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Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948 Flowers Enameled
Located in Orimattila, FI
Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948 Flowers Enameled Maker: ? Helsinki Kultajalostamo Oy Ab (HAS
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1940s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Necklace, Silver and Tiger's eye Stone Kaunis Koru Oy Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Necklace, Silver and Tiger's eye Stone Kaunis Koru Oy Finland BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY, necklace, silver
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

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Tiger's Eye, Silver

925 Sterling Silver Necklace Silver Dreams Pekka Piekäinen Finland
By Pekka Piekäinen
Located in Orimattila, FI
925 Sterling Silver Necklace SILVER DREAMS Pekka Piekäinen Finland Goldsmith's old warehouse
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1990s Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond Beautiful silver necklace, very
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
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H 1.11 in W 0.6 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Citrine Cluster Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in Kendal, GB
A glorious vintage necklace lined with a dazzling array of briolette cut citrines which have a
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Late 20th Century European Retro Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Citrine Cluster Necklace Silver Clasp
Vintage Citrine Cluster Necklace Silver Clasp
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W 0.79 in L 16 in
1990s Vintage Moschino Necklace Silver Plated - re-engineered
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
with a story? Look no further than this 1990s vintage Moschino pendant necklace, silver plated and
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1990s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Tibetan Silver Jade pendant Necklace , silver and stones
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Tibetan silver, jade and semi-precious stones necklace, 70s Spectacular necklace of Tibetan origin
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1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Jade, Silver

Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Mini" Necklace Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Materials: Sterling Silver 925 Techniques: Handcrafted in lost wax elements Hall marks: BV-925 Date designed
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Moonstone Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Silver Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Edwardian moonstone lavaliere necklace modelled in silver and gilded in 18ct
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20th Century Edwardian Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Gold

1960s Vintage Gucci Hercules Knot Necklace Silver Blue Enamel Collar
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Gucci Hercules knot necklace crafted in sterling silver (circa 1960s). The Gucci
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Les Bernard Dangling Fish Pendant Necklace Silver Toned Metal
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard dangling fish pendant necklace featuring an abstract chrome plated fish on
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Other

Velvet Malachite necklace silver green forest raw natural crystal vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural rare velvet fiber Malachite malachite origin - Congo stone measurements
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1990s German Artisan Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver

Velvet Malachite necklace silver green forest raw natural crystal vintage
Velvet Malachite necklace silver green forest raw natural crystal vintage
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H 2.09 in W 1.26 in D 0.71 in L 1.46 in
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Slave Choker" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
to play with your lover. It is created using a technique that causes the silver to “remember” its
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Medium" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Materials: Sterling Silver 925 Techniques: Handcrafted in lost wax elements Hall marks: BV-925 Date designed
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Onyx Noblesse Pendant Necklace Silver 0.25 Cts
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Onyx Noblesse Pendant Necklace 16" Silver 0.25 Cts DY231 Retail
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1990s American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Onyx Noblesse Pendant Necklace Silver 0.25 Cts
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Onyx Noblesse Pendant Necklace 16" Silver 0.25 Cts DY232 Retail
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1990s American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Native American Necklace Silver Deer Bone & Antler with Turquoise Coral Shell
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as tested Stone Information: Genuine
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Art Deco Suffragette Paste Lavaliere Necklace Silver in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
This magnificent Art Deco Suffragette lavaliere necklace has been commissioned in Silver and gilded
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

1960s Les Bernard Abstract Geometric Ball Drop Pendant Necklace Silver Toned
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard drop pendant necklace featuring an abstract silver toned circle and line drop
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Base Metal

Tiffany & Co Large Jumbo Notes Necklace Silver 727 Fifth Ave New York Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
, crafted in sterling silver. The necklace features a large jumbo medallion with repeating script that
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Necklace with Glass Elements, Design of the 1960s, Scandinavia
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver Necklace with Glass Elements, Design of the 60s, Scandinavia A fine example of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Masai Multi Wire Silver Toned Choker Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Masai multi wire silver toned choker necklace. Silver tone metal
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20th Century French Vintage Necklace Silver

KENZO Vintage Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in Nice, FR
KENZO vintage calla lily flower rigid choker necklace. Silver tone metal hardware. Hook and loop
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20th Century French Vintage Necklace Silver

Christian Dior Vintage Logo Monogram Crystals Charm Trio Tassel Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Logo Monogram Crystals Charm Trio Tassel Necklace, Silver Plated Very good
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Black Ball Bar Crystals Silver Long Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Black Ball Bar Crystals Long Necklace, Silver Plated Good
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Zuni Fetish Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
" jewelry necklaces silver women's jewelry fetish necklaces necklaces southwest jewelry women's jewelry
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1960s American Native American Vintage Necklace Silver

