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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Medieval
Two Tone Italian 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty necklace made of shiny yellow and white gold with real diamonds. The pendant is not too heavy, weighing 4.75 grams. The diamonds are really good quality, with a nice sparkle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Swiss Heart Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Swiss Heart Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds is a breathtaking and meticulously crafted piece of jewelry that radiates charm and luxury. With a nod to Swiss precision and cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Period Cartier Snake Link Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This particular American Cartier necklace is truly an expressive "Iconic Style" from the Retro Period. The snake link is bombe on the front and on the back, which gives a more substa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Heart Cross with Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your neckline with the captivating beauty of a Byzantine heart cross pendant, centered around a single, resplendent sapphire—a cherished symb...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Three-Row Cultured Pearl Necklace with Garnet and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in London, GB
Pearls, a symbol of loyalty and purity, are expertly intertwined with the rich and royal hue of 18 carat yellow gold in this breathtaking piece.
This charming beaded necklace featur...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid gold - XL 13 - large heavy good luck charm, vintage horse shoe pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this marvellous pendant depicting a "13". Many people regard the number 13 as an accident number, however it is also often regarded as a lucky number. Especially in Fran...
Category
Late 20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold necklace, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Gold necklace. A yellow gold chain composed of extremely intricate woven wirework links with fine twist detail, to a smooth flowing tapered link chain, approximately 17" in length wi...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares intertwine with the fiery brilliance of radiant rubies, celebrating the artistry of ancient ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Round Cross Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
In the heart of our round gold cross pendant, a captivating emerald with its enchanting green hue takes center stage, surrounded by a brilliant constellation of diamonds—a radiant em...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Perichon Serpentine Chain Necklace with Jeweled Talosel Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this elegant brass and Talosel resin necklace in the 1960s. The long necklace features a brown-beige Talosel resin ball pendant topped with topaz orange crystal faceted rhinestones. The necklace is finished with a gilded brass serpentine chain ornate with natural quartz beads and a hook-closing clasp. This piece is unsigned, but the beige-brown Talosel pendant and the specific ornate hook closing clasp are unmistakable artist signatures.
The long necklace is in good condition, with minor wear due to age.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 29.13 in long (74 cm) - The drop is 16.57 in long (42 cm) - the pendant is 1.19 in diameter (3 cm) x 1.57 in high (3.9 cm).
Note: Henry Perichon (1910 - 1970), whose artist name is Henry, is one of the most inventive jewelry designers of the period. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or Talosel resin. His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and the 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1960s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
14K White Gold, 3.20 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from elegant 14K white gold, this pendant showcases a captivating 2.00-carat round-cut emerald, securely nestled in a prong setting. Encircling the emerald are dazzling diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Byzantine Diamond Square Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Throughout this gold square cross pendant, diamonds glisten amidst intricate granulations, crafting a divine symphony of faith and elegance, where...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Italian Vintage Necklace, Curb Links, 44cm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Italian vintage necklace is a treasure to behold:
Crafted from 18K yellow gold,
it features a stunning cameo pendant,
that measures 18mm x 14mm &
stamped 750 to the reserve.
...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Garnets, Hydrothermal Spinel, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Coral Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved Coral Flower Bouquet
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique salmon colored Coral and Pearl Necklace with a beautiful hand carved Coral pendant in the form of a flower bouquet with flowers, buds and leaves. The neck...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, handmade Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain from the 1940's. Chain links of hand of crochet charcoal seed beads are spaced with orangey red glass beads. Engraved brass sp...
Category
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage charm.
In 14k yellow gold.
In the form of a raft or sailboat.
Simply a wonderful charm!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, ...
Category
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Pendente Porta Fotografia in oro 18 Kt e Turchese
Located in Cattolica, IT
Un ciondolo porta fotografie vintage degli anni '60.
Questo ciondolo è in perfette condizioni, sia nella parte interna che nella parte esterna.
Al centro del cuore vi è un fiore composto da sette piccoli turchesi a taglio cabochon.
La parte interna del ciondolo ha due spazi per inserire due fotografie con fondo in tessuto e copertura in vetro così da proteggere il contenuto da eventuali infiltrazioni di polvere o altro.
E' possibile personalizzare questo gioiello con incisione a mano in qualsiasi carattere di scrittura.
Il ciondolo è realizzato in oro 18...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "VCA" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, original retro 18 karat yellow gold chain and diamond necklace. The necklace is from the 1980's with an English link/ herringbone chain style and center diamond ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 12-stand Italian 1960's Choker Necklace, Ball & Curb Link Chains
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent 18K yellow gold retro Italian choker necklace
is a statement piece...
Featuring 12 strands of ball and curb link chains,
this necklace is a genuine eye-catcher!
...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace, circa 1980.
The necklace comprises of finely woven mesh gold which lies beautifully...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alessi Domenico 1970 Retro Modern Twisted Long Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-modernist chain designed by Alessi Domenico.
Beautiful retro modernist chain, created in Vicenza Italy at the goldsmith atelier of Alessi Domenico, back in the late 1960. It ...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Skull Necklace & Bracelet set Articulated
Located in Wallkill, NY
This stunning necklace and bracelet set is a must-have for any lover of unique and edgy jewelry. Crafted from high-quality sterling silver, the set features an intricate, articulated skull design that is both striking and stylish. Perfect for adding a touch of rock and roll to any outfit, this set is sure to turn heads. It is ideal for collectors of decorative and unique pieces of jewelry, or for those who simply want to make a statement with their accessories. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind set!
