Valentino Garavani Rare Snake Iridescent Freshwater Pearl Runway Choker Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Nice, FR
VALENTINO GARAVANI rare runway snake choker necklace.
Valentino Garavani Rare Snake Iridescent Freshwater Pearl Runway Choker Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Nice, FR
VALENTINO GARAVANI rare runway snake choker necklace.
Valentino 1980s Gold Two Strand Pearl with Gold and Crystal Flower Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular vintage Valentino Garavani statement necklace dating to the 1980s, featuring an opulent combination of luminous faux pearls, richly finished gold-tone metal, and spark...
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold
Valentino Vintage Rare Golden Beads Pearls Trio Layers Crystals Long Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Golden Beads Pearls Trio Three 3 Strands Layers Crystals Pendant Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Valentino Pearl Necklace
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino, triple, strand, pearl necklace. Composed of black and white, large size pearls with pearl drops and rhinestone balls on the lower strand.
Valentino Gold, Pearl and Rhinestone 1980s Necklace
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
An early elegant Valentino faux pearl necklace from the 1980s. The pearls are glass interior and the necklace is a nice weight.
Gold Plate
Valentino Two-Row Costume Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Two-row costume pearl necklace assembled with knots, with a golden metal and rhinestone fastener representing an elephant.
Valentino Garavani Rose Pearls and Strass Boules Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing necklace by Valentino Garavani Fantastic mix of rose pearls, strass boules and geometric crystals Very elegant and fashion at same time "V" of Valentino as closure metal s...
Valentino NEW Crystal Pearl Gold Chain Link Long Single Strand Pearl Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Gold tone Crystal Faux pearl Lobster claw closure Made in Italy Length 38.5" Brand new - Never worn
Crystal
Sold
W 3.5 in D 0.63 in L 15.5 in
Valentino 1980s Pearl Necklace with Gold & Rhinestone Flower Center Piece
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Presented is an exceptional 1980s necklace from the the Italian fashion house of Valentino Garavani.
Gold Plate
Valentino Vintage 1980s Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Long, Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Golden Beads Pearls Trio Three 3 Strands Layers Crystals Pendant Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Valentino Vintage 1980s Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Long, Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Golden Beads Pearls Trio Three 3 Strands Layers Crystals Pendant Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Valentino Vintage 1980s Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Long, Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Golden Beads Pearls Trio Three 3 Strands Layers Crystals Pendant Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Valentino Vintage 1980s Golden Pearl Trio Strands Crystal Pendant Long Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Golden Pearl Trio Strands Crystal Pendant Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Valentino Signed Gray Pearl-like Necklace Large Geometric Pendant
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Valentino Garavani couture necklace. Long one strand of pearl-like beads compliment with geometric pendant medallion covered with rhinestones.
Valentino Branch Coral and Faux Pearl Cabochon Necklace
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large scale Valentino bib in a mixture of faux pearls, glass coral beads,genuine branch coral and Swarovski crystal balls.Beautifully crafted couture quality jewel. impress...
Coral, Gilt Metal
Valentino Garavani Pearl Necklace
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Garavani Pearl Statement Necklace Made in Italy Vintage Circa 1980's Large sphere costume pearls Blossoming flowers with clear crystals rhinestones set in a gold setti...
Valentino Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi strand small pearl and rhinestone twisted necklace. Round clasp with gold and rhinestones signed Valentino.
Valentino Gold Tone Hanging Pearl Cluster Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this Valentino necklace be your new favorite accessory.
Valentino Pearl, Chain and Large Blue Pendant Necklace
By Valentino
Located in London, Chelsea
Striking Valentino Necklace. This Valentino creation is certainly a statement piece.
Gilt Metal
$1,685
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40FR
S/S 1995 Thierry Mugler Plunging Taupe Satin Black Floral Lace Overlay Gown 40FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Manfred Mugler designed this divine black floral lace Thierry Mugler gown for his Spring/Summer 1995 "Raffia, etc." collection. This gorgeous floor-length gown is constructed with a ...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim vest, side pockets, open style. Measure...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s Crimped black and gold kimono-cut top, non-conforming black net sash decorated with metallic gold threads and sequins. Labeled an...
$19,663
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
$5,424
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
Valentino F/W 2003 Black Velvet 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Maxi Dress Gown US 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Black Velvet Beaded Maxi Dress Gown F/W 2003 Runway Collection US size - 8 Black velvet 20s inspired Gatsby dress finished with lots of black onyx cabochon and crystals ove...
$15,595
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
John Galliano Gazette Runway Dress, S/S 2006
By John Galliano
Located in Norwich, GB
John Galliano tulle and silk gown, from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection. As seen on the runway. Features sheer mesh draped over panels of Gazette printed silk ruffles. Rihanna wore...
$6,072Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Pink silk satin high bias cut dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
"Designed by John Galliano Spring-Summer 2004 Pink silk satin slit dress with embellished half moon pin Right side button closure Above knee length Sleveless Shaw collar Very ...
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
John Galliano Black Knit Dress with Floral Chiffon Ruffles and Scarf, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress and matching scarf from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection are crafted from a black wool/viscose blend with intricate knit patterns, interwoven with tonal black...
Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress SS 1988 Été Africain Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning rare Thierry Mugler dress, 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988. A fabulous example of his iconic style, which often played with structure and form to create strik...
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.