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Mid Century pearl 18k white gold bar link necklace
Mid Century pearl 18k white gold bar link necklace

Mid Century pearl 18k white gold bar link necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant and refined, this Mid Century necklace embodies the understated sophistication of the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Aquamarine Ruby Flower Necklace 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Modern
Retro Aquamarine Ruby Flower Necklace 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Modern

Retro Aquamarine Ruby Flower Necklace 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Modern

Located in New York, NY

fabulous Mid-Century necklace has wonderful Retro style and yet seems completely modern as well with its

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-century 1960 Balls Chain Necklace in 18kt yellow Gold
Mid-century 1960 Balls Chain Necklace in 18kt yellow Gold

Mid-century 1960 Balls Chain Necklace in 18kt yellow Gold

Located in Aventura, FL

Step back in time and embrace the allure of the mid-century era with this Circa 1960/70s Mid

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Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Necklace, Circa 1960, 0.80ct
Mid Century 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Necklace, Circa 1960, 0.80ct

Mid Century 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Necklace, Circa 1960, 0.80ct

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sophisticated Mid Century necklace is a striking example of 1960s design, defined by clean

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Yellow Gold Necklace 1950s 1960s
Mid-Century South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Yellow Gold Necklace 1950s 1960s

Mid-Century South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Yellow Gold Necklace 1950s 1960s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Mid-Century South Sea cultured pearl and diamond clasp necklace in yellow gold, 1950s/1960s. An

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace
Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace

Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mid-century modern brass Brutalist necklace. In the style of Jack Boyd & Pal Kepenyes. With an

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20th Century Unknown Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Silver & Rock Crystal Pendant for a Necklace
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Silver & Rock Crystal Pendant for a Necklace

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Silver & Rock Crystal Pendant for a Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

included with purchase.) Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Chic and Stylish! Beautiful Diamond 18K Gold Mid Century Modern Collar Necklace. Hand set with 47

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Mid-20th Century Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Modern Baguette Diamond Platinum Statement Choker Necklace
Mid-Century Modern Baguette Diamond Platinum Statement Choker Necklace

Mid-Century Modern Baguette Diamond Platinum Statement Choker Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Divine! A Stunning Oscar Worthy Diamond Platinum Vintage Mid Century Modern Statement Choker

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Vintage 1950s Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Signed Abstract Pendant Necklace
Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Signed Abstract Pendant Necklace

Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Signed Abstract Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Signed Abstract Mid Century Modern Pendant Necklace. Featuring

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Late 20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Coral Beads Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Mid-Century Modern Coral Beads Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Mid-Century Modern Coral Beads Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! 36 Round Bead Pacific Coral Necklace, each measuring approx. 11.50mm, held by a

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intricate Gold Bar and Lapis Mid Century Modern Statement Link Necklace
Intricate Gold Bar and Lapis Mid Century Modern Statement Link Necklace

Intricate Gold Bar and Lapis Mid Century Modern Statement Link Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Classic and Chic Vintage Long Intricate Gold Bar Necklace, inter-spaced with

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Zircon Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Mid-Century Modern
Retro Zircon Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Mid-Century Modern

Retro Zircon Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Mid-Century Modern

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Retro Mid-Century stylized ribbon bow motif pendant set with a three gorgeous

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold

Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace

Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

captivating. While even Mid-20th Century charm bracelets are becoming very rare, charm necklaces are even more

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Diamond GIA Vintage Oval Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Mid-Century Modern Diamond GIA Vintage Oval Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Estate

Mid-Century Modern Diamond GIA Vintage Oval Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Estate

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Mid Century Modern Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace. Center securely Hand set

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace

Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace

By Margot De Taxco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

silversmiths! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace
Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace

Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Designer of silver Margot Van Voorhies Carr (1896 – 1985) Pieces by Margot de Taxco are stamped with her name, Eagle 16 ( and sometimes for earliest work, Eagle 1 ) and a production ...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace

18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Crafted at some point during the middle of the 20th century, undoubtedly in Italy, this very

