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Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar
Located in New York, NY
Early Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar, of signature Russian Gilt baroque leaves and flowerheads, hand made crystal flowers, and green patterned Venetian beads. Ha...
Category
1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian 19" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Antique Victorian 9ct 375 Gold Chain.
Stamped "9c"
Very Good condition
Barrel clasp is very secure
Length 19 Inches
Thickness 3mm
Weight 6 g...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Imperial Russia 56 Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant on Art-Deco 53.5cm Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique, circa 1890 Imperial Russia (Moscow)
Eastern Orthodox Cruciform Pendant / Cross / Crucifix,
beautifully detailed & designed in Fleur De Lis motif
Meticulously crafted i...
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
MiriamHaskell 1930s Torsade Set GiltFiligreeCapped FauxPearls Earrings & Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art Deco period, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this blue-and-white glass-beaded hand-sewn torsade set of dangle earrings and a choker necklace, whose knotted string is capped with their characteristic Russian-gilt brass flora filigree. Coinciding with the American Great Depression, to offer some less expensive costume jewelry than her initial ready-to-wear styles featuring Parisian hand-crafted materials found in French couture, Haskell reduced the cost of some of her findings by locally sourcing stamped metal and incorporating hand-pressed glass beads from Germany and Czechoslovakia.
With a loop, the line from hand pressing the glass can only be found on the blue beads, while the white ones are coated in an organic material like authentic French faux pearls. The ends of the textured cords that string the beaded set were frayed to form a fuzzy opaque dome that hides the knots attached to the filigree caps.
No Haskell jewelry was signed before 1947. The unsigned necklace...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum and White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
A stunning example of Edwardian craftsmanship, this exquisite antique pendant is masterfully composed of platinum and white gold. At its heart lies a captivating 0.65-carat oval-cut ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the round clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The clasp is absolutely g...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Antique solid gold Sautoir - Victorian necklace - Long guard chain dog clasp
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this royal sautoir necklace. This 69,5 cm long necklace is crafted in 18 karat patina yellow gold and therefore turned somewhat orangy, buttery gold coloured. This elegan...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds and old cut diamonds. 1.00 ct - F/G, G/H - SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 c...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
flower head shape pendant with rose diamonds up to. 4.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver in a flower head shape pendant set with various rose diamonds up to. 4.00ct – G/H – SI – 6.1 grams
Detailed description
dimensions of the pendant are 3....
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the W...
Category
1930s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
A Victorian enamel, zircon, garnet and sapphire necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, zircon, garnet and sapphire necklace, consisting of a pendant centrally set with a round faceted brown zircon with a cluster of alternating seed pearls and small ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Archaeological-Revival Gold And Roman Intaglio Pendant Italy Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Large oval shape archaeological-revival in high karat gold with five roman intaglio 1st century depicting two roman profile, wolf, lion and philosopher.
Size 56mm x 49mm
Weight: 21.5gr.
Category
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings from the 1930's. 2 strands of vaseline glass with centerpiece of embroidered f...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Victorian garnet snake necklace set in yellow gold.
The necklace features a snake motif that is beautifully handcrafted in ye...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k gold red and white enamel cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Victorian cross pendant from the 1890s is crafted in 18k yellow gold and adorned with vibrant red and white enamel. At its center lies a .30 carat old mine cut diamond ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Edwardian Belle Époque diamond pendant/brooch from the early 1900's. There is a count of 50 diamonds, the largest being 5mm and 1/2 car...
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold Coral Small Size Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique late 19th century coral necklace is created with a 14 karat gold clasp. The beautiful three-strand coral necklace is strung with small coral b...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful religious pendant is 1890 ca
Rare find from the Art Nouveau period, having distinctive decoration of the era, it has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, Austro Hungarian origin standing from age and language written on the reverse
It is a large oval shaped, with amazing designed frame, typical Art Nouveau, depicting the blessed Virgin Mary standing on the moon in the blue sky surrounded by cherubs, beautifully executed, hand painted miniature giving a suave image of the Virgin with spectacular skills and colours
reverse is in white porcelain with Blue inscription in Hungarian – translated: “Blessed Mary mother of God...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique diamond pearl 18k yellow gold enamel pendant brooch watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique 1890s pendant brooch watch combines diamonds, seed pearls, and intricate green enamel, crafted in 18k yellow gold for timeless elegance.
