Art Deco Pools of Light Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pools of Light earrings are made without drilling holes in the crystal. The. belief is that crystal has spirit within and a hole would let that spirit out. These were worn from the l...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Rock Crystal "Pools of Light" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An long enchanting antique set of rock crystal "Pools of Light" beads, each shimmering sphere wrapped in intricately worked silver. These captivating beads, known for their purported...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Multi Coloured Graduated Glass Pools of Light Necklace with Barrel Clasp
Located in London, GB
Multi coloured graduated glass bead pools of light necklace, with a barrel clasp. Inverted images appear when looking through the orbs. Measuring length 41.5 cm / 16.3 inches, and ...
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pools of Light Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco–era necklace composed of luminous rock crystal orb beads, each delicately wire-wrapped and linked by fine sterling silver chain. The clear spherical beads exhibit s...
French Rock Crystal "Pools of Light" Locket With Gold Frame
Located in New York, NY
A great antique 'Pool of Light' locket in rock crystal and 18K gold. This locket can be also purchased with floating diamonds if you wish. It looks wonderful as a fob on a watch cha...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal pools of light delicate chain necklace c 1940s The elegant understated choker style necklace is embellished with three small crystal orbs encased...
Sterling Silver
Ark Design, Moonstone and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pools of light jewelry carries a mystique all of its own.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Edwardian Pools of Light Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1912-1920 rock crystal drilled pools of light with brass details. Rare longer style. Condition is very good with wear/tarnish to the brass. Marked Czechoslovakia on the clasp hook. ...
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 2.12 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Pools Of Light Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic pair of rock quartz crystal earrings from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Traditionally known as "Pools of Light," these gorgeous earrings feature two rock quartz crystal ...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Pools of Light Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Early 1900s rock crystal pools of light necklace, each orb held with sterling wire and held together with sterling silver bar links. Each pool of light is 15mm in diameter (.55") an...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.52 in D 0.32 in
Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A delightful antique Victorian heart locket set with two lovely smooth Pools of light Rock Crystal hearts which open up allowing a photograph or lock of hair to be secured within and...
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian Pools Of Light 14k Yellow Gold Locket, Ca 1890.
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Rock Crystal
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be mesmerised by this stunning antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochons each set into a gilt si...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Clear and simple and naturally reflective, Pools of Light, silver wrapped, rock crystal orbs (c. 1910-1920) are shown here in an opera length strand of 19 inches long. There are no ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Pools of Light Necklace Extra Long, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Silver Pools of Light Necklace Extra Long. Created around 1900.
Crystal, Silver
Pools of Light Necklace with Sterling Floral Link Design
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Pools Of Light Necklace with lovely floral design links and original clasp.
Rock Crystal, Silver
Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
The light reflects beautifully through the pools of light crystal giving that mystical shimmer that can really only be found on these special pools of light pieces.
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Gilt on Sterling Modernist Collar with Pools of Light
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Gilt on sterling Modernist collar with pools of light . Marked STERLING. Articulated, 3-dimensional choker. 17 inches neck measurement. Collarbone length.
Art Deco Rock Crystal Pools of Light Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 36 inches in length. The 45 clear orbs making up the balls Pools of ...
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 45 inches in length, with a clasp which makes it easy to wrap this t...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Metal and Glass Pools of Light Locket Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this large Victorian “Pools of light” glass orb with a gilt metal surround. As you can see with this locket a photo inside will be magnified! It has room for 2 photos, one ...
Gold-filled
Large Sterling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Locket, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Pools of light” refers to the spherical lockets of rock crystal which became popular sometime after the onset of photography for its ability to magnify photos. To be the real thing,...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace 45"
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 45 inches in length, with a clasp which makes it easy to wrap this t...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Long Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
Dramatic vintage Art Deco era rock crystal necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in sterling silver. A total of 35 rock crystal orbs measure 12mm (average) each. The undrilled o...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sparkling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Made c, 1900 this long strand of rock crystal pools of light has extraordinary presence as a consequence of being 18kt gold on sterling silver. The caps on the orbs and the chain shi...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Figural Man Sterling Pools of Light Artisan Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Figural man sterling pools of light artisan earrings The avant garde pierced stud earrings are designed with human figures Each figure has a clear glass orb placed in their midsect...
Sterling Silver
Paired Antique Rock Crystal Pools of Light Necklaces
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Sterling. These paired pools of light necklaces ae vintage chic at its antique best.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Pools of Light Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
C 1910 "Pools of Light" earrings are rock crystal orbs, hand cut, carved and shaped from rock crystal and decorated with a silver gilt flower which is linked to a silver gilt ball t...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gilt Metal, Silver
Courreges Paris Lucite Pools of Light Ball Couture Bib Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational signed COURREGES PARIS Couture Festoon Lucite Pools Of Light Runway Necklace; Gold Tone; It has a round tag marked "C"; in excellent condition. approx. total adjustable l...
Gold Plate
Vintage Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
Dramatic vintage Art Deco era rock crystal necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in sterling silver. A total of 35 rock crystal orbs measure 12mm (average) each. The undrilled o...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Gold and Rock Crystal Victorian Pools of Light Orb Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Victorian Pools of Light Rock Crystal Locket. Two photos may be placed inside the locket between the two halves of the rock crystal. When closed, the photos will appea...
14k Gold
"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rock Crystal
Vintage Pools of Light Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These vintage Pools of Light are right out of the Roaring '20's!! No matter what you wear, these Pools reflect light and color from every direction. They are rock Crystal. Pools o...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Green Pools of Light Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage 1920s green "pools of light" style necklace. Appears to be french glass beads in the rock crystal style. Definitely have that rarer color and pools style. The beads are in ve...
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.
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