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What were ancient necklaces made of?
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The remnants of jewelry found from prehistoric times were made out of shells, stone and bones, and are thought to have been a symbol of status or rank. Shop a collection of ancient jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Necklace with Figurative Pendant
Located in London, GB
An ancient Hellenistic period necklace from, 3rd-1st Century B.C., South Arabia, possinly Yemen
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Red Agate, Carnelian and Gold Ancient Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking necklace is made of expertly carved tubular carnelian and red agate stone. Most
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Ancient glass beads necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS Ancient necklace composed of glass beads and pearly beads. No signature.
Condition:
Good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Link Necklaces
Hellenistic Gold and Agate 'Eye' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient necklace, with original chain and agate 'eye' bead.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Chain Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Copper-Tone Metal and Turquoise Glass Paste Necklace, 1925s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancient necklace from the 1925s, composed of copper-tone metal and turquoise glass paste. No
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ancient Green Glass and Yellow Gold Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable necklace comprised of ancient green glass and yellow gold beads from an archaeological
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
