Mikimoto 1940's Retro Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Scrolling Station Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain centering a swirling gold station with clustered pearls Ranging in size from 4.0 to 7.5 mm round - rose body color with strong iridescence Completed by...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Double Strand Necklace, 1940’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Professionally composed from two 1940s vintage jade necklaces, this substantial one-of-a-kind jewel possesses remarkable visual weight and presence at over 200 grams.
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Louis Rousselet Pearl Drop Necklace 1940s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Louis Rousselet Pearl Drop Necklace from the 1940s. Wonderfully elegant, the long string of pearls culminating in a large, embellished pearl drop.
V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940's, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls. 2 individual gold-plated strands, each 3.5 cm wide, bordered with small pearls.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl Old Cut Diamond Necklace 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace in Platinum, Portugal, 1940s.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
$36,719Sale Price|20% Off
Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands of seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream body color with faint rose overtones. They are of good quality and luster. The st...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
1940s Vintage 18ct White Gold Necklace with Japanese Cultured Pearls and Diamond
Located in Milano, MI
Refined 1940s vintage necklace crafted in 18ct white gold, finely detailed and adorned with Japanese cultured pearls measuring approx. 7 mm.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Crystals Trio Strands Layers Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Vintage Luxury White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant Chunky Statement Link Collar Choker Necklace, Silver Tone Good condition.
Silver Plate
14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant circa 1940s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite 14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant from the circa 1940s exemplifies timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. Crafted with delicate 14-karat gold, the pendant fea...
Vintage 1940s Robert DeMario Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Filigree Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A rare and collectible designer set from the illustrious house of Robert DeMario, dating to the 1940s. This exquisite choker necklace and matching clip-on earrings exemplify DeMario'...
Coral
Vintage Joseff of Hollywood Pearl & Paste Demi Parure 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Materials: Gold plated metal, glass paste, glass simulated pearls Signed: Joseff Fastening: Necklace, hook and loop, earrings: clip on Approximate Dimensions: Necklace: 38cm to 47cm ...
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Cat Brooch with Natural Seed Pearl Ball
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, dating back to the 1940s, captures the playful spirit of a beloved feline friend. Elegantly design...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Cross Pendant, Belgium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant with 18 karat white gold and 18 karat rose gold applied decoration; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eisenberg & Sons Carnelian Carved Plaque & Pearl Collar 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a splendid five lustrous strands of graduated glass pearls.
$539Sale Price|47% Off
Vintage 3 row necklace by Robert with faux jade and faux pearls USA 1940s
By Original by Robert
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful summery 3-row necklace with elongated false jade pearls and very beautiful false pearls.
Base Metal
Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond Clasp 21"
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1940's cultured Akoya pearl necklace showcases 73 luminous and absolutely gorgeous Japanese cultured Akoya pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
VINTAGE 1940'S JADE GREEN, PEARL AND GOLD TONE NECKLACE
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a gold tone jade lucite faux pearl ornate neckace from the 1940's. It is in excellent condition.
Measurements:
16"
drop 2"x1"
...
Faux South Seas Pearl Necklace 1940s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a substantial necklace of faux South Seas pearls from the 1940s.
1940's Triple Strand Pearl Blue Green Gold Stone Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an amazing necklace. Triple strand glass pearl s with pearl dangle. The center is brass flowers with pearl centers. The middle stone is a blue green iridescent lucite stone. ...
1940s Blue Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Vintage Flower Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
This lovely example of a 1940s rhinestone necklace features vibrant and enchanting colours.
Base Metal
1940s Oysters & Pearls Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
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Unsigned gilt and pearl necklace, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Unsigned, but strong and striking, this beautiful necklace sits beautifully on the neck. Made from gilt metal, (some leaves are engraved, others are plain), and 'button' pearls, this...
Brass, Gilt Metal
1940s Natural Pearl and 18 Karat Gold Rosary Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Natural Freeform Pearl Rosary Necklace Features an Exquisitely Detailed Charm, Lustrous Pearls and Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold. 58 Natural Freeform Pearls and 5...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco White Gold Sautoir Necklace, 80 Cultured Pearls, 1940s
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Any customs fees, depending on the destination country, will always be the responsibility of the buyer. Piece: Sautoir necklace Total weight: 83 g Number of pearls: 80 Length: 39 cm...
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
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H 14.49 in W 1.15 in Dm 0.24 in L 1.89 in
1940s Art Deco Pearl and 1.55 carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940's Art Deco single pearl and 1.55 carat diamond, platinum necklace; part of our diverse pearl jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Wordley Alsopp & Bliss 1940s Retro Jade Pearl 14 Karat Link Necklace
By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven oval jade stations measuring 11.8 x 15.6 mm, prong set and with a carved floral motif Mottled dark green to white jade, mostly a vibrant bluish-green Alternating wi...
