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Who first wore jewelry?
Cro-Magnons were the first people to wear jewelry. Archeologists have discovered bone bracelets and necklaces produced roughly 40,000 years ago by the predecessors of Homo sapiens. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
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CHIMENTO Bracelet in white and yellow gold with Diamonds
By Chimento
Located in Bologna, IT
CHIMENTO is synonymous with quality and excellence in the creation of uniquely designed jewelry, timeless classics featuring Italian Gold. The company's history began in 1964 in the...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond CHIMENTO Brand Heart Drop Earring
By Chimento
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 21.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chimento Long Gold Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chimento 18 karat necklace that is 50 inches long. It can be worn as one long chain; doubled or tripled. The circular gold beads spaced every two inches are slightly flattened - not ...
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1990s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chimento Long Gold Necklace
$10,500
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Chimento 18k Yellow Gold GIA Citrine Diamond Heart Large Enhancer Pendant
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Heart Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Orange Color (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento Two-Tone Polished 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Choker Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We absolutely love this chic choker necklace by Italian jeweler, Chimento. Since 1964, the Chimento brand has been a leader in Italian goldsmith mastery. Their creations are exquisit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento Two-Tone Polished 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Flexible Link Bracelet
By Chimento
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We absolutely love this chic bracelet by Italian jeweler, Chimento. Since 1964, the Chimento brand has been a leader in Italian goldsmith mastery. Their creations are exquisitely Ita...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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