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Lucite Amber Necklace

Multi-Size Amber-Tone Lucite Necklace
Multi-Size Amber-Tone Lucite Necklace

Multi-Size Amber-Tone Lucite Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Multi-sizes of amber-tone lucite necklace measures 32". the widest width of the lucite measures 1".

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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Coral Gold Amber Lucite Necklace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Coral Gold Amber Lucite Necklace

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Coral Gold Amber Lucite Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Coral Gold Amber Lucite Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 3/8 inches (centre) Wearable Length: 18 inches to 19 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRIST...

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Vintage Amber Lucite Bead Necklace with Gold Accents, 1900s
Vintage Amber Lucite Bead Necklace with Gold Accents, 1900s

Vintage Amber Lucite Bead Necklace with Gold Accents, 1900s

Located in Milford, DE

A retro necklace featuring amber-colored lucite beads with gold-tone accents.

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20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Large Amber-Tone Lucite "Diamond" Pendant & Gilded Gold Necklace
Large Amber-Tone Lucite "Diamond" Pendant & Gilded Gold Necklace

Large Amber-Tone Lucite "Diamond" Pendant & Gilded Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This large amber-tone lucite "Diamond" pendant measures 2" in height, 1 5/8" in length across the bottom and 6/8" in depth.

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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

AVON signed vintage gold tone amber lucite modernist designer chain necklace
AVON signed vintage gold tone amber lucite modernist designer chain necklace

AVON signed vintage gold tone amber lucite modernist designer chain necklace

By Avon

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...

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Bakelite and Lucite Extra-Long Necklace Cocoa Brown, Beige and Amber
Bakelite and Lucite Extra-Long Necklace Cocoa Brown, Beige and Amber

Bakelite and Lucite Extra-Long Necklace Cocoa Brown, Beige and Amber

Located in Atlanta, GA

This superb extra-long beaded necklace features Bakelite and Lucite beads in assorted round and tomato shapes. The mix and match of fall colors boasts root beer marble, transparent r...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vendome Thick Link Accented with Amber-Hue Globe and Lucite Bug Pendant
Vendome Thick Link Accented with Amber-Hue Globe and Lucite Bug Pendant

Vendome Thick Link Accented with Amber-Hue Globe and Lucite Bug Pendant

By Vendome

Located in New York, NY

Vendome's wonderfully wicked thick gilded gold-link chain necklace is accented with a large amber-hue globe as well as a huge lucite-covered fossilized "Bug" penda...

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1980s Amber Lucite Suite, Necklace, Bracelets and Earrings
1980s Amber Lucite Suite, Necklace, Bracelets and Earrings

1980s Amber Lucite Suite, Necklace, Bracelets and Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The matching necklace contains 18+mm round beads with smaller darker bead accents termination in a matching amber lucite and gold tone round clasp.

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Late 20th Century Bangles

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TRIFARI crown signed gold waterfall amber lucite drops multi chain necklace
TRIFARI crown signed gold waterfall amber lucite drops multi chain necklace

TRIFARI crown signed gold waterfall amber lucite drops multi chain necklace

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with lucite drops • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...

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Twisted Amber Brown Lucite Link Necklace Vintage
Twisted Amber Brown Lucite Link Necklace Vintage

Twisted Amber Brown Lucite Link Necklace Vintage

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H 10.5 in W 1 in D 1 in L 10.5 in

Twisted Amber Brown Lucite Link Necklace Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely twisted lucite amber brown toned lucite link necklace is perfect for 2020.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Link Necklaces

Rare Ugo Correanni Amber Toned Lucite Necklace. Deco Style. Italian. 1980's.
Rare Ugo Correanni Amber Toned Lucite Necklace. Deco Style. Italian. 1980's.

Rare Ugo Correanni Amber Toned Lucite Necklace. Deco Style. Italian. 1980's.

By Ugo Correani

Located in University City, MO

Super bold and graphic Ugo Correani Lucite beaded necklace of chunky graduated amber colored beads accented with large Deco style elements fashioned to resemble 1930's bakelite.

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Chic Red Lucite Bead Necklace, Triangle & Round Beads Gold-Filled Clasp, Vintage
Chic Red Lucite Bead Necklace, Triangle & Round Beads Gold-Filled Clasp, Vintage

Chic Red Lucite Bead Necklace, Triangle & Round Beads Gold-Filled Clasp, Vintage

Located in Milford, DE

Necklace Length: 11.5 inches / 29 cm plus 2.5 inch / 6 cm extension chain Necklace Height: 1 inch / 2.5 cm Unveil the allure of vintage-inspired elegance with our amber Lucite chok...

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Danish Monies Gerda Lynggaard Pressed Amber Lucite Necklace
Danish Monies Gerda Lynggaard Pressed Amber Lucite Necklace

Danish Monies Gerda Lynggaard Pressed Amber Lucite Necklace

By Gerda Lynggaard

Located in Hove, GB

This is lovely long Danish Monies necklace designed by Gerda Lynggaard . This necklace is made of pressed baltic amber and wood imitation lucite.

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Miriam Haskell Amber Lucite Necklace
Miriam Haskell Amber Lucite Necklace

Miriam Haskell Amber Lucite Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Signed multi strand Miriam Haskell two toned knotted lucite "amber" bead necklace. 17" long. Width varies.

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Art Deco graduated genuine Amber Beads from the 1930's. Wonderful coloring. 26" length, Beads from 8 mm to 25 mm length. 45 grams. Amber self screw clasp. Excellent condition.

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Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a long strand of Real Baltic Amber Slices and Chunks in a multitude of golden tones. (From dark golden colors to true amber and Butterscotch ) Large fr...

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Lucite Amber Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lucite amber necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold Plate and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a lucite amber necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A lucite amber necklace from Christian Lacroix, Gerda Lynggaard and Miriam Haskell — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a lucite amber necklace featuring Amber from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lucite amber necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lucite Amber Necklace?

On average, a lucite amber necklace at 1stDibs sells for $706, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $1,385 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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