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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Antique Victorian 14K Gold 33 Inch Fancy Link Slide Necklace 84.54 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a one of a kind fabulous and unique necklace. It is really 66 inches long but it's looped in half. It has a gorgeous filigree embossed slide with a tassel that is 3 inches ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Three Butterfly Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Butterfly Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, where masterful craftsmanship meets nature's delicate beauty. This iconic necklace showcases three...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW
Located in London, GB
An elegant platinum diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features stations alternating between 1 and 3 round brilliant cut diamonds with a decorative surround. A tota...
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hermès Chaine D'ancre Sterling Silver Necklace, circa 1995
By Hermès
Located in Valenza, IT
Chic yet Timeless, absolutely Iconic, Rare, Hermès Solid Sterling Silver Chaine d'Ancre Necklace, circa 1995.
The story of this piece began more than 80 years ago, in 1938, when Robe...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mixed-Cut Natural Sapphire Necklace Chain 13cts Total
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage single strand sapphire necklace. The oval mixed-cut sapphires are all spectacle-set and joined by jump rings of an ouroboros shape....
Category
Late 20th Century English Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 20"
This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace.
Shouxing, in Chinese mythology, one of three stellar gods known collectively as Fulushou. He was also called Nanji Laoren (“Old Man of the South Pole”). Though greatly revered as the god of longevity (shou), Shouxing has no temples. Instead, birthday parties for elders provide a fitting time for visitors to bow before his statue, which is draped in embroidered silk robes...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a carved circular bi with a 6 petal flower center medallion, topped with a coin,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Cartier 1990s Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, 3 M.M. wide Curb link chain with a central section set with 33 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .30 Carat. 14 inches in length and c...
Category
1990s French Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Zodiac Saint Christopher Triumph of Speed 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting St Christopher as he carries the infant Christ across a river, within a cross shape overlaying a circle depicting the zodi...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Large Vintage Sterling Silver & Crystal Cross Pendant - U.S.A. - Circa 1990's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage sterling silver cross pendant - large size - set with 35 crystals (round faceted - claw set - each approx. 2 mm. in diame...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Marco Bicego 18kt. Yellow Gold Ladies Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Braintree, GB
Marco Bicego 18kt yellow gold ladies' Necklace.
Made in 1990s, Italy
Fully hallmarked Marco Bicego 18kt gold.
Dimensions -
Necklace Length x Width: 41.5 x 0.7 cm
Weight: 21 grams
D...
Category
1990s Italian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
5.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Aqua and diamond halo pendant necklace. 5.50ct natural untreated oval aqua surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in 14k white gold. 18 inch chain.
1 oval cut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This vintage coral bead necklace is simply stunning! The simple design features a row of graduating coral beads, which are hand strung on red thread, and knotted in between. The cora...
Category
1950s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flying Beauties Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This rare and colletible vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and accented a solitaire brilliant-cut ...
Category
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This beautiful pendant features a satin finish. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this cross is of French production and is decorated with 6 brilliant cut diamonds for a total of 0.18ct. ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage hand set and hand wrought custom designed roman inspired hanging pendant chain link pendant necklace is by Linda Levinson and is signed. It is from the 80's. She...
Category
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
.35 Carat Diamond Synthetic Emerald Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s style Art Deco pendant necklace. The center piece of this necklace is the engraved, pierced and filigree 14k white gold pendant which is set with 9 round European cut diamonds and accented by 2 green synthetic French cut emeralds. 7 tassels dangle below the pendant adding to the elegance of the piece. The 18 inch cable chain gathers about an inch above the pendant. This necklace features a unique synthesis of a synthetic emerald gemstone and a shimmering diamonds, creating a beautiful contrast, indictive of the era.
9 round diamonds approx. total weight .35cts
2 French cut synthetic emeralds...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Salmon Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant vintage salmon coral bead necklace. Features two strands of coral beads, fastened with a luxurious 14K yellow gold clasp, with a ...
Category
20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely Victorian period angel skin coral necklace done in an Etruscan revival style. It features beautiful detail work; the pendant is original to the chain, which is a...
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Diamond Brooch, Enhancer, Pendant 18 Karat Gold, in Floral Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Diamond Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, in floral design.
Brooch can also be worn as a pendant.
The diamonds are of very good quality, color and purity.
Category
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Lavalier Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
In 10 karat yellow gold, a precious gem from a by-gone time! The chain is 16 inches in length.
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cathy Waterman Multi Color Sapphire Platinum Necklace Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous necklace by Cathy Waterman crafted out of multi color sapphire beads with platinum elements.
The carved sapphire beads of white, yellow, purple and pink color are strung o...
Category
1990s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1982 Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Draped Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Mesh draped necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co.
This iconic mesh scarf necklace, is one of the most iconic Peretti's designs that she made for the Tiffan...
