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Vintage Diamond Snake Gold Serpent Long Sliding Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Finely detailed Mid Century Modern Long Serpent Necklace, head of snake set with .16tcw
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Silvered Necklace with Blue Poured Glass and Silver Foil Drops
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Mid-Century Modern pendant necklace features a geometric design reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Gianmaria Buccellati Torsade Necklace Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Gold Gemstone
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed Buccellati torsade necklace, finished with a 18 karat yellow gold clasp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Coral Strand Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning coral and diamond clasp necklace is circa 1960's. The coral strand necklace features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antonini Blue Chalcedony Diamond Multi Strand Necklace Estate 18 Karat Gold
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Antonini 3 strand blue chalcedony & diamond necklace, finished with an 18 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Multi-Strand Necklace Starfish Clasp Vintage 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant 10 strand peridot necklace, finished with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp.
Faceted rough
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antonini Blue Chalcedony Diamond Multi Stand Necklace Estate 18 Karat White Gold
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Antonini 3 strand blue chalcedony & diamond necklace, finished with an 18 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antonini Blue Chalcedony Diamond Multi Stand Necklace Estate 18k White Gold
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Antonini 3 strand blue chalcedony & diamond necklace, finished with an 18 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Raymond Yard Strand Diamond Necklace circa 1950 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Raymond Yard Strand Diamond Necklace Circa 1950 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 140 round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Lapis Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking pendant uses multiple colored gemstones and diamonds to create a unique piece of art. The pendant features 16 single cut diamonds, coral, blue lapis, and 12 emeralds th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 14k Gold
0.57ct Diamond Arrow Pendant Estate 14k White Gold Charm Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond arrow pendant crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Two diamonds (trillion cut and straight baguette cut) are estimated at 0.33 carats and 0.24 carats. The total ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tigers Eye Egg Pendant Diamond Estate 18k Yellow Gold Large Charm Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed tigers eye & diamond egg pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Carved in a quilt pattern with diamond set points, the large pendant (or charm) makes a statement! The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Scandinavian Jeweller, Classic Pendant in 14 Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweller. Classic pendant in 14 carat gold with cultured pearl. Mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Yessayan Estate Diamond Pendant Mixed Cut 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Yessayan diamond pendant & necklace, crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Four Leaf Clover Pendant in 14k Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
weighs 13.1 grams and is preowned in very good condition.
Necklace Specifications:
Brand: Tiffany & Co
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Fox Medallion Pendant or Charm Sterling Silver Red Blue Enamel Estate
By Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Buccellati medallion pendant, crafted in sterling silver.
The medallion features a stylized fox in red enamel, framed with navy blue enamel. The large oval medalli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sled Dog Charm 10k Yellow Gold Jewelry Fine Estate Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Sled dog charm crafted in 10k yellow gold.
The Sled features a small dog sitting in the cavity of the charm. The piece can be worn as a charm on a bracelet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Starfish Pendant and Chain in 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
arrive like new as it was just polished in house!
Necklace Specifications:
Brand: Tiffany & Co
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Diamond Heart Pendant 18k Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications:
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal: 18k Gold
Pendant Diameter: 7 mm
Diamond
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant and Chain in 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
stamped "K18". The pendant will arrive like new as it was just polished in house!
Necklace
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mariner Link Chain Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 44.4gm Diamond Clasp Nautical
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage mariner link necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
One
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1837 Circle Pendant and Chain in 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
arrive like new as it was just polished in house!
Necklace Specifications:
Brand: Tiffany & Co
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Horse Charm 9k Yellow Gold Animal Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Horse charm crafted in 9k yellow gold.
The horse is rendered in lifelike detail, galloping with legs in motion. The piece can be worn as a charm on a brace...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orleans Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bourbon Conti Street Sign Gas Lamp Light
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage New Orleans Gaslamp charm in 14k yellow gold.
Small faceted orange glass bead is set within the charm.
The charm features a Gas Lamp street light with th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianmaria Buccellati Bird Medallion Pendant Sterling Silver Red Enamel Estate
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Buccellati medallion pendant, crafted in sterling silver.
The medallion features a stylized bird in red enamel, framed with a red border. The medium sized oval med...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Duck Pendant 14 Karat Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed duck necklace, crafted in 14 karat gold.
The duck head is comprised
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rowing Oar 14k Yellow Gold Charm or Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pendant on a necklace.
Particulars:
Weight: 2.1 grams
Stones: N/A.
Size & Measurements: The charm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Enamel Religious Iconography
Located in Fairfield, CT
artistry, likely crafted in the mid 20th century. It showcases intricate enamel work, depicting various
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Gucci Logo Gold and Diamond Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
and will arrive like new as it was just polished in house!
Necklace Specifications:
Designer: Gucci
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Horse Pendant Charm Good Luck Horseshoe 14k Yellow Gold Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage equine themed horse pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
The bust of a horse is framed with a good luck horseshoe. The nicely det...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Sun Large Pendant Silver 18 Karat Gold Planets Stars Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage crescent moon & sun pendant crafted in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold.