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Woven Collar Necklace
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Woven Collar Necklace

Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Woven Collar Necklace

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This elegant mid-20th-century collar necklace is beautifully handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant
14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant

14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This Mid-Century Modern crescent moon pendant has a sleek design with graduated pearls that look

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Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold

Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold This necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace, Chain, 10K Gold, U.S., Circa 1980's
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace, Chain, 10K Gold, U.S., Circa 1980's

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace, Chain, 10K Gold, U.S., Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, CA

Mid Century Modern pendant necklace - hand made from 10K yellow gold - pendant suspended by a large

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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Mid-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Choker Length Necklace
Stylish Mid-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Choker Length Necklace

Stylish Mid-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Choker Length Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This striking Mid-20th Century 18K yellow gold choker length necklace is comprised of nineteen oval

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set, 10k Gold - U.S., C. 1980's
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set, 10k Gold - U.S., C. 1980's

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set, 10k Gold - U.S., C. 1980's

Located in Chatham, CA

Mid Century Modern pendant necklace and earrings set - all pieces hand made from 10K yellow gold

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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s
Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s

Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver. The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was designed in 1970 for Lapponia Jewelry in

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century 35 carat total weight diamond platinum cocktail necklace
Mid Century 35 carat total weight diamond platinum cocktail necklace

Mid Century 35 carat total weight diamond platinum cocktail necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This stunning Mid-Century platinum cocktail necklace showcases 35 carats of dazzling diamonds

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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Artisan Sterling Necklace
Modern Artisan Sterling Necklace

Modern Artisan Sterling Necklace

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Necklace. Very nice modern designed handmade 8 leaf like links

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda Mid-Century Modernist Amethyst Silver Vintage Fringe Necklace
Antonio Pineda Mid-Century Modernist Amethyst Silver Vintage Fringe Necklace

Antonio Pineda Mid-Century Modernist Amethyst Silver Vintage Fringe Necklace

By Taxco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fancy criss-crossing silver link collar featuring tear-drop shaped fringe Links are hinged and center pear-shaped amethyst as fringe in criss-cross segments Amethysts m...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Unique and Lovely Mid-20th Century Cocktail Necklace in Turquoise and Diamonds
Unique and Lovely Mid-20th Century Cocktail Necklace in Turquoise and Diamonds

Unique and Lovely Mid-20th Century Cocktail Necklace in Turquoise and Diamonds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This lovely and feminine, Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold, hand crafted cocktail necklace is

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese
Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese

Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exquisite Mid-Century citrine and pearl necklace and earrings demi-parure, crafted in silver and

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

TURQUOISE NECKLACE 18K CARAT Gold - Early to Mid 20th Century
TURQUOISE NECKLACE 18K CARAT Gold - Early to Mid 20th Century

TURQUOISE NECKLACE 18K CARAT Gold - Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

An early to mid-20th century turquoise bead necklace, strung with natural nugget-form stones

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Vintage 1950s North American Post-War Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace
Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace

Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

This spectacular Mid-Century Modern Space Age collar necklace has an extra-long pendant. The choker

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pewter Pendant Lama with Moon
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pewter Pendant Lama with Moon

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pewter Pendant Lama with Moon

Located in Munich, Bavaria

frame. The necklace is signed on the reverse with the initials LR, also the word Tenn is impressed. The

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century
Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century

Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Carved Rock Crystal Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The rock crystal

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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century 14K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli Cylinder Necklace 29 1/2 Inches Long
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli Cylinder Necklace 29 1/2 Inches Long

Mid-20th Century 14K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli Cylinder Necklace 29 1/2 Inches Long

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This charming 14K yellow gold and vibrant blue Lapis-Lazuli cylinder necklace is certain to become

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Textured Oval Link Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Textured Oval Link Necklace

14K Yellow Gold Textured Oval Link Necklace

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace. Necklace features a continuous series of

