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Versace Medusa Head Necklace

Versace Goldtone Medusa Head Pendant Necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Versace NEW Goldtone Medusa Head Pendant Necklace Materials: Goldtone metal Hallmarks: VERSACE MADE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Versace Gold Medusa Head Chunky Chain Necklace
By Versace
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Gold Metal Necklace Medusa links Greca pattern detail
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces

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Versace Medusa Head Pendant Chain Gold Tone Necklace
By Versace
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Curb chain necklace in gold-tone. Circular pendant featuring signature Medusa graphic at drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Versace Medusa Head Textured Pendant Chain Gold Tone Necklace
By Versace
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Curb chain necklace in gold-tone. Circular pendant featuring signature Medusa graphic at drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Rare Gianni Versace 1990s Silver Medusa Head Choker Necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
If you are looking for a statement then this Vintage Gianni Versace choker is the item for you
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

Gianni Versace 1990s necklace with circular medusa head pendent
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This rare Gianni Versace necklace is in true style of the designer himself. The 1990's gold
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1990s Italian Drop Necklaces

Gianni Versace gold double medusa head necklace with rhinestones, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a iconic necklace from the famous Italian designer Gianni Versace from the 1990s. The
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

Gianni Versace silver double medusa head necklace with rhinestones, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a iconic necklace from the famous Italian designer Gianni Versace from the 1990s. The
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1990s British Drop Necklaces

Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone medusa head pendant
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This traditional Gianni Versace pendant necklace is a staple piece for any Versace enthusiast. The
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

VERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklace
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklace Reference: TGAS/B01129 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

new VERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklace
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklace Reference: TGAS/B01127
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

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Gold

Medusa Versace Carving Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Medusa versace carving agate cameo sterling silver pendant necklace A modern interpretation of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Gianni Versace 1990s gold tone matinee necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
designers iconic medusa head symbols at the bottom of the necklace giving it an added designer touch. Two
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

1990s Gianni Versace ball necklace with cutout detailing
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This necklace by Gianni Versace is rare with it's unique detailing of balls with different cut-out
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1990s Italian More Necklaces

Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone shell necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
necklace. The back two shells have the famous medusa head detailing with a claw clasp to secure the
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone shell necklace
Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone shell necklace
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W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 14.97 in
Gianni Versace 1990s gold stud and stone choker necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
Versace's famous medusa head motif on the clasp. Never been warn comes in original box
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Gianni Versace 1990s silver and black enamel pendant necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
A staple of classic Versace design, this medallion contains both emblematic motifs of the medusa
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Gianni Versace 1990 gold and silver metal rope necklace with silver pendent
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This Gianni Versace necklace is made up of a gold tone metal rope style chain, interlinked with a
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1990s Italian Drop Necklaces

1990s Gianni Versace gunmetal and gold tone medallion chain
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
symbol engraved on the medallion. The final and inner circle has Gianni Versace's iconic medusa head
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

new VERSACE Safety Pin Medusa pendant gold tone nickel short necklace choker
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Safety Pin Medusa pendant gold tone nickel short necklace choker Reference: TGAS
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2010s Italian Neckties

Early 1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Medallion Greek Key Chain Belt/Necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning gold Medusa Greek key Gianni Versace chain belt/necklace, designed by Gianni
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1990s Italian Belts

Iconic & New 1991 Gianni Versace Black Leather Gold Medusa Link Necklace / Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIANNI VERSACE vintage belt / necklace featuring iconic Medusa disc links. Designer size - 65 1991
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1990s Italian Belts

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Versace Medusa Head Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the versace medusa head necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold plate and gilt metal — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect versace medusa head necklace 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 21st Century. A versace medusa head necklace from Gianni Versace, Versace and Givenchy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A versace medusa head necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a ball cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a versace medusa head necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Versace Medusa Head Necklace?

The price for a versace medusa head necklace starts at $285 and tops out at $2,995 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $986.

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.