Manual watch
Center stone: 3 ol...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Holy Maria Mary Immaculate Pendant Enamel Solid 14K Gold / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
Miniature Catholic hand painted enamel image of Holy Maria Immaculate .
One the reverse printed : Sancta Maria immaculata ora pro nobis / Holy Maria pray for us .
Likely custom mad...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique four-leaf clover pendant dates back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The lovely four-leaf clover shape pendant is created in 20 karat yellow gold depicting a female portrait in a bass-relief profil. She is wearing a headband consisting of four eight-sided cut diamonds, two garnets and one ruby in the center.
The four-leaf clover goes back for centuries - an ancient Irish good luck symbol. As the Celts believed that the four-leaf clover could help them avoid mischief and see or spot fairies. It was believed that the four leaves possessed mystical powers. In the 19th and early 20th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vintage Madonna Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Spain, circa 1930
This ornate Art Deco era 18K gold and platinum pendant features a carved bone bust of praying Madonna shaded with purple, brown and gold paint. The carving is exec...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Gunmetal Heart Locket Pendant Glass Locket Back
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size locket heart pendant was created in the last two decades of the 19th century. The heart is a locket pendant with a glass back. The front of the heart locket is made ou...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Steel
Art Deco c.1930 Crystal and Aquamarine Glass Vintage Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant necklace was created in c.1930.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace is constructed from silver tone metal and features a delicate cable chain. Su...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Antique German Halo Pendant 1.2ct Emerald 0.4 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Very attractive German or Danish pendant with halo composed of natural Emerald surrounded with Diamonds in tested solid 18K Orange Gold frame. No hallmarks.Hand-made ca . 1930s.
The...
Category
1930s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Micro Mosaic Parrot Pendant Necklace 9ct Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Parrot Necklace
9ct Gold
Circa 1880
A truly fabulous Victorian piece. This beautiful pendant features a wonderful parrot made out of tiny,...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Located in Colleyville, TX
Luna Necklace.
During the Victorian Era, young American adults often spent a year abroad studying all that Europe had to offer, in order to broaden their horizons. This year of travel was often referred to as “The Grand Tour” and offered insights into the history of civilization, arts and music. Little tokens or souvenirs depicting their travels were a popular theme.
This stunning Palais Royal Grand Tour scent bottle...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Handbag Purse Pendant Charm Antique Original 1890's fro
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1890's Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Purse Handbag Pendant Charm from England
Beautifully Crafted Piece in 9K Yellow Gold
Made in the UK
Over $140 in G...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
Why is Birmingham famous for jewellery?
In the 19th century, Birmingham was the birthplace of the industrial revolution with factories, workshops and crafts springing up all over, le...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique 14k gold coral hand pendant (circa 1880) with coral charms of a shoe, a dog and a revolver. The 14k gold bail is a later addition to the piece.
The pendant measures 2.3 i...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Back and Front Engraved Ivy Leaves Locket
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian 9ct rose gold back and front locket with a shield cartouche, and featuring engraved ivy leaves, and a leaves scroll d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301458
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 1980s-1990s
Serial Number B4******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Diamond
Weight 5.55 g
Length 40 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Condition Excellent
__________...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rope necklace and pendant with pearls 8.2 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold pendant set with pearls, with black ribbon
detailed description:
the pendant is 6.5 cm long by 3.0 cm wide
Black ribbon is approximately 50 cm long, end can be tied ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Fancy Link Long Guard Chain with Embossed Details
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Victorian era, this 14k gold chain consists of an alternating long rectangular link and a series of fettered links. The rectangular link has embossed scrolling foliate deta...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that can be used to attach a pendant or fob. The dog clip was used in Victorian times to hold a pocket watch. Measuring length 151 cm / 51.5 inches, and the clip is length 1.9 cm / .75 inch. It is stamped NCR & Co for N C Reading & Co of Birmingham, England. The beautiful quality chain is soldered on alternate links.
