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Edwardiar Silver Enamel Paste Flower Basket Giardinetti Collier Pendant Brooch
Edwardiar Silver Enamel Paste Flower Basket Giardinetti Collier Pendant Brooch

Edwardiar Silver Enamel Paste Flower Basket Giardinetti Collier Pendant Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a lovely Edwardian flower basket collier pendant and brooch. It is crafted in silver and enamel. The piece features clear and colourful paste. Circa 1920. Weight: 14.26g Bas...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Rubellite Aquamarine Gold Scarab Collier
Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Rubellite Aquamarine Gold Scarab Collier

Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Rubellite Aquamarine Gold Scarab Collier

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

This colorful collier with scarab pendants in 18k white gold with big cabochons as tourmalines, rubellites and aquamarines stands in the old Egypt for a lucky charm with the traditio...

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2010s German Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous Rare Haute Couture Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Statement Collier
Gorgeous Rare Haute Couture Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Statement Collier

Gorgeous Rare Haute Couture Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Statement Collier

By Thierry Mugler

Located in GOES, NL

A striking very rare Haute Couture statement piece and a TRUE collectors item by legendary designer Thierry Mugler! This exceptional necklace captures the bold, futuristic glamour f...

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1990s Dutch Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set
Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set

Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Star Collier and Earring Set

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

From the electric glamour of the 90s emerges this breathtaking ‘Angel’ collier and earring set: an astral relic that embodies Mugler’s myth-making brilliance.

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1990s French Choker Necklaces

HERMES Infinity Choker Collier Infini 925 Silver twisted loop torque choker
HERMES Infinity Choker Collier Infini 925 Silver twisted loop torque choker

HERMES Infinity Choker Collier Infini 925 Silver twisted loop torque choker

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Infinity Choker Collier Infini 925 Fine Silver twisted interlocking loop torque rigid choker necklace Reference: VNWG/A00028 Brand: Hermes Model: Infinity Choker / Collier Inf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Collier in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds - Micheletto
Collier in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds - Micheletto

Collier in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds - Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Collier inspired by a breath of wind, molded with an anatomically perfect shape for a woman's neck The total weight of the gold is gr 105.30 The total weight of white diamonds is ct ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Maison Martin Margiela - Collier padlocks covered in fabric AW 2007
Maison Martin Margiela - Collier padlocks covered in fabric AW 2007

Maison Martin Margiela - Collier padlocks covered in fabric AW 2007

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Milano, IT

Maison Martin Margiela's necklace from the fall/winter 2007 season consists of locks covered in elastic fabric, one flesh-colored and another black. Both the padlock and keys are or...

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Collier with 4.85 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds
Exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Collier with 4.85 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds

Exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Collier with 4.85 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Presenting a sophisticated and elegant 18K gold collier, weighing 21.89 grams, perfect for those who appreciate timeless luxury.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel PE2003 Collier SS2003 Navy Pearly CC Pendant on chain
Chanel PE2003 Collier SS2003 Navy Pearly CC Pendant on chain

Chanel PE2003 Collier SS2003 Navy Pearly CC Pendant on chain

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel necklace from the Spring Summer 2003 collection, composed of a gold-plated metal chain link and a navy blue plastic medallion, almost black, inlaid with small fancy pearls of ...

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Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Collier iconico in perle nere – modello “Jackie” Francia, fine anni ’90
Collier iconico in perle nere – modello “Jackie” Francia, fine anni ’90

Collier iconico in perle nere – modello “Jackie” Francia, fine anni ’90

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Questo collier firmato Gérard Darel è una delle creazioni più iconiche e riconoscibili della maison, universalmente noto come “Jackie”, in omaggio a Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, figur...

