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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
Dimos 18k Gold Athenian Owl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient Greek coin replica from 440 BC set in 18 karat yellow gold. The owl was the symbol of Athens and wisdom and the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in which she was transformed v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Marcel Boucher Retro Emerald Paste Parure
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Marcel Boucher Retro Emerald Paste Parure from the 1940's. Gas pipe chain used with pave and emerald paste retro motifs. Tassel drop necklace ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
Dimos 22k Gold Daisy Lapis Lazuli Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The daisy pendant in its sweetest version set in 22k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a simple single leaf and set with Lapis Lazuli...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent late 18th century French pendant.
A fabulous and rare master-piece of jewelry, made in France during the Georgian period (1714-1830), circa late 18th early 19th centurie...
Category
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Round Nephrite Jade Bead Strand Necklace W/ 14k Gold Balls & Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage bead strand necklace that features 55 genuine nephrite jade beads that are neatly strung and elegantly accented w...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 350 BC Corinth Pegasus Stater Coin Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Coin Necklace with Pegasus Stater from Corinth.
A modernist piece, created in Italy and mounted with an authentic silver Stater 350-330 BC, from the ancient Greek city of Corinth. The main frame is custom made in the shape of a Corinthian war shield, crafted in solid 18 karats of white and yellow gold. This frame is attached to a Cuban link chain of 6 mm suited with a push boxed lock and a hinged figure 8 for extra security.
Has a total weight of 52.4 Grams and a lenght of 14.25 Inches (36.2 Cm). Just the main frame element has a measures of 35 mm by 35 mm (1.38 Inches).
Stamped, with the gold assay hallmark, "18 kt".
Coin Obverse description: Portrait bust of Athena facing to the left, with Corinthian war helmet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Bezel Oval Carved Coral Cameo w/ Hand Engraved Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding vintage pendant that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a large and magnificent piece of natural coral that is bezel set at its center wi...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross.
Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW
The Trilobed cross, som...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
Category
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Snake Pendant with 9 Carat Ruby in 14k & 22k Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazingly unique pendant is a circle wreath made out of 14k yellow gold snakes with ruby eyes (not tested). There are 6 snakes that circle this pendant. In the center swings a 9+ carat natural African ruby, which is just a gorgeous shade of ruby red. This Ruby comes from Africa and is not treated. The wreath hangs from a 22k gold neck chain...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Musk Quartz, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell Green Enamel and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Green Enamel and Paste Flower Necklace of varied Russian Gilt chains with central floral station adorned with pastes and green enam...
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Vintage Agate 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Large and imposing pendant presenting an agate slice studded with a root motif in yellow gold.
Dimensions: 67.49 x 86.51 x 11.20 mm ( 2.657 x 3.406 x 0.44...
Category
1670s French Modern Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold
Retro Two-Color Gold Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Retro two-color gold bracelets, Austria
Wide strap bracelet of geometric links, can be combined to form a necklace, 14 karat yellow gold; Austrian hall...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 K Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal, Made 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold pendant has a faceted baguette cut rock crystal which is embraced by a beautiful pattern resembling a royal monogram.
The pendant s...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Multi Gemstone Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage multi gemstone purse charm or pendant, dated 1948. This heavy 14 karat yellow gold charm or pendant in the shape of a purse features many gemst...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Necklace Choker Silver Guilt Filigree Facetted Garnet Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Late 18th century garnet and silver filigree choker that fastens at the front with an ornamental clasp. Six pierced panels with cut out flower motive ...
Category
1790s European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Onyx & Diamond cocktail necklace 18KT yellow gold 15" chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
Category
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete with rose gold fittings. An eye-catching ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 14kt. White Gold Flower Brooch/Pendant Set with 3.10 Ct. Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold flower brooch/pendant set with 3.10 ct. rose and old cut diamonds.
Made in circa 1930's
Hallmarked for 14kt. white gold.
Dimensions -
Diameter x height:...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant completely hand done framing a natural Pearl with granulated art work. An ideal size to complete your layering pendants.
Category
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mazer Retro Wide Link Necklace
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Important Mazer wide Retro link necklace of rhodium plate base metal and yellow gold plate. Composed of overlapping linked retro half bows with crystal pave rhinestone accents and la...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
French Gold-Mounted Pendant Cameo Vinaigrette, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval-shaped, the cover set with an agate cameo male portrait bust, the grille a fine floral spray and initial name "B", with suspension ring.
1 in. (25 mm.) long without suspension r...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 5.75 Ct Electric Green Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This natural solid oval Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has bright electric ocean colors that include sea green, turquoi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Vintage 7.47carat Coral and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 7.47 carat coral and 14 karat yellow gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage coral pendant...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
The owl pendant in 18 karat yellow gold handcrafted with filigree wires and decorated with granulation.
Simple and very classy can be worn attached to anything and give it any level...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 1940 Art Deco Necklace 14Kt Gold 40.54 Ctw Diamonds & Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace brooch designed by Seaman Schepps.
Very rare and highly collectible piece, created at the Seaman Schepps atelier in N...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hand Chased Gold Bear Charm
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Hand Chased Gold Bear Charm in 14k gold with amazing detail. The bear is propped up against the edge of the bezel and is detailed from both fro...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Retro 2 Carat Natural Diamond & Burmese Ruby Rose Gold Pin Pendant Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 14k Rose Gold Pin / Pendant, Circa 1940.
