1955 Elsa's Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr
Located in SE
Nice 2-piece Jewelry Set comprised of matching Gold and cultured Pearls Necklace and Bracelet. Swedish hallmarks,18K , Stockholm, date marks on both E9 / made in 1955.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cascade Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cascade Diamond Pendant Necklace Mad circa Circa 1955 A necklace featuring a row of graduated baguette cut diamonds suspending a pendant set with baguette, round ...
Diamond, Platinum
Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace
By Henry Wilson
Located in London, GB
This superb necklace is well-documented, in: Volume of Henry Wilson's Designs for Jewellery & Silverwork, Victoria & Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings E.669 *120*-1955...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage Mosell !950's Gilt Metal Bib Necklace, Faux Baroque Pearls, Rhinestones
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a combination of periods of Egyptian Revival, Etruscan and Renaissance in design and execution.
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All pieces have the earliest Eagle 1 marking, dating these pieces between 1948-1955. Measures: Necklace: 14.5” L x 2.25” H x 1/4” D (weighs: 70.1 gr) Earrings: 3/4” W x 5/8” H x ...
Sterling Silver
Early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Necklace 1955 Circular Link Motif
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver necklace by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico.
Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a choker necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, in an art deco style, using onyx to highlight this motif. Dimensions 16 inches. Marked. In excellent conditi...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Stunning Midcentury Platinum Baguette Diamond Necklace, circa 1955
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This 18 inch Necklace is of a 'double bib' style that was very popular in the 1950's and early 1960's. The piece has about 50 Carats of Baguette and Emerald cut Diamonds of excellen...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 0.5 in
1955 Stunning Stamped Monet Gold and White Lucite Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
1955 stamped and stunning vintage Monet gold and white Lucite necklace and bracelet.
Gold
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in
Trifari Vintage Pearl on Gold Tone Necklace, circa 1950s, American
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Stamped Trifari and © on the "J" hook suggesting production after 1955. The necklace is in excellent vintage condition.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 16.34 in W 0.63 in D 0.2 in
Trifari Vintage Bow with Rhinestones Gold Tone Necklace circa 1950s, American
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Stamped Trifari and © on the "J" hook suggesting production after 1955. The necklace is in excellent vintage condition.
Gold Plate
Tourmaline Beads Quartz Silver Gold Tassel Necklace, 1955
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Tourmaline and quartz bead silver and gold necklace with pendant and tassel. The stylish and delicate necklace moves with the motion of the body. The pastel colours of the stones ma...
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver
Crown Trifari Gold Bead Choker Necklace, circa 1955, Signed
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
This Mid-Century Modern example was produced during the "Crown Trifari" period of 1955 to 1969, regarded as their best years demonstrated through cutting edge design, craftsmanship a...
Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Pendant watch 18K Gold and fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex have only produced a limited number of these pendants for special clients. The delicate cover with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
MASENZA (attributed to) 18k Gold and Diamond Suite, c 1955
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant 18k yellow gold and diamond demi-parure attributed to the house of Mario Masenza. An 18k yellow gold repousse and chased graduated hinged collar with collet set round whit...
Crown Trifari Gilded Choker Necklace with Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1955
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
This rare and exquisite gilded choker necklace by Trifari, circa 1955, is one of the best examples of the brand's incredibly high-end craftsmanship we've ever seen.
Crown Trifari Sunburst Atomic Style Pendant Necklace, circa 1955, Signed
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
Stunningly beautiful Modernist gold-tone sunburst medallion pendant necklace by Trifari, circa 1955. Trifari is a highly collected costume jewelry brand, noted for it's high quality ...
Sold
W 0.48 in L 16.66 in
VINTAGE GEORG JENSEN MOONLIGHT BLOSSOM 1955 & 1956 London HM Necklace & Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in Wilmslow, GB
This particular suite was created in the mid 1950s and imported for sale in London, England. Hence the necklace and the bracelet carry a lovely touch of bearing the London, England H...
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.32 in L 24.5 in
Rare Vintage Hector Aguilar Silver Chrysocolla Necklace, Taxco Mexico, 1949-1955
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Marks: Eagle 9, 940, HA, Taxco, corresponding to the years 1949-1955 The pendant may also be worn as a brooch. This piece has interesting reflective qualities, for best image see the...
Chrysocolla, Silver
Sold
W 2.36 in D 1.18 in L 2.36 in
EMIL MEISTER 1955 Swiss Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Palladium 2.76 Ctw VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant-brooch designed by Emil Meister. This is a fabulous three-dimensional pendant brooch, made in Zurich, Switzerland by the famous jeweler Emil Meister, between the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, 18k Gold
Sold
H 15 in W 0.33 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 15 in
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker Circa 1960s. The dates of this necklace make it between 1955-1969.
Mixed Metal
Crown Trifari Gold Coin Disc Necklace, circa 1960, Signed
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
Stunningly beautiful gold-tone coin disc necklace by Trifari, circa 1955. Trifari is a highly collected costume jewelry brand, noted for it's high quality of construction and intrica...
Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
The ram necklace and its variations were conceived circa 1950-1955.
Bronze
MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling and Enamel Necklace (1955)
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
A fine enamel on sterling silver necklace by Margot de Taxco. After she left the studio of Los Castillo, Margot de Taxco embarked on designing enameled jewelry that had the effect o...
Sterling Silver
Dog Collar Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin, 1955
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful, white sense of humour gilded bronze "Dog Necklace " in shape of 6 dachshunds designed by French artist Line Vautrin (ca 1955')
Gold Plate, Bronze
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1955
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype necklace. Exquisite item designed by Frank Hess ca.1955.
1955 Art Deco Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1955 Art Deco Style Gold & Sapphire Pink Austrian Crystal Link Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft Corporation.
MIRIAM HASKELL Protoytype ca.1955
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell necklace. Signed 20 strand faux 'seed' pearl to 'jet' glass 'seed' bead item designed by Frank Hess. Item retains original gilt metal hook closure and bar...
Vintage Boot Charm Set in 9 Carat Gold, circa 1955
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Vintage Charm of a Boot has been crafted in 9ct Gold is dated to 1955, a great addition to your charm collection! Condition: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due to age and u...
9k Gold
Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver necklace, bracelet, brooch and earrings from Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. in a modernist design, each piece with a large cabochon amet...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a choker necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, in an art deco style, using onyx to to alternatie with silver and highlight this motif. Dimensions 16 inches. ...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
12 Carat Approximate Diamond Necklace
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Lastly there are ten baguette diamonds that average a size of 4 x2mm and have a color and clarity of F-G-H VS. The necklace is believed to be constructed between 1940-1955.
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.
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