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Sterling Star Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual necklace composed of hollow sterling beads with rose gold washed "star" stations, 1970s
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda Obsidian and Pearl Necklace on Silver
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual necklace by silver master, Antonio Pineda, incorporating both pearls and obsidian. Bars of
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1960s Mexican Modernist Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
Architectural 80s Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cool and unusual necklace from the 1980s composed of gunmetal and gilt triangular "slides" on a
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Art Deco Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Tortoiseshell Necklace with Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
and unusual necklace from the Art Deco era.
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1930s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Art Deco Small Pale Pink Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
49cm / 19.3 inches. The necklace is in very good condition.
This is a really lovely unusual necklace
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1930s Unusual Vintage Necklace
Vintage 1970's Carl Tasha Modernist Brutalist Brass Nudes Necklace Pendant
By Carl Tasha
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this unusual necklace by Carl Tasha. He was a well known artist from
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1970s American Modernist Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Brass
Silver and Floral Etched Amber Bead Hand Forged Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
beautiful and unusual necklace, circa 1970s.
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1970s Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Amber, Silver
LB offers an Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder, onyx, Sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
sex appeal to this unusual necklace.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace is a show stopper.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
the centerpiece of this highly unusual necklace. It’s a handmade one of a kind
Stunning piece with
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Red Enamel and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile and unusual necklace that can be worn two different ways. The egg shaped pendant can be
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Ball Circa 1980s
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Ball Circa 1980s. Very chic. This is an unusual
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1980s American Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 34 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 34 in L 34 in
Lillian Kalan Brutalist Sterling Necklace with Geode
By Lillian Kalan
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual necklace has a chic, brutalist quality. The combination of the "crumpled" and pierced
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1960s American Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
New Pierre Deux Country French Provençal Opera Rope Necklace, 36” - 1987
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Tucson, AZ
This charming and unusual necklace is a taste of the south of France, thanks to its ample use of
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1980s French Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Silver
Mosell Vintage Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
unusual necklace for your special nights out.
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1950s American Egyptian Revival Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Native American 1950 Zuni Bird Necklace In Sterling Inlaid Turquoise & Carnelian
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
Native American culture, back in the 1950. This unusual necklace was entirely crafted in solid .935/.999
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1950s North American Native American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Dm 2.75 in L 24 in
Greek Revival Hellenistic Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
style of the ancient Greeks with floreated designs. This unusual necklace has been crafted in solid
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Billy Boy Gold Tone Evil Eye Long Necklace Sautoir Circa 1980s
By Billy Boy
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Necklace.
The length around the neck is 30" L. the drop is 6" L Total is 36" Widest part is 1.5
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1980s French Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Mixed Metal
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H 36 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 32 in L 36 in
Unusual Rebajes Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Rebajes enamelled ceramic necklace of "jewelled" pendants and beads strung on gilt chain
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Unusual French Noh Mask Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking necklace composed of semiprecious and glass beads centered on a porcelain hand painted Noh
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace which can be worn in different ways. Blue aurora crystals
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1950s Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Rhodium
Unusual Lucite Necklace, Les Bernard
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Lucite Necklace by Les Bernard from the 1980's. A large frosted lucite swirl forms the
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
An exceptional enamel and leather 'fish' necklace, Loutzia, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
hand, the subtle colour variations and combinations creating a most unusual necklace.A rare and
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1950s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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W 1 in D 0.2 in L 16.5 in
Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace from the 1980's. Bright cut chain in gold and platinum tones
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2
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1950s French Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulgari Unusual Tri-Color Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and articulated necklace in three color 18k gold manufactured by Bulgari. Made in Italy
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1980s Italian Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Necklace 28" Fine Nephrite Highly Translucent Beads & Interlocking Rings
Located in Southbury, CT
, and highly unusual necklace features 30 10mm round beads, and 4 sets of 17-19mm interlocking rings
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Jade, 14k Gold
Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is an Unusual Vintage c.1990 hand carved Jade drop pendant and two monkeys necklace. The
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1990s Italian Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual French Chain Multistrand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Chain Multistrand Necklace composed of 3 "rope" tubes each hand wrapped in tiny gilt
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
A large topaz paste necklace and earrings, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, c1954
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and highly unusual necklace and matching earrings, made by Mitchel Maer for
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1950s British Byzantine Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 3 in W 3 in D 0.3 in L 16 in
Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Miriam Haskell crystal pendant necklace in the Art Deco taste of vari shaped hand cut
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1950s American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Unusual American Modern 14K Gold Chain Necklace with Oval Links
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 14k gold chain necklace, comprising faceted oval links. No clasp. Custom made. United
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Late 20th Century American Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gay Freres 1950 Paris-Geneva 1950 Retro Stardust Explosion Necklace in 18Kt Gold
By Gay Freres