Jade, Natural Pearl
Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer White Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace, Silver Tone Good condition.
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Vintage Luxury White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant Chunky Statement Link Collar Choker Necklace, Silver Tone Good condition.
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant Link Collar Choker Necklace, Silver Tone Good condition.
Silver Plate
Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Onyx Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
93 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The opera-length -20 inch- necklace is completed by a 18k yellow gold clasp set with old-c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s European diamond and pearl choker
Located in London, GB
This 1940s European choker is a beautiful example of Art Deco jewellery. The choker has approximately 10 carats of diamonds with the centre stone weighing approximately 1.4 carats. T...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
12.00 Carat Orange Citrine Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's oval citrine and pearl pendant necklace. 12.00ct oval citrine in 14k yellow gold with a halo of cultured pearls on a 21 inch chain. 1 oval orange citrine, approx. 12...
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.65 in D 2.08 in L 18 in
Vintage 1940s 0.61Ct Tourmaline, 0.15Ct Diamond, Pearl and 15k Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional 0.61 carat tourmaline, 0.15 carat diamond, cultured pearl and 14 karat yellow, rose and white gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This stu...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
D 0.25 in L 16 in
18ct Gold Seed Pearl Necklace with Rose Cut Diamond 18ct Snap dated circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Seed Pearl Necklace with Rose Cut Diamond 18ct Snap dated circa 1940's Very pretty Seed Pearl Necklace made up of multi strand sections of seed pearls spaced out by 18ct go...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This charming 14 karat yellow gold enamel pendant necklace dates back to the 1940s. A photo can be added to the back of the pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Vintage Miriam Haskell 1940s Pink Floral & Faux Pearl Parure
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This is quite a find. This Miriam Haskell parure features a double strand necklace made of faux baroque pearls leading down an intricate centerpiece. The centerpiece has a pink glass...
Haskell Pearl Floral Earring and Necklace Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1940s-50s Hattie Carnegie signed pearl necklace with rhinestone details.
Vintage 1940s Signed Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl & Opal Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Miriam Haskell necklace features a single strand of faux pearls that lead down to a magnificent centerpiece. The centerpiece has golden leaves with a crystal and faux op...
Vintage 1940s Miriam Haskell Double Medallion Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This Miriam Haskell necklace is a beauty! It features two faux pearl medallions that are decorated with smaller pearls. The center has a 3-dimensional pearl in the center and is cov...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,825Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 0.26 in
18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32" Necklace & 9.25" Bracelet, 6.6mm, Box
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32-inch pearl Necklace & 9.25-inch pearl Bracelet, 6.6mm pearls, with original box. Gorgeous 18kt gold Mikimoto pearl necklace and pearl brac...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Pair of Chanel Haute Couture Snake Bangles, Maison Goossens
By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Pair of Period Haute Couture Chanel Snake Bangles by Maison Goossens. These hand made hinged bracelets are composed of dozens of graduated gilt filigree caps soldered together t...
Bronze
$13,072
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Important Chanel Renaissance Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
This is one of the more elaborate and unusual Chanel necklaces in this offering. Chanel again channels the splendor of the Renaissance with this exceptional necklace of cruciform lin...
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Turquoise Beaded Necklace, Silver Clasp, 50.8 cm
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
NATURAL TURQUOISE NECKLACE — 50.8 CM A striking strand of natural turquoise, showcasing beautifully polished, organically shaped beads in an intense Robin-Egg blue tone, each stone ...
Turquoise, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 Elevate your elegance with these stunning 18ct gold cluster earrings. The captivating centre natural ruby is beautifully ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Important Coco Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Crucifix Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinary Rare and Important Maison Gripoix for Coco Chanel elaborate handmade Byzantine crucifix pendant necklace. The focal crucifix of ruby and emerald Gripoix poured glass en...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
A Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Paloma Picasso collection, crafted in sterling silver with cultured freshwater pearls. It features an 18-inch strand design with soft peach-tone...
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
$23,210
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
Lavender Chatoyant Kunzite Necklace with Vintage Crystal Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
An elegant natural kunzite bead necklace measuring 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length. The smooth, round beads measure approximately 12.5 mm in diameter and display a soft lavender hue wi...
Crystal, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
Necklace with turquoise beads and 18k gold 92.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold clasp with turquoise beads necklace with gold spacers - 40 cm Detailed description The necklace consists of 6 rows of turquoise beads, each with gold spacers. Three by th...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Baltic Amber and Silver Necklace, 260ct, 1970s, 40cm
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Handmade Baltic Amber and Silver Bead Necklace, Late 20th Century Handmade amber bead necklace composed of 36 individually shaped and polished amber beads, graduated in size from ap...
Amber, Silver
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.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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