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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Renaissance
Marchak Paris Vintage Diamond Fancy Lariat Gold Necklace
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
From The House of Marchak with love. This masterpiece lariat necklace features a wide V-link design, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold from a well-known French maker March...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold.
The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
Category
1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6 grams.
Totally is old cut diamond 0.75 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally ruby is 3 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 43 cm...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0.7 mm w...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Blue Sapphires Topazes White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Necklace 21K Gold 7.8 ctw 12natural Blue Red Green Sapphires Rubies/5.1g
Located in SE
Necklace in solid 21K Gold featuring 12 Green and Blue Sapphires mixed with pinky-red rubies.
All stones are oval-cut untreated naturals with visible flaws and inclusions/.
All sto...
Category
20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Decorated Shoes Style Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 11.2 grams.
Totally is about 0.40 ct natural diamond.
The diamond is has vs clarity and G color.
Total chain is lenght 50 cm.
Please contact f...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch
with a...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.2 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any q...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Amethysts, Pearls, Multi-Strands Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Rebecca Li Six Senses Talisman Necklace 18k Rose Gold Large Natural Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs Mindfulness.
This necklace is from her Six Senses Talisman Collection. It's inspired by sacred geometry. The designer wants us to always remember that we have the...
Category
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.5 grams.
Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.25 ct.
Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clar...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Shoes Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.1 grams.
Totally about is 0.35 ct diamond.
The diamond is has E-F color and vvs clarity.
Total chain is lenght 41 cm.
Please contact for an...
Category
2010s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 22.9 grams.
Totally is diamond about 3.70 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-vvs clarity.
Totally lenght is chain 48 cm...
Acid tes...
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bee Stud Pearl Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage bee stud pearl diamond pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 2000.
The pendant is designed in yellow gold, and set to its thorax with a single round brilliant cut diamond...
Category
Early 2000s British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
Retro Period Garnet solid 830 and 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver Necklace. 34 linked florets each holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs.
Halmarked ...
Category
1950s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 2 ct.
The diamond is has H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is 42 cm.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.90 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact fo...
Category
1990s Turkish Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this delightful large gem set padlock charm pendant superbly made in 14k rosey-yellow gold.
From the mid-twentieth century, this padlock charm is ornat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Orthodox Cross / Crucifix Pendant, Europe c1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The pendant's design features a traditional Orthodox cross shape,
making it a meaningful and symbolic accessory.
Meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold,
beautifully detailed thr...
Category
1970s Greek Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.20 ct.
The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.9 grams.
Totally is 1.30 ct.
The diamond is has s1-s2-s3-Pique1.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Graduating Genuine Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Circa 1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A lovely vintage Coral necklace displaying dark red to medium red tones C1950s.
The necklace features 16 uniform beads at the front which then graduate to alternating large and sma...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.6 grams.
Total weight is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.55 ct.
Total lenght is chai...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry known for its high-quality craftsmanship and classic design....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.16 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.85 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
P...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turtle Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.75 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is garnet 0.10 ct.
Acid tested to be 14k real...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro Gold 5.50 Carat Natural Brilliant Colorless Diamond Elephant Necklace 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 5.50 Carat (appx) Natural Diamond Elephant Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. There are 24 elephant links.
The piece is set with 456 Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Dia...
Category
1990s African Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This double strand of cultured Akoya pearls was created in the 1950s and features exceptionally large —9.00-9.40mm— pearls with thick, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
14 Karat Gold Byzantine Tapered Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Byzantine Tapered Necklace with hollow links. The width of the necklace tapers from 7.5mm - 10.5mm. Stamped on the back of the clasp is ITALY and 14K. The total gold we...
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 9k gold Gemstone clown pendant, Articulated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic vintage 9ct yellow gold articulated clown pendant.
A classic favourite from the 90s this clown pendant is fully articulated and has movable limbs.
It is set with clear paste, Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby and Emerald stones to the front, down the clowns...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900.
This sweet and elegant necklace comprises of four beautifully sweeping scrolls festooned with royal blue round cut sap...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 12.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.55 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.75 ct.
Total lenght is chain 44....
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Multi Strand Mediterranean Natural Italian Red Coral Vintage Necklace, c1960's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Five Strand Mediterranean Coral Necklace
is of Italian provenance,
dating back to 1960's,
featuring 5 strands of cylinder shaped Natural Corals,
ranging from 9mm...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Tanzanite, Moonstones, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Fantastic retrò pendant in 18 kt yellow gold and white gold mounted with a carved coral with motif of ladies. Twisted on them, structure in white gold studded with diamonds, tanzanite and moonstones...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.3 grams.
Dimention is diamond totally 0.40 carat.
The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs.
Totally is emerald 0.60 carat.
Totally lenght is c...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat Angel Skin Coral Manatee Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Angel Skin Coral Manatee Pendant. This pendant features an adorable manatee holding an angel skin Coral bead. The round bead measures 9.14mm. The body of the Manatee has bot...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VINTAGE 1950s DIAMANTÉ COLLAR NECKLACE (Weiss)
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this vintage diamanté choker forms a trompe-l'œil collar shape, with draped strands creating a dynamic, shifting silhouette....
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Polish Polished Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage polished Polish amber bead necklace with a hidden barrel clasp. This beautiful graduated strand is from the 1930s and measures 24" long. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Pas De Deux "Ballet Dancing Couple" 14K Rose Gold Italian Openwork Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as Pas De Deux - duet / couple performing ballet
of openwork motif
within finely decorated border
This Vintage Italian Pendant is of superb workmanship:
Exce...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Gold lock with diamonds on an pearl bead chain 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold clasp with single cut diamond, total 0.10 carat F/G VS/SI, on 7 rows of pearl necklaces - 40 cm
Detailed description
the length of the pearl necklace is approxima...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond flower pendant, 9k gold, hearts
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful vintage Opal and Diamond flower pendant is really something else!
A wonderfully pretty design the flower petals made from carefully hand carved Opal in a wonderful ar...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) choker necklace with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp, from ca. 1945, the Netherlands. The beads have a round and regular ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Coral, White Stones, Rubies, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 19.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.30 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact f...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Two-layered agate cameo, red and white, depicting Roman Charity on an amati background.
Italy, 16th century
H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm
Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century
H....
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rope Length Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpentine Chain Necklace. The old-style chain is 2.5mm wide and rope length 33". Stamped near the clasp is 14KT MADE IN ITALY. The total gold weight of this nec...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mediterranean Natural Dusty Pinkish Red Coral 18K 18ct 750 Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace
Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm.,
of stunning red to orangey red colour
completed by a clasp set wit...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Retro Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lavishly set with gemstones: natural quartz (x 18)
set in 925 sterling silver
Gem-set part is measuring 14cm x 10.5cm
Joint to a silver sturdy cable links,
completed by parrot c...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Natural Carnelian Round Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful vintage natural carnelian round bead necklace. This necklace is continuous with no clasp and finished with a sliding square knot design. This allows the necklace to be exte...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
French Retro Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A French retro modernist smoky quartz and gold pendant, with a square, shaded tile of smoky quartz, held by a surround of rectangular heavy gold wire, ...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 21 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.70 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally lenght is chain 30 cm.
Please contact for any qu...
Category
2010s Turkish Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.10 carat.
Totally is ruby about 0.30 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs.
Totally lenght is chain...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Retro Springy Coil Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
This springy coil necklace, most popular in the Retro era, also goes by the unfortunate name of gas pipe. The name is so unappealing that I could not put...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Totally is diamond totally 0.70 carat..
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Box is not in...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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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