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Multico Owl Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
1960s multicolored large owl in stained glass effect necklace featuring a silver tone chain, a
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1960s French Owl Vintage Necklace

Vintage Multico Owl Necklace
Multico Owl Necklace
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H 3.55 in W 2.76 in L 25.2 in
Kenneth Jay Lane MultiColor Enamel with Gilded Gold Hardware "Owl" Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical multicolor "owl" detailed with gilded gold vermeil
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1980s American Baroque Owl Vintage Necklace

Huge Napier "Owl" Gold Tone Pendant with Necklace
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully whimsical Napier "Owl" pendant and necklace is finished in gild
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1970s American Owl Vintage Necklace

Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Owl Squash Blossom Style Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
Vintage and handmade this stunning squash blossom styled necklace is set with mother of pearl
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1960s American Native American Owl Vintage Necklace

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Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This adorable rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace features a 15.0mm x
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1970s Owl Vintage Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek Athena and the Owl Silver Tetradrachm Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold Byzantine chain necklace set with one Ancient Greek Athena and the Owl
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Late 20th Century Owl Vintage Necklace

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1960s Owl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Large owl pendant with purple rhinestone eyes with substantial chain. Owl is 3.5" high x 2" wide
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1960s American Owl Vintage Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1960s Owl Pendant
1960s Owl Pendant
H 3.5 in W 2 in L 22 in
Baroque Pearl, Black Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Owl Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic owl shape pendant necklace in 14 kt white gold
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1970s Italian Retro Owl Vintage Necklace

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Owl" Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Owl Vintage Necklace

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

Old Pawn Bolo Wise Owl with onyx, deep red coral and hand forged sterling.
Located in Branson, MO
This Bolo owl pendant was handcrafted by Navajo Verdi Jake, marked VJ. The large oval onyx body has
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Owl Vintage Necklace

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Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Alex and Lee "Peace and Love" Owl Choker circa 1970s
By Alex & Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chain with an abstract owl ornament in front. Alex and Lee were artists and renegade jewelers from the
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1970s American Owl Vintage Necklace

Tono Mexico Sterling Silver Green and Blue Turquoise Owl Pendant/Pin #16083
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver green and blue turquoise owl pendant/pin by Tono, Mexico. Small owl with round
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20th Century Mexican Owl Vintage Necklace

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chain Necklacejewelry> Necklaces> Pendant Necklaces Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace chain pendant grapevine in 3 golds. 750 thousandths (18 karats). consisting of a chain
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
gold necklace. twisted chain. length: 45.5 cm. width: 0.27. total weight: 14.25 g. owl hallmark
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.11 in L 17.92 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). rope link necklace. security chain. spring
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.09 in L 37.01 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace. filigree mesh. length: 114 cm. width: 0.51. total weight: 35.24 g. owl
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.21 in L 44.89 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace. filigree mesh. length: 40.5 cm. width: 0.52. total weight: 12 g. owl hallmark
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.21 in L 15.95 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). mesh forçat. length: 64 cm. width: 0.23 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.1 in L 25.2 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). length: 16 cm. clasp with eight of safety
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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L 6.3 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). mesh forçat. length: 40 cm. width: 0.34 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.14 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). mesh palm tree. length: 42 cm. width: 0.50 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Rose Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in pink gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). flat curb chain. Length: 42 cm. Width: 0.80 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Rose Gold

