Crystal 50s Necklace
Vintage Kramer Necklace Brooch & Earrings Red Crystal Set
By Kramer of New York
Located in Romford, GB
from 1948 to the 50s
The set consist of necklace , clip on earrings and a Gorgeous brooch with
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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Hattie Carnegie Necklace & Earrings in Gilt Metal with Crystals
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
sparkling crystals make up this extraordinarily well designed necklace and matching earrings. Both pieces
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 1.5 in D 0.65 in L 22.5 in
Dramatic Art Deco Crystal Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, attached to an adjustable crystal beaded back chain. 1930's USA. Excellent condition.
16" length, Each
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
LB Vintage Spiderweb brooch pendant Blue Agate Sterling Crystal SS necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
faceted crystals from the 50’s add bling and sparkle.
The clasp is sterling silver with pave crystals and
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
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H 4 in Dm 4 in L 22 in
One of a kind, handmade, vintage crystal brooch and vintage crystal beads neckla
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
One of a kind,handmade,statement necklace with 50’s crystal brooch on a string of vintage Czech
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
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W 0.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 24 in
LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 2 in L 20 in
Silver Gilt Faux Sapphire and Crystal Pave Collar
Located in New York, NY
necklace with vine and leaf motifs. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition.
Length 14.50", Width .50"
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Miriam Haskell Passementerie Long Sautoir Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
rondelles. 1960's USA.
Excellent Condition
Length 46", Width .50".
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone link necklace embellished with clear crystals.
Adjustable S
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage 50’s pink crystal and sterling silver brooch is the centerpiece on a string of baroque
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
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W 1.75 in L 20 in
Miriam Haskell 1950s Triple Strand Freshwater Pearl Rhinestone Choker Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage 50s signed MIRIAM HASKELL triple strand freshwater faux pearl choker necklace
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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
European 1970 Modernist Necklace 18Kt Gold 176.25 Ctw Rhodochrosite & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernism necklace with Rhodochrosite.
Wonderful retro-modernist necklace, created around
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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W 1.3 in Dm 19.5 in L 2.56 in
Trifari Vintage Sapphire Turquoise Blue Choker Necklace and Clip on Earring Set
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
from the 50's. It has turquoise glass stones set against gold filled metal. It has the illusion to look
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Albert Weiss
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Clip-on EARRINGS,
vintage from the 50s,
signed WEISS,
diameter 2.5 cm, weight of one earring 6.3 g
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Miriam Haskell set necklace with ear clips signed 1950s USA
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice set by Miriam Haskell necklace and ear clips from the 50s USA. It consists of a chain
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Vintage 1950s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal
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W 2.96 in D 0.99 in L 11.82 in
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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W 2.49 in L 2.96 in
Robert Goossens Rosebush Wall Mirror, Maison De Chanel, 24K Gilded Bronze, Paris
By Chanel, Robert Goossens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bronze, shells, pearls, colored and, as mentioned, natural rock crystal in necklace, brooch, bracelet and
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 49 in W 30 in D 2 in
Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Tarot Card, Skull Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
1980's. "Wheel of Fortune" featuring a tarot card, a skull, lipstick, a crystal necklace, candle
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1980s Photorealist Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer
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Modernist Reversible Matte Gold/Silver Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Reversible Matte Gold/Silver Necklace.
Long round snake chain. Pendant in a modern M shape. Necklace has no logo markings on it.
Item is in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Necklaces
Victorian 1.50ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch and Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful Victorian diamond star or otherwise known as a ‘sunburst’ brooch dating from the late 19th century comprising of approx 1.50ct of Old Mine cut diamonds. This quaint brooc...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
French Art Deco Multicolored Paste Collar
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Multicolored Paste Collar from the 1920's. Hundreds of multicolored prong set pastes are sewn onto a gilt lame textile rope which makes it soft and pliable. Screw cla...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Classic Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Classic three strand (three size) signature baroque faux pearl necklace. The center motif is made of Miriam Haskell's classic signature Russian gilt filigrees and crys...
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Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Swarovski Gold & Crystal Cuff Bracelet 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wilmslow, GB
What a beauty! A substantial and super stylish Vintage Swarovski Crystal Cuff. Since 1895, founder Daniel Swarovski’s mastery of crystal cutting has served to define the company and ...
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Pennino Sunburst Sterling Silver Vermeil Rhinestone Watch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous vintage floral burst design with a working Pennino Brothers Watch as its center beautifully mixes the sparkle of the quality rhinestones and the gold tone of the vermeil pet...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Dior Emerald Drop Earrings 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A mesmerisingly beautiful pair of Vintage Dior Emerald Drop Earrings dating to 1966. Featuring wonderful emerald green glass cabochons created to emulate natural emeralds with their ...
