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Peacock Feather Necklace

HEIDI DAUS Swarovski Crystal Aurora Borealis Peacock Feather Necklace EstateFind
By Heidi Daus
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding Heidi Daus Swarovski crystal Peacock design Necklace. A single row of individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces

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Antique Victorian Silver Pearl Locket Pendant Box Peacock Feather Flower Leaf
Located in New York, NY
WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK FEATHERS, FLOWER AND ACANTHUS LEAF MOTIFS ON THE TOP
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Peacock Feather Pendant Charm
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Troy, MI
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold this elegant peacock feather is accented with a 0.16 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peacock Classique
Located in Okemos, MI
Peacock is the bird that embodies beauty, grace, and strength. As beautiful as Peacock is, they
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Peacock Classique
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W 4 in D 0.13 in Dm 18 in L 5 in
Carrera y Carrera Peacock Necklace 18k White Gold Iolite Tsavorite Garnet 17"
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Carrera y Carrera peacock necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Iolite, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Dance of the peacock pendant necklace - This extraordinary masterpiece displays the masterful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
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W 1.58 in D 0.2 in L 2.37 in
Tahitian Baroque Pearls Gray Diamonds 18K Gold Beaded Drop Necklace Bridal Gift
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Peacock. This Tahitian baroque pearl drop beaded handmade bridal necklace is elegant and versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Spectra Fine Jewelry 38.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
indications of heating. Resembling the vivid blue eye of a peacock feather, the single spectacular sapphire is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Antique Lady Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a stylized twisted wire cable chain suspending a peacock feather motif plique-a-jour
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Corum Peacock Feather 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly rare Corum Peacock Feather 18K yellow gold pocket watch. The case of the
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1990s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Art Nouveau Signed Durand & Co. Black Opal, Diamond, Ombre Enamel 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
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Bulgari Diamond Ruby Gold Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
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Heidi Daus Mythical Masterpiece With 3000 Crystals Dragon Necklace & Earring Set
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
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David Webb 52.55 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Throughout centuries, diamonds have represented permanence, luxury, and strength. This remarkable David Webb ring exudes all of that and more with its remarkable center emerald cut d...
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Unworn Vintage Pink & Silver 1920's Style Silk Evening Dress w Beads & Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning vintage pink flapper style evening dress with silver, pink and sequins and silver bugle beads. We love that the pattern of the beading and sequins creates a sunbur...
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Located in Geneva, CH
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GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
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Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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18 Karat Gold Peacock Feather Necklace by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. Gold. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one at a time, using the lost wax process. Prince John Landrum Bryant Created and Designed this piece and ...
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Ebony, Glass Beads, Gold Foil, Leather and Peacock Feathers Necklace
By Monies
Located in Rome, IT
structures. In the lower one we find peacock feathers hanging from threads of leather and ebony. The upper
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2010s Danish Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Antique Tiffany & Co. Peacock Feather Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant, circa 1905
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pendant in the form of a diamond set stylised peacock feather, with a natural pearl set as the
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Tanya Farah 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Peacock Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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"I4 Peacock" Pendant Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
An elegant classic pendant inspired by a peacock feather design embedded with a tourmaline stone.
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Located in New York, NY
hidden bail on the back. This pendant is the shape of a peacock feather. It can be worn with a thin chain
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"I4 Peacock Studded" Pendant Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
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Necklace 18K Rose Gold Diamond Eye Adore Necklace
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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By KAMAL
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, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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By KAMAL
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, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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, longing to be worn yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It is said that the peacock feather protects those you
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Dancing Apsara Labradorite 18 Karat Gold Bead Drop Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
precious mother of pearl or peacock feathers. The faceted stones catch the light beautifully and the
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Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Eye Adore Pendant
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
that the peacock feather protects those you love from the evil eye; acting as a safeguard to protect
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Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Eye Adore Pendant
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Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Eye Adore Pendant
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
that the peacock feather protects those you love from the evil eye; acting as a safeguard to protect
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Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Eye Adore Pendant
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
the peacock feather protects those you love from the evil eye; acting as a safeguard to protect your
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Located in Henrico, VA
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By KAMAL
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By KAMAL
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Located in Torrance, CA
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Carrera Carrera Peacock Diamond Pendant Tanzanite Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
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By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Porto, PT
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Boucheron Paris First Art Jeweler of the Place Vendome Hardcover Book
By Boucheron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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1990s Diamond, Green Chalcedony and 14 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Sale, Cheshire
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Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Antique French Victorian Peacock Emerald Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Antique Victorian Suffragette Peacock Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
border of Paste Stones spread out over the pendant for the Peacocks outer feathers. Green Enamel with
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Brooch Art Deco Enamel Peacock in 18k Gold, Peacock Feathers, Gaston Didillon
Located in PARIS, FR
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Michel Jacques for North Beach Leather Chamois American Indian Inspired Dres
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Peacock Feather Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact peacock feather necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 21 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a peacock feather necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic peacock feather necklace over the years, but those made by KAMAL, AB Jewelry NYC and Carrera y Carrera are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A peacock feather necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a peacock feather necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Peacock Feather Necklace?

On average, a peacock feather necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $257,300 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.

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.