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What were ancient necklaces made of?

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What were ancient necklaces made of?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
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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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold

Hellenistic Gold and Agate 'Eye' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient necklace, with original chain and agate 'eye' bead.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

GEMOLITHOS "Seeds" Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, DE
"Seeds" Necklace 18K Gold, inspired by an ancient Necklace found in central Greece, 1980´s
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Vintage 1980s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k 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
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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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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