Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The body of the snake is represented by a graduated snake chain, by which means the necklace is worn around the neck.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pandora Sterling Snake Chain Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Clasp 7.9" 590702HG #14760
By Pandora
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Authentic Pandora sterling silver snake chain bracelet with 14K yellow gold barrel clasp. #590702HG Pandora's classic charm bracelet features a snake chain and Pandora's iconic bar...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Tanzanite in 18k Black Gold
By Colette Dinnigan
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Snake Necklace Chain Metal: 18k Black Gold Total Weight: 26.7 Grams Diameter: 1.3" x 2.5" Chain Length: 18" Gemstone: 2 Tanzanites Tanzanite c...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Slide Dual Drop Pendant w/ 18" Snake Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Tanzanite - Trillion Cut - Channel & Prong Set - Bluish Violet Color - 4.1x4.4mm each (approx.) (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Chann...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Snake Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Clear Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Large Pendant Snake Choker Collar Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Intense Blue Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Pendant on 14k White Gold Snake Chain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A traditional design with a modern update. The .58ct round brilliant cut diamond set in a 4 prong 14k white gold head, sits atop a vivid, marine blue 2.15ct pear shaped sapphire. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
"I Heart Snakes II" Pendant with Green Diamonds in 18k Gold with Pyrite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Topped with a matching scaly triangular bale big enough to handle most of your chain hardware. We made the pyrite necklace specifically for this pendant and we think the two look gr...
Diamond, Pyrite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flori-form Deco Necklace 1940s,
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Gilt flexible snake chains form the necklaces sides. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
18k White Gold Aquamarine Aurora Trillion Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs on a sleek flexible snake chain torque necklace which gracefully follows the natural curve of the neck.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tortoiseshell Resin Accents Lariat Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tortoiseshell Resin Accents Lariat Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Snake chain lariat necklace with 3 deep burgundy and blac...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Green Emerald Gripoix Crystals Octagon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crafted from gold plated with a snake chain, this necklace from Christian Dior is adorned with an emerald green gemstone embellishment, punctuated with Swarovski crystal accents.
Gold Plate
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with clear and grey shade crystals.
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Stars Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace embellished with THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars.
Gilt Metal
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals.
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Green Crystals Octagon Marble Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crafted from gold plated with a snake chain, this necklace from Christian Dior is adorned with an emerald green gemstone embellishment, punctuated with Swarovski crystal accents.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare GROSSE Circle Crystals Door Knocker Cuban Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Glow Circle Round Ring Crystals Door Knocker Pendant Cuban Chain Snake Omega Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Water Drop Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embellished bow and a faux pearl-embellished p...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Pearl Crystals Flower Sunburst Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embellished floral and a faux pearl-embellishe...
Gold Plate
Natural Diamond Necklace Choker Estate 14K Gold by Jose Hess
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The center free form presentation measures 2.5" wide x 2.75" tall. The whole necklace with snake chain is 15 inches long. This piece weighs 14.7 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Rare Crystals Silver Hardcore Choker Omega Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2003 Vintage Gourmette Logo Rectangle Pendant Hardcore Whole Sparkling Crystals Toggle Chain Snake Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Tone Very goo...
Silver Plate
Maria Kotsoni- Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & White Diamond Sautoir Necklace,
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
This stunning, contemporary sautoir comprises three individual pieces set with diamonds held together be a snake chain. The necklace features a box and tongue fastening secured on th...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embellished bow and a faux pearl-embellished p...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embellished bow and a faux pearl-embellished p...
Gold Plate
Sculptural GoldBowClasp Graduated4Strand SnakeChain Necklace, MidCentury
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century shiny yellow-gold-plated snake-chain multi-strand necklace features a sculptural finely-textured gilt-metal bow that is positioned to rest on the upper left chest to...
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Suzanne Belperron inspired demi parure
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Super rare, and designed with crystal ball grape like clusters on a gilt snake chain. A hook closes the necklace in the front.
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Strands Plum Blossom Swag Chain Long Belt Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Five 5 Strands Layers Plum Blossom Pendant Charm Swag Fringe Snake Modernist Elegant Chain Long Belt Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 10...
$21,158
A Gold Brazilian Snake Chain
Located in London, GB
A gold Brazilian snake chain with an engraved barrel clasp, measuring approximately 110 cm (43.5 inches) in length, hallmarked 18 carat gold, London 2004, bearing Bentley & Skinn...
18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a flexible snake chain necklace. A beautiful example of one of the most recognised symbols of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a flexible snake chain necklace. A beautiful example of one of the most recognised symbols of the Victorian era.
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Victorian Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
This ornate and striking piece is suspended from a lovely Victorian snake chain. This antique pendant/necklace is in very good condition for its age.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow 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.
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