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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Style: Modern
4.49 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$8,131 Sale Price
20% Off
AAA+ Colombian Emerald Oval Tennis Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite oval tennis necklace features natural AAA Colombian emeralds set in solid 18K yellow gold, fully stamped with "750." It contains 76 high-quality, graduated oval-cut emer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$88,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Sapphire Multi Layered Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut Blue sapphire pieces.
Accessorize your look with this elegant blue sapphire beaded necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,002 Sale Price / item
23% Off
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold.
Available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold.
Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$554 Sale Price / item
20% Off
18K White Gold Pink Diamond & Diamond Key to Your Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Pink Diamond & Diamond Key to 'Your Heart Pendant' Necklace
1 Pink Diamond - 0.08 CT
Diamonds - 0.45 CT
18K White Gold - 5.22 GM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pink Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Pave Diamond Skull and Cross Bones Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Pave Diamond Skull and Cross Bones Gold Pendant Necklace Simply Fabulous! Highly detailed Custom Pendant featuring Pave Diamond Skull and Cross ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Infinity Heart Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Infinity Heart Necklace Solid 14k Gold Natural Diamond 0.28ct Diamond Heart Necklace Infinity Love Necklace
14k Solid Gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$697 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Multicolored Natural Gemstones Necklace 6.2 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All gemstones are natural
4 Amethysts = 1.34 Carats
3 London Blue Topazes = 1.32 Carats
3 Blue Topazes = 0.92 Carats
2 Citrines ...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold Plate, Ye...
$999 Sale Price
44% Off
Blue Topaz Necklace 7.35 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All gemstones are natural
16 Blue Topazes = 7.35 Carats
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Length: 18 Inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$999 Sale Price
44% Off
Italian Vintage Yellow Gold Cross with Ear of Wheat Patterns
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Cross is a remarkable piece that beautifully blends spiritual symbolism with the elegance of handcrafted Italian artistry. Meticulously fashioned from rich yellow gold, the cross is adorned with intricate ear of wheat patterns, rendered in high-relief engraving that highlights the skill and tradition of vintage goldsmithing.
The ear of wheat motif, deeply rooted in Christian symbolism, represents abundance, the cycle of life, and divine nourishment, often associated with the Eucharist. These graceful, flowing designs are carefully carved by hand, creating a textured and dimensional surface that brings warmth and life to the piece. The gentle curvature and detail of each stalk and grain give the cross a natural elegance, evoking both spiritual depth and organic beauty.
The overall craftsmanship reflects the high standards of Italian vintage jewelry...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 'S' Letter Pendant Chain Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This delicate and beautiful dainty "S" letter necklace can be worn or stacked with other necklaces. Crafted in 14k yellow gold. Necklace length: 16 inches with the size of the letter...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Pendant Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Pendant is a stunning showcase of vibrant gemstones and exquisite craftsmanship, crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The design features a luxurious combination of diamonds, ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
54.57 Ct Round Diamond Opera Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum 32 inch 3-prong diamond opera neckalce. The necklace features 173 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 54.57 cts and graded G-H in color and SI...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K Ladies Emerald &Diamond Necklace
Located in LA, CA
Item #8150
18K Ladies Emerald Necklace 52.21ct Emerald 5.27ct Diamonds. Eighteen karat (18K) white gold natural emerald beryl and diamond necklace.
Octagonal step cut natural emer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
10K Two-Tone Gold 1/6 Carat Round Cut Diamond Spiral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cascading down to create two elegant spirals, each curve of this exquisite pendant is lined with glittering diamonds. Crafted in a high shine white and yellow gold finish, it's a uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pegasus Horse Greek-Inspired Coin Style Pendant Charm in 24k Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
Pegasus, the Greek Mythology horse that was sired by Poseidon. He is an immortal, winged horse of the Muses and symbolizes highflying imagination! Pegasus represents the imagination, creativity and the possibilities of a world beyond what we can see!