The piece is set with 8 baguette Burmese rubies approximately 1 carat in weight. Also set are...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek Key design.
A statement piece that can be added anywh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century George III Diamond 15 Karat Gold Blue White Enamel Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This magnificent and extremely rare Georgian necklace is composed of flower ornaments set with old cut diamonds mounted in silber on gold.
At the centre of the necklace is a large rosette set with 25 old cut diamonds. Twelve diamond set elements designed as flowers with seven diamonds each alternate with twelve concave oval segments which are made of opaque white and translucent dark blue Guilloché enamel and set with one diamond each. The outer white enamel is separated from the blue section by means of fine gold lines...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian, Agate and Chalcedony beads, stone arrowhead, Kings...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Ye...
Dimos 18k Gold Alexander the Great Diamonds Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Noir collection pendant in 18k yellow gold. Hosting a coin of Alexander the Great surrounded with 0.32 carats brilliant cut diamonds and decorated with our famous hand made wire...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
18th Century Silver Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Latin cross, set with rose-cut diamonds in raised closed-back settings.
Mounted in silver and gold, lengths: pendant 3.7cm
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
NEW South Sea Pearl Hearts & Arrows Diamond "Art Deco" ENHANCER in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
Introducing a breathtaking AAAA+ South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in Platinum, featuring an Art Deco inspired style. Crafted by renowned brand LaFrancee, this pendant is a true ma...
Category
Mid-18th Century Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Ruby & Gold Heart Charm
Located in New York, NY
Most appealing figural heart charm./pendant. A figural heart, with a radiating fine line pattern. The center is an applied three-dimensional heart set wit...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Octagon Medallion Poodle Necklace Pendant
Located in Sausalito, CA
Large vintage 14k yellow gold pendant featuring a 3 dimensional poodle with red enamel paint for eyes over an octagonal medallion.
Size: 1-1/4" wide X 1-1/4" tall (1-3/4" tall with ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking French Art Deco Bronze Pendant converted from an antique furniture mount. An Art Deco mermaid is beautifully modeled arou...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Dimos 18k Gold Triple Rosette Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The rosette pendant in its triple version set in 18k yellow gold. A museum legend that it’s been so presented in our history here in a triple leaf with filigrees and a single granul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. A not small size but very light in the eyes due to its openness. Can be made to o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Silver And Large Silver Coin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting a silver coin, ITALIAN STATES, LIVORNO, Cosimo III, Tollero, 1704, Livorno. Crowned armored bust, right,Port of Livorno within roped circle. COSMVS III D G MAG DVX ETRVRI...
Category
Early 1700s Italian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with 1.80 carats of Rubies and 0.23 carats brilliant cut diamonds. The frame around it is the pave setting of natural Diamonds that...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
Museum replica pendant in 18 karat yellow gold completely handmade set with black Onyx hand carved with the mythical sphinx. A beautiful and regal setting with double wires and filigrees complete this elegant pendant. Here we have used gold...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Bulgari Heart Shaped Ruby Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow diamond necklace, designed as a series of links pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, set at the center with graduated ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Taxco Silver Leaf Necklace by M Campo
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterling silver leaves that resemble witches hearts from Georgian and Victorian eras will encircle your neck with coolness in summer and warmth in winter. The leaves are textured wit...
Category
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Hubert Harmon Style Atomic Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking Hubert Harmon Style Atomic Charm necklace on velvet ribbon from the 1940's. Large brass spheres with copper studs are sewn onto the ends of the ribbon.
18" x 1" ribbon, Cha...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
Significance
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro d...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls.
Dalmatian production, late 18th century
Lenght 45 cm.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Vintage Art Deco necklace, France, black orange glass and rhinestones, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An early deco chain from France, recognizable by the rotary clasp. Consisting of black 1.2 cm long sticks, rhinestone, rosette ball in orange glass, corrugated glass balls in orange...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age.
Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence.
Very few Renaissance cameos...
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring...
Category
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Carved Dolphins
Located in Athens, GR
18 karat yellow gold pendant showcasing a solid piece of AAA quality Lapis Lazuli in a deep blue color with carved dolphins the symbol of love. The setting is formed by filigrees gr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Gold & Enamel I Love You Charm
Located in New York, NY
Very romantic charm: An applied red enamel heart with a pair of blue enamel lovebirds. Under a banner with black enamel lettering: "I Love You." On a textured 14k yellow gold bac...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Russian 14k Rose Gold Fancy Twisted Wire Rectangular Link Chain Lariat Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a gorgeous lariat necklace that was crafted in Russia from solid 14k rose gold. This necklace features a chain constructed from polished rectangular links, each topped with a loop of twisted rose gold...
Category
1940s Russian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Noir Byzantine Diamonds Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Noir cross in 18 karat yellow gold decorated with granulation and filigrees. The 12 diamonds (0.47carats) are cut in brilliant formation and the exceptional summary white color ident...
Category
16th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cheers Gold Bottle Opener Charm
Located in New York, NY
Charming charm: a figural bottle opener. Engraved with toasts in five languages: "SKOL, A VOTRE SANTE, SALUD Y PESETAS, PROSIT, LaCHIAM."
1" in length...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k 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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