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Omega Collar

18k Gold Greek Coin Omega Collar Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Greek electrum coin center inset Decorate with white diamonds 1.19ct Total weight is about 117.83g 17 inches Sold with certificate of authenti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Square White Crystals Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% Genuine. This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a crystal
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Oval Pearl Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a pearl embellished oval motif. Chain is
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Oval Crystals Omega Necklace Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Enamel Lapis Navy Oval Crystals Cabochon Omega Collar Necklace Semi
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Vintage 1980s German William IV Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian 14K Yellow Gold Wide Fancy Omega Link Collar Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy and very well made omega link collar necklace that was crafted in Italy from
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1990s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Ribbed Interlock Crystal Collar Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
'Chr.Dior (C) '. This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Aurafin 14K Yellow Gold 15.5" 6mm Polished Flat Omega Link Collar Chain Necklace
By AURAFIN
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 35.15 Grams Chain Type: Flat Polished Omega Link Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Marquis Diamond Collar Omega Link Necklace Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
through the omega link chain, while a brushed finish flanks the diamond. A few accents of yellow gold are
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Solid 14K Yellow Gold 15.5" 6mm Polished Omega Link Collar Choker Chain N
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy and very well made omega link collar choker necklace that was crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14K Italian Wide Ribbed Gooseneck Collar
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful omega choker will complete any outfit! Light weight, flexible and very easy to wear
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

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14k Gold

14K Italian Wide Ribbed Gooseneck Collar
14K Italian Wide Ribbed Gooseneck Collar
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Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Link necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace is composed of 14KT yellow gold with diamond accents. Features an Omega design, which
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Link necklace
Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Link necklace
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Vintage Christian Dior CD Clasp Collar 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and unusual vintage Dior logo collar. Featuring a broad omega style collar finished with
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Vintage Christian Dior CD Clasp Collar 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior CD Clasp Collar 1980s
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W 0.79 in L 18.12 in
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Omega Choker Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
featues a broad timeless omega style collar set with a crystal embellished square motif. Vintage
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Nova 18kt Yellow Gold, 1.73ct. Oval & Round Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
center stone. The central motif is set into a 16" flat omega chain. Stamped 750 Italy Total diamond
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Square Pendant Omega Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Sparkling Square Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Wire Collar Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning wire collar necklace features a bezel-set Lapis Lazuli, set in 14K yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pendant looks fetching hanging on a silk ribbon or a round omega collar, but we're proud to include the
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
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Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
ras collar neck. golden yellow 750 mils (18 carats). omega mesh. width: 0.57 cm. length: 42 cm
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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New Brazilian IF 13 Ct Ametrine Spinel Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
. The weight in Grams is 7.43. I posted some photos of it on a chain and Omega type collar so you could
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Vintage 18 Karat Bi-Color Gold Diamond and Ruby Panther Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
featuring panther head motifs set with ruby eyes and a diamond collar, with each holding a white gold
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Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

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Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Shield Style Cocktail Ring 1974
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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace
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Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.2*2.0 cm. Weight:...
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Vintage Givenchy Black And Gold Geo Collar Necklace
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Vintage Christian Dior Hearts & Flowers Chain 1980s
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A Vintage Dior Hearts & Flowers Chain. An ornate chases belcher style chain with pendant depicting a central flower surrounded by a circle of hearts. Crafted in gold plated metal. Ve...
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Located in New York, NY
Made with ancient greek gold coins, large in the center and four small ones in the chain this statement David Webb jewel is sure to become your favorite the moment you put it on. Ma...
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yellow gold center, 53 X 7 X 5.5 mm, attached to a 14k yellow gold flat omega link collar, 3.3 mm
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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Chunky Collar Choker Necklace
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Omega Collar For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate omega collar for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an omega collar may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing omega collar — no matter the origin — is easy, but AURAFIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an omega collar featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes princess cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an omega collar, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Omega Collar?

Prices for an omega collar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $232 and can go as high as $10,880, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,378.

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.