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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Retro
1980s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Gilt and Resin Fashion Never Used Necklace
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1980s gorgeous vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT square shape orange and red resin choker necklace!
Gilt chain with the YSL logo.
Can really add just that little extra elegance to any out...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no 19
A beautiful gilded silver, Plique-à-jour enamel and pearl plaque de cou attributed to Levinger and Bissinger...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Pendant 1.10 ct 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make sparkle a priority with this elegant baguette and Round diamond Cluster Halo with a delicate design open work around the cluster in this pendant necklace.
Inspired by the era o...
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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
Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Italian chunky link necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
The necklace is composed of exactly 93 gold chunky links, connected in the iconic brick link design. Becaus...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded H color, I1 clarity. Accented by ten carre cut...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Gold & Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 'puffy' heart gold & diamond pendant.
In 18k yellow gold with both a brushed and high polish finish.
Pave set with 40 small round cut white diamonds.
(Cord for modeling on...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 1 Carat Natural Single Cut Near Colorless Diamond Necklace Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 1 carat natural single cut near colorless diamond necklace circa 1980
A magnificent 14k yellow gold natural single cut diamond necklace set with approximately 262 g color...
Category
1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold October charm with aquamarine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with a clover four with aquamarine petals and a diamond heart with the text 'Octobre Affection', France circa 1910.
weight: 3.8 grams
dimensions: 2.4 x 2.0 cm
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k yellow gold Large Retro Virgin Mary charm - Heavy Vintage religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this XL Estate mother Mary charm. This royal charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary. A raised bust of the Veiled Virgin Mary in a satin finish steals the show in front of the...
Category
1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Gold Watch Fob Chain With Large Crystal Figa Hand
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of 9 carat yellow gold fancy links and an crystal hand realistically modelled with the thumb between the first two fingers surmounted by a gold cap embellished with cabochon...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Capucelli '4.24 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds.
Beautiful Diamond T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Capucelli '3.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds.
Beautiful Diamond T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Capucelli '5.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds.
Beautiful Diamond T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Capucelli '7.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 3-Prongs
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Description
Beautiful Diamond Tennis Necklace. A staple in your jewelry collection. Handmade in New York City. This tennis necklace showcases a delicate 3 Prongs chain embellished wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold Albert chain, with heavy solid curb chain links, a T-bar and lobster clasp, mounted in 18ct gold, with 18ct or 750 Hallmarks on each link, with sponsor marks on the T-...
Category
1950s British Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand
Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a cream...
Category
20th Century Japanese Retro Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Art Nouveau gold lorgnette likely originates from the United States during the first 20 years of the 20th Century. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold the lorgnette is extremely simple in its design and is virtually void of ornamentation with the exception of some fine scrollwork around the lens casing. The lenses that are currently fitted are likely original, and whilst in-tact do have some abrasions to the surface of the glass. The piece is marked internally for 14 karat gold and also has a makers mark in the form of a Maltese cross inside a circle, which is currently unidentified. In good condition the piece only has some minor dents to the gold which are commensurate with age. Once a very frequently used object, this wondrous lorgnette would be a beautiful pendant on a long chain for someone wanting a piece of gold...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully bloomed, delicate 14 Kt gold Art Nouveau pendant suspends a blister pearl and has, at center, a bright, white diamond old diamond of approximately .13 cts. Blister pearls were often a choice during the Art Nouveau period. Concentration was on swirling lines and the hand of man...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.39 Carats Total Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage pendant drop necklace showcasing a round brilliant cut diamond center stone embellished with eight full-cut red rubies spaced evenly all around. Finished the f...
Category
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bochic “Retro Vintage” Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Retro Vintage” Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Pear Shape 1.03 Carat
From Sri Lanka
Diamonds 0.55 Carat
F color
VS clarity
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Heart Diamond Locket Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Anchor Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage heart locket pendant and chain is perfect to cradle your love to your heart. The locket can hold two small photos or a tiny treasure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Diamond Letter B Pendant Vintage 14k White Gold Cursive Script Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond letter "B" pendant crafted in 14k white gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 1.50 carats (estimated at I-J co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sitting Poodle Charm Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Crafted with great finesse and realism, this antique charm depicts a sitting poodle. The charm is held in place by a gold ring twisted around its neck...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with rose cut diamonds & pearls, this floral/foliate motif piece offers elegance, fine wor...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
0.42 Carats Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chinese Pink Quartz Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
A vintage estate natural pink Chinese quartz carved pendant and bead necklace.
