Modern Link Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Impressive Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow 18K Gold Necklace
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,445 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant modern necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds.
Diamonds 2.00 ct
Total Weight 20.80 gr
RF G GGFOG
RK.AGIRI80
For any informations, feel free to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Tiger's Eye, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Tiger Eye, Ruby and Diamonds
With six arms to hold you, you'll fall in love with this octopus pendant, which is a part of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace with Red Gripoix Glass, Faux Pearls And Gold LInks
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long vintage Chanel sautoir necklace has red gripoix glass beads, faux pearls interspersed along the gold metal link chai...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Necklace Omega Mesh 18 Carat Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the elegance of our 18-carat yellow gold necklace, an exceptional piece of sophistication. The remarkably fine Omega mesh gives this jewel a refined allure, highlighting the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990's
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990s. This looks like nothing until you put it on, and it comes alive. It's one that just adds to anything plain and makes th...
Category
1990s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage 70s Necklace Amethyst Rose Quartz 14k Gold Long Strand Nugget Links
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage amethyst & rose quartz necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Amethyst beads measure (average) 3/4 x 1/2 inch (in very good condition and f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panim 56.60 Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Long Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 56.60 Rose Cut Diamond Long Necklace in 18K White Gold
An absolutely exquisite Panim Classic Diamond Rosecut Necklace. Crafted in 18kt White gold, this stunning piece adorns Diamond Rosecut stones, each separated by a delicate gold chain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line 14K White Gold Classic Set Unique Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
Ruby Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line 14K White Gold Classic Set Unique Necklace
16.22 Grams
16 Inch Length
A timeless tennis necklace, set with alternating round-cut diamonds and rubie...
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Nicolis Cola 17.80cts Diamond 18K Gold Large Link Chain Necklace
By Nicolis Cola
Located in Miami, FL
This Luxurious large link necklace was crafted in
181.5 Grams of 18K yellow & white gold.
Single polished gold rings & cluster diamond links interconnect throughout
Made in Italy...
Category
1990s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Category
20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,160 Sale Price
20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 18" 12.5 Grams Italian
Located in New York, NY
14K Italian paper clip chain
18" long
Additional Charms available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,686 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sylva Et Cie Long Gold Necklace
By Sylva & Cie
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual long chain necklace of 18 karat gold by Sylva et Cie. The 32 inch necklace is made of 20 rhombus shaped beads connected with round and oval links. It has a beautiful detailed...
Category
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Large Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This solid gold necklace is composed of large long articulated links that are domed on the upper surface. The clasp is incorpo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Convict Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Type mesh : convict mesh.
Dimensions :
Length : 53 cm approximately.
Width : 1,8 mm approximately.
Clasp : ring with spring.
Weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing tennis necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds.
Diamonds 3.73 ct , G Color VS Clarity
Total Weigth 17.10 gr
RF G GURCU
RK.AUUEF80
For any inquiri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Gold Chain Necklace with Open Links
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lozenge shaped links alternate with five interwoven circles in this 35 inch long 14 karat gold necklace made by Uno a-Erre. It has a clasp that allows it to be worn singly or doubled...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
9.65 ct Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous tennis necklace showcases 9.65 carats of 131 round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are white, with a clarity of VS2/SI1 and a color grade of F/G. Crafted from 14k white gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.50 ct Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful tennis necklace features 6.5 carats of 151 round-cut white diamonds. The diamonds are set in 14k white gold, in a 4-prong style, graded VS1/VS2 for clarity and F/G for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Ladies Necklace with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item #8170
Eighteen karat (18K) white gold natural sapphire corundum and diamond necklace. Oval brilliant cut natural sapphire corundum gemstones are mounted in the center of the ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
8.39 ct Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous 3-prong set tennis necklace showcases 8.39 carats of 172 round-cut white diamonds. The diamonds are set in platinum, graded VS1/VS2 for clarity and F/G for color. The n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Screws 18k White Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Collectable Vintage From Early 2000, this is a Cartier Love Screws Station Long White Gold Chain Necklace.
This is the perfect compliment to all t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
18K Ladies Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in LA, CA
Item #8151
18K Ladies Emerald & Diamond Necklace 14.12ct Emerald 12.23ct Diamonds. Eighteen karat (18K) white gold natural emerald beryl and diamond necklace. Pear brilliant cut nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s. This is one of the most unusual and well-made necklaces in the collection. It is round in shape and in graduated sizes. It is si...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
18KT YG Necklace with Diamond 8.25CT's, Amethyst 32.54Ct., Peridot 37.07Ct.
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An important necklace beautifully designed with alternating oval Amethyst and Peridot stones . Each oval stone is set in a yellow gold and Diamond b...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Tyrana Maillon Panthère diamond necklace set in 18k white gold.
The necklace is composed of solid white gold flat links, connected in the iconic Maillon ...