Chain Necklace Rose Gold
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W 0.32 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow and white gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). length: 44 cm. width: 1.34 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.53 in L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace. coffee bean mesh. length: 43 cm. width: 0.47 cm. total weight: 12.13 g. owl
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.19 in L 16.93 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). alternating chain. clasp in eight safety
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.22 in L 29.14 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). mesh figaro. length of the chain: 54.40 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.19 in L 21.42 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Two-tone yellow gold/ white gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). fancy mesh. length: 54 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.28 in L 21.26 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). quadruple popcorn mesh. length: 47.0cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.54 in D 0.19 in L 18.51 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). figaro mesh 1x1. closure with safety chain
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.17 in D 0.05 in L 29.73 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). style couture alternating pendants. length: 45
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). navy mesh. length: 52 cm. width: 0.41. total
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.17 in L 20.48 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). alternating mesh. length: 46 cm. width: 0.29
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.12 in L 18.12 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 milliemes (18 carats). filigree mesh. length: 81 cm. width: 0.54 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.22 in L 31.89 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). fancy mesh. length: 50 cm. width: 0.28 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.12 in L 19.69 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace/chain in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). forced mesh. length: 64 cm. width: 0.23
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.1 in L 25.2 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). filigree mesh. length: 63 cm. Width: 0.8 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.32 in L 24.81 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). alternating mesh. length: 62.5 cm. width: 0.28
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.12 in L 24.61 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). coffee bean mesh. length: 63.5 cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.25 in D 0.12 in L 25.01 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace chain in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). gourmet mesh. length: 60.5 cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.17 in L 23.82 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). chain mesh marine. length: 49.5 cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.18 in L 19.49 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in 750 thousandths yellow gold (18 carats). quadruple oval link. length: 44 cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.17 in L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). filigree mesh. Length: 59 cm. Width: 0.82 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.33 in L 23.23 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). twisted drop mesh. length: 43 cm. width: 0.46
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.34 in L 16.93 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 mils (18 carats). english mesh. length : 38.50 cm. width : 0.57 cm
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.23 in L 15.16 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). fine mesh decorated with roses at one end on
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Yellow Gold

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W 0.67 in L 16.34 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). falling English mesh. length: 42.5 cm. width
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.31 in L 16.74 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Palm mesh necklace. yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). length 40.5 cm. width: 0.43 cm. clasp
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.17 in L 15.95 in
Chain Necklace Rose Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in pink gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). American mesh in fall. Length: 42 cm. Width: 2
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Rose Gold

Chain Necklace Rose Gold
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W 0.79 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage necklace 3 gold. 750 thousandths (18 carats). braided flat mesh. ratchet clasp and safety
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.09 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
NECKLACE ORJ NATTE GOURMETTE PLATECollier in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). 3 chains mesh
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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W 0.06 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold necklace yellow 750 mils (18 carats). palm mesh fall. length: 42 cm. width before: 1 cm. rear
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). soft mesh. length: 42 cm. width: 1.7
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.67 in D 0.19 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). flat gourmette link. 70 brilliant
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.16 in L 17.72 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage necklace. 3 gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). worked fringe patterns. ratchet clasp and in
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Yellow Gold

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W 0.54 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Rigid necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). neck level. round thread. clasp enhanced
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in L 16.15 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
diamonds: 0.55 ct. Length of the necklace: 44 cm. Width: 0.44 cm. Total weight: 15.77 g. Owl hallmark
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Diamond, Yellow Gold

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W 0.18 in L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). English mesh. set with 48 diamonds. 16
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.12 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
Located in PARIS, FR
750 thousandths (18 carats) yellow gold necklace. set with a cabochon-cut ruby of about 0.91 ct
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

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W 0.2 in L 16.34 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
g. owl hallmark. excellent condition
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
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L 19.89 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
g. Owl hallmark. Excellent condition
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20th Century French Owl Vintage Necklace

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Yellow Gold

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L 32.29 in
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Owl Vintage Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact owl vintage necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an owl vintage 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. Finding an appealing owl vintage necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Pierre Cardin and Alex & Lee each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any owl vintage necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an owl vintage necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Owl Vintage Necklace?

Prices for an owl vintage necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $12,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $585.

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. 

Questions About Owl Vintage Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What an owl necklace symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. The ancient Greeks used the owl as a symbol of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. As a result, owl necklaces often represent intelligence and learning. This association makes them popular graduation gifts. You'll find a collection of owl necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.