Category
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jeanique Hand Sculpted, Hand Painted Wearable Art - Necklace & Bracelet
Located in Eagan, MN
The Jeanique line is created by South African Artist Jean Houndsome. Her creations come in bold beautiful colors. I have a matching cuff Necklace with a matching cuff Bracelet The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Necklaces
J.E. Caldwell 52.12 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 1.5 mm cable link chain centering swagged ribbon, floral, and foliate motif festoon station
Featuring graduated pear cut sapphire drops throughout, weighing approximatel...
Category
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Monete 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Necklace Seven Coins
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
Collana realizzata a mano in Italia in oro giallo 18 kt. con monete romane firmata Bulgari.
Questo spettacolare pezzo vintage firmato Bulgari appartiene alla collezione Monete.
La co...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver, a stunning piece that showcases the timeless elegance of...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Scent Bottle Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume Bottle-necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
An iconic necklace chain, created by Elsa Peretti for the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the 1980. Thi...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joseph Cook & Son 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 9Kt Pink Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lover mechanical lock designed by Joseph Cook & Son.
Beautiful heart shaped pendant, created in London England during the Edwardian era, back in the 1910. This padlock was made up w...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Earrings, White Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in Turquoise, white gold.
Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
Accessories: Boxes and the earrings only. No certificate.
Condition: Like-new pre-loved condition. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
B. Kieselstein-Cord Vintage Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace, 34".
Located in Aspen, CO
A woven or thatched design is done on both sides of this sterling silver heart which is suspended from a long cable link sterling silver chain. The heart is signed B. Kieselstein-Co...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elegant Long Necklace Lariat in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace lariat designed by Tiffany & Co.
Gorgeous and ultra chick long necklace, created in New York by the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in the late 20th century. The lariat has bee...
Category
1990s American Modernist Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Oscar Roty Madonna and Child 22K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 22 karat (22K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval disc with a carved relief of the Madonna and Child, signed O. Roty. The reverse depicting a branch of lilies wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central garnet diameter 5mm. Modelled in 9ct gold.
Drop from loop: 55mm
Pendant Diameter: 3...
Category
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Carved Jade Pendant Midcentury Certified Untreated Omphacite Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
A gorgeous natural and untreated omphacite jade pendant from the midcentury -circa 1950. Created in Hong Kong, the jade has been carved and pierced into a floral motif. The tone of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Taxco Aztec Motif Polychrome Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This small sterling silver pendant has been beautifully engraved with aztec symbols and a mask in the centre.
The pendant is enamelled with guilloché enamel in red, green, orange, ye...
Category
1940s Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Norwegian Silver and Enamel Necklace Made in 1950s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This necklace is crafted with a series of leaf-shaped links, each featuring detailed, realistic engravings that mimic the intricate veins and contours of leaves. The leaves are made ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Temple St Clair Pendant In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Oval Citrines and Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant with citrines designed by Temple St. Clair.
Ver beautiful pendant, created in Italy by the jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. This pendant was carefully crafted in solid yel...
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Silver Pink Black Hard Stone Pendant Necklace Stylized Flower
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This modernist Art Deco silver pendant was hand crafted at the beginning of the 1920's. It is designed as a stylized flower. The center of the pendant is set with as intense pink har...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled flower brooch designed by Larter & Son.
An exceptional flower brooch, created in Newark New Jersey by the jewelry company of Larter & Sons., back in the 1900. This versatil...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
French Augis Lasserre Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. Signed Lasserre and A.Augis. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Milan Geometric Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant designed by Pomellato.
Very attractive modernist pendant, created in Milano Italy by the prestigious jewelry house of Pomellato. The geometric pendant has been car...
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1960 Mid Century Long Sautoir Necklace In 14Kt Yellow Gold & Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
A long necklace sautoir made in Italy.
Very beautiful vintage necklace sautoir, created in Italy during the mid-century period, back in the 1960. This modernist necklace has been cr...
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and a laurel leaf surround. Signed LO Monet. Stamped with the e...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Emerald Sapphire Necklace Diamond 14K Vintage Natural Huge 145.86 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents....
LUXURY. GIA Certified RARE 145.86 CARATS EMERALD, SAPPHIRE, AND DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE AND BOX! Vintage Natural Certified Emeralds--Stunn...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 1960 Neo Gothic Black Enameled Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A neo-gothic enameled cross.
Very nice and unusual highly decorated cross designed in Italy with neo-gothic patterns. The vintage cross was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 k...
Category
1960s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Over the Top Platinum, Diamond & South Sea Pearl Necklace Fit For A Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing platinum cocktail necklace is replete with assorted round brilliant cut, marquise cut, and princess cut diamonds. At the end of each of the seven stations in the front, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
French Dropsy Perroud Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and rose gold sunburst background. Signed E Dropsy. Stamped wit...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pageli Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and nailhead indented border. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo on a rose gold background. Marked with an A for Augis to the rever...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a faceted scalloped frame. Signed A.Augis. Marked with an A for Augis to the re...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Clover Pendant 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian convertible flower brooch designed by Crane & Theurer.
Beautiful and unusual clover, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1905....
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting a chalice surmounted with a wafer, representing the First Communion. Engraved to the reverse 'Souvenir de 1re Communion'. ...
Category
20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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