Alexis Lahellec Vintage Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Nice, FR
ALEXIS LAHELLEC vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring three handpainted polychrome abstract design papier-mâché links.
Gilt Metal
Massive Gilt Breast Plate Necklace, Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Massive Gilt Breast Plate Necklace from the 1960's. Based on an ethnic design with etched drops along the lower edge.
Gilt Metal
Alexis Kirk Gold Plated Choker Necklace circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in London, GB
Alexis Kirk gold plated choker necklace, featuring a wonderful textured and shiny design that dips at the front.
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning colors on this vintage Bakelite Necklace. Amber colored Bakelite with black and cream beading mixed in. Oversized carved Bakelite beading with mixed material beading - measu...
Alexis Kirk Poured Glass Byzantine Mogul Statement Bib Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A striking unsigned statement necklace by Alexis Kirk, designed in a rich Mogul and Byzantine–inspired bib and collar style.
Alexis Kirk Vintage Sculptural Silver Disk Necklace, 1980's Design
By Alexis Kirk
Located in North Miami, FL
This bold statement signed Alexis Kirk vintage necklace has an influence of American Indian meets modern.
1990s Alexis Bittar Clear Lucite and Gold Toque Collar Necklace
By Alexis Bittar
Located in London, GB
This necklace was handcrafted by Alexis Bittar in the 1990s and is an early piece from this distinguished jewellery designer.
Alexis Kirk Collar
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Striking collar by Alexis Kirk with African overtones. Goldtoned metal with gas pipe tubing. 1980's USA. 15" x 1.5" in front. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Alexis Lahellec Paris Bi-Color Silver Plate Metal Charm Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry maker Alexis Lahellec designed this stunning charm necklace in the 1980s.
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Alexis Lahellec Long Silvered Metal Necklace with Blue Ceramic Cabochons
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French designer, Alexis Lahellec Paris, extra-long necklace features an unusual piece of jewelry with an XXL-long silvered metal chain.
Silver Plate
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace.
Mixed Metal
Vintage Alexis Kirk Gold-Tone Choker Necklace with Green Eyes, 1990s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Gold-Tone Choker Medallion With Green Eyes Circa 1990s. This is a dark bronze tone with a medallion in the middle that appears to have two green enamel eyes. Qu...
Mixed Metal
Alexis Kirk Mythological Pendant
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Bold statement pendant by Alexis Kirk,New York.
2 toned plating highlights the mythological winged figure. An imposing pendant at 2.5" x 3.5". Chain measures 27" long.Great s...
Gilt Metal
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Alexis Kirk Extraordinary Massive Lion Paw Statement Pendant Necklace c 1970s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in University City, MO
Incredible massive lion themed articulated statement necklace designed by Alexis Kirk c 1970s The huge scale articulated link necklace is designed with a very large lion face medall...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Alexis Kirk Lion Motif Collar
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Huge Alexis Kirk Lion Motif Collar form the 1960's. Spiral Links join lion "paw" links to a central Lion's head pendant w jeweled coral and pave eyes.
Gilt Metal
$295Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - Gold plated - Rose quartz gemstone slice - Fold over clasp - By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintag...
Quartz
Alexis Kirk Plated Metal and Resin Stone Egyptian Revival Linked Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning Egyptian revival necklace created by Alexis Kirk, circa 1970's. Necklace is made of plated metal with white faux "stones" in resin.
Base Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT Silk Brocade Lamé Jacket Floral Skirt Suit Runway 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
Styled in the photos with a CHANEL Metallic Silver Quilted 2.55 Aged Leather Reissue Double Flap Bag 228 C.2006, a YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage necklace, a 1980s Alexis Lahellec French...
Vintage necklace Alexis lahellec
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in BÈGLES, FR
60 cm long chain, with 10 cm pendant, in the shape of large nuggets, formed by amber crystals With brushed gold metal Possibility of matching earrings They are also on display I am ...
Gold Plate
Alexis Kirk 80s link necklace.
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alexis Kirk 1980s infinity brass links with black metal Art Deco links necklace.
Alexis Kirk Egyptian Revival Necklace, 1970s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Houston, TX
Three Glorious drops, each with fantastic symmetrical designed motifs made of gold and black (appears to be enamel of some sort). The perfect gift for the Holidays. Make a state...
Base Metal
Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Alexis Kirk articulated gold tone choker necklace Made in New York, USA, circa 1980.
Egyptian Style Bib Necklace by Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in London, GB
A collectable gilt metal bib necklace in Egyptian/ Etruscan style by Alexis Kirk.
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in L 27 in
Vintage Alexis Kirk Massive Statement Turquoise Fringe Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage statement Etruscan style necklace by Alexis Kirk, gold plated and featuring turquoise glass cabochons, with a fringe of metal beaded chain.
