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Necklace 1955

1955 Elsa's Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr
1955 Elsa's Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr

1955 Elsa's Set Necklace Bracelet Pearls solid 18K Gold / 18.2 gr

Located in SE

Nice 2-piece Jewelry Set comprised of matching Gold and cultured Pearls Necklace and Bracelet

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace
Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace

Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace

$50,547

H 3.15 in W 15.75 in

Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace

By Henry Wilson

Located in London, GB

Prints and Drawings E.669 *120*-1955 and the necklace is published in: Jewellery History Today, The

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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Vintage Mosell Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
Vintage Mosell Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace

Vintage Mosell Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace

By Mosell

Located in North Miami, FL

This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a

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Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet
Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet

Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet

By Margot De Taxco

Located in Hyattsville, MD

marking, dating these pieces between 1948-1955. Measures: Necklace: 14.5” L x 2.25” H x 1/4” D (weighs

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Necklace 1955 Circular Link Motif
Early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Necklace 1955 Circular Link Motif

Early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Necklace 1955 Circular Link Motif

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver necklace by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style
Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style

Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a choker necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, in an art deco style, using

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Stunning Midcentury Platinum Baguette Diamond Necklace, circa 1955
Stunning Midcentury Platinum Baguette Diamond Necklace, circa 1955

Stunning Midcentury Platinum Baguette Diamond Necklace, circa 1955

Located in Newport Beach, CA

This 18 inch Necklace is of a 'double bib' style that was very popular in the 1950's and early 1960

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1955 Stunning Stamped Monet Gold and White Lucite Necklace and Bracelet
1955 Stunning Stamped Monet Gold and White Lucite Necklace and Bracelet

1955 Stunning Stamped Monet Gold and White Lucite Necklace and Bracelet

Located in Westport, CT

1955 stamped and stunning vintage Monet gold and white Lucite necklace and bracelet. Custom

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Trifari Vintage Pearl on Gold Tone Necklace, circa 1950s, American
Trifari Vintage Pearl on Gold Tone Necklace, circa 1950s, American

Trifari Vintage Pearl on Gold Tone Necklace, circa 1950s, American

By Trifari

Located in London, GB

1955. The necklace is in excellent vintage condition. Gift box included. Trifari jewelry (jewellery

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Vintage Bow with Rhinestones Gold Tone Necklace circa 1950s, American
Trifari Vintage Bow with Rhinestones Gold Tone Necklace circa 1950s, American

Trifari Vintage Bow with Rhinestones Gold Tone Necklace circa 1950s, American

By Trifari

Located in London, GB

" extension. Stamped Trifari and © on the "J" hook suggesting production after 1955. The necklace is in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Tourmaline Beads Quartz Silver Gold Tassel Necklace, 1955
Tourmaline Beads Quartz Silver Gold Tassel Necklace, 1955

Tourmaline Beads Quartz Silver Gold Tassel Necklace, 1955

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Tourmaline and quartz bead silver and gold necklace with pendant and tassel. The stylish and

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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

Crown Trifari Gold Bead Choker Necklace, circa 1955, Signed
Crown Trifari Gold Bead Choker Necklace, circa 1955, Signed

Crown Trifari Gold Bead Choker Necklace, circa 1955, Signed

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

jewelry brand Trifari, circa 1955. Trifari is a highly collected costume jewelry brand, noted for it's

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955

Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955

By Rolex

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Rolex Pendant watch 18K Gold and fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex have only produced a limited number of these pendants for special clients. The delicate cover with...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

MASENZA (attributed to) 18k Gold and Diamond Suite, c 1955
MASENZA (attributed to) 18k Gold and Diamond Suite, c 1955

MASENZA (attributed to) 18k Gold and Diamond Suite, c 1955

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elegant 18k yellow gold and diamond demi-parure attributed to the house of Mario Masenza. An 18k yellow gold repousse and chased graduated hinged collar with collet set round whit...

