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Norway Enamel Necklace

Vintage Norwegian Silver and Enamel Necklace Made in 1950s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This necklace is crafted with a series of leaf-shaped links, each featuring detailed, realistic
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Striking David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Enamel Pendant Necklace
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully crafted Striking solid sterling silver pendant, inlaid with turquoise enamel in
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Antique Norwegian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace Locket - Marius Hammer
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique guilloché enamel pendant made by the prominent
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Aksel Holmsen Norwegian Black Enamal and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Aksel Holmsen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very nice necklace by Aksel Holmsen, Norway. Made in gilt sterling silver and black enamel. Great
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1900 Nordic Necklace Gilt Silver Enamels /38.5 /10.5 gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Necklace in solid gilt sterling Silver with filigree decorations and Enamel works
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav Presented to Oscar Winner Celeste Holm
Located in New York, NY
This is the exceedingly rare Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav presented to actress and Oscar
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20th Century Norwegian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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1930 Nordic Cufflinks J.Tostrup White Guilloche Enamel 925 Silver /8.5gr
Located in SE
Norwegian cuff-links by J. Tostrup, Art Deco Style and Period. Gilt Silver and enamel. Both sides
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Cufflinks

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Silver, Enamel

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Norway Enamel Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate norway enamel necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and enamel. Making the right choice when shopping for a norway enamel necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing norway enamel necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Andersen, David Anderson and Aksel Holmsen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for a norway enamel necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Norway Enamel Necklace?

The price for a norway enamel necklace starts at $590 and tops out at $8,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,245.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.