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Chanel Pompom Necklace, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots and ending with glass paste
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Pompom Necklace, 1983
Chanel Pompom Necklace, 1983
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L 47.25 in
CHANEL Vintage Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace, 1983
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl sautoir necklace alterning with gold toned round links embellished with
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20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt/Necklace made in 1983. This design was part of a bigger
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983
Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983
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H 3 in W 3 in D 0.85 in Dm 14 in L 28 in
Silver Necklace Made by Rey Urban 1983, Stockholm, Sweden
By Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pendant is made out of sterling silver bars and a matte, natural shaped dun colored stone. With the pendant comes a 71 cm long flat herringbone silver chain. The pendant is, wi...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Silver Necklace Made by Rey Urban 1983, Stockholm, Sweden
Silver Necklace Made by Rey Urban 1983, Stockholm, Sweden
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H 2.17 in W 1.19 in L 27.56 in
Chanel Tie Necklace with Knot Assembled Costume Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tie necklace with knot assembled costume pearls. The necklace ends with
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Angela Cummings Studios 1983 Rare Modernist Links Necklace .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
York city at the silversmith atelier of Angela Cummings back in the 1983. This necklace was carefully
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Chanel Golden Metal Short Necklace with Rhinestones and Glass Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace with rhinestones and glass pearls. 1983
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Chanel Necklace by Robert Goossens and Gripoix Paris, sign. 1983, gold plated
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A unique and rare Chanel sautoir signed 1983. It consists of 20 false pearls, in between 3 olympus
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Rare Crystal Rock Gilt Metal Necklace by Goossens c 1983
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rare crystal rock gilt metal chain necklace designed by Robert Goossens The
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage 1983 Four-Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace, Ornate Medallion Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Chanel faux pearl necklace from the ultra-glamorous 1980s. This beauty of a necklace
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with a Golden Metal Pendant, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal pendant and an impressive pearly drop in green
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT brass and copper numbered RUNWAY necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
on the spring 1983 runway. This is a very rare and unique piece. Beautiful patina to metal. Strung
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Late 20th Century French More Necklaces

Chanel Set of Two Dark-golden Metal Necklaces with Costume Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set of two dark-golden metal necklaces with costume pearls. 1983
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20th Century French More Necklaces

Robert Lee Morris Vintage Gilded Mask Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris. It instead was carved and created by him in 1983 when he was experimenting with so
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Vintage Gilded Mask Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Vintage Gilded Mask Necklace
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H 1 in W 1 in D 0.45 in Dm 19 in L 19 in
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Arrowhead Fringe Casual Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1983, the key form in this piece is a flat but hammered arrowhead shaped drop. The
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Arrowhead Fringe Casual Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Arrowhead Fringe Casual Necklace
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H 2.4 in W 2.4 in D 0.2 in Dm 19 in L 19 in
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This scarce piece is a Vintage CHANEL gold plated necklace composed of double twisted chains. As a
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Moonfeather Bib Casual Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
construction seeking new ways to make body hugging bib necklaces. This one is very early, vintage for sure
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Moonfeather Bib Casual Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Moonfeather Bib Casual Necklace
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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 18 in L 18 in
Vintage Chanel Star Diamante Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Chanel three-dimensional graduating star statement necklace (from one of Karl
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Chanel Short Necklace in Gold Metal Beads Paved with Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Short necklace made of gold metal beads paved with rhinestones, holding a
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
. Signed Chanel with date 1983. Length 17.50", W 1 3/16"
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in L 17.5 in
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Guinevere Domes Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In 1983, RLM made a collection based on the book "The Mists of Avalon", and this piece is one of
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Guinevere Domes Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Guinevere Domes Necklace
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H 0.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.75 in Dm 31 in L 31 in
Robert Lee Morris Casual Gold Gilded Multi-Patterned Bib Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
bib necklace. Simple hook clasp. One of a kind. Very early piece from 1982-83. There is a large body
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Casual Gold Gilded Multi-Patterned Bib Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Casual Gold Gilded Multi-Patterned Bib Necklace
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H 6 in W 6 in D 0.4 in Dm 20 in L 20 in
Vintage Chanel necklace with pendant from Goossens and house of Gripoix, signed
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
1,5 cm x 1 cm Features - Original Chanel necklace signed 1983 one the back of the pendant - The
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

Vintage 1.86ct Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Ballerina Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing the Vintage 1.86ct Cabochon Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Necklace Pendant, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Verdigris Fruit Loop Choker Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
The bright green on this oxidized brass necklace is startling and dramatic. This Verdigris, this
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Verdigris Fruit Loop Choker Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Verdigris Fruit Loop Choker Necklace
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.12 in Dm 7.5 in L 15.25 in
5 Dollar Lady Liberty 22k Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Original 22k gold "lady liberty" coin mounted in a diamond bezel pendant. This pendant has a well-contrasted white and yellow gold setting and double rhodium-plated finish for lifelo...
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT by Robert Goossens Limited Edition 1980s Two Tone Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
scroll necklace. This YSL beauty is numbered 105/500, meaning that only 500 were produced. Two gunmetal
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Vermeil