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1990s Artist Choker Necklaces

Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre
Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre

Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in SÈVRES, FR

Découvrez ce magnifique Collier Van Cleef Vintage Alhambra en or jaune et nacre (Pearl). Présenté en très bon état, ce bijou emblématique incarne parfaitement l’élégance intemporelle...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier LOVE Collier with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Cartier LOVE Collier with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold

Cartier LOVE Collier with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Lucerne, CH

Experience everlasting allure with Cartier's LOVE Necklace, a testament to sophistication and romance. Crafted in 18 Karat white gold, adorned in pave setting with 54 brilliant-cut d...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georg Jensen Torun Collier 18K Yellow Gold with Pearls No. 904
Georg Jensen Torun Collier 18K Yellow Gold with Pearls No. 904

Georg Jensen Torun Collier 18K Yellow Gold with Pearls No. 904

By Georg Jensen

Located in Berlin, DE

Georg Jensen Torun Necklace, Model 904 – 18K Yellow Gold with Pearls This elegant Georg Jensen Torun necklace (Model 904) is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and features two delica...

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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Silver Pendant Collier by Tone Vigeland for Plus, Norway, 1950s
Silver Pendant Collier by Tone Vigeland for Plus, Norway, 1950s

Silver Pendant Collier by Tone Vigeland for Plus, Norway, 1950s

By Tone Vigeland

Located in Stockholm, SE

Amazing silver neckring by Tone Vigeland, with a large stylized pendant in the form of a sun. Vivacious and graphic, a very expressive design. Dimensions: Inner width of neckring 13...

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

White gold collier flower pendant with 2.80 caraat white and black diamonds
White gold collier flower pendant with 2.80 caraat white and black diamonds

White gold collier flower pendant with 2.80 caraat white and black diamonds

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Natural diamonds – approx. 2.80 crt 12 pieces marquise cut diamonds: (0.16*12) approx. 1.80 crt G/H/VS/SI 1 piece of black diamond: approx. 1.00 crt (treated) Weight5.9 grams Necklac...

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Vintage 1980s European Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Sturdy Collier with White Diamonds - Micheletto
18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Sturdy Collier with White Diamonds - Micheletto

18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Sturdy Collier with White Diamonds - Micheletto

By Olivo Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Description: This elegant collier, designed in an oval shape, is carefully crafted to fit the natural contours of a woman's neckline. Made entirely of yellow gold, it features a half...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rigid Collier in Yellow Gold, Blazed by White Parts and Diamonds - Micheletto
Rigid Collier in Yellow Gold, Blazed by White Parts and Diamonds - Micheletto

Rigid Collier in Yellow Gold, Blazed by White Parts and Diamonds - Micheletto

By Roberta Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This elegant collier is expertly designed with an oval shape to perfectly fit the neckline of a woman's neck. Crafted with precision, the collier features an oval barrel design that ...

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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Impotend YVES SAINT LAURENT COLLIER, 'Borde de Mer', resine blue marine, 1990s
Impotend YVES SAINT LAURENT COLLIER, 'Borde de Mer', resine blue marine, 1990s

Impotend YVES SAINT LAURENT COLLIER, 'Borde de Mer', resine blue marine, 1990s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Importend YVES Saint Laurent Paris, Pre-a Porter 1990 Collier - Homage a la Mer - Borde de Mer. Atttached to zwodark blue/black cords are variosly sized blue and turquoise-colored cu...

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1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Blue Zircon

Collier de la fin du 19ème siècle orné de fleurs en grenat
Collier de la fin du 19ème siècle orné de fleurs en grenat

Collier de la fin du 19ème siècle orné de fleurs en grenat

Located in PARIS, FR

Collier ancien en or rose 9 carats (350 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, orné de 12 fleurs serties de grenats alternés d'une pastille de grenat, le tout monté sur paillon. Poid...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold

Round Pendant Collier 18k White Gold/925-Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Guilloche
Round Pendant Collier 18k White Gold/925-Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Guilloche

Round Pendant Collier 18k White Gold/925-Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Guilloche

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer round pendant collier 18k white gold/925-sterling silver, Macaron Collection, translucent blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, grey leather strap, diameter app. 27.2 mm Abo...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Round Pendant Collier 18k Rose Gold/925-Sterling Silver Grey Enamel Guilloche
Round Pendant Collier 18k Rose Gold/925-Sterling Silver Grey Enamel Guilloche

Round Pendant Collier 18k Rose Gold/925-Sterling Silver Grey Enamel Guilloche

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer round pendant collier 18k white gold/925-sterling silver, Macaron Collection, translucent grey vitreous enamel, guilloche, grey leather strap, diameter app. 27.2 mm Abo...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock

Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock

By Betony Vernon

Located in Rome, IT

The timeless O'Ring Signature collection has consistently garnered appreciation for its symbolic and aesthetic allure, along with its practical functionality. A true Paradise Found c...