Wow, what a amazing sterling silver Necklace and Bracelet set...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
14k White Gold Diamond Fringed Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This gorgeous necklace contains alternating oval and round links, milgrain edged and set with round faceted diamonds. The center of the necklace is decorated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Car Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 12.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.12 carat.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Please contact ...
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Henry Perichon Bronze Necklace with Black Jet and Topaz Glass Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval revival gilded bronze pendant necklace. The bronze metal pendant with antique Middle-Age design influences is ornated with faceted French black jet glass cabochons, orange topaz, and yellow citrine crystal rhinestones. Heavy gilded bronze worked chain. The pendant is engraved "Henry Paris" on the back, and the choker has a lobster closing clasp.
The necklace is in good condition, with wear on gilded bronze due to regular use.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 17.75 in (45 cm) - the drop is 10.25 in long (26 cm) - The pendant is 3 in wide (7.6 cm) x 2.63 in high (6.7 cm).
Note: Henri Perichon (1910 - 1970), known as "Henry," is one of the most inventive French jewelry designers of the 20th Century. His studio was in Lyon, working on a medium such as bronze, silver, white metal, or resin (Talosel). His style is hard to define, reflecting many influences, including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco. Many famous actresses from the 1950s and 1960s, like Claudette Colbert, Suzanne Flon, Michele Morgan...
Category
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
White Diamonds, Red Coral, Letter Shape, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Tubogas Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zircon Necklace Gold Antique Retro Dangle Drop Necklace Bridgerton Downton Abbey
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Retro Zircon Necklace with seven gorgeous round and oval faceted natural Zircon gems of great beauty in 10 Karat Gold.
The anti...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
Byzantine Gold Oval Pendant with Ruby and Shiny Finish
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our gleaming oval gold pendant, showcasing a captivating oval deep red ruby encircled by a symphony of meticulously crafted granu...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Byzantine Round Flower Pendant with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the delicate charm of our round gold pendant, where a gleaming gold daisy takes center stage, accentuated by a brilliant gem—a symbol of ele...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
This stylish Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection. The solid metal design is set with glittering diamonds that add a brilliant sparkle. ...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Wavy Link Necklace With Diamonds And A Drop Ruby Cluster
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This lovely necklace contains matte finished, wavy links, set near the center with flower clusters of round faceted diamonds, prong set. Dropping from the ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Cameo, Emerald, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Square Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our square gold pendant, featuring captivating round pink sapphires and delicate degradé granulations. Embrace the allure of this uniquely designed piece, whe...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Beautiful retro snake necklace...
Category
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Globe Shaped Locket Charm Pendant 18K Handmade 24” Chain
Weight 37.3 gram
Condition New without tags, no scuff marks, no scratches, se...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Byzantine Oval Gold Pendant with Oval Swiss Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our grand oval gold pendant, intricately adorned with a stunning motif of trapezoids, each embraced by brilliant gemstones, culmi...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold Byzantine Inspired Cross that showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, add...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Daphne is an ancient Greek name meaning laurel. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful nymph whom the god of the sun, Apollo, fell in love with.
Desperate to escape him, she turned herself into the famous laurel tree...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
This pendant has three hearts in one. Within the outer gold heart is a ruby heart centered with a pearl. It reverses to a sapphire heart with pearl. The outer heart measures 1" tall ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
0.42 Carats Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Multicolored Sapphires Amethyst White, Light-Pink Pearls Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
Amethyst Smiling Buddha Belly Pendant Necklace 27 Inch Amethyst Beads
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique carved Amethyst Smiling Fat Buddha Pendant on a magnificent necklace of natural Amethyst Beads of 27 inches in leng...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst
14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Flower Decoration 1950s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (1950s) 14 karat solid yellow gold choker necklace decorated with flower and ball - shaped charms. The necklace features a double rope chain that closes with a spring ring ...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
French 1960s Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold pendant, eagle head hallmark.
An oval-shaped antique pendant with a small hinge on the back to accommodate a keepsake. The back is smooth and the fron...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnesite, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Byzantine Cross Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Our unique gold cross pendant blooms with a captivating flower design, where heart-shaped petals cradle a single diamond each, all centered around a radiant ruby. A symbol of love an...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.30 ct.
The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is lenght is 42 ct.
Please con...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Blue Glass Bee Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 24 karat yellow gold revered by discerning investors for its purity and warmth of color is used in combination with hammered silver to make up this square blue glass bee intagli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver beaded necklace.
In sterling silver.
Comprised of 63 8mm sterling silver beads.
Marked to the clasp for 925 / Italy.
Simply a wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Link Chain Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original handmade diamond platinum and 14K white gold carved crystal necklace, circa 1950's. The beautiful link chain is accented by the eng...
Category
1950s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Spritzer & Furhmann 1960 Retro Modernist Large Pendant In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist pendant designed by Spritzer & Furhmann.
Fantastic sculptural convertible pendant, created for the jewelers and retailers Spritzer & Furhmann, back in the late 1960. This ...
Category
1960s German Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Rounded Cross Pendant with Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Enhance your allure with a gold cross pendant adorned with radiant round sapphires and intricate granulation details. This masterpiece is a testament to timeless beauty and unparalle...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French couturiers Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix for their cos...
Category
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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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