The quartz pendant is cut in fruit design and is strung on pink si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Antique Swiss Guilloche Enamel And Pearl Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Portland, GB
Exquisite Antique Swiss green guilloche enamel and silver locket. We believe the piece was a ladies pocket watch previously and converted to a locket later. This enamelled locket was...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Chinese gilded silver egg pendant, adorned with stunning cloisonné enamel floral motifs and granulated accents, features the revered iris flower. In Chinese cu...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Multi Strand Necklace Button Clasp Couture Collection
Located in Milford, DE
From Kenneth Jay Lane's Couture Collection.
Make a bold statement with the KJL faux turquoise bead multi strand necklace. This luxurious piece features 38 strands of vibrant turquoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Necklaces
Antique 3.02Ct Peridot and 3.41Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 3.02 carat peridot and 3.41 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique perid...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
Old Floral Heart Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold with floral hand - engraving on the frontal side. Two hinged sections with removable bezels for your photographs. The halves open and c...
Category
1930s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Lariat Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One retro 14K yellow gold vintage lariat chain necklace with a garnet and pearl set flower motif slide pendant complete with tassles below. Measures 20 inches in length (not includin...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Halo Pendant 1.2ct Emerald 0.4 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Very attractive German or Danish pendant with halo composed of natural Emerald surrounded with Diamonds in tested solid 18K Orange Gold frame. No hallmarks.Hand-made ca . 1930s.
The...
Category
1930s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.50ct - F/G - SI/P - 42cm
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 42 cm ...
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20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Big Green Amethyst and Zircon Designer Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Big Green Amethyst and Zircon Designer Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning green amethyst which lessens sadness and anxiety.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau necklace with old cut diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Former decorative necklace with diamonds in the Art Nouveau style.
Necklace decorated with 18 old brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.25ct, purity P and color K-...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rose quartz, tourmaline, morganite and rock crystal pair of necklaces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pretty pink but still quite sophisticated and chic necklace. The major element of this pair of necklaces is beautiful very slightly peach sugary pink translucent rose quartz large be...
Category
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Morganite, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT YG Double Heart Necklace with 0.45CTs. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This necklace with...
Category
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that exudes classic charm. This exquisite necklace features 1-inch faceted light-sapphire ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau 19 Karat Gold Portuguese Cross with Garnets and Zircons
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The beauty of this pendant lies in the contrast obtained between the white and yellow gold and the intense red garnets. 37 brilliant cut zircons and 4 marquise cut garnets have been ...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant set with 0.89 ct diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds total approx. 0.89ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45cm
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 1.8...
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20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Russian O.F. Kurlukov Egg Enamel Pendant 56 Gold 14K Silver/3.89gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1884 - 1916.
Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Lavender toned Enamel and mounted o...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mathon Paris Moonstones, Diamonds and White Gold necklace
Located in Paris, IDF
Lilas necklace by Mathon Paris at Second Petale Gallery
Volumes greedy, floral design and retro-charming, the Lilas necklace will appeal to all those in search pf a jewel in all cir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful early Art Nouveau necklace. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct gold with a rounded natural pearl at the centre playing host a knife edge bar...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted from luxurious 18 Kt White Gold, the pendant takes on a delicate flower shape, adding a touch of femininity and grace to the design. Each diamond, totaling 0.65 carats, spark...
Category
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rock Crystal Graduated Bead Necklace, Amethyst & Clear, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the allure of yesteryear with this vintage necklace, a stunning piece that captures the essence of classic elegance. This necklace features graduated faceted rock crystal bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-era Aquamarine Necklace, St. Petersburg, c. 1910
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian necklace is from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II. It comprises a beautiful garland of scrolling and foliate design and is set with a pear-shaped aquamar...
Category
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 7.35 Carat Amethyst Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Sustainable and attainable, this vintage amethyst pear shaped pendant is equal parts affordable and luxurious. Artisan crafted with 14k yellow gold suspended from a silky box chain. ...
Category
1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.22 g
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. European openwork crucifix pendant skillfully set with 14 rose cut Diamonds / 3 facets on each stone.
Central Diamond Ø 3mm/ ca.0.14 ct + 12 Ø 1.25 mm / c...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Russian Art nouveau Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k gold pendant in Art Nouveau style with rubies and old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats white excellent spark hall marked 56 imperi...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Antique Art Nouveau Necklace Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold 16.5" Watch Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Art Nouveau watch chain necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s).
Originally a watch chain, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k 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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