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1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian. Dior maple leaves collier, sign. Ch. Dior Germany  gold plated 1990s
Christian. Dior maple leaves collier, sign. Ch. Dior Germany  gold plated 1990s

Christian. Dior maple leaves collier, sign. Ch. Dior Germany gold plated 1990s

By Christian Dior

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Very interesting, beautiful Christian Dior necklace consisting of 7 maple leaves, each set with a set of rhinestones. Some of the stones are cut or round. Each leaf is rolled up on o...

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Late 20th Century French Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls,  green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn
CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls,  green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn

CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls, green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Wonderful CHANEL necklace (MADE IN FRANCE) with very large knotted handmade pearls. In the middle there is a camellia made of 8 pearls with a green Gripoix glass stone in the midd...

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1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

18kt Yellow Gold Rigid Collier with White Gold Detail and Diamonds.
18kt Yellow Gold Rigid Collier with White Gold Detail and Diamonds.

18kt Yellow Gold Rigid Collier with White Gold Detail and Diamonds.

By Prelati Gioielli

Located in Vittoria, IT

Sculptural elegance comes to life in this handcrafted rigid necklace, made of 18kt yellow gold using the hollow reed technique to offer both lightness and solidity. The fluid, harmon...

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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany&Co Collier Pendentif Argent Open Heart Silver Pendant GM by Elsa Peretti
Tiffany&Co Collier Pendentif Argent Open Heart Silver Pendant GM by Elsa Peretti

Tiffany&Co Collier Pendentif Argent Open Heart Silver Pendant GM by Elsa Peretti

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in PARIS, FR

Tiffany&CO Open Heart model pendant by Elsa Peretti in GM format in solid silver, delivered on a gray trimming cord, in its original pouch and box. Width 3.6 cm x height 3.4 cm, ...

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2010s English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 1 Diamond 0.16 ct Diameter 26.3 mm
Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 1 Diamond 0.16 ct Diameter 26.3 mm

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 1 Diamond 0.16 ct Diameter 26.3 mm

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer structured pointed quatrefoil collier 18k rose gold, white gold, Eloise Collection, 1 diamond, total 0.16 ct, G VS, diameter app. 26.3 mm About the creator Victor Mayer...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 33 Diamonds 0.42 ct Diameter 19.6 mm
Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 33 Diamonds 0.42 ct Diameter 19.6 mm

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 33 Diamonds 0.42 ct Diameter 19.6 mm

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer structured pointed quatrefoil collier 18k rose gold and white gold, Eloise Collection, 33 diamonds, total 0.42 ct, G VS, diameter app. 19.6 mm About the creator Victor...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 144 Diamonds 2.34 ct height 79.5 mm
Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 144 Diamonds 2.34 ct height 79.5 mm

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 144 Diamonds 2.34 ct height 79.5 mm

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer 3 pointed quatrefoil collier 18k rose gold and white gold, Eloise Collection, 144 diamonds, total 2.34 ct, G VS, height with diamonds 79.5 mm, small pillow Ø app. 15.9 m...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 37 Diamonds 1.33 ct Diameter 38.6 mm
Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 37 Diamonds 1.33 ct Diameter 38.6 mm

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 37 Diamonds 1.33 ct Diameter 38.6 mm

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer structured pointed quatrefoil collier 18k rose gold and white gold, Eloise Collection, 37 diamonds, total 1.33 ct, G VS, diameter app. 38.6 mm About the creator Victor...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Collier en filigrane d'or rose 9 carats et perles de la fin du 19ème siècle
Collier en filigrane d'or rose 9 carats et perles de la fin du 19ème siècle