This would be a significant piece for a creative individual or artist! The solid 24 karat gold charm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Multi Sapphire Diamond Fine Jewellery Rose Gold Tennis Choker
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Choker 18K Rose Gold
Diamond 1,15 ct/91
Multi Sapphire 2.17 Cts/7 Pcs
1 WG Length 40 Cms /
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
$5,871 Sale Price
20% Off
14k Gold 3.5 mm Diamond Solitaire Necklace Diamond Solitaire Bezel Setting
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Brilliant white sparkly natural diamond bezel set hanging in ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$511 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Henryk Kaston 18 Karat Gold & Diamond of Niccolo Paganini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold & diamond oval pendant by Henryk Kaston.
By repute, the pendant is meant to be a depiction of the Violin Virtuoso, Nicolo Paganini.
It features a full-figured cameo of Paginini (with bow and violin in hand) framed in pave-set diamonds in 18k gold.
Henryk Kaston was widely considered a Renaissance man and was a genuinely gifted craftsman.
He was most famous as a bow maker...
Category
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace Diamond Station Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand selected ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$684 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dainty Unisex 1.29 CTW Aquamarine Cross Pendant Made in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Unisex 1.29 CTW Aquamarine Cross Pendant Made in 14k Solid Yellow Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$391 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Diamond Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum Tiffany Paloma Picasso diamond heart pendant. 17 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a heart shaped pendant. 16 inch chain.
17 round diamonds approx. total weight .12cts. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Huge Cicada Pendant Vintage 60s Carved Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct vintage large carved amethyst Cicada pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Carved amethyst measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/4.
This extra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yvel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with South Sea Pearls and .50 Carat Diamonds
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Rare organic pearls are Yvel's signature design. Cellini Jewelers NYC presents their 18 karat yellow gold necklace with six multi color drop shaped South Sea Pearls. The 23" necklace...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient World Open Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered Gold Link Necklace
18 kt., composed of graduated modified square-shaped links quartered by raised geometric scrolled sections and raised bars...
Category
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
$77,220 Sale Price
20% Off
18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our stunning 18k Diamond and Sapphire Necklace. Crafted with 4.9 grams of luxurious 18k white gold, its 0.67 carats of diamonds and 0.52 carats o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.01ct 14K Colombian Pear Cabochon Emerald Pendant Necklace 585 Gold Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Emerald Cabochon Pendant, showcasing a natural Colombian cabochon cut emerald of remarkable rarity and beauty. The pear-shaped cabo...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k 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 Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$63,700 Sale Price
69% Off
Colombian Emerald Square Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 14k
Located in US
Square Cut Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
This necklace features a medium green natural Colombian emerald, clarity: SI, Weight 1.68 Carat, Squa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6.91 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Cuff Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$12,772 Sale Price
20% Off
Topaz Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, Sky Blue Topaz Gold Pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear topaz pendant in 14 karat gold. Flower design pendant with natural topaz. November birthstone topaz pendant.
14 karat gold
Weight: 2.85 g.
Pendant si...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$595 Sale Price / item
44% Off
18K Gold Pear-Cut Vivid Blue Diamond & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Gold Pear-Cut Vivid Blue Diamond & Diamond Pendant Necklace
1 Pear-Cut Blue Diamond - 0.07 CT
Diamonds - 0.35 CT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Materials
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
9mm Whire Stone Solitaire Pendant 14kt 65115
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
9mm Bright White Stone Solitaire Pendant
Will fit 3mm Chain.
14kt white gold 2.5 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
33.12 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Round Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 33.12 carats of sparkling diamonds.
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$64,575 Sale Price
20% Off
18K White Gold Fancy Pink Diamond & Rose Cut Diamond Snowflake Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
1 Fancy Pink Diamond - 0.05 CT
6 Rose Cut Diamond - 0.28 CT
Total Weight - 1.75 GM
Diamond Clarity Grade VS; F color
Fancy Pink Diamond
Gift for her; Mother and daughter Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tourmaline Paperclip Link Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 18.75" Length
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Tourmaline Paperclip Link Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 18.75" Length
This necklace centers on a 3.6-carat emerald-cut pink tourmaline, framed by two green peridots, each weighin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Juliana Cascading Aurora Borealis Crystal Necklace By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 26" length
- 3" pendant drop
- Gold tone mesh chain
- Faceted Aurora Borealis crystals
- Clasp closure
- Attributed To DeLizza...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
Designer Beaded Necklace with Diamonds, Ruby and South Sea Pearl in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:7.42g
Diamond:51.38ct
Pearl:113.8Cts,
Ruby:5.5Cts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$8,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace.