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Antique Georgian Pink Paste Ear Drops of Rare Size and Color
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovers of Georgian paste rejoice as never before have you seen original pink paste earrings in this grand size. The stones are approximately 10 cts in size. Note the backs and how b...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace.
Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere necklace borrows much of its design elements from the Georgian era, it showcases won...
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This piece reminds me of Chanel. The Victorian bow brooch and the necklace can be worn together or seperately. The bow has ribbon and seed pearls mounted in 14kyg. The necklace ha...
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20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco paste riviere necklace set in sterling silver. Of large faceted square cut crystal paste stones in four prong closed back settings. Marked "Sterling". 1920's USA.
Excellent...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco tutti-frutti clips by Reymond Yard, each clip with a diamond-set frame of Mughal-style design, set with transition, baguette, triangular and carre-cut diamonds, es...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage Ruby Red Dior Letter Ring Set Boxed
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage ruby red crystal D I O R letters rings in a gun metal setting.
Unmarked
Indicative measurements : D inner circumference approx. 4.71 cm (1.85 inches) / I inn...
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20th Century French Fashion Rings
Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and unusual Hattie Carnegie demi parure consisting of a large sunburst brooch and matching two strand necklace. Composed of gilt brass crimped textured beads and large gree...
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Joseff Of Hollywood Ornate Cherub & Pearl Cuff Bracelet 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly stunning work of wearable art. This original 1940s vintage Joseff of Hollywood cuff bracelet is beautiful, highly individual and rare. Joseff of Hollywood is renowned for des...
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets
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W 2.37 in L 6.5 in
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50s Watermelon green crystal necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Watermelon crystal necklace unsigned. Circa 1950s. It has a clasp similar to Cis or Schreiner
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Roger Scemama crystal pendant necklace
By Roger Scemama
Located in Paris, IDF
Crystal blue grey, orange and yellow
Born in Tunisia in 1898, Roger Scémama created haute
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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Aurora Borealis Glass and Crystal Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage 50s-60s aurora borealis crystal necklace with blue glass accents. Extra set included. Both
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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces
60'S Gold & Swarovski Crystal Necklace Earrings S/3 By Alice Caviness
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S Gold Plate & Aurora Borealis Swarovski Crystal Necklace & Earrings, Three Piece Set By
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20th Century Link Necklaces
1950'S Gilt Gold Lucite & Austrian Crystal Necklace And Earrings S/3 By, Lisner
By Lisner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gilt Gold, Lucite, Austrian Aurora Borealis Crystal & Enamel Necklace And Earrings Set Of
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Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
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H 0.5 in W 0.75 in L 17 in
Fabulous Henry vintage necklace/brooch of the 60s
By HENRY
Located in Verviers, BE
pearls, crystal and glass. Marked : Henry
Henry is a jeweler from Lyon in the 50s years. He was one of
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Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
Attillio Codognato during the 50's – signed
Comes with Codognato Signed Documents and appraisal for 70000
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Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver
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H 6.3 in W 3.35 in L 31.5 in
STANLEY HAGLER NYC 50's Glass Necklace
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous signed STANLEY HAGLER N.Y.C. Turquoise and Venetian Opalescent Glass Necklace, featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Coro Vintage Rhinestone Necklace
By Coro
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautiful vintage rhinestone necklace in clear sparkly crystals. This is a late 50s early 60s Coro
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Vintage 1950s American More Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Elsa Martinelli's Di Liguori Necklace
By Gianni De Liguoro
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful statement De Liguoro necklace circa 1980/85 from the personal collection of fine and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Venetian glass bead necklace from actress Elsa Martinelli's personal collection
Located in New York, NY
A true statement necklace is this three strand Venetian glass bead and rhinestone rondelle chocker
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Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Butler & Wilson Vintage Jeweled Heart Lariat Necklace
By Butler & Wilson
Located in Nice, FR
BUTLER & WILSON vintage lariat necklace featuring a bronze toned heart embellished with
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20th Century British Rope Necklaces
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned heart pendant necklace embellished with multicolored
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Clover Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare gold toned necklace featuring green-blue resin clovers and hearts
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Clover Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare gold toned necklace featuring green-blue resin clovers and hearts
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Elsa Martinelli's Noir Art Deco Style Pendent Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Owned and worn by Elsa Martinelli is this 1990s necklace by the company high end jewelry company
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1990s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Gold Plate, Brass
Chanel Vintage 50's-60's Pearl & Strass Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage 50's-60's Pearl & Strass Crystal Necklace
Features large Pearl and drop pendant
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Mid-20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Statement Crystal Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned statement necklace featuring stylized flowers embellished
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Art Deco Ruby Crystal Riviere
Located in New York, NY
open back linked settings. Excellent Condition. 1920's France.
