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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
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
6 Carats Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
4 Prong tennis necklace set in 14K yellow gold. The necklace is set with 0.04 carat stones, the total weight is 5.85 carats. The color of the stones are G, the clarity is SI1-SI2. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Replica Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant that follows precisely the museum guidelines with a fish bone wiring. The bezel is decorated with granulation and the Cornelian is carved showing the Sphinx. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k 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
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
Retro Rope Marcel Boucher Collar
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher retro style gold metal rope and pave ball collar style necklace14.75" x 1"
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
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 Filigree Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Filigree cross in 18k yellow gold with 0.12 carats brilliant cut diamonds. The smoothness and the peacefulness of the particular filigree work sets it t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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
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
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
22K Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient 7th Century Byzantine Constans II Gold Coin in 22K Antique Greek Yellow Gold Pendant.
Coin details:
Byzantine: Constantinople, 3rd officina, Const...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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
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
"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 Georgian1820s Early Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A crowning glory of design, this cut steel necklace shimmers like diamonds, in available light as it did originally in the early 1800's. Serves dressy occasions or denim shirts and b...
Category
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
Category
Late 17th Century Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k 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
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
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
K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt in gilt metal with adjustable chain and gilt tassels. Hamsa symbol is decorated with ornate filigree designs. Signed KJL.
Exc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Miriam Haskell Pearl Seashell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's signature freshwater pearl two strand necklace. The double strand faux pearl beads are separated with white pate de verre spacers. A center clasp of a nacre laquered...
Category
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set with natural gems stones showing off our high level of c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Vintage 3 row necklace by Robert with faux jade and faux pearls USA 1940s
By Original by Robert
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful summery 3-row necklace with elongated false jade pearls and very beautiful false pearls. Very decorative and beautifully crafted claps, signed 'Original by Robert' USA ...
Category
1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our distinctive Parthia pendant recalls the shape of an ancient amphora or storage and shipping container...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 22k Gold God of Love 'Eros' Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
22k gold Daily God of Love (EROS). The daily version of our flagship creation in a small wear with the sculpting statue of Aris in the center the acanthus leaves in the filigrees esc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
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
Aztec Sun Pendant in 18k Gold with Granate and 8 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
The aztec sun is highlighted pendant, with a weight of 10 grams of solid gold 18k, with a central granate of 0,30 carat and 8 sapphires that surround the cen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Diamond Sequile Pendant/Brooch Yellow Gold Portuguese 1700s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique diamond sequile pendant/brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold, Portugal, early 18th century. This Portuguese jewel from the Georgian period of an intr...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Located in Athens, GR
Tampulous. One of the most chosen artifacts for book covers and posters. It’s size and richness of 22 karats gold work and level of difficulty places it among the top exhibits. It can be seen at the Benaki Museum...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
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
Antique Architectural Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT WITH COLUMN
France or Italy, 16th century
Fire-gilded silver, rock crystal, verre églomisé
Weight 96 grams; dimensions 75 × 35 × 21 mm (with loop)
Architec...
Category
16th Century Medieval Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena coin Tetradrachm (4 drachmas) pendant that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set it in a heavy 18k yellow gold frame with filigree wire and a ve...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Another foot print in the history of jewelry making. Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth. Inspired of a Hairnet with the relief bust of Artemis with quiver. Gold, 3rd cent. BC. and exhibitive at National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
I took a natural solid piece of turquoise, hand carved it and made a 3d figure set in 18k gold decorated with the olive wreath...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian 15kt / Sterling Table Cut Diamond Cross 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and beautiful Table Cut diamond cross from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this rare cross...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage SAK Yellow Gold and Dimond Coin Collar Necklace style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 14 karat yellow gold
- 1.20 carats of round diamonds 0.40 carat of baguette diamond
- Ancient cooper coin pendant
- Snake finish necklace
- Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety
...
Category
1790s Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Axum Gilt Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
These coins are from Axum, the ancient Christian Kingdom in Ethiopia. They're gilt bronze coins from the 4th century. These ancient coins are more than 1,700 years old, and their condition would be formally described as "Fair" meaning they have visible signs of cosmetic wear, including scratches and cracks, but remains in fair condition.