Located in Miami, FL
piece, created in Switzerland during the post war period, circa 1950. This unusual necklace has been
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1950s French Post-War Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 4.62 in Dm 16 in L 3.6 in
Unusual Boucher Enamel Necklet
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Marcel Boucher hard hinged necklet with enamel "X" motif in turquoise and cobalt. Necklace
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Unusual Deco Inspired Pendant
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual deco inspired tassel pendant from a 1970's point of view. Bakelite, metal and silk. Monet
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Unusual Pastel Fruit Salad Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pastel Fruit Salad rigid collar incorporating Trifari fruit salad cabochons from the 1980's
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1980s American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1970s Unusual Italian Gold Collar
Located in New York, NY
An unusual collar of planetary design, finely manufactured in Italy (marks for Vicenza) in 18kt
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1970s Italian Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
18k Gold
Unusual Jewelled and Beaded Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual collar of prong set Swarovski pastel rhinestones mixed with faux pearls, filigrees, faceted
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Unusual Chandelier Crystal Pendant by Accessocraft
By Accessocraft
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Chandelier Crystal Pendant by Accessocraft from the 1950's. Lucite crystals are mounted
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Rhodium
Louis Rousselet Unusual Pearl Demi Parure
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet unusual choker style necklace and pendant earclips made of hand blown nacre glass
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1940s French Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar with baroque pearl cabochons with smoke crystals on an
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1950s American Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Rhodium
Lapis Lazuli Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
pieces of Lapis. Chain is a combination of rope and link, very unusual.- .86 in top to bottom (not
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1980s Italian Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Unusual American Modern 18k Yellow & Rose Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Unusual American Modern 18k gold chain, ca 1980. Small yellow gold links interspersed with large
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Late 20th Century American Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Louis Rousselet Pate de Verre Splatter Paint Bead Bib
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Louis Rousselet Pate de Verre Splatter Paint Bead Bib from the 1950's. Pate de verre hand
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1950s French Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Brass
Unusual Painted Pearl and Glass Beads
By Sarah
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and unusual pearl bead necklace with hand splattered gold and black paint accents. Large
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Fine and Unusual Fancy cut Diamond Maltese Vintage Platinum Cross.
Located in Aspen, CO
the bale, the cross measures approximately 1 inch in length, thus the necklace hangs down
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1960s Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Unusual Bakelite and Resin Bead Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking collar of marbleized resin/plastic beads with carved black bakelite stations
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
1970s Mauboussin Unusual Beautiful carved mother of pearl diamonds gold Set
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An unusual set by Mauboussin with carved mother of pearl and diamonds (apprx. 50cts total). Made in
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Talosel Necklace
By HENRY
Located in New York, NY
HENRY Necklace of hand carved and patinaed resin set with ruby pastes.The pendant hangs from ruby
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1950s French Artisan Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pendant from two 19
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1950s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K Diamond Donut Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K Diamond Donut Necklace from the 1990's. Matte gold donut set with 6 sparkling diamonds
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1990s American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Multistrand Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual 14 karat gold choker necklace made of three double strands of twisted gold in something of
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1970s German Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
14k Gold
Navajo Figural Dance Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian dancer multi inlaid stone necklace. Large pendant with mother of
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20th Century American Native American Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Smokey Topaz Beaded Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
unusual cuts in a variety of settings. Included in the collection are antique, high 22K gold pieces with
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Late 20th Century Unusual Vintage Necklace
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Topaz, Sterling Silver
French Modernist Coil Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Modernist twisted coil upon coil intricate woven necklace. There are four rows of
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1950s French Modernist Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Nardi Diamond Swirl Choker Necklace
By Nardi
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant, refined and unusual best describe this diamond necklace by Nardi. It has 205 diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Green Aurora Stone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Green Aurora Stone Necklace from the 1960's. Unusual green aurora emerald cut stones are
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1960s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
French Green Aurora Stone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Green Aurora Stone Necklace from the 1980's. Unusual green aurora emerald cut stones are
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Gemstone Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MEASUREMENTS: 18"- 1 7/8" x 1 1/2"
HALLMARKS: 750
A beautiful vintage gemstone necklace made in 18k gold.
This
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1980s Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Gubelin Gold Links Chain Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gubelin 18 karat gold necklace with most unusual links. Each goes from narrow to a curved bulbous
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1990s Swiss Modern Unusual Vintage Necklace
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Unusual Vintage Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate unusual vintage necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an unusual 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. Creating an unusual vintage necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Chanel and Buccellati are consistently popular. An unusual vintage necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 15, 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 baguette cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Most of our unusual vintage necklace for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Unusual Vintage Necklace?
Prices for an unusual vintage necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,800.
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 Unusual Vintage Necklace
- What makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What 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, 2022Clasp 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, 2022To 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, 2022Vintage 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.
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