Category
2010s Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Atlas Necklace, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
This chic chunky yellow gold Tiffany & Co Atlas necklace dates back to the 1990s, and weighs an impressive 70.4 grams. At 15.5 inches this necklace sits at the top of the collar bone...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Assorted Size Ring Bead Links Long Necklace 31"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous authentic necklace from Tiffany & Co. Crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine polished finish featuring assorted open ring links, each joined together by a double...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18K YG 16.03 Carat Round Tennis Diamond Necklace.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace is a breathtaking testament to luxury and elegance, crafted in radiant yellow gold and adorned with 16.03 carats of natural diamonds. Each diamond, graded D-F...
Category
2010s Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.0ct Estate Graduated Round Diamond Riviera Tennis 14k White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Classic Rivera 13.0ct Graduated Round Diamond Tennis 14k White Gold Estate Vintage Necklace
An Amazing Estate Diamond 14k White gold (stamped) Tennis Necklace with 148 Round Brilli...
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
JR 1.96 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 1.96 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat whit Gold
This contemporary piece of necklace is made with 11pcs of diamond Briolette and it eludes femininity & grace.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,250 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Gubelin Gold Links Chain Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gubelin 18 karat gold necklace with most unusual links. Each goes from narrow to a curved bulbous shape. Were it not for the sapphire , the clasp would be virtually invisible. The ne...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$60,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Raymond Yard Untreated Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace, 26.08 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning multicolor Paraiba tourmaline necklace from beloved American jeweler Raymond Yard features 11 of the storied gems in varying hues of blue, purple and green. Totaling 26...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Onyx Necklace Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Orb Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co onyx necklace, crafted in sterling silver (circa 1980s 1990s).
Onyx beads are uniform in size and measure 14mm each. The stones ar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Ippolita Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver Loop Necklace With Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning long vintage signed and hallmarked Italian Ippolita rose gold over sterling silver heart necklace has matching earrings along with the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Gripoix Paris Flower Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gripoix Red MDV Paris Flower Necklace. This necklace is so spectacular. The flower is like the Chanel Camelia. This just oozes class. Something about this is just so specia...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
18K White Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Handmade One-of-a-kind 18K White Gold Bezel Set Necklace with 56 GIA certified Natural Asscher Cut Diamonds D-E-F color VVS1-VS1 clarity weighting in total 22.70 carat, 16 inch.
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
27 Carat Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
26.49 Carat Exceptional Natural Diamond Riviera Necklace! 💎
Indulge in pure luxury with our exquisite masterpiece, meticulously cra...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$76,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant modern pendant necklace in 18 kt rose gold mounted with two heart shape structures studded with diamonds.
Diamonds 1.13 ct
Total Weight 10.40 gr
RF G IAOA
RK.AEIU92
Widt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hammerman Brothers Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant choker necklace by Hammerman Brothers with a design of undulating diamonds alternating with sapphires.
The necklace has a total weight of approximately 6 carats of diamonds t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic chunky link necklace that holds one carved jade at it's focal point. Trendy yet very elegant this necklace speaks David Webb. Rich 18k yellow gold solid links feel substantial on the neck.
Center apple green carved jade...
Category
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$80,000 Sale Price
20% Off
18.15 Carats Diamond by the Yard Platinum Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This shimmering and wearable diamond chain necklace is hand-crafted in solid platinum.
Weighing 21.1 grams and measuring 41” long. Exposing bezel-set, with approx. 149 high-quality ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Three Station Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely turquoise and diamond necklace made in 18k yellow gold. Featuring three cabochon turquoise stations each surrounded by round diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Diamond Lapis Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Diamond Lapis Chain Necklace, an exquisite piece that captures the opulence and distinctive style of the era. Crafted circa 1970, this necklace...
Category
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$50,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1981 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This exquisite necklace, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., showcases a sophisticated and modernist open-link design crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold. The center link ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PANIM 37.59cts Diamond Rosecut Chain Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
An ode to some of the earth’s most precious materials, this necklace is both refined and uncomplicated. Each piece showcases the natural beauty of its elements and holds a sense of p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite white gold emerald and diamond necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"2% from this sale will be donated to Los Angeles fire victims"
This exquisite white gold emerald and diamond necklace features a stunning emerald, radiating a rich, vibrant green h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Lock On Long Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Lock On Long Link Chain. This is a Silver-Tone Victorian Lock and Key, Circa 1880s-1910, set on a long, large silver/gold Link Necklac...