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver & Enamel Fan-Shaped Collar Necklace Mexican Taxco
Sterling Silver & Enamel Fan-Shaped Collar Necklace Mexican Taxco

Sterling Silver & Enamel Fan-Shaped Collar Necklace Mexican Taxco

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

This beautifully crafted vintage collar necklace from Taxco, Mexico, is a striking example of mid

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Astrological Taurus Pendant Necklace
Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Astrological Taurus Pendant Necklace

Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Astrological Taurus Pendant Necklace

By Margot De Taxco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mexican Mid-Century astrological necklace. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Locket Necklace Box Link Chain Necklace Attrib. Tiffany & Co.
Gold Locket Necklace Box Link Chain Necklace Attrib. Tiffany & Co.

Gold Locket Necklace Box Link Chain Necklace Attrib. Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A chic and substantial Modern 14-karat yellow gold round disc pendant engravable locket with modern

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Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant

Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant

By René Boivin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage pendants like this mid-century colored stone example by Boivin are extremely popular at the

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid Century Double Strand 7.143 mm Cultured Pearls with Diamond Pearl Clasp
Mid Century Double Strand 7.143 mm Cultured Pearls with Diamond Pearl Clasp

Mid Century Double Strand 7.143 mm Cultured Pearls with Diamond Pearl Clasp

Located in Stamford, CT

A gleaming double strand of 7.143 mm cultured pearls close with a beautiful pearl and diamond clasp. Pearls are classic worn today as well as in the Georgian Period. These strands ar...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Platinum Feather Necklace
Diamond Platinum Feather Necklace

Diamond Platinum Feather Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This elegant platinum feather design necklace features round brilliant and marquise diamond vanes

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Massive and Distinctive 18K Gold and Jadeite Jade Choker Necklace by Trio
Massive and Distinctive 18K Gold and Jadeite Jade Choker Necklace by Trio

Massive and Distinctive 18K Gold and Jadeite Jade Choker Necklace by Trio

By Trio

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This massive 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century choker necklace is mounted with six large and

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Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Dramatic 52 Inches 3 Strand Cultured Pearl, Colored Stone & Gold Lariat Necklace
Dramatic 52 Inches 3 Strand Cultured Pearl, Colored Stone & Gold Lariat Necklace

Dramatic 52 Inches 3 Strand Cultured Pearl, Colored Stone & Gold Lariat Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

cultured pearl lariat necklace is punctuated at 2 1/4 inch intervals by round Green 10mm Chrysophase and

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Mid Century 4.50 carat total weight diamond 14k white gold pendant
Mid Century 4.50 carat total weight diamond 14k white gold pendant

Mid Century 4.50 carat total weight diamond 14k white gold pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Mid Century pendant from the 1960s is crafted in 14k white gold and features a striking

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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace
14K Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace

14K Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace

Located in Queens, NY

14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, featuring nineteen strands of fully drilled

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Mid-20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century GIA 2 carat emerald diamond 14k white gold cocktail ring
Mid Century GIA 2 carat emerald diamond 14k white gold cocktail ring

Mid Century GIA 2 carat emerald diamond 14k white gold cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning 1950s Mid Century ring showcasing a vibrant Colombian emerald framed by sparkling

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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Scandinavian Style Blackened Silver Beaded Necklace
Vintage Sterling Silver Scandinavian Style Blackened Silver Beaded Necklace

Vintage Sterling Silver Scandinavian Style Blackened Silver Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

contrast of textures evoke the refined aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian jewelry. Completed with a

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Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Other, Palladium, Sterling Silver

Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum
Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum

Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum

Located in Honolulu, HI

Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum. The 3 round brilliant cut diamonds are G in color with

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Midcentury Modern Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact midcentury modern necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 32 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a midcentury modern 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic midcentury modern necklace over the years, but those made by David Andersen, Hans Hansen and Harry Winston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any midcentury modern necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Jade version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a midcentury modern necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Necklace?

Prices for a midcentury modern necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $375,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,175.

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. 

Questions About Midcentury Modern Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.