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.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
61
46
to
8
85
22
2
1
1,737
10,640
2
2
1
14
58
107
166
315
168
6
4
4
4
3
64
43
36
19
16
11
10
7
4
3
3
2
7
5
2
2
1
235
107
35
27
22
19
11
10
7
7
5
2
1
1
1
Period: 1960s
Style: Modern
Vintage Avon of Belleville Rhodium Plated Faux-Hematite Pendant Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1960s brushed silvertone with cabochon faux-hematite with small faux-hematite and clear rhinestone accents pendant necklace with fold over clasp. Marked "Avon" in cursive with invent...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Gold Floral Lattice Choker Necklace With Aurora Borealis Crystals By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 13" using extender chain
- Gold plated
- Aurora borealis crystal rhinestone accents
- Hook clasp closure
- By Coro (s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage 22K Gold and Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Zoroaster Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold vintage pendant features a green chalcedony intaglio carved with the image Zoroaster. The gold has beautiful granulation in the style of...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Hobé Green Rhinestone Parure with Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold tone, with gold filled screw on earring backs
- Prong set faceted green rhinestones in two tones
- Clear rhinestone accents
- Bracelet features fold over clasp and necklace fe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Diamante and Sapphire Blue Wide Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Diamante and Sapphire Blue Cabochon Wide Collar Necklace Circa 1960s. Gorgeous Piece from the 1960s. This is truly such...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Apple Juice Thermoset Leaf and Topaz Baguette Choker Necklace By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp
- Gold tone
- "Apple Juice" thermoset leaves
- Aurora Borealis crystal accents
- Topaz-colored baguette ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Georges L'Enfant Modernist 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of segmented half-round tubogas style links with high polish
With linear engraved segments in between - displaying considerable flex
Completed by concealed clasp closure
Wi...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Link Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Link Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This has links of baguettes with an overlay in a scallop pattern that has two round...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Sewing Machine Charm with Rubies & Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind vintage charm. This charm is on the larger size, depicting in detail an entire vintage sewing machine with a bobbin of thread. The charm f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
By Henry Bogoff
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This is so chic and yes chokers are back. This is heavy and substantial and well made. These are a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Trifari Botanical Motif Leaf Necklace, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Trifari botanical motif leaf necklace in gold plate. This collar-style heritage necklace comprises an interlocking leaf and stem design featuring a combination of brus...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker Circa 1960s. The dates of this necklace make it between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Channel Set Diamante Choker Circa 1960's
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Channel Set Diamante Choker Circa 1960's. This is a design since the beginning of time that will always be in style. It is mi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage Pennino Pear and Round Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Pear and Round Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Boris Le Beau Gold Chain Necklace with Diamonds
By Boris Lebeau
Located in Darnestown, MD
Boris Le Beau gold chain necklace with openwork rectangular links. Each has three round diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.2 carats. Length is 24 inches; width is 3/8".
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Blue And Clear Open Back Crystal Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Blue And Clear Open Back Crystal Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. Most people don't understand the beauty of these until they try them on. The backing is a dark gold tone and ha...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Diamante Pear and Round Cut Choker Circa 1960s
By Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Pear and Round Cut Choker Circa 1960s.This is such a beautiful and well made piece of jewelry. It is substantial and well made and looks like fine jewelry. There is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Round Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Round Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusion o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Large Oval Clear Open Back Crystal Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Oval Clear Open Back Crystal Necklace Circa 1960s. Most people don't understand the beauty of these until they try them on. The backing is a dark silver tone and hardl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Signed Monet Rhodium Plated Leaves Collar Necklace, 1956 Ad Piece
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rhodium plated leaves link collar necklace with fold over clasp and extra link. Marked "Monet." A goldtone necklace like this one was featured in a 1956 advertisement. Center; 1/2 inches L. Overall measures: 5.75 inches L x 5.75 inches W. Interior circumference is about 16 inches. Condition: Very Good; some scratching to back. The matching bracelet is also available.
Early Monet jewelry...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it deliver. In great...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Purple Open Back Crystal Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Purple Open Back Crystal Necklace Circa 1960s. Most people don't understand the beauty of these until they try them on. This beautiful color has the ability to look pink, re...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s.This is a necklace that was so well thought out and looks so well in its detail. They truly don't make them like this any more....
