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Vintage SAK Yellow Gold and Dimond Coin Collar Necklace style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cooper coin pendant
- Snake finish necklace
- Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety
Hallmarks: 14K
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1790s Antique Necklace Styles
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Necklace 17" - 14k Euro 1.86ctw Vintage Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: VS1 - SI2
Total Carats: 1.86ctw
Style: Dangle
Chain Style: Cable
Necklace Style: Chain
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1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Silver Paste Georgian Style Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Georgian inspired silver paste necklace. The sparkle on this piece is just beautiful and
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Early 1900s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Silver
circa 1910 Art Nouveau Mucha Style Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An enchanting floral pendant necklace, made during the late Art Nouveau era circa 1910. A forget-me
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Style Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Victorian style Tahitian pearl and diamond platinum necklace. Showcasing numerous Old
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Black Enamel Marquise Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Bow style Diamond and enamel platinum and white gold pendant necklace. 1 Marquise diamond with a
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Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Gold and Amethyst Rivière-Style Necklace with Detachable Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and amethyst rivière-style necklace composed of bezel-set oval
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Turquoise and Pearl Lavalier Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold , turquoise and pearl lavalier style necklace displaying 2 oval form
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Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau style necklace with diamonds, peridots and tourmalines, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique necklace in the Art Nouveau style with a sophisticated form, characteristic of this era
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
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W 1.78 in L 1.38 in
Victorian Antique 21K Yellow Gold Egyptian Style Bloodstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
: 30.14 ct.
Cut Style: Crown Flat
Color Range: Black to Reddish
Bezel Set in 21 Karat Yellow Gold with
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Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Pailin Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany, 2000's. Fine millegrain platinum set with 4 pailin sapphire weighing circa 4,43 ct., surrounded by 43 brilliant-cut and transitional-cut diamonds weighing total circa 1,44 c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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H 2.28 in W 0.59 in L 11.02 in
LB Tribal style Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Pendant Ceramic Carnelian necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux presents a tribal style necklace with antique Art Nouveau sterling pendant.A
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Styles
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H 5 in W 1 in D 2.5 in L 24 in
Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Estate 1920’s Black Star & Frost Edwardian style handmade Platinum pendant set with
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Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Etruscan Style Necklace 15K Gold Rock Crystal Pendant c.1870
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian rock crystal cabochon pendant necklace
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Jade glass bead and clear paste lariatt-style necklace/sautoir, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
together' by a paste bar, allowing the two drops to fall asymmetrically. The necklace has a silver and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Base Metal
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H 19 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in L 27.5 in
Victorian Style Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Victorian style silver and 18K yellow gold floral ruby and diamond necklace. Showcasing seven round
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted in the opulent style of Art Deco, this exquisite citrine necklace exudes timeless elegance
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1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Sphere Necklace
Located in Stroud, GB
originality of this piece make it a true statement of individual style.
The necklace is affixed to a new 9ct
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
the Jacla originated. In the oldest style necklaces, the jacla is a pair of loop earrings tied onto
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Necklace Styles
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Turquoise
Antique Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold necklace centered with old mine cut diamond and 3 dangling old mine diamonds
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1910s Antique Necklace Styles
MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Hess before The Great Depression, this mid-1920s-style elegant single-strand necklace has a 1.25
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1920s American Baroque Revival Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 50 beads with white and pink flower designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 50 beads with blue and pink flower designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian necklace in artnovo style with green russian demantoid stones attached
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1910s Antique Necklace Styles
Contemporary Diamond Festoon Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The defining flourish of a festoon necklace is the drama of its swag, opulently undulating and
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Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14k Camphor Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
elegant filigree, hand engravings, as well as fine milgrain accents. The 14K white gold cable-style chain
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Archaeological Revival 15K Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
jewellery. This necklace perfectly represents the Archaeological Revival style.
Necklace Length 41.0 cm
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1880s British Revival Antique Necklace Styles
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15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian French Diamond Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds
Single Cut
Diamonds
Old European Cut Diamonds
Edwardian "French" style
Estate Necklace
SKU: 22793
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Tubogas Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tubogas Necklace
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1920s
This stunning 18ct yellow gold necklace
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Early 20th Century European Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Cameo Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique necklace europe 19th century 1850/1880s necklace centered with a female profile cameo in
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1850s Antique Necklace Styles
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold collar necklace, with alternating panels of openwork and Etruscan style work, on a
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1870s British Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Belle Époque style. Front set with seven oval, graduating amethysts weighing total 29,14 carats and
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1890s British Belle Époque Antique Necklace Styles
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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Necklace
12ct Rose Gold
Circa 1850’s
Lovely, Georgian collar necklace. Set with
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Garnet, Gold
Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French
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Early 20th Century French Byzantine Antique Necklace Styles
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Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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W 2.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16.5 in
Arts and Crafts Enamelled Festoon Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful festoon necklace crafted at a time when the Arts and Crafts movement was
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Late 19th Century Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15ct gold collar necklace, comprised of brick style links, with a matt finish, circa
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1870s British Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Silver Paste Drop pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with a late sterling silver chain and stones in a closed back setting
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Couture Late1920s ChanelRousseletStyle PearlescentPendants SilverChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
silver chain necklace is made in the unique chunky style of Coco Chanel that she introduced in the 1920s
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
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W 1.5 in D 1 in Dm 5.5 in L 17 in
Victorian Persian Turquoise Festoon Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This lovely piece is set in 14kt
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 15kt Large Mariner Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This large necklace has a classic "Gucci style" design, but hails from the Victorian (ca1880s) era
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Late 19th Century Antique Necklace Styles
Antique Georgian1820s Early Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A crowning glory of design, this cut steel necklace shimmers like diamonds, in available light as
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Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklace Styles
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Cut Steel
Bohemian Red Garnet Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver
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1920s Czech Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
30 Inch 14K Gold Chain Figaro Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique 30 inch 14K gold chain figaro necklace, circa 1900. This chain necklace is crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Styles
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone Festoon Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning moonstone necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This gorgeous piece is comprised
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Styles
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Moonstone, 14k Gold
Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cross Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-work in the lavish garland style of the early 1900’s. The necklace is set with alternating kite-shape
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Early 19th Century British Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A French gold necklace by Wièse c.1890, designed in the archaeological revivalist style, the fringe
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Late 19th Century French Antique Necklace Styles
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18k Gold
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L 18.51 in
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look.
