving
Located in Danvers, MA
Absolutely stunning and a rare find, this original Georgian period Diamond Pendant with Bristol Blue Glass is gorgeous for the collector but is still very wearable, as well.
Crafted...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Southwestern Gemstone Bead Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural hand carved gemstone and sterling beads.
The silver beads, end caps and clasp are all sterling silver.
At its widest, this necklace measures 11mm.
The necklace is 16 inches...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Vintage 40 Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace features 40 strands.
The macrame top clasps with a sterling silver Pre Columbian style button.
Measurements:...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Vintage Southwestern Turquoise Bead Necklace 17.5 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural turquoise, coral, hematite, lapis lazuli and gaspeite beads, faceted crystal beads and handmade sterling beads.
The silver beads,...
Category
1990s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Sterling Inlay Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous inlaid jewelry set is sterling silver.
It features turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and jet.
Earrings: 3/4 of an inch - 4.1 grams
Pendant: 1 1/4 by 1 3/4 inches
Mar...
Category
1990s Unknown Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Deep) - the Ci...
Category
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Navajo Turquoise Inlay Necklace John Charley
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous sterling silver necklace is the creation of Navajo silversmith John Charley.
It features inlay in pink spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and white shell.
This necklace mea...
Category
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georgian 56 Carat Carved Citrine Fob Pendant - Gold Repoussé Frame - Circa 1830
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant / Enhancer - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Dee...
Category
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swarovski Long Large Knot Bow Clear Crystals Pendant Necklace White Silver Tone
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and new. With box. 100% Genuine.
The Bow collection uses the bow motif as a flirtatious and fun symbol of love. Sophisticated and modern, yet playful and y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Estate Navajo Multi Stone Necklace and Earrings Native American Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Navajo jewelry set is sterling silver.
It features natural turquoise from 2 different mines, lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, pink moth...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Graded 'Fancy Light Yellow' Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Pendant 3.15carat
Located in London, GB
This dazzling antique diamond pendant was made in Germany and dates to the mid-19th century. The stunning central pear-shaped ‘fancy light yellow’ rose cut diamond weighs approx. 1.5...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Guard Chain, circa 1810
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite Antique Georgian guard chain from the early 19th Century made up of long, faceted Cut Steel links and spheres.
It’s complete with a newer claw clasp at the end of a lo...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous format and they supply has simply dried up! Be that as it may, when I do find a lovely scent bottle that is reasonably priced, I do tend to snag it. The is the case with this Moser hand painted scent bottle in the shape of a pink heart. Although the stopper is now missing, it is not an unusual predicament to not find them in place on these scent bottles. When you realize how very tiny they are, that should easily explain how they might have been lost or damaged over the past hundreds of years.
Since Viva Magenta is the Panatone 2023 color of the year, this dreamy necklace should easily fit into that category with its confectionary pink colors and sweet heart design. The necklace portion consists of pink oval moonstone gems that are hand-linked and feature a small puffy gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Native American Bernice Taylor Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green turquoise pendant by Native American artisan, Bernice Taylor.
Bernice Taylor was a prominent Navajo artist of the 70...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
MASSIVE / Heavy Vintage Handcrafted by Navajo silversmith, Charles Johnson oxidized sterling silver necklace with a strand of Navajo pearls, featuring ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Sterling Turquoise Inlaid Sun Face Bolo Tie
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage sunface bolo is sterling silver with turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and jet inlay.
Measurements: 2 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches
Marks: None
Condition: Excellent
Comes with a new...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Kingman Turquoise Fine Silver Beaded Necklace with Sonoran Pendant
Located in Athens, OH
Introducing our captivating hand-stamped turquoise beaded necklace, a striking fusion of vivid blue and green hues, adorned with shimmering silver beads. This exquisite piece is crow...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Santo Domingo Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian necklace pendant. Made from spiny oyster, Kingman turquoise, and onyx shell. Large piece set in sterling silver with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Long Pinchbeck Chain in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Georgian chain beautifully preserved from the early 19th Century. It’s made up of pinchbeck cable links, gilded in 18ct yellow g...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck, Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace
This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Snake Collar Necklace Rock Crystal in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian snake collar from the early 19th Century made up of three different shades of brown hair plaited beautifully to create one...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
Category
1820s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Navajo Figural Necklace Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian dancer multi inlaid stone necklace and bracelet. Featuring a large pendant with mother of pearl background including amber, onyx, spiny oyster, and turquoise dancer figure in center. Framed by twisted rope border, stamped sterling beads, and four leave framing each corner with scrolling design where they meet. Attached to Navajo pearl and cylindrical sterling bead necklace with traditional clasp. Stamped on back "Herbert Pino KING."