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Open Back Crystal Aurora Borealis Long Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Open Back Crystal Aurora Borealis Long Necklace Circa 1960s. This is 24" L but it slips over the head so should be worn long or with a brooc...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Arezzo 1960 Italian Modernist Long Sautoir Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist long sautoir necklace made in Arezzo.
Retro modernist long necklace, created in the city of Arezzo Italy, back in the 1960. Crafted ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusion of be...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Grosse, Germany Mid-Century Woven Gold and Diamond Swag Necklace
By Grosse
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold and diamond swag necklace featuring a swagged center accented with claw-set diamonds and flanked by scrolled diamond ornaments wi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Double Stand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Gem Studded Gold Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant double strand Akoya pearl neckace.
The cultured Akoya pearls of cream color with rose overtones, and a gorgeous high l...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Modernist 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Link Vintage Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fitted tab-like segments strung along rope chain
Displaying an undulating wave motif
With high polish finish
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Numbered and fully signed for C...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1963 Georges Braque 18k Gold "Merope" Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963)
"Merope", Necklace, 1963
Rare, is this 18K gold Necklace named "Merope", created by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
It is Signed 'Bijoux De Braque' and numbered 7/8 (edition of 8 pieces).
50cm long - Weight : 30.5 grams
This necklace comes from the fex remaining pieces of the personal collection of Heger de Loewenfeld...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1963 Georges Braque 18k Gold "Mesopotamia" Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963)
"Mesopotamia", Necklace, 1963
Rare, is this 18K gold Necklace named "Mesopotamia", created by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
It is Signed 'Bijoux De Braque' and numbered 7/8 (edition of 8 pieces).
50cm long - Weight : 37.2 grams
Can be purchased in a set with the bracelet (see other listing for the demi-parure)
This necklace comes from the few remaining pieces of the personal collection of Heger de Loewenfeld...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1963 Georges Braque 18k Gold "Mesopotamia" Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963)
"Mesopotamia", Necklace & Bracelet set, 1963
Rare, is this 18K gold Necklace and Bracelet Set named "Mesopotamia", created by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
Both pieces Signed 'Bijoux De Braque' and numbered 7/8 for the Necklace, and 8/8 for the bracelet (edition of 8 pieces).
Necklace : 50cm long - Weight : 37.2 grams
Bracelet : 19.5cm long - Weight : 6.8 grams.
Can be purchased separately (see other listing for the demi-parure)
This set comes from the few remaining pieces of the personal collection of Heger de Loewenfeld...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rolled Gold with Cabachons Necklace Circa 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolled Gold With Cabochons Necklace Circa 1960's. Again, one of the most gorgeous necklaces that i have in the collection. When you study the work in this necklace that is ab...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This necklace has a very delicate feel and is made up of a fine 9carat gold chain and holds trios and single pearls. There is no clasp but this is long enough to fit over the head.
...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, Modernist Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Modernist pendant in sterling silver. Design 1997.
1960s / 70s.
Measures: 24 x 23 mm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg J...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Juliana Cross Statement Necklace or Brooch By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Gold plated hardware
- 4" x 3.25" pendant
- 36" removable chain
- Jet black glass rhinestones
- Can be...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Marina Apollonio 1966 Paris Enamelled Op-Art Brooch Pendant In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Op-Art brooch pendant designed by Marina Apollonio (1940-).
