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Faux Emerald Necklace

Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Leaf Necklace
Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Leaf Necklace

Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Leaf Necklace

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Necklace set in green gold plate from the 1940's. Each foliate link is

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl & Cabochon Emerald Necklace
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl & Cabochon Emerald Necklace

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl & Cabochon Emerald Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane large knotted faux-pearl necklace with over sized poured green glass

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Mid-Century Goldtone Serpent Snake Necklace with Faux Emerald & Diamond Paste
Mid-Century Goldtone Serpent Snake Necklace with Faux Emerald & Diamond Paste

Mid-Century Goldtone Serpent Snake Necklace with Faux Emerald & Diamond Paste

Located in New York, NY

gold tone metal with faux emerald and diamond paste stones. The necklace comes from a magnificent Bel

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel
Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel

Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pearl and Emeralds. This elegant and classic combination takes on a different effect when

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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel
Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel

Massive Faux Pearl and Emerald Sautoir Necklace, Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pearl and Emeralds. This elegant and classic combination takes on a different effect when

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Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Miriam Haskell Emerald  Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Miriam Haskell Emerald  Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

Miriam Haskell Emerald Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell multi strand faux emerald Gripoix glass bead necklace of 4 bead strands with gilt

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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

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Antique Faux Emerald Necklace Art Deco Necklace 1930's
Antique Faux Emerald Necklace Art Deco Necklace 1930's

Antique Faux Emerald Necklace Art Deco Necklace 1930's

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1930 Hallmark: - Dimensions: L 15.59 in Materials: base metal, glass

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Vintage 1930s More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage OOAK Japanned Faux Emerald Statement Bib Necklace
Vintage OOAK Japanned Faux Emerald Statement Bib Necklace

Vintage OOAK Japanned Faux Emerald Statement Bib Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

I am pleased to offer this vintage one of a kind substantial bib statement necklace - the necklace

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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

1930's Czech Faux Emerald Marquise Bib
1930's Czech Faux Emerald Marquise Bib

1930's Czech Faux Emerald Marquise Bib

Located in New York, NY

This unusual 1930's bib has dozens of bezel set faux emeralds configured into a scarf shape. A

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Early 20th Century More Necklaces

Art Deco Style Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald Necklace Circa 1989
Art Deco Style Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald Necklace Circa 1989

Art Deco Style Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald Necklace Circa 1989

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Deco Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald necklace. Reminiscent of a Cartier

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Vintage 1980s American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Spectacular Oscar De La Renta Faux Emerald Runway Necklace
Spectacular Oscar De La Renta Faux Emerald Runway Necklace

Spectacular Oscar De La Renta Faux Emerald Runway Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful signed Oscar de la Renta Runway Faux Green Emerald crystal Chunky necklace set in gold

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Signed Kenneth J Lane KJL Faux Diamond and Faux Emerald Snake Runway Necklace
Signed Kenneth J Lane KJL Faux Diamond and Faux Emerald Snake Runway Necklace

Signed Kenneth J Lane KJL Faux Diamond and Faux Emerald Snake Runway Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Montreal, QC

Sensational Snake Collar Necklace encrusted with sparkling Faux Diamonds and green Emeralds; signed

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Faux Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate
Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Faux Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Faux Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Chunky signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Green Emerald crystal Statement necklace; approx

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate
Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Chunky signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Green Emerald crystal Statement necklace; approx

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate
Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Crystal Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Chunky signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Green Emerald crystal Statement necklace; approx

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

French Art Deco Pendant Necklace
French Art Deco Pendant Necklace

French Art Deco Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Faux emerald and crystal paste pendant necklace. The elongated hexagonal faceted

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Vintage Emerald and Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Necklace
Vintage Emerald and Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Necklace

Vintage Emerald and Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage green emerald and diamond-esque rhinestone costume jewelry necklace with tassel

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

1970s Tubogas Serpentine Necklace and Bracelet Set
1970s Tubogas Serpentine Necklace and Bracelet Set

1970s Tubogas Serpentine Necklace and Bracelet Set

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the Bulgari Serpenti collection, both pieces feature a snake inspired tail and head with faux emerald

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kramer Faux Emerald/Rhinestone Necklace/Pin/Earring Set
Kramer Faux Emerald/Rhinestone Necklace/Pin/Earring Set

Kramer Faux Emerald/Rhinestone Necklace/Pin/Earring Set

Located in New York, NY

Elegant rhinestone and faux emerald necklace, brooch and ear clip set by Kramer, NY from the 1950's

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Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces

Rhinestone and Faux Emerald Drop Necklace
Rhinestone and Faux Emerald Drop Necklace

Rhinestone and Faux Emerald Drop Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Drop necklace set with rhinestones and faux emerald beads in uncut, irregular shapes. It has a hook

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Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces

