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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Rococo
Style: Native American
Native American LLL Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Necklace 21" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Artisan: LLL
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Mother of Pearl
Cut: Inlay
Color: White
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise & Coral Mosaic Peyote Bird Pendant Ster 925 Water Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: Mosaic
Color: Blue
Natural Coral
Cut: Masonic
Color: Oran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise
Native American Zuni Turquoise Pendant - Sterling Silver Leaf Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Greenish Blue
Theme: Leaf
Measurements
Tall (fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Turquoise Necklace 18 1/2" Sterling 925 Feathers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Greenish Blue
Style: Dangle
Cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Native American Turquoise Solitaire Pendant w/ Generic Necklace 18 1/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American (pendant)
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Bluish Green
Style: Solitaire
Chain Style: Cable
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Double Coral and Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large solid Native American Navajo Indian double pendant of sterling silver and coral cabochons one side, and turquoise on the other. Grade A quality coral and Kingman turquoise. Nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a stunning example of our Native American craftsmanship. Handmade Sun face Squash set in Sterling Silver. Made up of Turquoise, coral and Mother of pearl Hallmarked on the b...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stylized Native American Navajo Indian cross with six nuggets of sleeping beauty turquoise. Sterling is stamped with fluted ends. Stones are a bright and vibrant blue with some sligh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian four strand choker necklace. Featuring interspersed stones of turquoise, coral, purple and orange spiny oyster, and lapis. All beads are of different si...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length.
The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Navajo Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and Royston turquoise bolo tie by silversmith K. Tareky. This exceptional piece features large natural, untreated center stone set in classic sterling twisted rope border with hand stamped palmettes and sterling beads. It has two drop dangles ending in same design with turquoise centers. The turquoise on this piece is a muted sea green color with brown and gold matrix across surface. A true statement piece that is sure to stand out. Would pair nicely with Western or Southwestern formal wear, great for special occasions and events. Size: 3" x 2 1/4", Drops 1", 6"L
Inventory: AH0695
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Bolo tie; bolo; tie; Western; southwestern; cowboy; turquoise; royston; necktie; navajo made; native american made; vintage bolo tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Native American Navajo necklace designed by Julian Arviso (1959-2011).
Fantastic necklace and double sided pendant, created by the Navajo-Dine native American goldsmith artist Julia...
Category
1990s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
VINTAGE 1950s DIAMANTÉ HEART STATEMENT NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s diamanté collar necklace features heart drops, with three larger hearts forming the center. These diamanté heart motifs of the 1950s are constantly referenced in h...
Category
1950s Rococo Vintage Necklaces
Native American Squash Blossom Necklace, Unsigned
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous Native American squash blossom necklace with over 190 natural turquoise stones. This beautiful necklace is made from sterling silver and features 14 traditional squash blo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Mexican Inlaid Cross, with Turquoise, Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage, Mexican inlaid, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant on a string of vintage handmade Venetian glass beads. This colorful and fantastic piece, with the inclusion of Turquoise rounds and vintage cobalt blue glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Liquid Silver Beaded Ten-Strand Necklace 23 3/4" Sterling Silver
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Liquid Silver
Native American
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Style: Beaded Ten-Strand
Fastening Type: Hook Clasp
Measurements
Length: 23 3/4"
Width: 9/32" (7.0mm)
Weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bennie Ration Native American Kachina Sterling Silver Figural Pendant Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Navajo Native American 3D Sterling Silver & Azurmalachite Kachina Pendant. It has a fabulous appealing design and is imposing in size & presence. This Kachina is 4" inches tall and 1.54" width by .81" deep not including the pendant loop. This handcrafted piece was made by renown artisan Bennie Ration...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a stunning, handmade, one of a kind, Sterling Silver and Bakelite pendant necklace. The Sterling Silver Bull and cowboy boot are mid 20th Century brooches that have joined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE SANTO DOMINGO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TURQUOISE FOUR STRAND JACLA NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL T...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Native American Sterling Silver Zuni Shell Coral Cardinal Pendant with Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Pendant depicting a Cardinal Large in scale made up of Shell with inlaid Coral and Abalone. Cardinal sitting on a Tree Branch, Hallmarked on the back side. Large link neckla...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Navajo Inlaid Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo multi inlaid stone and sterling silver bolo tie by Navajo silversmith Frank Chee. Stones of turquoise, blue jean lapis, lapis, spiny oy...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Santo Domingo Beaded Coral Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo beaded coral necklace. Featuring eight strands strung with coral and sterling having traditional cord wrapping. Beads are exceptionally small and fine with deep scarlet coloring. Would make the perfect finishing touch for a casual or formal western look. 30"L
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, Indian, Santa Domingo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Multi Strand Beaded Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Multi strand beaded turquoise necklace with traditional sterling silver twisted clasps with long extender. Navajo made. Ten layered strands with genuine discs of light, bright blue t...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni six strand beaded coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping. Strung with graduated coral beads, accented with turquoise and patinaed silver beads. Coral is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Southwestern 14k Gold Turquoise & Agate Beaded Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Southwestern squash blossom necklace.
With graduated heishi or wafer shaped turquoise & agate beads.
With 3 interspersed 14k gold squash blossom...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Southwestern Style Graduated Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Southwestern style beaded necklace.
In sterling silver.
With graduated beads strung on a silver link chain.
Approx. 22 in.
Simply a wonderful silver beaded necklace!
...
Category
20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southwestern Vintage Green Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace features genuine turquoise disk beads, sterling silver beads and a sterling silver hook style clasp.
Measurements: 14mm wide, 18 inches from end ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Southwestern Silver & Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Southwestern bolo tie.
