Modern 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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Creator: Bulgari
Style: Modern
Vintage B.Zero1 Diamond Pendant Necklace Set in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond pendant necklace set in 18k white gold.
From Bvlgari's current B.Zero1 collection, the pendant is depicts the iconic ring motif. The rin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 Necklace 18k Yellow Gold With Box and Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 14.0 Grams
Pendant Height: 0.63"
Chain Length: adjustable: 38 cm - 41.5 cm - 45 cm
Stamped: "BVLGARI" "750"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 'Monete' gold Necklace, circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, SE
From the Italian Icon – Bvlgari – not only gorgeous and a stunning look, they also show cultural heritage and are interesting pieces of history that make great conversation pieces. We had the pleasure of selling a few different pieces from the collection during the years and just adore the style!
It feels as good as it looks. Wearability is always key for Bvlgari and the result is a piece you will want to wear all day!
Beyond chic.
Rare 1980ies original fitted red leather box!
Emperor Publius Septimius Geta. Born on 7th of March 189, 1835 years ago. He succeeded his father who intended for his two sons to rule together, however they proved incapable of sharing power. Geta´s rule was short. Four years passed before Geta was murdered by his brother while in their mothers arms. The brother who refused to share power and rule with Geta then ordered "damnatio memoriae", that Getas portrait and memory be erased from history. 20 000 of his followers is believed to have been murdered in the following purge. Very few portraits of Geta remain today.
The necklace is 40,5cm long (15 ¹⁵/₁₆ In), 105.9gram, Back engraved GETA 209 - 213 D.C., original fitted case (rare).
Never seen one with this kind of chain, the most common type is the curblink, so if you are looking for a unique one-of-a-kind collectors piece look no further! The coin really pops!
Bulgari’s Monete collection is flush with cultural currency. – “Reaching back through the centuries, Bulgari honors antiquity with Monete. Revering the artistic coins of yore. Bulgari contrasts them with the brilliance of its modern style.” Like a rare gem of inestimable historical value this ancient Roman coin has found a new life as precious jewel. The use of rare coins reflected Bulgari’s commitment to honoring history—any irregularities or signs of wear were preserved.
Monete pieces date back to the 1960s, when Rome was the epicenter of glamour - the so called “La Dolce Vita” era. During this time Bulgari began to make Monete a feature of the house’s narrative. Evoking Bulgari’s artisanal craftsmanship, avant-garde materials and unrivalled design as a stylish way to reference the family’s Greek and Roman roots.
Both Grace Kelly and Elisabeth Taylor...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Yellow Gold and Steel Large Heart Pendant Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Large Heart Pendant Leather Necklace
Marked: BVLGARI 750 M with a square Frame 2237 AL
Pendant Measurement: 58 x 43 x 2.8 mm
Necklace: ...
Category
20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Divas Dream Rose Gold Black Onyx & Natural Diamond Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari Divas Dream 18K Rose Gold Black Onyx & Natural Diamond Drop Necklace
Metal: 18k rose gold
Weight: 4.89 grams
Diamond: 0.03 CTW round natural diamond F VS
Drop: 16 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 15.39 grams
Length: 17.5 inches
Drop 50mm
Note: Box included (slight blue pen stain in ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unique Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection.
Bulgari Rome set the tr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Yellow and White Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
This long endless chain necklace by Bulgari alternates groups of five yellow with five white gold irregular links. They are intentionally out of round and each a little different. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend 18 Karat Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k rose gold
Weight: 13.2 grams
Chain: Approx. 18 inches (adjustable to 14.60-17.70 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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 Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Cocktail Topaz Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Newton, MA
This timeless pendant from the Parentesi Cocktail Collection from BVLGARI is offered by Alex & Co. This 18K white gold classic piece delivers a modern attitude and features a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Spiral Ceramic Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 16.5 Inches
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari’s creative vision infused with a touch of irreverence features a distinctive chain inspired by the iconic ring's silhouette. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. This necklace ...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari MOP Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 18 Inches
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fusion of culture and modernity, this BVLGARI BVLGARI pendant necklace is crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a round pendant with Bvlgari logo engraving and ro...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond & Mother Of Pearl Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and stylish, Bvlgari Serpenti Viper pendant necklace. This beautiful pendant coils sensually around the chain necklace and stands out the beauty of its enveloping curve...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Mother Of Pearl Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 17.5 In
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and stylish, Bvlgari Serpenti Viper pendant necklace. This beautiful pendant coils sensually around the chain necklace and stands out the beauty of its enveloping curve...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 14.74 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
From the renowned Bvlgari of Italy, emerges a masterpiece from their Serpenti collection – an exquisite necklace meticulously crafted in 18-karat white gold. Prepare to envelop yours...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original 1985 Bulgari Burma Ruby Cabochon Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, One-of-a-kind, Original 1985, Bulgari Pendant: this extremely versatile, absolutely chic piece is a beautiful example of Bulgari's golden age craftsmanship and creati...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Divas' Dream 18 Kt. Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. rose gold necklace signed by Bulgari.
This iconic design is featured by divas' dream links made with mother of pearl and onyx.
With its feminine design, delicate gem arrangeme...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multicolor Gemstone 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
One beautiful pendant crafted by famed designer Bvlgari. The pendant is from the Allegra collection and pop's with vibrant colors. The pendant is crafted in 18k white gold and show's...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the vibrant world of the 1970s with this stunning Bvlgari bright candy-colored bead necklace, a testament to the brand's mastery of design and craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this necklace features classic revival patterns in solid 18k yellow gold, accentuated by bold splashes of candy-colored enamel that infuse the piece with an exuberant energy. Each bead is a miniature work...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Bvlgari Onyx Disc Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage Bvlgari onyx disc necklace in solid 18k yellow gold.