Chanel Necklace in Gold Metal and Red Glass Paste Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Long necklace in gold metal and red glass paste pearls. Collection 1983. Additional
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1980s Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Limited Edition 80s YSL Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
necklace ! This particular piece is numbered 46 of 500 ( meaning it is number 46 of the 500 that were
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Agate Bead and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Comprising fourteen very large black and white banded agate beads, joined to a sterling silver twin hoop clasp, signed Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, length 17 1/4 inches. Iris Apfel...
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Vtg Chanel Ornate Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exquisite and hard to find (large) Chanel simulated gemstone necklace "sautoir", comprised out of
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Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold necklace, set with one cabochon emerald weighing 11.63cts and 229 full
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Strand Coral Bead Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Strand Coral Bead Necklace 9 strands of coral beads
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Red Coral, Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Marina B Rare Gold Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace by Marina B, made in 18kt yellow and blackened gold, highlighted
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Antique 1880s Italian Link Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important and scarce vintage Coco Chanel "camellia" pate de verre statement necklace. This iconic
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
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H 3.25 in L 18.75 in
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Six Strand Gold Toggle Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1980s six strand short necklace by famous designer Karl Lagerfeld. In 1983 Lagerfeld
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

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24k Gold, Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Six Strand Gold Toggle Necklace
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Six Strand Gold Toggle Necklace
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W 1.5 in D 0.25 in L 21 in
Chanel Vintage Pearl & Gripoix Necklace By Victoire de Castellane
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Pearl & Gripoix Necklace By Victoire de Castellane Pearl necklace which featuring
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

1970s Anton Michelsen Denmark Scandinavian Modernist Silver Fringe Necklace.
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Toronto, ON
1970s Anton Michelsen Denmark Scandinavian Modernist Silver Fringe Necklace. Necklace designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl & Chunky Chain Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The quintessential Chanel Pearl Chain Necklace. Originating from 1983, the year Lagerfeld joined
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Middle Eastern Motif Jewel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Coco Chanel ornate "metal dore" Middle Eastern motif jeweled pendant necklace. The gilt
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Late 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Christian Dior by Grosse 1958 Gilded Metal Braided Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior choker necklace was created and manufactured by Grosse in 1958. This
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Rondelle Line, Necklace in white gold diamonds and Black agathe
By Torrini
Located in Firenze, IT
Rondelle Line is a traditional Line, first created in 1983 and after 40 years still a Must. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Prototype Nocturnal Collar Necklace 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Nocturnal Collar Necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Blue Boy' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0832
Located in Palm Desert, CA
was completed on January 26, 1983 and is numbered #0832. The total weight of the pendant is 5.7 grams
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Ecstasy' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0794
Located in Palm Desert, CA
on February 22, 1983 and is numbered #0794. The total weight of the pendant is 4.9 grams. A Brief
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Carnation' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0757
Located in Palm Desert, CA
March 7, 1983 and is numbered #0757. The total weight of the pendant is 5.14 grams. A Brief History of
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Planter Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0782
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on January 31, 1983. The pendant is numbered
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Seaside Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0805
Located in Palm Desert, CA
completed on February 8, 1983 and is numbered #0805. The total weight of the pendant is 5.6 grams. A Brief
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Mona Lisa' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0776
Located in Palm Desert, CA
January 17, 1983 and is numbered #0776. The total weight of the pendant is 6.6 grams. A Brief History of
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 1980s Marc Labat Colrful Beaded Pearl Vintage Navajo 80s Choker Necklaece
By Marc Labat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s MARC LABAT muto colored fruit salad style necklace choker. Features blue, yellow
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

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Pearl

14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0722
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on March 8, 1983. The pendant is numbered #0722
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Feather' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0686
Located in Palm Desert, CA
completed on January 27, 1983 and is numbered #0686. The total weight of the pendant is 5.8 grams. A Brief
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Forest Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0729
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on March 9, 1983. The pendant is numbered #0729
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Creek Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0802
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sale is a certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on February 16, 1983. The
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0770
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on November 17, 1983. The pendant is numbered
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Peacocks Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0712
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity stating the painting was completed on February 17, 1983. The pendant is numbered
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Mona Lisa' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0775
Located in Palm Desert, CA
March 1, 1983 and is numbered #0775. The total weight of the pendant is 4.8 grams. A Brief History of
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Peacock Masterpiece Hand Painted Mop Pendant #0837
Located in Palm Desert, CA
certificate of authenticity (last photo) and was completed on February 16, 1983 and is numbered #0837. The
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Cigarettes' Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0751
Located in Palm Desert, CA
on February 17, 1983 and is numbered #0751. The total weight of the pendant is 4.3 grams. A Brief
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1983 Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1983 necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 1983 necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 1983 necklace from Chanel, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. and Robert Lee Morris — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 1983 necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a 1983 necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1983 Necklace?

Prices for a 1983 necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $135 and can go as high as $88,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,483.

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.