In solid silver (likely sterling) with braided leather cords, silver terminals, and a patented Bennet C31 Clasp.
Signed J.W. (possibly for the Navajo ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Large Honey Amber Pendant 925 Silver Southwestern Necklace Earring Set
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Southwestern style, large honey amber pendant (1.375" x 1.74") inlayed into sterling silver on beaded necklace of Arizona turquoise, natural stone, glass, with both dark metal and st...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 26 1/4" 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Artisan: (unsigned)
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Sterling Silver Inlay Necklace & Earring Set, Pendant with Turquoise & Coral
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver and inlay necklace and earrings set by Navajo silversmith Jack Tom. The pendant has turquoise and coral.
Tom's signature design is sleek and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Navajo Tommy Singer Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Gemstone Beaded Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Native American graduated beaded necklace.
By Tommy Singer.
In sterling silver with barrel-shaped gold & silver beads and various spacers, graduated turquoise heishei...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Inlay Feather Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace is sterling silver.
It features turquoise and mother of pearl inlay.
The pendant on this necklace measures 1 5/8 by 1 1/16 inches.
The necklace m...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 25 3/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Artisan: (unsigned)
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Double strand Navajo pearl sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace. Six high quality stones each encased in in sterling feather and bead desig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Southwestern Silver, Turquoise and Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver, turquoise, and leather bolo tie.
With a convex 3-dimensional bolo stamped and bevelled to the side and bezel set with a diamond shaped turquoise gemstone to its cente...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Tiny Zuni Sterling Silver and Lapis Cross
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiny Native American Zuni Indian lapis and sterling silver cross pendant. This delicate pendant features five thin needlepoint lapis stones arranged in straight lines across arms and body of cross with three sterling beads at each end. Strung through thin sterling chain. This piece would make a great addition to a casual or formal modern western outfit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Small Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and turquoise cross pendant. Featuring thick 3-dimensional arms and body with single sky-blue sleeping beauty stone in center. Bac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Inlay Necklace & Earrings Set with Turquoise, Jet, Jasper, Coral
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver and inlay necklace and earrings set by Navajo silversmith Jack Tom. The pendant has turquoise, jet, jasper, coral, spiney oyster.
Tom's signa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Large and Exceptional Navajo Kingman Turquoise Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Native American Navajo Indian Kingman turquoise and sterling silver bolo by Avin Joe. This piece is a show stopper! 1 inch thick, 6 inches long, 4 inches wide and...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kachina Turquoise Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver bolo by Native American Navajo Indian silversmith Avin Joe in the shape of a detailed Kachina with single Kingman turquoise stone on a black braided rope tie. Stamped...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940.
The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit th...
Category
20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Santo Domingo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian beaded turquoise necklace. Featuring graduated sized natural Kingman turquoise stones that cascade down the necklace in an interlocking pattern. Stamped sterling silver caps and traditional clasp. Lovely statement piece, great for layering with other silver or turquoise necklaces. Would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Nacajo Indian turquoise beaded necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross pendant attached to beaded chain. Beads are also made of turquois and oblong shape...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo 10 Strand Turquoise Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large premium grade A Kingman turquoise ten strand beaded necklace interspersed with various spiny oyster beads in orange and purple along with sterling silver beads. Navajo Native A...
Category
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch across! Coral is natural, with semi-smooth beads that still retain the "raw" look wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and Blue Diamond turquoise necklace. Graduated Navajo pearl sterling silver chain ending with larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Old Pawn Bolo Wise Owl with onyx, deep red coral and hand forged sterling.
Located in Branson, MO
This Bolo owl pendant was handcrafted by Navajo Verdi Jake, marked VJ. The large oval onyx body has huge silver feathers, genuine red coral for the nose, and sterling flowers for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded turquoise and coral necklace. Exceptional piece featuring large Royston turquoise nuggets in deep green, sea green, and sky-blue colors. All with great matrix, some having brown matrix, some having gold. Each stone is interspersed with a small bright red coral bead. With traditional sterling silver clasp. A bold statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Liquid Silver Necklace With Bear Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Native American liquid silver necklace with a pendant. The piece is composed of 94 beaded strands. The charm...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Belt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Navajo Native American silver necklace or belt. It is handmade sterling silver, (tested for sterling silver) 17 round medalli...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Navajo Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 ~ Dry Creek Turquoise 32" Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Signed ~ Navajo Handmade ~ Large Sterling Silver .925 ~ Dry Creek Turquoise ~ 32" Squash Blossom, plus 4" pendant...total length 36" top to bottom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Kokopelli Sugilite Pendant Mexican Silver
Located in Webster, SD
This sterling silver Kokopelli pendant is signed Mexico, 925 and has the makers id.
It measures apx 2.5 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom.
It is accented by 3 purple su...
Category
1980s Mexican Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and coral beaded necklace. Three strand beaded necklace with small chipped natural turquoise from a variety of mines, interspersed with small coral beads. Beaded on string with sterling silver accent bead work and three large natural, untreated turquoise nuggets in center. Stones vary from a light sea green color to a bright sky-blue color. A truly stunning statement piece that would complement a formal Southwestern look or a vintage eclectic style...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral and sterling four strand necklace by artist Doreen Leyba. Premium grade coral graduated beads with sterling silver barrel and beads. Stamped Sterl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver .925 Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom Navajo by Don Platero
Located in Las Vegas, NV
OLD PAWN
Handmade by Navajo Artist Don Platero ~ Sterling Silver .925 ~ 122 carats of Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom.
The Squash Blossom measures approx. length 32" ~ Naja approx....
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.
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