Category
1910s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Gia Certified 5.40 Carat Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.40 Carat Kashmir NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Ring
Category
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$96,000 Sale Price
20% Off
JR 12.19 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 12.19 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
This necklace provides with a complete look in itself. Clasp is Specially made with Pave Diamond setting. It can be worn as layering ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$28,980 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal, Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal and Faux Turquoise on Gold Chain Necklace. 3 Different Emblems On a Gold Chain with a Dangling White Piece in the Middle. 22"-24" L. Dangling Middle is 3" L. Each Piece is 2" by 2"
Guy de Maupassant wrote a famous story about a necklace. The story is about a young, pretty, intelligent, well-educated but poorly endowed bride who has to marry a petty official; thus, suffering from the limitations of living a life with a husband that lacked any exquisite qualities. One day, to entertain his dejected spouse, her husband receives an invitation to a ball and gives his wife the 400 francs he had saved for a hunting rifle so that she can order an appropriate dress.
However, when the dress is ready, it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry, and it would be impossible to attend the ball while looking so poor. The protagonist approaches her wealthy childhood friend, with whom she was raised at the monastery, and borrows a diamond necklace from her. The ball is a great success, and she is the centre of attention. However, when the woman returns home, she discovers that she has lost the necklace. To conceal her faux pas from her friend, she buys a new necklace identical to the one she lost. To pay it off, the woman gets into a huge debt, which, over the years, gradually drags her down the social ladder from the bourgeoisie to poverty. Ten years later, having lost her good looks, the woman encounters her friend on the Champs Elysees, who still looks young, beautiful, and rich. The protagonist reveals to her friend the entire story about the necklace, but her friend replies in amazement that the diamonds were fake and would “cost 500 francs at most.”
Maison Gripoix starts out with a dramatic story. In 1869 (or a year earlier, according to other sources), Paris master glassmaker Augustina Gripoix began creating replicas of pearls and crystals, casting glass into various shapes and colors and setting them in the most sophisticated settings. She used the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique, whereby a traditional ceramic or gypsum form was filled with a multi-colour piece of glass and special gluing substances and then baked in a furnace, resulting in objects featuring fantastical hues. Only Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the press moulds, skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency, and shine. She found a simple method to make beautiful jewelry and thus Marquises, Duchesses and Princesses qued up ... so Madame Gripoix would make them replicas of their own jewelry in case of robbery or loss, or some unusual jewelry pieces for their new wraps, neckpieces, or boas. The so-called ‘costume jewelry’ emerged to a large extent thanks to the work of Maison Gripoix.
Augustina Gripoix earned her fame in the 1890s when she began creating necklaces for Sarah Bernhardt to wear on stage and later designed costume jewelry for the first high-fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910, contacted her, and she created sophisticated Oriental-style jewelry to match his famous Oriental costumes, based on the aesthetic of Diaghilev’s initial Russian seasons.
The value of costume jewelry was now being recognized in its own right and not just for imitation purposes. The taste of emancipated young girls, who were gaining more and more freedom and opportunities, was best met with bijouterie. So in the 1920s, when Augustina’s daughter Susan became the head of the House, Gripoix prospects became even more exciting. Girls with short-cropped hair in short dresses zoomed by in open-top cars wearing bijou rather than diamonds. Everyone ordered bijouterie from Madam Gripoix during this period, from Jeanne Lanvin to Jean Piguet...
Category
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Givenchy Gold Collar Necklace with Wheat Pattern Circa 1980's
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Collar Necklace with Wheat Pattern interspersed in three rows. Textured. There are Hoops on my site that Match. Wheat is the symbol of abundance. This necklac...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Convict Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Type of mesh : slightly oval convict mesh.
Dimensions :
Length : 46.5 cm approximately.
Width : 2.4 mm approximately.
Clasp : ring w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 327.24 NO HEAT Carats Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
Stars of Ceylon is the most fitting name for this gorgeous and one of a kind handmade vintage find. This collar lays comfortably against the collar bone, and comes with a removable link to ensure the best fit for you and your wardrobe selections. A statement of sophistication whether worn casually or all dressed up. It also pairs perfectly with our 44.32 Star...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$63,700 Sale Price
69% Off
Diamond Beaded Necklace 34.15 Tcw 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Beaded Necklace 34.15 TCW 18k Gold 16 Inches Certified $7,950 920472
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Nothing says, “...
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient World Open Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of opulence with the David Webb Hammered and High Polished Gold Link Necklace, a true testament to the designer's mastery of craftsmanship and timeless elegance. ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$59,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Buccellati Reversible Long Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Long 18 karat gold chain necklace by Buccellati with a different finish on either side. One side is gloss and the other has a lightly textured finish made of extremely fine straight ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
14.90 Carat Diamond Mariner Link Chain Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Elizabeth Fine Jewelry 14.90 Carat Diamond Mariner Link Chain Necklace in 18K White Gold. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends classic ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Issac Nussbaum 18K WG 18.40 Carat Diamond Round Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond tennis Necklace
And incredible sophisticated take on the classic diamond straight line tennis necklace.
Say goodbye to the frustrating turning and twisting of your diamond ...
Category
2010s Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
