Brass and Celluloid Ball Bib 1940s Necklace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Brass chain and emerald color celluloid ball drop necklace. There are nine drops at the
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Brass
Brass and Celluloid Ball Bib 1940s Necklace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Brass chain and emerald color celluloid ball drop necklace. There are nine drops at the
Brass
Chain Bib 1940s Necklace with Green Glass Circles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous gold chain choker with green circles. The gold interwoven rope chain has a center front gradated chain bib with 1" green glass circles on each end. Fabulous. It has a bac...
Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant-Belt
By Hubert Harmon
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant from the 1940's. Necklace is handmade of brass rings and
Brass
Henry à la Pensée 1940s Suede and Rhinestone Vintage Oak Necklace and Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This chic 1940s necklace and earrings set was made in France by Henry à la Pensée. Condition
Vintage 1940's turquoise celluloid necklace orignal 1940s turquoise beaded acorn
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's turquoise celluloid necklace, made up of a celluloid chain base adorned with
Mixed Metal
1940's Diamond Necklace white gold
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning 1940s old cut diamond necklace set in 18ct white gold. Diamonds are a mix of old round cut
Diamond, White Gold
c.1940's Watermelon Pink Oblong Beaded Long Lucite Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1940's watermelon pink oblong beaded long lucite necklace. Single long beaded strand made
Important M. Haskell 1940's Multicolored Gripoix Glass Fringed Bib Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
, chartreuse and mustard Gripoix Glass poured glass beads from the 1940's. Exceptional color combination.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940's Retro 18k yellow Gold Necklace with Spessartite Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage necklace exudes a timeless, feminine glamour that harkens back to the retro
Garnet, 18k Gold
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
1940s. Signed Boucheron Paris on each. Poinçon de maître by Robert Pouget. Necklace length: 40 cm
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940's Enamel and Copper Lapis Blue Leaf Necklace charm necklace
Located in Nashville, TN
original 1940's chain link necklace, decorated with leaf charms is the perfect statement piece to add to
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace / pin Hand crafted From the 1940's Brilliant opal colors was
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940's Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fringe Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maker's mark Circa: 1940's Station Measures: 6 1/2 x 1/2 inches Total Length: 16 inches Total Weight: 26.9
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Poured Glass Grapevine Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage 1940s Emerald Poured Glass Grape Necklace A rare and radiant beauty, this Vintage
$5,130
1940s Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 14k yellow gold bead necklace from the 1940s. The necklace measures 15 inches in
14k Gold
Vintage Louis Rousselet Pearl Drop Necklace 1940s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Louis Rousselet Pearl Drop Necklace from the 1940s. Wonderfully elegant, the long string
Vintage Sandor Renaissance Inspired Necklace & Earrings 1940s
By Sandor
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An especially beautiful and rare suite from the 1940s, this vintage Sandor Renaissance necklace and
Jade Double Strand Necklace with Gold Clasp, 1940s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking vintage jade double-strand necklace composed of finely graduated beads in soft celadon
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Trifari 1940s Retro Style Faux Topaz Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari 1940s retro style necklace , atomic center station, large square faux topaz stone
Vintage Opal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Blue Sapphire and Opal Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gold Pendant Circa 1940 's Hand made Pendant Natural Stones 14k Yellow Gold approx 8.0
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Kitten Charm Natural Ruby Vintage Cat 14 Karat Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Kitten Charm With Natural Ruby stones 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.7 grams Circa 1940's pre
Ruby, 14k Gold
Miriam Haskell Robin's Egg Blue Necklace 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Robins Egg Blue on this Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace. Hallmarked on the clasp, Miriam
Base Metal
V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940's, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls. 2 individual
Pearl, Gold Plate
1940s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking 14K yellow gold necklace from the 1940s Retro era, featuring a bold design with
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Venetian Wedding Cake Bead Statement Fringe Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful and rare necklace dates from the 1940s and features the prettiest glass beads
Brass
Vintage Vendome Blue & Green Floral Necklace & Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive Vintage Vendome Necklace and matching earrings that screams flowers and hazy lazy
Vintage Circa 1940s 10k Gold, Multi Gem Set Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage 10ct Multi Gem Set Gold Necklace Stamped 10k Gold Circa 1940s A dance of colour from a
10k Gold
Vintage Castlecliff Renaissance Sterling Silver & Sapphire Paste Necklace 1940s
By Castlecliff
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Sterling Silver Vintage Castlecliff Sapphire Paste Necklace inspired by Renaissance jewellery
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Bow Necklace & Earrings Set, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold necklace, with a gold bow and brilliant diamonds in the center and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Miriam Haskell Grand Milk Glass Floral Corsage Necklace 1940s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Vintage Miriam Haskell White Flower Necklace from the 1940s. An important, statement
Vintage Ruby Bugle Glass Torsade Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Ruby Glass Torsade Necklace. The epitome of glam chic, hailing from the 1940s. An
Cartier 1940s CCartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 1940s Chain Link Necklace Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold This vintage Cartier necklace is
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval
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Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Floral Diamond Pendant Necklace, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare Cartier pendant necklace dates to the 1940s and features an elegant floral sprig motif
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opaque Clear Glass Bib Tear Drop Vintage Necklace 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning choker necklace with teardrop glass beading. Has a light iridescent to it. Measuring 15mm
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Circa 1940s. 16 5/8 inch length.
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Rose Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Made in Argentina Circa 1940s 16 1/4 inch long
18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1940s Cleopatra Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cleopatra Necklace 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Makers Mark N K This 1940s 9ct
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Necklace with Diamonds, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat rose gold gas-pipe necklace with a central bow-tie and brilliant diamonds, Italy
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
carats. Circa 1940s 17 inches long
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Aquamarine, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats. Circa 1940s 16 inches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Venetian Art Gold Foil Glass Bead Necklace 1940s Vintage 14K GF
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Stunning Venetian Gold Foiled Glass Bead Necklace. This necklace will be noticed, it has Huge
Gold-filled
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl Old Cut Diamond Necklace 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
, 1940s. A refined Art Deco lavalier necklace by renowned Lisbon jeweler Claudino de Oliveira, crafted in
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s. These are some of my favorite necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage Gold Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s. This is one of the most unusual and well
Mixed Metal
Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal pools of light delicate chain necklace c 1940s The elegant
Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French import 18 carat yellow gold fringe necklace
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Plated Rope Twist Hearts Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
. This stylish necklace is a fine quality piece, circa 1940s.
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Arrow Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 0.20 carat. Circa 1940s 15 inches long
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Alfred Philippe Trifari Drop Necklace, Circa 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace, Circa 1940s. This necklace is so magnificent. It
Mixed Metal
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bar-Link Chain Necklace, circa 1940s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
-link chain dates to the 1940s–1960s, the mid-century period when European jewellers elevated everyday
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Aquamarine Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats. Circa 1940s Pendant: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace
By Corocraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 15 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Tassel Necklace.
Located in New York, NY
sophistication and timeless charm. The elongated silhouette of the lariat design flatters the necklace with the
Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace, Graduated Design, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s. This is one of the most unusual and well-made
Mixed Metal
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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