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Tassel Slide Necklace

1930s 14K Gold Slider Necklace Pineapple Tassel ِDiamond American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
NECKLACE WITH 14KT YELLOW GOLD HEART SHAPED SLIDE PENDANT AND TASSLED ENDS, 1" A-SYMMETRICAL HEART PENDANT
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Long Rope Chain Textured Knot Slide Dual Tassel Lariat Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a gorgeous necklace with a sliding pendant that was crafted from solid 14k
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mob Wife Vintage Lariat Heavy 18K Gold Tassel Rope Chain Bolo Slide Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This lengthy and luxurious lariat necklace is a head turning 38 inches long, 1970s vintage in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Rose Gold Long Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose gold long necklace with tassel pendant, with sliding knot. Necklace is 27" long
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20th Century Retro More Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Pendant Tassel Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
golds ranging 13K to 18K. The pendant was originally created as a necklace slide and at some point
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian gold tassel engraved pendant necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Yurman 925 Silver Osetra Diamond Tassel Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in San Fernando, CA
DAVID YURMAN Osetra Caviar Tassel Diamond adjustable necklace A fine and rare piece Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Victorian Tassel Fob Gold Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
elegance. The Tassel pendant measures: 37mm x 11mm Slider measures: 15mm x 11mm Length Measurements
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

1970s Diamond Coral Onyx 18K Gold Tassel Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
design, culminating in a detachable tassel. This magnificent vintage necklace encapsulates the luxurious
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Vintage 1970s Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Victorian Revival 14K Woven Gold Necklace with Buckle Clasp and Tassels
Located in Venice, CA
14K Woven Gold Necklace with Buckle Clasp and Tassels This beautiful woven gold necklace features
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20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold 33 Inch Fancy Link Slide Necklace 84.54 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
in half. It has a gorgeous filigree embossed slide with a tassel that is 3 inches long. It is not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and Fresh Water Pearl Tassel Pendant with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty hand carved bull on coral with fresh water pearl and carved coral tassel pendant in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Woven 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
chain is thirty three inches in length and is outfitted with an adjustable decorative gold slide
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Vintage 1980s Greek Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with a Black Cord
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A modern Cartier necklace featuring a gold pendant shaped as a panther head with 6 long tassels on
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sterling Enamel Perfume Pendant
Located in New York, NY
on sterling vial with twist off top and dabber. Cotton cord necklace with filigree slider and silk
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Faux Tortoise Pendent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
tortoise beads on terra cotta toned fine twisted cord. Tassels are at the back with an adjustable slide
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Base Metal

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Ciribelli Snake Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Snake Necklace. Paste. By Ciribelli MONTE-CARLO. Total Length: 104.00 centimeters. Width: 1.20 centimeters. Head: 3.50 centimeters x 2.00 centimeters. Weight: 101.66 grams.
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Early 2000s Italian More Necklaces

Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round jet pate de verre beads and squa...
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Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, a crease at back, barely not...
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Double 5 Strand Layer Rope Snake Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Double 5 Strand Layer Rope Snake Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Signed Grosse 196...
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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Rare Cowboy Core Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Bolo Tie Necklace by Luna Felix
Located in New York, NY
Rare, luxurious 146g 22k gold American classic western style lariat bolo tie necklace by Luna Felix 20th Century Length: 29.13 inches Diameter of bolo: 20mm/.79 inches Weight: 146 gr...
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20th Century American Artist Rope Necklaces

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22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Button Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some of colour loss and light scratches. 100% genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length:...
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Vintage 1980s German Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Enamel Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming charm bracelet. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Sterling silver bracelet, with a sterling heart charm and five enamel figural charms: a Tiffany bag, a Tiffany box, a cup...
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1990s American Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Givenchy Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock 90s
By Givenchy
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Givenchy's Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock is a true statement piece. It's all about the details with this one. The gold plating adds a touch of luxury, and t...
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Pierre Cardin Runway Frosted Lucite Statement Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare & important - 27" length - 3.5" x 1.5" drop - Silver tone - Frosted lucite beads - Turquoise colored accent beads - By Pierre Cardin, featuring Pierre Cardin logo clasp - Made...
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20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. Signed Grosse at back. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Size: 44*0.9 cm. Weight: 48 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and...
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIVENCHY Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Nice, FR
GIVENCHY gold tone collar necklace embellished with multicolor crystals. Fold over clasp closure. Embossed GIVENCHY Paris New-York on the clasp. Indicative measurements : inner ci...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Givenchy Long Gold Link Chain Necklace with Oversized Logo Clasp
By Givenchy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! High Quality Vintage Givenchy Mid-Century Modern Unique Designer Gold tone Open Chain Link Necklace with fabulous oversized Logo Clasp. Measuring approx. 26". More ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Link Necklaces

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Gold, Gold Plate

Link Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Chain necklace in 18K yellow gold with highly polished double link chain measuring 32 inches long and 5/16 inches wide.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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19th C. English Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have a 19th Century gold tassel necklace embellished in all the right places! The little slide
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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15k Gold

Circa 1940s Kreisler Silver Plated Tassel Necklace With Jeweled Clasp
By Kreisler
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1940s Kreisler silver-plated snake chain necklace with a jeweled slide clasp set with red
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Base Metal