Exquisite pendant/brooch in 18 karat yellow gold textured chain necklace. Made of 18 karat yellow g...
Category
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$83,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hakimoto 11X12mTahitian South Sea Natural Brown Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18KTahitian South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp
Weight (g): 76.8
Cultured Tahitian South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 11X12mm
Pearl Sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Vintage Quilted CC Pendant and Chain
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications:
Designer: CHANEL
Total Weight: 140 Grams
Pendant CC Measurements: ~2.25" x 1.9"
Chain Length: ~30" with bail
Stamped: "CHANEL "Made in France"
Condition: Preo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Modern Necklaces
18k Gold Dainty Pave Diamond V Necklace Modern Minimalist Valentine Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Dainty Chevron Necklace with Natural Diamond made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
This modern minimalist necklace is a pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$403 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ming's Hawaii Oval Green Jade Cabochon Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80"
Stone: Green Jade cabochon
Chain Length: 18"
Chain Width: 1 mm
Chain Type: box
Stamped: "14K" "Mings...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Fancy Cut Peridot V-Shape Enhancer Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 5 Carat Fancy Cut Peridot Gold Statement Drop Pendant. Measuring approx. 1.2" l x 0.8i" w. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold V-shape Design. More Beautiful in re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet, Paris Liens Heart 750 Gold Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 750 (18K gold) Chaumet, Paris Liens Heart necklace. It depicts a gold cable link necklace with heart pendant that has a large “X” link...
Category
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire 2.77Ctw and Diamond 1.28Ctw Necklace 14K White Gold 17 Inches
Located in New York, NY
An excellent pick for weddings or any special events or everyday wear. This blue sapphire and diamond necklace is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring 13 prong set pear shape blue sa...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Radiant Faceted Fire Opal Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp by Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience the fiery brilliance and captivating warmth of this extraordinary necklace, a dazzling creation by the renowned designer Paula Crevoshay. This exquisite piece features 171...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Fire Opal, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Citrine, Amethyst, and Baroque Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of the 14K Yellow Gold Citrine, Amethyst, and Baroque Pearl Strand Necklace, a captivating synthesis of na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Design Choker Necklace 18k Gold, 0.70 ctw. By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning 18K white gold diamond choker necklace by Assor Gioielli. The magnificent design of this choker necklace features 14 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
14K White Gold 1.64 carat Oval Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
A 14K white gold oval shape blue sapphire pendant. The genuine earth mined sapphires is a beautiful classic dark royal blue color. The sapphire weighs 1.64 carats and measures about ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Pearl Sapphire Circle Pendant Large Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cultured pearl & sapphire circle pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Eleven cultured pearls measure approx. 3.5mm each. Eleven sapphires meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony, chrysoprase, lapis lazuli, sapphire and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
A necklace Nefertiti might have admired. This chic single strand piece features the most prized gem of ancient Egypt, rich blue lapis lazuli. The lapis beads are flanked by 14kt gold smooth rondelles which are in turn are set off with blue sapphire smooth...
Category
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, 14k Gold
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond
Gorgeous 18 carat white gold and diamond pendant. The pendant is topped with 2 diamonds. 1 brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.160 carats, color H, purity SI. 1 pear-shaped diamond, 540 carats in weight, H color, SI purity. To overcome this pendant, an 18 carat white gold chain of 45 cm. Each diamond is held by 2 18 carat white gold claws.
At Mesure et Art du Temps...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative halfcircle shaped Bronze necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland 1970s.
Located in Stokholm, SE
Beautiful bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally patina with dramatic relieff...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
18K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Drop and Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval, pear cut sapphire pieces.
Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone chain and drop necklace. This stunning piece o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,309 Sale Price / item
23% 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...
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