The coins are set in a stunning 18k solid gold bezel setting that protects the coins from being damaged.
✔ Metal: Yellow Gold
✔ Metal Purity: 18K
✔ Item Weight: 62.3 grams
✔ Coin Count: 10 coins
✔ Dimensions: Necklace: 16 inches / Bracelet: 7.5 inches
Certificate of appraisal can be included upon request.
Here is some more info regarding the coins found on Acsearch
"KINGS of AXUM (Aksum). Ouazebas. Circa 350-400 AD. Æ 18mm (2.20 gm). OVAZEBAC BACI ΛEΨC, draped bust right wearing headcloth, flanked by grain ears / +TOV TO APECH TH XWPA, small draped bust right in circle; the interior of the circle gilt. Munro-Hay 54; BMC Aksum 245. Near VF, some earthen patina."
"One of the most curious aspects of Axumite coinage is the use of gilding on some of their silver and bronze coins. The amount of gold used would not be enough to significantly change the value of the coin, and the reason for this process remains somewhat a mystery. It is usually found highlighting the portrait of the king or as an embellishment of the cross, so it may serve the same purpose as gold tesserae in church mosaics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Order of Aviz Portuguese Paste Cross
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Order of Aviz Portuguese paste cross, the star of the order an eight pointed faceted star in white paste and silver gilt reverse suspending...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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
Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Medusa. Classical piece that has become a fashion statement. The Greek mythology states that Medusa was made to protect and that’s why the conqueror Perseus was trying to defeat her. Then Goddess Athena placed her on her shield do use that secret power. As a symbol of art in fashion medusa is used by famous...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant with Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven
Western Europe, Southern Germany (?), Italy (?), c. 1550-1560
Gold, enamel, diamonds, and pearls
Weight 13.2 gr; Length 36.9 x 31.2 mm (incl. pearls)
This sumptuous image exudes regal power. It portrays the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven wearing a dress and crown studded with seven large diamonds and set against a translucent, rich blue celestial background. Far removed from the tender, humble Virgin seen in German and Netherlandish artworks of the period, she is a majestic ruler, mouth sternly set, head tilted upward, and face in full profile.
The oval pendant cast in high gold relief with a central medallion, the single figure filling the space, echoes jewelry portraits of the aristocracy during the Renaissance, which similarly offset the ruler’s image against a blue field composed of enamel or lapis lazuli, symbolic of divine power Only the rays of the shining gold halo that emerge behind the Virgin’s head and her long flowing hair (instead of neatly coiffed) distinguish her from female ruler portraits of the period. Three studded pearls, forming an axis, also recall pendants of European rulers.
Wealth, royal status, and divine power come together in this opulent pendant. Portraits of the period show similar small oval pendants worn by women in the square of the garment or by men nestled inside multiple chains below the base of the neck.
PROVENANCE
European Private Collection
LITERATURE
Compare images from ancient Rome, for example a sardonyx cameo with female head (Kugel 2000, no. 18; Milan, c. 1550), and a pendant with gold, pearls, and enamel in the Staatliche Museum Kassel (Schmidberger/Richter 2001, no. 43; France, c. 1555-1560). For ruler pendants with blue backgrounds see a pendant of King Frances I...
Category
16th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Natural 9.38 Ct Ocean-Colored Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This free-form natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has gorgeous tropical ocean colors that include turquoise a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal
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
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
Category
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Tsavorite Open-Shank Collar Necklace
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Celebrate spring with this understated and elegant asymmetric 9-karat rose gold and .925 silver open shank collar, which is as intriguing off as it is on.
The collar contains 2.5 c...
Category
16th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural 11.13 Ct Green-Blue Oval Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
A lovely oval Australian boulder opal with darker green and blue colors. This natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Natural 9.30 Ct Rainbow Trapezoid Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This gem grade natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It has all the colors of the rainbow present and a great play-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal
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
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
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
Natural 26.16 Ct Rainbow Heart Australian Boulder Opal
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This large natural solid Australian boulder opal was mined in western Queensland, Australia by a female opal miner. It is of gem quality and its heart shape make it a very sought-aft...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal
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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