Al Noor Lace Mini Tassel Pendant in White Gold
Located in Dubai, DU
Necklace inspired by the Traditional Emirati Gold Jewellery, an intricate arabesque pattern framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Sautoir Snake Slide Chain Accented with Pink Sapphires
Located in Seattle, WA
We don't see many chains like this one! Circa 1910. This sautoir snake slide chain is a fabulous
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1950's Tassel Slide Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Long Rope Chain Vintage Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tassel slide necklace, circa 1950's, is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The slide has an Art
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Revival Link Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Chain Adjustable Slider Choker Tassel Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
This vintage slider tassel necklace is very classy, sexy, and elegant! The slider allows you to
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Slide Necklace Opal Tassel 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed slide necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One approx. 0.15
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Black Enamel Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Tassel Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Victorian antique slide necklace fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace features an opal
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Link Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K TT Gold 1.42ctw Diamond Dual Rope Chain Tassel Slide Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the tassel dangle) Chain Clasp: Push Clasp Width of Fan Sliding Pendant: 22.90mm (0.9") Height
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Vintage 1950s Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Turquoise Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fabulous and lively creation that brings movement to an inanimate object. The 18k gold necklace
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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Vintage Lariat Tassel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
solid link measures 5mm in width and features tassel ends. The necklace can adjust to different lengths
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

278.73 Carat Sea Green Prasiolite Beaded Necklace with Tassels
Located in Miami, FL
278.73 Carat Sea Green Prasiolite Beaded Necklace with Tassels Let the distinctive and attractive
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz

14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace, with Adjustable Slider, Dutch 1960, 31.29 Grams
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow Gold Necklace with a Adjustable Slider. Cord Necklace. length: 100 cm. with 2
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Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves St. laurent wood heart and tassel pendent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
wood and has a beautiful big tassel. Cord has a metal signed "Yves St. laurent" heart that slides so
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Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces

Marina J. Unique Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Woven Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold centerpiece with dangling pearl and hematite tassel and secure sliding clasp for easy use. The
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2010s American Artist Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Garnet Yellow Gold Slide Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k yellow gold, made in the USA circa 1880, woven links of gold with a single slide decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl Tassel Pendant with Lion Face Turquoise on Top with Diamonds Around
Located in New York, NY
Bold and beautiful Pearl Tassel Pendant with Lion face Turquoise on top with diamonds on the top of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1950's Black Glass & Rhinestone Floral Miriam Haskell Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
tassel detail. These very minor issues are not apparent when the necklace is being worn. Hallmark
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

Marina J. Stunning Diamond, Black Onyx & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold secure Sliding Clasp. This dramatic Art Deco inspired Necklace is a perfect statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Gilt Tassel Slide Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gilt Tassel Slide Necklace from the 1950's USA. Center slide allows for lengths to be
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Rope Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Monet Silver Tassel Slide Necklace
Located in Alford, MA
silver barrel and terminating with silver tassels at the ends. slide the barrel to achieve different
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Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Slider and Tassel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An impressive 9 karat yellow gold slider and tassel necklace from the Edwardian era. The slider is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

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9k Gold

Tassel Slide Blue Enamel Pearl Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate tassel and slide long chain yellow gold necklace decorated with blue enamel and pearls circa
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Vintage 1950s American Revival Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Lariat Chain Necklace with Diamond Slide
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A silver necklace with a 14 karat gold slide pendant and tassels. This rare Victorian-style chicken
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage tassel 14k yellow gold necklace circa 1950-1960. Solid 6mm rope chain with adjustable pearl
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Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Lariat Slide Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14K gold lariat chain featuring a rectangular slide decorated with black enamel and
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Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Harpo's 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 110.90 Grams, and 1.16 CT Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning necklace designed by Harpo's of Italy. The necklace features 6 strands of woven 18
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1990s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tassel Fob, Charm or Pendant in Brushed 18 Karat Gold with Chain Fringe
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This 18 karat gold tassel was part of an extremely damaged, early 20th Century chatelaine that came
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Sterling Silver Adjustable Choker Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fabulous choker made of natural coral and sterling silver with an adjustable slide and coral tassel
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Marina J Aquamarine & Pink Tourmaline Necklace with Vintage Mosaic Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Measuring 15 inches long, this Necklace meets at a Gold Plated secure Decorative sliding Clasp. Gorgeous and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Silver Racing Horse Long Albertina Chain, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A rare a beautiful French Victorian silver long Albertina chain with masterfully decorated ‘sliders
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage Highly Desired 60s Slide Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1960s tassel slide necklace with a rope chain design. It measures 28” x 1/4” in a gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Coral Bead Slide Necklace
Located in Berkshires, MA
Woven coral beads create this rope and tassel, slide necklace. Adjustable length with the center
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Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Designer Anka Triple Strand Pearl Drop Tassel Necklace
By Anka
Located in New York, NY
pearls. This necklace has a tassel of more pearls. The pearls are attached to a very large rhinestone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

14 Karat Diamond Cluster Necklace Tassel White Gold Adjustable
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This a delightful 14 Karat White Gold Necklace creatively designed with sliding Diamond Clusters
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 2-Tone Gold Seed Pearl Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 2 Tone Gold Seed Pearl, Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace. This piece is
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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Long Guard Silver Gold Chain Heart Slider circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the neck with the heart slider positioned in the centre, or draped over the shoulders. This really is
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

LALAOUNIS Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Long Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superbly chic, long and marvellous, double strand / tassel inspired #Lalaounis 18K Gold necklace
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Vintage 1970s Greek Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Tassel Slide Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tassel slide necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a tassel slide necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tassel slide necklace over the years, but those made by Artisan NYC, Cartier and Miriam Haskell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A tassel slide necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a tassel slide necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tassel Slide Necklace?

The price for a tassel slide necklace starts at $248 and tops out at $875,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,700.

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.