Bracelet mirrors the inlaid design of the pendant, with large wrapping feather, stamped details on sterling, and sterling beads with stamped flower design around lower section. Attached to three band cuff bracelet. Lovely and interesting statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic style...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Southwestern Sterling Inlay Quail Bolo Tie
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, gorgeous quail bolo is sterling silver with turquoise, coral, onyx and mother of pearl inlay.
Measurements: 1 3/4 by 2 5/8 inches
Marks: Unsigned
Condition: Excellent
Included is a new 36...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Victorian 1830 Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold 4.58 Cts Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch
An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Citrine Necklace Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern jewelry set is sterling silver with natural citrine stones.
Necklace:
18 1/2 inches from end to end - 10 inches from clasp to tip of the focal when claspe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant Initial M
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little Georgian sterling silver scent bottle features is marked with English hallmarks.
The make show clearly George in profile, the anchor for Birmingham as well as the maker's initials IT .
The year letter is too rubbed to be legible. The screw on lid is decorated with the initial M, the sides of the bottle are engraved with a flower. The little bottle is in fine condition and has no dents.
The scent bottle can be worn on a chain like the one worn by my life size mannequin.
Category
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
LB Turquoise, Sterling, Bone , Tribal style handmade necklace is on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Tuquoise,Mexican sterling, vintage bone beads necklace on offer.
A large hammered Sterling Silver Round bead from Thailand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Carolyn Pollack Liquid Silver Necklace with Carol Felley Turquiose Pendant
By Carol Felley
Located in Endwell, NY
As found from the estate, this wonderful piece combines a 20" sterling silver Carolyn Pollack Native American 10 strand liquid silver necklace w...
Category
20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate 1970s Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s.
It features 47 carved gemstone animals.
Measurements: 32 inches from end to end
To give...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Native American Sugilite Feather Necklace Wilbert Cora Vandever
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, amazing necklace is a one of a kind creation by Navajo silversmiths Wilbert and Cora Vandever.
Its sterling silver with a 14k yellow gold feather and 10 beautiful sugilit...
Category
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary museum quality 18th Century Georgian 3 TCW diamond, silver topped rose gold transformable pendant brooch of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a flower synonymous of England, chivalry, romance, restraint and humility. The unassuming English wayside flower is symbolic of Sir Percy Blakeney, "the most British Britisher" of Baroness Orczy's first novel in a series of historical fiction which took London's West End...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Coral and Yellow Gold Earrings, Pendant, Ring and Bracelet Set
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American made Zuni coral and 14kt gold bracelet, pendant, ring and earrings. Quality stones in simple leaf border. Stunning set. Coral and gold mix are getting harder and hard...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An antique Maltese, Gran Spinat, long chain, of box links, with stars on the outer faces of each link, decorated with granulated balls, mounted in 18ct...
Category
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Brown Speckled Shell Squash Naja Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sterling Silver Native American Squash Naja Necklace
Accented with 8 brown shells qurrounded by turquoise pieces and squash blossoms (excluding centerpiece)
Sterling silver bead dou...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georgian Extra Large Gold-Cased Spinner Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This impressive Georgian fob has three unique panels, and is built in a way that allows the fob to rotate, revealing the ornate details of each panel as t...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Vintage Zuni Handcrafted Sterling Silver & Inlay Bird w/ Brown Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Bird Inlay Bolo with Brown Leather tie accented in Sterling
Natural Inlay stones set in Bird figure
Length & Width of Bolo = 46 mm X 31.5 mm
Total Mass w/leather = 25.4...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling 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.
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