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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.60 carat diamond, 18ct yellow gold and platinum set cross pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond pendant collections.
This stu...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This dainty Diamond and Pearl pendant was hand crafted in the 1920s. Centring around a 4mm drop down pearl, a circlet of platinum surrounds with six diamonds set between petal design...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Double Strand Deep Intense Green Jade, Onyx, Gold Beaded Necklace, c1960's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Comprising of fine & well-matched
Natural Jadeite beads of 7mm each
of deep intense green colour
Sections of 4 are separated by
black faceted onyx beads,
creating an elegant look
Completed by a comfortable & secure parrot clasp,
crafted in 18K yellow gold
The necklace is double strand,
with 1 strand being longer than the other
with average length of 42cm
Weight: 36gr.
Vintage c1950...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 15 Inches in Length
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Jose Hess Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats.
Signed by Jose Hess
Circa 1960s
15 inches long
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Resin & Wood Bead African Collection Necklace, 1967
Located in New York, NY
Vintage massive ivory resin and dark-brown wood beaded necklace by Yves Saint Laurent. Gold-tone metal hook closure.
Signed. YSL mark on the clasp....
Category
1960s French British Colonial Vintage Necklaces
Antique 1.63 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat amethyst and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique amethyst pendant...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco carved ruby and diamond platinum pendant featuring 4 carved, leaf motif cabochon rubies weighing a total of 4 ct. with GIA certificate confirming Burmese origin with no ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace - 14.5 inches. This incredible watch fob necklace is crafted in 14k rose ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Diamond Necklace
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
Art Deco Diamond Necklace Circa 1920-1930’s..
Platinum, all European cut diamonds (G-H color / VV1 to VS1)
Approx. 4 cts in the pendent and approx. 6 cts. in the necklace
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
1920s Antique 4.32 Carat Garnet and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.32 carat garnet and 1.08 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning antique Art Deco necklace...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 1.65 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.65 carat white opal and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse jewelry collections
This fine and impressive cabochon cut pendant has been crafted in 18K white gold.
The pierced decorated, geometric design frame is ornamented with a feature four claw/prong set 1.65Ct cabochon cut white opal.
The opal is framed by an angular, seven sided...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Lavaliere Pendant Necklace with Three Diamonds and Six Peridots
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Vintage lavaliere pendant necklace stamped 18 carat gold.
Pendant on a 18 carat gold chain is featuring a flower as a centre piece,
set with...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond White Gold Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold accents.
A feature 18k white gold eight claw / prong set Old European round cut diamond ornaments the lower border of the feature tapering bead decorated linear drop embellished with four pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.
The linear drop is suspended and articulates from the six claw / prong set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond which ornaments the lower border of the hallmarked 18k yellow gold tapering, millegrain decorated ring loop...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Circular Design Gold Tone Necklace with Round Snake Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trifari Circular Design Gold Tone Necklace with Round Snake Chain. Logo charm at back neck clasp. Minor wear on high points. Additional logo on back ...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 3.20ct Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop pendant necklace.
Approximately 3.20 carats of oval and round rose cut diamonds. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity.
Missing two smaller st...
Category
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed is this French Art Deco platinum diamond drop necklace. The main focal point of this necklace is the larger diamond, weighing 0.80 carat, which dangles at the bottom with a small 0.05 carat diamond rub over set just above it. It has been estimated as H in colour and SI1 in clarity. Nine rose cut diamonds, totalling to 0.09 carat, are set into a tear drop outline drawing attention to the central diamond. Set above attached to the chain are a further five old cut diamonds...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 0.02Ct diamond, 18k white gold necklace; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive unusual pearl necklace...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
Category
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive piece of antique sapphire jewelry...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Gold Pendant 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Gem Stone, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Pendant approximately 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond & Green Emerald.
Set with 4 round and 1 half-moon natural F-G color, VS-SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.40 car...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960's Sterling Silver and Celluloid Heart Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Sterling Silver and Celluloid Heart Cross Pendant Necklace
Stamped: "Mexico .925"
Measurements:
Pendant is 2.5 inches long & 1.5 inches w...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Retro Gold Camel Pendant 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Emerald, Sapphire, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Hand Made Camel Pendant.
Approximately 1.75 carats, set with Natural Diamonds (.20ct), Rubies (.55ct), Emeralds (.75ct), Sapphire (.2...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Necklace Fancy Diamonds Leaf Design
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A masterfully crafted necklace with a leaf design from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It is accentuated with 46 white and fancy colored Diamonds weighing circa 5.60 ct. The necklace mea...
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tour...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Topaz and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage natural blue topaz, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine vintage topaz necklace...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1960s Diamond and White Gold Heart Pendant/Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s Italian 0.28Ct diamond and 18k white gold heart shaped pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive 1960s heart pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated, heart shaped frame is ornamented with a total of eighteen pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" trace chain via a trifurcated, flared ring loop...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic set from the Retro (ca1960s) era! This beautiful earring and pendant necklace set is created by Carrera y Carrera! Crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, the earrings and...
Category
1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
A magnificent topaz glass bead necklace, with 'bee' motif, Miriam Haskell, c1965
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare and highly collectable 'bib' necklace, a 'stand out' piece, designed by Robert Clark for Miriam Haskell, a most imaginative and highly unusual design, depicting bees, in the m...