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Alexis LAHELLEC Paris, Beautiful vintage NECKLACE, High Fashion France
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful vintage NECKLACE, signed Alexis LAHELLEC, High Fashion jewelry Paris France, length 43 cm, width 2.5 cm, weight 75 g, golden metal, rhinestones, very good state.
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 6.38 in D 0.4 in L 7.25 in
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Easton, PA
Blackened Metal with huge, faceted blue, black and purple prong set rhinestones with smaller round prong set faux-amethyst collar necklace with box clasp. Marked "Alexis Kirk." Measu...
A geometric gilt, black enamel and silvertone gaspipe collar
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York City, NY
A gilt, silver-tone and black enamel collar after Cartier. Alexis Kirk, Paris.
Sculptural Link Necklace Attributed to Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful satin gold plated chain necklace is Gucci Inspired and has been attributed to Alexis Kirk, although it is unsigned.
Alexis Lahellec Vintage Oversized Cross Pendant Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Nice, FR
ALEXIS LAHELLEC vintage rare pendant necklace featuring an oversized resin cross embellished with handpainted polychrome abstract design papier-mâché cabochons and multicolored cryst...
Vintage ALEXIS LAHELLEC PARIS Hammered Claw Choker Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ALEXIS LAHELLEC PARIS Hammered Claw Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.10 inches (2.8 cm) Length: 16.33 inches (41.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ALEXIS LAHELLEC PAR...
Alexis Lahellec Paris Gilt Metal Jeweled Choker Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely French designer Alexis Lahellec Paris choker necklace. Freeform dimensional heart shape with gilt metal all textured paved with tiny clear crystal rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
Ornate Gilt Metal Etruscan Revival Necklace by Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in University City, MO
This exotic large scale necklace by Alexis Kirk is designed with dangling horns, fish, and hand embellishments suspended from a central plaque.
Base Metal
1970s Egyptian Revival Necklace Designed by Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning Alexis Kirk three tiered Egyptian Revial collar necklace.
Gold Plate
Alexis Kirk Rose Quartz Snake Chain Choker Necklace, Signed, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Measures 18" length - Drenched in heavy gold plate - Snake chain - Rose quartz gemstone slab - Clasp closure - Made in the USA - Circa 1980s - By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso) - Es...
Alexis Kirk Massive Gilt Metal Etruscan Bib Choker Necklace c 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in University City, MO
Alexis Kirk Massive gilt metal Etruscan Revival jeweled articulated bib choker necklace The exotic large scale statement necklace is designed with a rigid gilt metal choker band th...
Vintage 1980s Alexis Lahellec Paris Signed Massive Gilt Resin Pendant Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare French designer Alexis Lahellec Paris signed pendant necklace. Fabulous unusual piece featuring a large gilt resin pendant on an heavy gilt metal worked extra long chain.
Gilt Metal
Designer Torsade Blue Crystal and Serpent Alexis Bittar Necklace
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Torsade Necklace featuring Multi Strands of twisted Blue Crystal strands with a Crystal encrusted Serpent/Snake wrapped around. Necklace measures approx. 22" long. Classic,...
Crystal
Heavy Gilt Etruscan "Duchess of Windsor" Collar Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s - Extremely rare, hard to find piece - Massive oversized runway statement piece - This piece is a replica by Alexis Kirk ...
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D 5.75 in L 18.75 in
ALEXIS LAHELLEC Brutalist Gold Tone & Rhinestone French Bib Necklace, 1980’s
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous 1980’s Alexis Lahellac brutalist bib necklace with the statement making look of chunky gold nuggets accented by sparkling crystal rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Oversized Gold Jeweled Pearl Diamante Cross Pendant Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage French oversized pendant necklace featuring an oversized gold resin cross embellished with large faux pearls and diamante rhinestones in a Byzantine manner - signed Alexis La...
Pearl, Gold
Alexis Kirk Tiger Eye Statement Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Alexis Kirk Statement Necklace in Black resin with genuine tiger eye cabochons.
Tiger's Eye, Gilt Metal
Alexis Kirk 1980s Tribal Brass and Leather Beaded Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tribal style necklace created by Alexis Kirk, circa 1980s. Necklace is comprised of brass beads strung on leather and measures 18" wearable neck length and has a 7" long by 5.5" pend...
Brass
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H 8 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 16 in
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace.
Mixed Metal
Sold
H 8 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 16 in
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Silver Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Silver Tone Choker Necklace.
Mixed Metal
Sold
H 8 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 16 in
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace.
Mixed Metal
Alexis Kirk Eygptian Collar
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Alexis Kirk's Eygptian Collar of gilt patterned metal plaques with large faux lapis cabochons. 16" Necklace.
Gilt Metal
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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