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Italian Choker Necklaces

VINTAGE GEORG JENSEN MOONLIGHT BLOSSOM 1955 & 1956 London HM Necklace & Bracelet
VINTAGE GEORG JENSEN MOONLIGHT BLOSSOM 1955 & 1956 London HM Necklace & Bracelet

VINTAGE GEORG JENSEN MOONLIGHT BLOSSOM 1955 & 1956 London HM Necklace & Bracelet

By Georg Jensen

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An eternally graceful 1950s sterling silver vintage Georg Jensen necklace and bracelet in the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Vintage Hector Aguilar Silver Chrysocolla Necklace, Taxco Mexico, 1949-1955
Rare Vintage Hector Aguilar Silver Chrysocolla Necklace, Taxco Mexico, 1949-1955

Rare Vintage Hector Aguilar Silver Chrysocolla Necklace, Taxco Mexico, 1949-1955

By Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful rare necklace features a most spectacular crysocolla cabochon stone measuring 31mm

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Silver

EMIL MEISTER 1955 Swiss Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Palladium 2.76 Ctw VS Diamonds
EMIL MEISTER 1955 Swiss Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Palladium 2.76 Ctw VS Diamonds

EMIL MEISTER 1955 Swiss Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Palladium 2.76 Ctw VS Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

movable ring to be hanged into a chain or necklace. This is an extraordinary piece of Swiss jewelry

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s

Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s

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H 15 in W 0.33 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 15 in

Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is all prong set and wow does it

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Crown Trifari Gold Coin Disc Necklace, circa 1960, Signed
Crown Trifari Gold Coin Disc Necklace, circa 1960, Signed

Crown Trifari Gold Coin Disc Necklace, circa 1960, Signed

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

Stunningly beautiful gold-tone coin disc necklace by Trifari, circa 1955. Trifari is a highly

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin
Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin

Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

(1913-1997). The ram necklace and its variations were conceived circa 1950-1955. The lovely necklace on

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling and Enamel Necklace (1955)
MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling and Enamel Necklace (1955)

MARGOT DE TAXCO Sterling and Enamel Necklace (1955)

By Margot De Taxco

Located in New York, NY

A fine enamel on sterling silver necklace by Margot de Taxco. After she left the studio of Los

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dog Collar Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin, 1955
Dog Collar Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin, 1955

Dog Collar Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin, 1955

By Line Vautrin

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful, white sense of humour gilded bronze "Dog Necklace " in shape of 6 dachshunds

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20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1955
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1955

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1955

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Phoenix , AZ

Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype necklace. Exquisite item designed by Frank Hess ca.1955

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

1955 Art Deco Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft
1955 Art Deco Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft

1955 Art Deco Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1955 Art Deco Style Gold & Sapphire Pink Austrian Crystal Link Choker Necklace By, Hollycraft

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

MIRIAM HASKELL Protoytype ca.1955
MIRIAM HASKELL Protoytype ca.1955

MIRIAM HASKELL Protoytype ca.1955

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Phoenix , AZ

Fine vintage Miriam Haskell necklace. Signed 20 strand faux 'seed' pearl to 'jet' glass 'seed' bead

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Boot Charm Set in 9 Carat Gold, circa 1955
Vintage Boot Charm Set in 9 Carat Gold, circa 1955

Vintage Boot Charm Set in 9 Carat Gold, circa 1955

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This Vintage Charm of a Boot has been crafted in 9ct Gold is dated to 1955, a great addition to

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Vintage 1950s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite
Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite

Los Castillo Amethyst Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver necklace, bracelet, brooch and earrings from Los

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style
Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style

Antonio Pineda .970 Onyx Silver Choker Necklace 1955 Art Deco Style

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a choker necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, in an art deco style, using

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

12 Carat Approximate Diamond Necklace
12 Carat Approximate Diamond Necklace

12 Carat Approximate Diamond Necklace

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

-H VS. The necklace is believed to be constructed between 1940-1955. The necklace is hand forged

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Necklace 1955 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact necklace 1955 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect necklace 1955 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 20th Century. Creating a necklace 1955 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Trifari, Antoñio Pineda and Miriam Haskell are consistently popular. A necklace 1955 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Onyx rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a necklace 1955, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

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Prices for a necklace 1955 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $84 and can go as high as $195,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,200.

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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