Vintage Lanvin Faux Pearl Emerald Green Gripoix Glass Necklace
Vintage Lanvin Faux Pearl Emerald Green Gripoix Glass Necklace

Vintage Lanvin Faux Pearl Emerald Green Gripoix Glass Necklace

Located in St.amford, CT

see a few places have the flakes of the coating wear off in the faux pearl on the back of the necklace

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Early 20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

Vintage Faux Emerald & Clear Rhinestone Necklace Set
Vintage Faux Emerald & Clear Rhinestone Necklace Set

Vintage Faux Emerald & Clear Rhinestone Necklace Set

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning collection. It features a Faux emerald green and clear rhinestone

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Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces

Spectacular Faux Emerald And Diamond Necklace  Trifari
Spectacular Faux Emerald And Diamond Necklace  Trifari

Spectacular Faux Emerald And Diamond Necklace Trifari

By Trifari

Located in San Francisco, CA

THIS HIGHLY COLLECTABLE FAUX EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE IS SIGNED TRIFARI WITH THE CROWN MARK

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Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Two Strand Faux Baroque Pearl Ruby Emerald Bead Sautoir

Two Strand Faux Baroque Pearl Ruby Emerald Bead Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Two Strand Faux Baroque Pearl Ruby Emerald Bead Sautoir Stunningly chic sautoir made from

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1960’s Faux Emerald & Rhinestone Necklace Set
Vintage 1960’s Faux Emerald & Rhinestone Necklace Set

Vintage 1960’s Faux Emerald & Rhinestone Necklace Set

Located in New York, NY

This is a vibrant faux emerald & rhinestone necklace and clip-back earrings set. It has alternating

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Faux Cabochon Emerald Diamond Fringe Sterling Necklace
Faux Cabochon Emerald Diamond Fringe Sterling Necklace

Faux Cabochon Emerald Diamond Fringe Sterling Necklace

By Magnificent Costume Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Costume Jewelry Man-Made Cabochon Emerald Diamond Fringe Sterling Silver Necklace of

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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flexible Lace Effect Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling Necklace
Flexible Lace Effect Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling Necklace

Flexible Lace Effect Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling Necklace

By Magnificent Costume Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Costume Jewelry Emerald Diamond La Grande Soiree Lace Necklace. Made with 35 Man-Made

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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

West German Rhinestone Necklace with Faux Emeralds Diamonds and Citrines
West German Rhinestone Necklace with Faux Emeralds Diamonds and Citrines

West German Rhinestone Necklace with Faux Emeralds Diamonds and Citrines

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional rhinestone necklace features a huge, light green faux emerald "stone" in the

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Vintage 1960s German Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Real Looking Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling 1950s Style Necklace
Real Looking Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling 1950s Style Necklace

Real Looking Faux Emerald Cubic Zirconia Sterling 1950s Style Necklace

By Magnificent Costume Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Costume Jewelry Emerald Diamond La Grande Soiree Necklace Made with 19 Man-Made Square

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2010s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

MIRIAM HASKELL Multistrand Faux Emerald Baroque Pearl Necklace
MIRIAM HASKELL Multistrand Faux Emerald Baroque Pearl Necklace

MIRIAM HASKELL Multistrand Faux Emerald Baroque Pearl Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This lusciously verdant green MIRIAM HASKELL 6-strand necklace is created from a lovely baroque

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Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Juliana DeLizza & Elster Necklace and Bracelet with Faux Diamonds and Emeralds
Juliana DeLizza & Elster Necklace and Bracelet with Faux Diamonds and Emeralds

Juliana DeLizza & Elster Necklace and Bracelet with Faux Diamonds and Emeralds

By Delizza & Elster

Located in Chicago, IL

with sparkling rhinestones of different shapes. The pear shaped, faux, flawed emeralds are surrounded

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Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Royal Indian Style Faux Emerald Pearl Jaipur Enamel Collier
Royal Indian Style Faux Emerald Pearl Jaipur Enamel Collier

Royal Indian Style Faux Emerald Pearl Jaipur Enamel Collier

By Magnificent Costume Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Royal Indian style faux emerald pearl Jaipur enamel collier. This extraordinary beautiful necklace

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Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

1960s Hattie Carnegie Snake Charmer Brooch
1960s Hattie Carnegie Snake Charmer Brooch

1960s Hattie Carnegie Snake Charmer Brooch

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Houston, TX

flute and coaxing a cobra out of a woven basket. The charmer is wearing a faux - emerald jeweled turban

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Faux Emerald Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the faux emerald necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold Plate, Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect faux emerald necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a faux emerald necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Magnificent Costume Jewelry, Chanel and Kenneth Jay Lane are consistently popular. While most can agree that any faux emerald necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. When shopping for a faux emerald necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Faux Emerald Necklace?

On average, a faux emerald necklace at 1stDibs sells for $775, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $7,500 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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