Collier en filigrane d'or rose 9 carats et perles de la fin du 19ème siècle

Located in PARIS, FR

Collier ancien en or rose 9 carats (350 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, à maillons filigranés en forme d'éventail alternés de semences de perles. Le motif central, de forme éga...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 10k Gold

Collier en vermeil du début du 19ème siècle et d'origine provençale
Collier en vermeil du début du 19ème siècle et d'origine provençale

Collier en vermeil du début du 19ème siècle et d'origine provençale

Located in PARIS, FR

Collier ancien d'origine provençale en vermeil du début du 19ème siècle, orné de corbeilles de fleurs et d'un saint-esprit sur un premier rang. Sur le second orné de motifs fantaisis...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil

Hermès Curiosité Necklace Double Charm
Hermès Curiosité Necklace Double Charm

Hermès Curiosité Necklace Double Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Collier Curiosité Necklace/Bag Charm with Blue Lizard can be worn as necklace or Bag Charm.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Metal, Palladium

18kt White Gold Diamond Pave Link Collar Necklace, 33-35ct
18kt White Gold Diamond Pave Link Collar Necklace, 33-35ct

18kt White Gold Diamond Pave Link Collar Necklace, 33-35ct

Located in New York, NY

The 16-inch (40.64 cm) collier or collar necklace features an utterly minimalist formal configuration and color palette.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Collier (The Necklace) - Drypoint on Paper, Signed Edition 38/50, 1923
Le Collier (The Necklace) - Drypoint on Paper, Signed Edition 38/50, 1923

Le Collier (The Necklace) - Drypoint on Paper, Signed Edition 38/50, 1923

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Within Picasso's broader oeuvre, 'Le Collier (The Necklace)' represents an understated moment—melding traditional figure drawing with modernist modes of representation rather than fo...

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Drypoint

Louis Vuitton Porte Cartes Collier LV Monogram Shades Card Holder Necklace
Louis Vuitton Porte Cartes Collier LV Monogram Shades Card Holder Necklace

Louis Vuitton Porte Cartes Collier LV Monogram Shades Card Holder Necklace

By Louis Vuitton

Located in PARIS, FR

Louis Vuitton card holder in monogram canvas lined with leather, 3 credit card slots and a space closed by pressure under the Louis Vuitton logo, opening ring with Louis Vuitton logo...

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1965
Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1965

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1965

By Christian Dior

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Dior ©, Germany, 1965 Materials: Gold-plated metal, plastic, faceted glass stones (crystal) Color: Gold, black Year: 1965 Length: 42 cm Width: 4 cm Condition: Very good vintage condi...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960
Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960

By Christian Dior

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

The company produced high-quality costume jewelry — including rings, necklaces, collier pieces, bracelets, and brooches — for fashion houses such as Lanvin and, from the 1950s onward...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brooch by Christian Dior, 1961
Vintage Brooch by Christian Dior, 1961

Vintage Brooch by Christian Dior, 1961

By Christian Dior

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Henkel & Grossè was a German jewelry manufacturer based in Pforzheim, producing high-quality costume jewelry — including rings, necklaces, collier pieces, bracelets, and brooches — f...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Boucheron Paris 18K Gold "Palmettes" Gold Bracelet
Boucheron Paris 18K Gold "Palmettes" Gold Bracelet

Boucheron Paris 18K Gold "Palmettes" Gold Bracelet

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

Materials: 18K Gold Signed: BOUCHERON PARIS, French guarantee stamps, partial maker's mark for G Literature: A "Collier Palmettes", a necklace in this design dated 1945, is pictured ...

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Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

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Collier Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact collier necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect collier necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a collier necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carlo Zini, Ciléa and Colleen B. Rosenblat are consistently popular. A collier necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 29 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a collier necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Collier Necklace?

On average, a collier necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,130, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $113,601 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. 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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