L 15.5"
W .50"
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel necklace of crystal poured glass flowers with baroque pearls.
20 mm high quality Maison
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1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Floral Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned necklace featuring flowers with multicolored crystal
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Amethyst Sculptural Collar Necklace Vintage
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
the 50's. The necklace almost stands up on the collar in a sense. it does lay flat with some height
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
Attillio Codognato during the 50’s – signed
Comes with Codognato Signed Documents and appraisal for 70000
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Vintage 1950s Italian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
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H 6.3 in W 3.35 in L 31.5 in
Exceptional multi-colored crystal glamour necklace of the 50s
Located in Verviers, BE
So sparkling and fabulous crystal quality. Couture & glamour vintage 50s necklace. Made of multi
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Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gorgeous Trifari festoon necklace 50s
By Trifari
Located in Verviers, BE
Gorgeous & glamour Trifari vintage pearls necklace of the 50s. Made of gilt metal, green crystal
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Vintage 1950s Italian More Necklaces
50'S Gold Austrian Glass Bead & Crystal Demi Parure By, Robert DeMario-Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Robert DeMario Austrian aqua glass bead and crystal rhinestone choker style necklace
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Beautiful & So Delicate Miriam Haskell Necklace of the 50s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Verviers, BE
beads, crystal stones and handmade glass flowers. Filigrane gold metal, snake chain. Marked: Miriam
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
60'S Haskell Style Turquoise Bead & Swarovski Crystal Necklace & Earrings S/3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S Miriam Haskell Style Gold Plate, Faux turquoise bead & Swarovski crystal necklace and
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1950'S Gold & Swarovski Crystal Necklace And Earrings By Joseph Warner S/3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold Plate & Swarovski Crystal Dimensional Choker Style Necklace and clip earrings by
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Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
1950'S Gilt Gold Lucite & Austrian Crystal Necklace And Earrings S/3 By, Lisner
By Lisner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gilt Gold, Lucite, Austrian Aurora Borealis Crystal & Enamel Necklace And Earrings Set Of
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Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in L 17 in
CHANEL Early French Gold Multi Chain Lion's Head Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
This exquisite vintage necklace hails from none other than Chanel. Designed by Georges Desrues
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Vintage 1950s French Chain Necklaces
50'S Monumental Gold Swarovski Crystal Brooch & Necklace Pendant By, "Juliana"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Monumental Dimensional Gold Plate & Swarovski Crystal Brooch And Necklace Pendant By Delizza
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Norman Norell 1960's Jewel collar gown
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crystals in siam (red),emerald and crystal form the jeweled band.
Trompe l'oil necklace embellished
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Norell yellow moire silk gown with jewel collar and belt
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moire silk in bright yellow, with a trompe l'oil necklace collar and belt of ab Swarovski crystals.
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
50'S Silver & Swarovski Crystal Abstract Flower Necklace By, Regency
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Silver Plate & Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Abstract Flower Choker Style Necklace By
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Stunning Coppola e Toppo vintage necklace 1950
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare & early Coppola e Toppo crystal & glass beads choker of the 50s! Marked Made in Italy by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
1950s Chanel by Goosens Byzantine Cross Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
be late 50s. Designed and made by the iconic Goosens.
2.5 inches high x 2 inches across. chain - 30
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Bronze
1960'S Juliana D&E Crystal Peridot Dangling Floral Brooch & Necklace Slide
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S Delizza & Elster-Julian gold tone metal prong set with Austrian crystal rhinestones in
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20th Century American Brooches
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Crystal 50s Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate crystal 50s necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gilt metal, silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect crystal 50s necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A crystal 50s necklace from Miriam Haskell, Albert Weiss and Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A crystal 50s necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a crystal 50s necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Crystal 50s Necklace?
The price for a crystal 50s necklace starts at $175 and tops out at $48,654 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $813.
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 Crystal 50s Necklace
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Whether the crystals in Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real or not varies from piece to piece. The jewelry maker's fine jewelry does sometimes feature genuine diamonds or real crystals. Pieces from Vivienne Westwood's fashion jewelry range are more likely to feature glass or acrylic imitation stones. Shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood jewelry on 1stDibs.
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