From the 'Bvlgari Bvlgari' collection, the necklace is composed of a singular yellow...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
B.Zero1 18 kt. yellow gold pendant necklace signed by Bulgari.
This iconic design is one of the best sellers of Bulgari.
Drawing its inspiration from the world's most renowned amphit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Zodiac Pendant Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Zodiac" pendant gold necklace, made in Italy
Circular-shaped medallion pendant with all twelve zodiac symbols, featuring one round brilliant-cut...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Rose Gold B Zero I Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in beverly hills, CA
Bvlgari minimalist yet classy and elegant pendant from B.Zero 1 collection. Crafted in 18k rose gold, it flaunts the iconic ring as the pendant. The purity of its distinctive spiral,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Original 1977 Bulgari Snake Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, One-of-a-kind Original 1977, Bulgari Necklace: this extremely versitile, absolutely chic piece, is a beautiful example of Bulgari's golden age craftsmanship and crea...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Milano Parentesi Tag ID Pendant Necklace in Solid 18Kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A Parentesi necklace designed by Bvlgari
Modern unisex piece crafted in solid 18 karats white gold and finished, with high polished surfaces. Suited with a leathered cord and a whi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Absolutely smashing choker necklace by Bulgari with black enamel; gold and diamonds. The body of the necklace is sprinkled with 26 diamonds weighing approximately 2.5 carats. The center element has approximately 3.6 carats of diamonds encircling the enamel. The necklace is hinged in the middle and clasps in the back. It measures 4 5/8 inches interior diameter and 4 3/4 inches from the interior top to bottom. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Croce Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 0.32cttw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Croce small pendant in 18k white gold and pavé diamonds (0.32 ct). Pendant size: 22mm. Chain length: adjustable up to 19.5 inches. Excellent pre-owned condition. Original box and pap...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Aries Zodiac Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage Buvgari Aries Zodiac pendant in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel.
The piece is firstly composed of a circular medallion which is set to the centre with stainless steel panel. Engraved in the stainless steel is a lion, signifying the Leo astrological star sign. The sign is then surrounded by a yellow gold border engraved with the BVLGARI logo. The pendant hangs from a Bvlgari 18ct yellow gold chain...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 0.25cttw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist yet classy, Bvlgari Bvlgari diamond pendant necklace. Crafted in fine 18K rose gold. This necklace features a center prong ...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Rome Vintage Coins of the World Diamond Italian Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Rome Vintage Coins Of The World Diamond Italian Yellow Gold Necklace From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection.
Bulgari Rome set the trend in the 1970s for mounting Ancient to Modern coins in substantial gold jewelry. Coins from the second half of the 7th century BC to Mexican 50 Pesos coins...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond and Pearl Dangling Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
Bvlgari Lucia 18k White Gold 7-9mm Pearl & ~0.60 ct Round Diamonds Dangling Necklace.
The necklace and also contains 40 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Large Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Steel & 18kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Jupiter, FL
BVLGARI pendant made with mother of pearl in steel and 18KT white gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 31.69gr
METAL: steel & 18KT white gold
SIZE: PENDANT (1.60"x1.18" WIDE) NECKLACE-18"
CHAIN IS ROL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Bvlgari pearl, sapphire, ruby and diamond necklace circa 1990, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an AGL certified heart shaped blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 6.83 carats, an oval ruby cabochon weighing approximately 1.32 carats, 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats total, H-I color, VS clarity, 5 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately .78 carats total, H-I color VS clarity and 37 8.5mm-8.75mm pearls. The blue sapphire heart is bezel set and surrounded by a single row of bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds, resting on a diamond encrusted heart pillow, suspended from a ruby cabochon, bezel set and detailed with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. The Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond heart pendant is suspended from a single strand of pearls, alternating with gold rondelles. This gorgeous necklace weighs 54.3 grams.
Our pieces are all accompanied by an appraisal performed by one of our in-house GIA Graduates. They are also accompanied by GIA grading report(s), AGL grading report(s), original certificate(s) and other documents, if specified in the listing. We guarantee all products we sell and our number one priority is your complete 100% satisfaction
The legendary House of Bvlgari was established in Rome, Italy in 1884 by Sotorio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith. Sotorio focused on creating spectacular silver ornaments, which quickly became popular with English tourists. The first Bvlgari store...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Cicladi Collection Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Pendant and Chain
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This necklace is from the Bulgari Cicladi collection. Its beautiful pendant is composed of a cluster of 7 spinning disks with three of them pave set w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond and Colored Gem "Divas Dream" Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace created by Bvlgari and made in 18k rose gold with cone-shaped gold motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds, polished amethyst, chalcedony, olivine, and rubelite be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blvgari Parentesi Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : BLVGARI
Description: Blvgari Parentesi Pendant Necklace
Metal Type: 18ct/White Gold
Weight 12.17g
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
Box - Not Included
Papers -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Bvlgari Cicladi Collection Small Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: BVLGARI
Collection: Cicladi
Metal: Yellow Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Necklace Length: Adjustable from 15 to 18 inches
Hallmark: BVLGARI Made in Italy 750
Accessories: Bvlgari Box
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
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