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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1910s
"I'd Do It All over Again" Gold Gemset Charm
Located in New York, NY
A romantic charm: a large heart that is engraved "I'D DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN." Set with two diamonds at the top and a faceted rubellite tourmaline (approximately 1.50 cts.) that is s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very unusual antique pendant is crafted in solid 18k gold and platinum, featuring an old picture at its center, bezel framed and adorned with approximately 0.33 carats of rose c...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage handmade necklace by Louis Rousselet Paris 1950s silver rose faux pearls
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Attributed to Louis Rousselet, born 1892-1980 in Paris.
This lovely vintage necklace date to the late 1950/60, made of simulated pearls of silver and rose. It's unsigned which is typ...
Category
1940s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Tubogas Passe-Partout Constellation Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Constellation Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold.
A notable necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels dating from the ea...
Category
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum and Gold Edwardian Amethyst Briolette and Diamond Necklace circa 1910
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely Edwardian Amethyst briolette and diamond necklace in platinum, and yellow Gold, ca. 1910. The briolette is flexibly mounted by a gorgeous diamond setting dangling from a di...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian diamond pendant in artnovo style floral design with 2 old mine cut diamonds on top estimate diamond weight of 0.50 carats and 3cm pendant length made with magnificent...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique German Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.75 carat diamond and 14 karat and 9 karat white gold cluster style pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
Category
1910s German Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Swimming Medal Medallion Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made antique medal medallion pendant is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It features a highly detailed scene of a man swimming...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian knife edge festoon necklace comprised of collet-set diamonds and pearls, in platinum. Atw 0.77 ct.
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Retro Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold link necklace circa 1940. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: delicate scallop-shaped motifs give this vintage necklace an airy and feminine look that ...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Month of May Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
A charming find: a round charm for the month of May. 14K yellow gold. There is black enamel lettering that says "MAYO" and "INOCENCIA" with an enamel fleur-de-lis and the letter H...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier saltwater pearl necklace with original box. 85 natural Saltwater Pearls set together by a 56 round cut diamond set screw closure.
This marv...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in platinum, this unique pendant has an elegant design of glittering Single Cut d...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
18.27 Carat Aquamarine and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 18.27 carat aquamarine and contemporary platinum pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Platinum
Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Hand-Painted Rose Butterfly Pin/Pendant 1940s Signed
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful vintage Italian 800 silver & Gold Vermeil (gold overlay on silver) 1940s Pin/Brooch with a hand-painted rose and butterfly design with a designer signature. This lovely ova...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Antique French 2.69 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 2.69 carat diamond and platinum 'bow' pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced and millegrain decorated frame has a tied bow design.
A feature 2.33Ct Old European pear cut diamond suspends from the lower border of a vertical linear drop, accented with a single bezel set Old European round cut diamond.
The linear drop articulates from the bow shaped frame, embellished with twenty-eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, and a central bezel set Old European round cut diamond.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" fine curb chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, accented with a further three pave set Dutch cut diamonds.
The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening.
The pendant is hallmarked to the side of the bale with the French import mark for platinum (masked man).
This platinum pear cut diamond pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This stunning antique bow pendant...
Category
1910s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional Gold Snake Chain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-made snake chain. It is nice and solid and wider gauge. It looks like liquid gold and contours to to the body. 15 1/2" in length; 1/8" ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Pendant / Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
Ornate, exuberant goldsmithing showcases about 1.20 carats of 42 glittering antique rose-cut diamonds and approximately .85 carats of Old European cut stones in this magnificent, bar...
Category
1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Jade, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian jade, diamond and pearl necklace, the necklace comprising a long chain with six old brilliant-cut diamond-set bow-shape motifs, with a pear...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique Edwardian pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with platinum settings.
The drop pendant has a circular form, ornamented with a central articulating setting featuring a six claw set Old European round cut diamond.
The pierced decorated circular frame is ornamented with a millegrain decorated halo design ornamented with eight pavé set Old European cut diamonds.
The pendant suspends from an 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a tapered bale to the upper border, embellished with two further Old European cut diamonds.
This antique pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold and platinum.
This impressive circular diamond pendant...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Leaf Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Necklace set in green gold plate from the 1940's. Each foliate link is set with an emerald crystal which repeats thr...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Navajo Sterling silver Old Pawn Hachita turquoise Drop Necklace Yazzie
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large hachita turquoise set in a handmade sterling pendant. Measures 3.35 inches x 2.15 inches - Chain measures 28 inches - total drops to 34.5 inch...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Pearl and 1.50ct Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.50 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold drop necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This impressive ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gold Engravable Disc
Located in New York, NY
Large 18K yellow gold disc. Shiny gold center, with a double embossed border, front and back. Suitable for hand engraving a name or monogram and a personal message. Can be use as a...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 14kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful Swiss enamel chain from the Edwardian (ca 1900s)era! Crafted in bright 14kt yellow gold, the piece is comprised of open oval links that ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
1940s Egyptian Clay & Brass Filigree Bib Necklace And Cuff Bracelet W/ Hinge
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Egyptian clay and brass filigree bib necklace and cuff pairing: Cuff is wide with a filigree hinge & pin closure. Bib necklace is graduated with coral...
Category
1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Retro Cartier 14k Pink Green Gold Double Curb Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made vintage Cartier matching necklace and bracelet set is crafted from solid 14k green and rose gold. The substantial and heavy bracelet and necklace ...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Edwardian, 1910s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous pendant created by Bailey Banks & Biddle in the 1910s. Delicate and feminine, the pendant is a great addition to your jewelry collection.