The nicely detailed large pendant features a celestial scene: a crescent moon t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10 Shilling Note Charm 9 Karat Gold in Case Emergency English Money Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique vintage charm crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
A 10 shilling note is folded and stored within the pendant. The pendant is engraved 'In Emergency Break Glass". Great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Acoustic Guitar Pendant Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Musical Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed acoustic guitar pendant crafted in 14k white gold.
The nicely detailed pendant features etched detail that realistically depicts an acoustic guitar.
The penda...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Bubble Gum Charm 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Vintage Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate bubble gum charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The charm features a rendering of a vintage bubble gum machine with small colorful balls set into glass. Ideal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baby Shoe Charm Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boot Estate Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage baby shoe charm crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The baby bootie charm features lifelike detail with creases to the upper boot and a bow tied lace. Ideal worn a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kangaroo Charm 14 Karat Gold Joey in Pouch Australia Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Kangaroo charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The sitting kangaroo features a textured design with a joey in its pouch. The piece can be worn as charm on a br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Map of Oahu Hawaii Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Honolulu Fine Jewelry Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Oahu charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm highlights a Map of Oahu. One side highlights 'Oahu' with the reverse side highlighting 'Honolulu' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage TV Set Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Television Estate Fine Jewelry Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage TV set charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Red Stones measure 14mm x 12mm (center) and 4mm (sides). The stones are in excellent condition and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alarm Clock Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold Number Dial Estate Jewelry Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage alarm clock charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features lifelike detail of a clock dial with the numbers "12, 3 and 9" visible. The clock h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduation Hat Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold School Tassel CAP Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage graduation hat charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm highlights a graduation cap with tassel. Small in scale the piece is ideal worn as a pend...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Calendar Date Charm 14 Karat Gold Pendant 1 to 31 Days Square Numbers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage calendar charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The calendar features dates from 1 to 31, representing the months of January, March, May, July, August, October ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Acorn Charm 18k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Tree Nut Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Acorn charm crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The fruit of the oak tree, the acorn has a smooth nut with a textured cap. The acorn is considered a lucky symbol, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Royal Carriage Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Car Jewelry Wheels Move
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carriage charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The ornately crafted carriage highlights great attention to detail with movable wheels. The piece is versatile a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage House Charm 18k Yellow Gold Cabin Opens Cooking Pot Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage house charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
The finely detailed house or cabin opens to reveal a suspended cooking pot (moves). Smaller ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anchor Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Jewelry Small Round Wheel
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage nautical charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The anchor is set within a ships wheel. Ideal worn as a pendant or on a charm bracelet.
The pendant is in good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianmaria Buccellati Bird Medallion Pendant Sterling Silver Red Enamel Estate
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Buccellati medallion pendant, crafted in sterling silver.
The medallion features a stylized bird in red enamel, framed with a red border. The medium sized oval med...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Buccellati Fox Medallion Pendant or Charm Sterling Silver Red Blue Enamel Estate
By Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Buccellati medallion pendant, crafted in sterling silver.
The medallion features a stylized fox in red enamel, framed with navy blue enamel. The large oval medalli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Elsa Peretti Round Bottle Pendant on Long Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
One of Elsa Peretti's first jewelry designs. Pendant in 18k gold with a removable stopper of hand-carved black jade. On a 28" chain. 35 x 28 mm. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Diamond Locket 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
inch chain (it can also be worn at 16 and 17 inches).
The necklace is in very good condition and was
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Seahorse Pendant 14 Karat Gold Black Opal Inlay Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed seahorse pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Black opal doublets are inlaid into the mount. Note: few chips to the opals (visible under a 10x loupe).
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Owl Pendant Hematite Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Bird
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage pendant set with hematite carved in the form of an owl, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Hematite is carved in the form of an owl and measures 32mm x 16mm. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Hematite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Grumpy Charm Carved Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Figural Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Grumpy charm (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Coral measures 20mm x 15mm (in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips).
The unique...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Boulder Opal Pendant Multi-Color Vein Vintage 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage pendant set with a natural boulder opal set in 14k white gold.
The boulder opal measures 38mm x 14mm. The stones is in excellent condition and free of crac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Aztec Eagle Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Wings Warrior Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Aztec pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Blue, green and red enamel is set into the wings.
The finely detailed pendant is double sided with what we belie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Crescent Moon Owl Charm Vintage 9k Rose Gold Pendant Fine Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage crescent moon & owl charm crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Two lab rubies total an estimated 0.02 carats.
The sweet charm highlights an ow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Enamel Diamond Pansy Pendant Charm Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pansy pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Single cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2 clarity). The red and white enamel is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unicorn Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eye Fine Jewelry Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed unicorn pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Single cut diamond is estimated at 0.01 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1 clarity).
The pendant is in excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Midcentury Modern Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact midcentury modern necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 32 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a midcentury modern necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic midcentury modern necklace over the years, but those made by David Andersen, Hans Hansen and Harry Winston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any midcentury modern necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Jade version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a midcentury modern necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Necklace?
Prices for a midcentury modern necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $375,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,175.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Necklace
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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