This wonderful antique guard chain...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Fabergé 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé 18 karat yellow gold green enamel diamond egg pendant
Designed as an 18 karat yellow gold egg with Fabergé's signature green guilloché enamel featuring yellow gold relief...
Category
1890s European Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian graduated fringe necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold.
A graduated fringe of tubular drops measure from 1/2 to 3/4 inche...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.82 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir
A classic piece from the American art-deco period, created at the beginnings of the 1930's. It was carefully crafted in soli...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat and Platinum 6.0 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Horseshoe
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian 6.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe on a Victorian 15k Yellow Gold long chain c.1880s
Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Statement Necklace
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Silver Longuard Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Gorgeous glossy silver longuard necklace. Very versatile and classic!
Length: 141cm
Chain Width: 4mm
Weight: 26.7g
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Turquoise and 14K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant created with turquoise cabochon stones. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with an array of blue-green turquoise cabochons across the front. The turquoise cabochon stones are dome shaped and set throughout the cross. This handmade cross...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely piece can be either a pendant or a brooch. It has the 9ct gold stamp on the back of it and is set with sweet seed pearls.
Height including loop: 3.2cm
Starburst Diamete...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Art Deco Blue and Clear Crystal Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco necklace featuring mid blue glass and clear crystal beads, linked with fine chain. The crystal beads are faceted to catch the light. The blue beads are not plain ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Neo-Renaissance Pendant with Amethyst and Enamels Attributed to Carlo Giuliano
Located in Firenze, IT
18kt Yellow gold with large oval facet-cut Siberian amethyst with a slightly curved plate approx. 110ct.
They are set in the frame: 4 sapphires, 5 rubies and 5 natural pearls.
The en...
Category
Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite 14-karat gold heart-shaped locket pendant from the 19th century is a stunning example of antique Victorian craftsmanship. The pendant is beautifully shaped into a deli...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1880's Turquoise 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautifully fine necklace is made in Victorian times and created in warm 18 karat gold and set with turquoise cabochon stones. The necklace is created with three dome pavé turqu...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Gingko Leaves Opal Green Enamel Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size pendant is decorated with gingko leaves in relief standing out against a green enamelled background. slides open to reveal a mirror. The reverse is marked 900 and impressed with a dragon fly, the Meyle &Mayer's company's signature. Meyle & Mayer was founded in Pforzheim in 1889 and produced strong and expressive Art...
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Silver, Enamel
Guiliano Rock Crystal Enamel Natural Pearl Locket Pendant c.1870
Located in Stamford, CT
This rock crystal natural pearl and delicate enamel locket is a rare piece of jewelry history made by one of the most world renown and accomplished jewelers, Carlo Guiliano. It is a ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
Art Deco style Diamond and blue Sapphire 18k white gold convertible brooch pendant with incredible metal work, detailed design, and delicate filigree and granulation. This brooch pen...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Imperial Russian Cloisonne Polka Dot Egg Pendant, Workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov
Located in Chesterland, OH
This antique Imperial Russian gilt silver egg pendant showcases colorful polychrome cloisonné enamels depicting cute polka dot ornament produced by ...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
14k gold clasp on and garnet bead necklace with gold centerpiece - 44.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp on and garnet bead necklace with gold centerpiece - 43 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 43 cm long and 7.2 mm wide
dimensions of the centerpiece are ap...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl and line designs on both sides. The locket is held ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This charming Victorian watch fob pendant combines fine craftsmanship with a unique design. The pendant is crafted in gold-filled metal, featuring an exquisite 3D bird perched atop a...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Antique Gold Garnets and Oriental Pearls Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 14-karat gold locket pendant is a truly stunning and rare piece, perfect for collectors of fine antique jewelry. The front of the pendant features an intricate diamond-s...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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