The pendant features an oval caboc...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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
Edwardian Mixed Metals Curb Link Watch Chain and Toggle Bar Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely mixed metals watch chain from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This beautiful curb link chain features a pattern of 14kt rose gold chain that alt...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Horseshoe Diamond Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Large figural horseshoe. 14K textured yellow gold. The center opens to reveal a space for a picture or a secret compartment. It is set with a faceted diamond. 1 1/3" x 1 1/8." ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rebajes Sun Moon Pendant Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Rebajes Sun-Moon Pendant in patinaed silver metal. A "face" charm swings over the larger base pendant. 1940's USA. Excellent conditio...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Louis Rousselet Unusual Pearl Demi Parure
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet unusual choker style necklace and pendant earclips made of hand blown nacre glass beads and unusual tooth pearl pendants on both the necklace and earrings.
The neckl...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Long Gold Tone Chain Necklace with Filigree and Faux Coral Stones circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Long gold tone necklace with ridged detail links, and featuring fine filigree metal work set with faux coral stones. Length 123cm / 48.42 inches, and the faux coral stones are 7.5mm ...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
1910s Antique Aquamarine Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.79 carat aquamarine and 0.31 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The drop pendant has a circular form, ornamented to the centre with a claw set 0.79ct round faceted cut aquamarine.
The feature aquamarine is encircled with a plain halo design, with a millegrain decorated outer frame ornamented with twenty-seven impressive pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, completing the design.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a taper bale to the upper border, embellished with three further Dutch cut diamonds.
This antique aquamarine pendant...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Collar set Turquoise Spacer Necklace in 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A lovely antique necklace that has been crafted in the Edwardian era with individual Turquoise stones in a rub over collar setting. The setting and chai...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948 Flowers Enameled
Located in Orimattila, FI
Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948
Flowers Enameled
Maker: ?
Helsinki Kultajalostamo Oy Ab (HAS 1942-1954)
Helsinki Holger Albert Salonius (HAS 1954-1971)
Gilded
813H Silver
Category
1940s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Diamond Crescent Enamel Snake with Pearl on Diamond Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Diamond Crescent Necklace with Snake holding a pearl is on a diamond studded chain. This snake started his life as a pin/brooch but I turned it into a necklace. There i...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany.
Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century...
Category
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 40.68 Ct amethyst and 1.26 Ct demantoid garnet, 14k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
This stunning Russ...
Category
1910s Russian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Elaborate Crystal Diamante Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's elaborate signature Russian gilt multi chain necklace with intricate crystal pave work mounted on gilt filigrees. Focal pendant with double pear shaped pendant drops...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Pear Shape Drop Necklace
AGL Certified ,Pear Cut Emerald, Emerald Weight: 6.72 Cts
18K White Gold
Necklace Length: 16"
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Pear Shaped Moveable Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Edwardian pendant is in 14k yellow gold and features both a seed pearl and delicate diamond accent in an open pear design! The open design of the pendant creates a lacy l...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Curb Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
Excellent watch chain, complete and in original condition. At the back is a dog clasp and bolt clasp. Suspended from two 1" chains are another bolt clasp an...
Category
1910s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Miriam Haskell Rose Montee and Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Rose Montee and Graduated Pearl Necklace. Lovely signature Miriam Haskell graduated faux pearls with crystal rose montees hand sewn between each pearl. Great creamy co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended ...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Robin's Egg Blue Necklace 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Robins Egg Blue on this Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace. Hallmarked on the clasp, Miriam Haskell Beaded Glass Necklace. Gradu...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Beautiful Blue Enamel and Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Absolute gorgeous one-of-a-kind chain. Heavy gauge 18K yellow gold. Intricate, well-detailed openwork chain. Set with twelve brilliant cobalt blue stations. 34 1/2" in length. Ca...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Turquoise and Diamond Drop Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1940
Metal Type: 18 karat white gold
Weight: 5.1g
Length: 1.5 inches
Diamond Details:
Carat: 0.35 carat total weight
Shape: Round
Color: J/K
Clarity: SI
Please note Chain n...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Green Garnet Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian necklace. A circular drop, with a star motif in the center. Set with brilliant green demantoid garnets and very fine old European cut diamonds. Suspended from a...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.71 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impresssive antique 1.71 carat diamond and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelr...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.71 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.71 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The segmented pierced decorated, fan-shaped design is embellished with millegrain decoration.
The tapering portion of the design is ornamented with an impressive feature individually collet set Old European cut diamond to the centre.
The upper portion of the design incorporates nine further Old European cut diamonds in an arched arrangement, each to the nadir of a petal shaped setting accented with a further Old European cut diamond, graduating in size dependant on location.
The trellis design encompassing this central arrangement incorporates nineteen pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European and eight cuts.
The lower swept border and upper arch are further ornamented with sixteen diamonds, paralleling the pendants fan-shaped design.
Two square settings with pavé set diamonds and two collet set diamonds suspend from the lower border of the design, terminating with an impressive collet set Old European cut diamond.
This 1910 diamond...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5.74ct Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire GIA & Old European Diamond Pendant Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
A stunning Art Deco pendant featuring an approximately 5.74 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire as designated by the Gemological Institute ...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 5.48 Carat Opal and 2.91 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.48 carat opal and 2.91 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold heart pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique opal pendant...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Nouveau Teardrop Link Choker Necklace By Alfred Philippe For Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 14.5" length
- .6" width
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestone accents
- Fold over clasp closure
- Paten...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Kriesler Retro Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kriesler Retro snake chain tassel necklace with adjustable clasp of emerald baguette cut stones. Gilt tassel drop. 1940's USA. 16.5" plus 1.5" tassel. ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 8.84 Carat Pink Topaz Aquamarine Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 8.84 carat pink topaz, 1.80 carat aquamarine, 0.10 carat ruby and enamel pendant in 15 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry and esta...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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