Category
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Important NEO-EGYPTIAN NECKLACE Tutankhamun, Scarab, vintage 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Important old NECKLACE,
NEO-EGYPTIAN Tutankhamun, Scarab Necklace,
60s vintage,
impressive work of French artist,
gold-plated metal, enamel, glass cabochons,
length 71 cm, width 2 cm, weight 227 g,
pendant 6 x 6.5 cm,
very good state.
The release of the film Cleopatra in 1963, starring Elizabeth Taylor, inspired many jewelry designers to create Egyptian jewelry collections.
This magnificent necklace undoubtedly belongs to this era.
In the 60s these jewelry designers were inspired by or made replicas of the treasures that were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun by British Howard Carter in 1922.
FR:
Important COLLIER ancien,
NÉO-EGYPTIEN de Toutânkhamon, Scarab Necklace,
vintage des...
Category
1960s French Artist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue 17.60mm turquoise bauble set with 18k yellow gold is fun, fashionable, mystical … Beautif...
Category
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brutalist Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380 This handcrafted designed necklace is decorated on...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique coin pendant...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trifari Botanical Motif Leaf Necklace, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Trifari botanical motif leaf necklace in gold plate. This collar-style heritage necklace comprises an interlocking leaf and stem design featuring a combination of brus...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace
By Polcini
Located in New York, NY
Massive Polcini Lion Head Necklace from the 1960's. Lion's jaw clasps a ring almost like a swinging doorknocker on a chunky gilt chain.
1960's USA. Excellent condition.
Chain 18", Li...
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Navajo Native American Squash Blossom Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Navajo squash blossom sterling silver turquoise coral necklace. Signed on the back Elizabeth M. Thompson, no silver mark but acid tested...
Category
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Retro 14K Yellow Gold "A Date To Remember" Ruby and Pearl Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a wonderful 1950s pendant adorned with pearls and rubies crafted in 14K yellow gold inscribed with "A Date to Remember". This 1950s vintage gemstone pendant...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large "Silver" Key Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Art stone encrusted large key pendant necklace in slivertone. 24" long. Key is 4.5" long.
Category
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1960’s 18k yellow gold necklace, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and 16 pearls 10.5-15.5mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Total diamond carat weight approx. 100 cts.
Category
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
Category
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Persian Turquoise-set Gold Sixties Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Eastern Europe. This profuse turquoise and gold necklace, with its playful floral motif and hippie vibe, is so cheerful! Its Persian turquoise cabochons are beautif...
Category
1960s European Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K Gold and Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Zoroaster Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold vintage pendant features a green chalcedony intaglio carved with the image Zoroaster. The gold has beautiful granulation in the style of...
Category
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.9 grams.
Totally is 1.30 ct.
The diamond is has s1-s2-s3-Pique1.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Gold Egyptian Revival Fanned Bib 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage gold Egyptian bib from the 1960s; most likely a piece of Egyptian revival jewellery inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's iconic Cleopatra. Crafted in gold plated metal. ...
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Articulated Dark-golden Metal and Rhinestone Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Articulated dark-golden metal necklace ornamented with orangey pink rhinestones. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 41 cm...
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Short Green Necklace with Golden Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Short golden metal necklace with glass paste and costume pearls.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: from 45 m to 50 cm
Seller Reference: BC261
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Red Glass Paste Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Not signed necklace with red glass paste.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 45 cm
Seller Reference: BC84
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Chanel Lion Necklace Haute Couture with Lion Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Haute couture antique golden metal necklace with a lion pendant.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 100 cm
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Viintage Rhinestoned Necklace with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknwon - Silvery metal short necklace with rhinestones. Not signed.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 38 cm
Seller Reference: BC77
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
14K White Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace w/ Wheat Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pendant necklace is made in 14k white gold with round cut diamond and white cultured pearls. This necklace is the perfect collection item for anyone looking to add a se...
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This exquisite accessory is one of the loveliest I've seen... Crafted in sumptuous platinum the rectangular beauty suspends from a beautiful fancy link diamond set chain...
Designe...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bucherer Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Carl F. Bucherer, Switzerland. Superb quality meets classic design in this charming sapphire and diamond necklace by the esteemed firm of Carl F. Bucherer. Set ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Ornate Floral Motif Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Vintage Oval Locket is hinged,
opening up to reveal a photo compartment,
that measures 18mm x 14mm
This intricate piece is in amazing condition,
Meticu...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Deco European Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant Lariat Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring jewelry of the Art Deco era this antique European diamond pendant necklace is intricately crafted in platinum.
A rectangle shield pendant is a marvel of design, featuring a...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Grossé Marcus Gold Tassel Necklace
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Marcus & Co.
CIRCA: 1962
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
WEIGHT: 61 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 16" x 5/16" Pendant - 2"
HALLMARKS: Marcus, 18K, Made in Germany, Grosse, ...
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1960s German Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Floral Lattice Choker Necklace With Aurora Borealis Crystals By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 13" using extender chain
- Gold plated
- Aurora borealis crystal rhinestone accents
- Hook clasp closure
- By Coro (s...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Eight 8 Strands Milk White Glass Bead Layer Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Eight 8 Strands Milk White Glass Bead Layer Chunky Statement Necklace
Good condition. Not any stones lost. Clasp is secure.
However, the necklace has b...
Category
1960s German Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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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