Length
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1880s British Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 9k 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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Late 19th Century American Antique Necklace Styles
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Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican 925 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
vintage style combined with the timeless beauty of turquoise.
Necklace Length: 17″
Bin Code: N14 / P13
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19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Necklace Styles
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Necklace
18ct Gold- French Eagles Head Stamped
Circa 1900
Fabulous, French
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Early 20th Century French Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique RareVenetian ArchimedeSegusoStyle HandblownGlass Links Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
Like elegant multi-pendant festoon necklaces from the mid-1800s, this antique 19th-Century Italian
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19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Brass
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D 1 in Dm 5 in L 15 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Garnet Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880
This striking 19th century hollow gold necklace is designed in the Renaissance style of
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Garnet
Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace.
The necklace
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
Antique Victorian MuranoGlass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Necklace Styles
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Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
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W 0.4 in Dm 6.3 in L 18.12 in
Antique Silver Cushion Paste Three Drop necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This solid silver and round and cushion cut paste drop necklace is a stunning piece from the late
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Ox Blood Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Victorian era Mediterranean coral necklace is lively with old world charm and retro
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Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Amethyst & Pearl Necklace 18ct Gold Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Necklace
18ct Gold Clasp
Circa 1900
The most fabulous, Edwardian necklace
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Early 20th Century European Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl
Antique 18k Gold and Coral Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
archeological style gold spheres
Length: 82cm
Weight: 135gr.
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Belcher Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely necklace is simple and the belcher style chain gives the necklace a fine look. The
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1880s British Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian necklace features a single row of natural salt water pearls, graduating
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Styles
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Antique Necklace Styles For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of antique necklace styles for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique necklace styles includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Fabergé, Hancocks and Serhat Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 22 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut antique necklace styles and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of antique necklace styles, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Antique Necklace Styles?
Prices for antique necklace styles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $54,000, while antique necklace styles, on average, fetch $3,160.
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.
Questions About Antique Necklace Styles
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023There are many different styles of necklaces, and each type has its own name. Ones with metal links are chain necklaces, and those featuring gemstone-set links are tennis chains or tennis necklaces. A festoon is a necklace featuring swags of beads, chains or gemstones that extend from it at various points all around its length. Necklaces that have a Y shape with a chain hanging down are lariats, and those that consist of a chain and a charm are pendant necklaces. Locket necklaces have pendants with hinged closures that allow you to stash a photograph, lock of hair or other memento inside. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A princess-style necklace is a necklace that is around 18 inches in length. The style is one of the most commonly worn lengths of necklaces because it usually hits just below the collarbone, making it well-suited for pairing with a wide range of dresses and tops. Princess-style necklaces come in a variety of types and are especially popular for displaying pendants. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of princess-length necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023One of the best ways to choose a necklace style is to consider what tops and dresses you intend to wear the piece with, as different necklaces best complement varying necklines. For example, long chains and pendant necklaces work well with turtlenecks, while V-shaped pendants coordinate well with V-necks. For a scoop neck, choose a shorter pendant necklace with a curved shape. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The most popular necklace style changes from season to season based on trends. However, some types of necklaces tend to remain fashionable year after year. For example, pearl necklaces and tennis necklaces are timeless picks. Precious metal chains like the oval link, curb link and snake chain are other good picks for those looking for a necklace that is likely to stay in style, no matter what's currently popular. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of necklaces.
- Are pearl necklaces in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although fashion trends do come and go, pearl necklaces generally remain in style season after season. Many people prize the color and shimmer of pearl necklaces, and since they can easily be mixed and matched with casual, business and dressy attire, they are highly versatile. In recent years, even men have begun sporting pearls, with celebrities like Harry Styles and Pharrell Williams driving the trend. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of pearl necklaces.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What different styles of necklaces are called depends on factors such as their lengths, shapes and designs. A necklace composed of metal links is a chain, while a braided, tiered necklace is a festoon. Graduated necklaces feature gemstones or beads in various sizes arranged in a row. A lariat is a long necklace with a dangling pendant. Explore a variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Whether charm necklaces are in style can vary based on personal tastes and current trends. However, many people continue to wear charm necklaces year after year. Charm necklaces allow their wearers to record their most precious life moments in a language of gold and gemstones. The charms can represent friendships and hobbies, as well as births, graduations and anniversaries, making them enduringly meaningful. Find a variety of charm necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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