South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklaces with Mystery and Diamond-Set Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Two nesting strands of South Sea and freshwater pearls consisting of 61 and 65 pearls, respectively, in white, yellow, pink, and lavender tones, with two mystery clasps and an 18k go...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Outstanding Jade Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jade Beads Necklace composed of 32 Jade Beads approximately 9.3mm inter-spaced with 18k Gold Beads, approximately 9.7-9.9mm, suspending a circular Jade disc, necklace compl...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Strand Cultured Pearl Two Strand Necklace Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Cultured pearl necklace set with 7.5 to 8mm pearls. 17 Inch and 19 Inch necklaces, both with mystery clasps that allow them to be worn separately, together as a two-strand necklace o...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful strand of large Tahitian pearls with lovely luster
Located in New Orleans, LA
The closure on the necklace is an invisible mystery clasp which when closed is virtually invisible.
YVEL Large Baroque Pearl Necklace Solid Gold Mystery Set Pink Sapphire Clasp
By Yvel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square French Cut - Mystery Invisible Set - Vibrant Fuchsia Color Material: String w/ Solid 17-18k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 163.3 Grams (gross)...
Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
YVEL Large Baroque Pearl Necklace Solid Gold Mystery Set Yellow Sapphire Clasp
By Yvel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square French Cut - Mystery Invisible Set - Fiery Golden Orangy Yellow Color Material: String w/ Solid 18k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 143.7 Grams...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jorg Heinz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Mystery Sphere Magic Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This lovely 15 inch pastel-hue pearl strand features his proprietary unique mystery sphere clasp, inter-changible by the three position click of the 18 karat gold shell which gives t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Tonga 42 Inch Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
By emma Quist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous combination is finished with a mystery clasp allowing the necklace can be worn as a single, long strand or doubled and even tripled around the neck, by utilizing the my...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl
Round Cultured Freshwater Pearl Blue Sapphire Bead Diamond Rondelle necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Sophisticated Classic Design uniting the classic pearl with 2 precious stones. Has a mystery clasp to finish it off.
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Two Strands of White Freshwater Baroque Pearls
Located in New York, NY
These very high luster pearls have 2 mystery clasps to connect them into 1 long strand or they can nest together as 16.5" and 18.5" to be worn short as a double strand or 35" long as...
Freshwater Pearl
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W 0.04 in L 15.36 in
250 Carat Black Diamond Bead Choker Necklace with Garnet Clasp in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Each bead is different, but they're all roughly 8mm in size, weighing about 4.5 carats apiece. The box-shaped mystery clasp is an amazing piece of gemsetting.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Freshwater Pearl and Amethyst Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
The necklace measures approximately sixteen (16) inches long and is complete with a twin ring mystery clasp.
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opera Length Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This fantastic necklace features 36 pearls ranging in length from 13-24mm and is completed by an invisible mystery clasp. It can be worn long or as a double choker.
Cultured Pearl
Akoya Pearl Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Rondells w Mystery Clap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The piece is expertly finished with a mystery clasp. New old stock. In Gift Box.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Strand Turquoise Pyrite Bracelet Georgian Turquoise Garnet Clasp
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
To add just a touch of additional mystery, the back of this clasp has been engraved and includes the date of 1864.
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
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W 0.6 in L 16.25 in
Rare Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Necklace w/ Mabe Pearls – 1981
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The necklace measures 16.25 inches in length and is secured with a mystery screw ball clasp, a signature touch of Tiffany's craftsmanship.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic retro link bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A classic 14 kt pink and yellow gold retro link bracelet with a mystery clasp
Chalcedony, Coral and Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace
Located in Southampton, NY
This sharp and stylish Forties necklace features deeply hued coral beads alternating with larger ones made from chalcedony and rock crystal, and is held closed by a clean and elegant...
Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal
Long Cultured Pearl Necklace with Detachable 18 Karat Gemstone Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
This long cultured pearl necklace can be worn with the 18 karat gemstone linked bracelet attached or separately using "invisible/mystery" style threaded clasps. Single strand of pear...
Iolite, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating VCA paperwork. A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
$4,042
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$3,145 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7-8mm White Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 18-inch 7-8mm White Round Pearl Necklace with an 18K Gold Clasp, a timeless and elegant accessory that exudes sophistication and grace. Crafted with meticul...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
$49,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $99, 000 Gorgeous 18KT South Sea Golden Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Important 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Golden South Sea Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of 14 Beauti...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay and wo...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Shap...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Sapphire and Emerald Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A sparkling unique 20 inch multi gemstone necklace, featured vibrand colours such as green, yellow and reds. The size can be customized, please ask us before placing your order. Thi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600 / set
Dm 0.87 in
Vintage Cartier Clip-On Trinity Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow, White & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These vintage Cartier Trinity hoops are composed of interlocking domed bands in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, forming a timeless and fluid loop design. Each band curves smoo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating pearl rope necklace features cultured baroque pearls ranging from 20.05mm-13.20mm. The single stand graduating necklace has a versatile length making it easily doubl...
Pearl
William Goldberg 63 Carat Spectacular Diamond Infinity Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of how fancy shapes can really create a statement piece of jewelry is this diamond necklace by William Goldberg. Designed as a two-row swag of Ashoka [brand name ...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|60% Off
H 1.26 in W 0.5 in
18K White Gold 12.5mm Golden South Sea Pearl & 0.69ct Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Majestic pearl piece that is very hard to come by! The glorious dangle earring is equipped with rare perfectly round pair of golden south sea pearls of good size! The larger marquise...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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