An extremely rare piece of op-art, created in Paris France by the artist Marina Apollonio, back...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Monet Gold Filled Lariat Chain Necklace Vintage
By Monet
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed Monet lariat gold filled necklace now is so chic. It is from the 60's. The chain form on each strand is elegant. The lariat medallion can go up and down to secure differe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Poodle Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the poodle in this charm has a fluffy outline of black hair, and the red highlight for its panting tongue gives the dog a cute facial expression...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace, circa 1960s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace Circa 1960s. The snake head and tail have diamante and green glass eyes. The necklace lariat can b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Kwiat Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace
By Kwiat
Located in Darnestown, MD
Delicate, graceful and elegant pearl and diamond gold choker necklace by the firm of Kwiat. Kwiat was established in New York in 1907 and is now...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Braided Link Necklace W Striated Links
Located in New York, NY
Italian 17 1/2" Braided & Engraved link Necklace with Box clasp and figure 8 safety. Ultra chic . Great Weight and workmanship and great for that cocktail party or intimate supper
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Boxer Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the dog in this charm is a boxer with a tan body and white chest and paws. In the 1950’s, the boxer was the most popular dog in America, and thi...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Springer Spaniel Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the dog in this charm is a Springer Spaniel, shown in profile in a proud pose, like a show dog. The outline of the dog is highlighted in gold, a...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamante with Blue Shiny Cabochon Dangling Pendant Necklace, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante with Blue Shiny Cabochon Dangling Pendant Necklace Circa 1960s. This Gorgeous piece has al different cuts of stones including pave, and pear and then has three blue ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
62" Venetian Wedding Cake Glass Bead Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 62" length
- Pastel blue wedding cake style Venetian glass beads
- Milky gla...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Natural Polished Emerald Beads Necklace Wired in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A handmade natural oval-shaped transparent emerald beads necklace. The four strands of well-matched and polished natural emerald beads can be twisted to make the necklace shorter as ...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Björn Weckström Necklace 14Karat Gold Lapponia Finland 1969.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström Necklace called Kultalevyt. (In Finnish) = Gold Tile
14K gold, from 1969. Width 5mm. Fine jewelry.
Very good condition.
See picture.
See also my other items there f...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage French Diamante Faux Double Pearl Long Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Diamante Faux Double Pearl Long Necklace. Blue cabochons surrounded by crystals make up the two clasps that are then joined by two long rows of faux double knotted he...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Aurora Borealis Crystal Choker Necklace With Fringe Dangle, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp
- 3" dangle drop
- Iridescent AB crystal rhines...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Imperial Jadeite Jade Pendant GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This imperial jade & diamond pendant is simple and perfect.
The mid-century (circa 1960s-1970s) pendant has been rendered in 18K white gold and set with a quarter-carat of small, br...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Mid Century Floral Watch Pendant Necklace By Caravelle, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 30" twisted rope chain by Monet (signed on hang tag and clasp)
- 1.5" diameter mechanical watch pendant by Caravelle (signed on watch face)
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition, chain is not original to piece
PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently ticking and keeping time, but due to the vintage nature of this item we cannot guarantee the watch will continue to work as sometimes even shipping a watch can cause the movement to stop working. Watch movements can be serviced by a watch repair...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Gilded Modernist Pendant Necklace With Lucite Dangle By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s
- 28" chain with clasp closure
- 2.75" x 1.75" pendant
- Gold plated hardware
- Brown lucite dangling charm
- I...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Bronze necklace Karku by Kalevala Koru Finland 1960s
Located in Stokholm, SE
Beautiful vintage Viking inspired bronze necklace called Runaway Necklace - by designer Kalevala Koru for Karkun Palviala, Finland 1960s. Natural patina ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Angel Skin Carved Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel skin coral and carved coral bead yellow gold necklace circa 1960.
The facts you want to know are listed below. Read on. It is all remarkably...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
18ct 750 Gold Cross & 18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Cross Pendant & 18ct 750 Gold 15" Chain
Pendant is Stamped 18k on the round bail
Chain is fully Hallmarked - Cypriot Hallmarks
P...
Category
1960s Cypriot Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
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
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
1920s Jade
Chanel Baroque Pearls
Chanel Flower Pearl
Victorian Green Enamel
Art Nouveau Gold 18 Enamel
Antique Garnet Cabochon
Cartier Pearl Diamond
18k Gold Enamel Plique
Gold Pearl Red Enamel
Antique Silver Turquoise Jewelry
Cloisonne Enamel Jewellery
Chanel Gold Plated Crystal
Cloisonne Enamel Jewelry
Watch Fob Chain
Bow Jewel
Diamond Wreath
Gold Fob Watches Antique
Antique Gold Fob Watch