Zuni Fetish Necklace
Zuni Fetish Necklace
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Dm 33.25 in L 33.25 in
Zuni Jet Fetish Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
" jewelry necklaces silver women's jewelry fetish necklaces necklaces southwest women's jewelry Family
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1960s American Native American Vintage Necklace Silver

Zuni Jet Fetish Necklace
Zuni Jet Fetish Necklace
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Dm 38 in
Vintage Raw Coral & Jade Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and jade beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Silver

Vintage Raw Coral & Bead Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and clear beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Silver

Fossilized Walrus Ivory Fetish Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
silver women's jewelry fetish necklaces necklaces southwest women's jewelry zuni Family Owned & Operated
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1960s American Native American Vintage Necklace Silver

Santa Domingo Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
: After 1950 ORIGIN: Santa Domingo, Southwest SIZE: 35" total length jewelry necklaces silver women's
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1950s American Native American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Turquoise

Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace 1970s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bold, Modern and sleek sterling silver Pendant. Measuring 2.00 square. Snake chain. 25 inch chain
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Round Pearls Logo CD Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Round Pearls Logo CD Crystals Necklace, Silver Plated
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Modernist Sterling Silver Handmade Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
A women's face makes up this modernist Sterling Silver pendent. Hanging from a sterling collar
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1960s Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Gorgeous glossy silver necklace. Very versatile and classic! Length: 41cm Chain Width: 6mm Weight
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1980s British Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Jasper Owyhee Desert Scene Sterling Silver Pendant for Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
oval sterling silver frame with a beaded border and bail on back. Not hallmarked, tested for sterling
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20th Century Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artisan Modernist Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Artisanal Modernist sterling silver necklace of hand hammered teardrop shaped pendant framing an
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Artisan Modernist Silver Necklace
Artisan Modernist Silver Necklace
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W 1.75 in L 20 in
Silver Agate Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Black agate neclace in silver. Wear it in the way you prefer
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Agate, Silver

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Necklace made up of Antique Carnelian Beads and Hand Tooled Antique Moroccan Silver Accent Charms with the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
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L 33 in
Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. Necklace is made of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
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L 35 in
Chanel Silver Pearls Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Silver Pearl Long Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the 1981
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1980s French Vintage Necklace Silver

Chanel Silver Pearls Necklace
Chanel Silver Pearls Necklace
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L 42 in
Murrhine Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Murrhine,From Venice, Silver 800 thousandths Beaded Necklace Necklace
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Murrhine Silver Beaded Necklace
Murrhine Silver Beaded Necklace
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L 24.81 in
Sterling silver Drop Necklace Pendant Pin Navajo Sterling Sand cast Yei Figural
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Sand Cast Pendant and Brooch. Large link necklace. Pendant Measuring 3.5 in x 1.68
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1970s American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Silver Plate Cutlery Set by Guêpe Fils Lyon, Louis XVI Style
Located in Montreal, Quebec
necklace. Silver set of cutlery in their original, boxes marked "Guepe Fils" from Lyon, France Includes
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

1970s Silver Hebrew Blessing Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1970s Silver Hebrew Blessing Necklace, a beautiful vintage piece that combines
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1970s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Gucci Enamel and Silver Necklace
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - Enamel and silver necklace. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions
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1990s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Pierre Cardin Silver Metal Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin silver brushed metal necklace with abstract pendant. Made In Italy. -Measurements
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1990s French Vintage Necklace Silver

Pierre Cardin Silver Metal Necklace
Pierre Cardin Silver Metal Necklace
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H 2 in W 13 in
Sterling Silver Amber Stone Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver necklace with an oversized triangular shaped Amber stone, circa 1970
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1970s American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s Silver Amber Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1960s Silver Amber Pendant Necklace, a captivating vintage piece that exudes luxury
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1960s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Amber, Silver

Sterling Silver Man's Face Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade three-dimensional pendant in the form of a man's face. Box-link sterling silver chain
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20th Century Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Man's Face Necklace
Sterling Silver Man's Face Necklace
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H 2 in W 1.5 in L 18 in
Hermes Silver Amulet Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) Fine necklace Amulet model in silver and its pendant symbolizing a Hermès
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1990s French Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Faux Amber Bead & Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. Necklace is made up of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican Medium Bead Chain Necklace, Sterling Silver, Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
from sterling silver, the necklace measures 21.5 inches in length and features a series of silver
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1990s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobé Silver Metal Chain Link Necklace
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hobe silver metal connected chain link necklace, circa 1960. Measurements: Pendant is 2.5 inches
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1960s American Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Bead Chain Necklace, Sterling Silver, Silver Bead
Located in McLeansville, NC
This large sterling silver bead chain necklace is the perfect addition to any outfit. The length of
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1970s Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majorca 1980s Silver Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Majorca 1980s Silver Pearl Necklace, a vintage classic that exudes timeless
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1980s Spanish Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Tane Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
By TANE MEXICO
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning sterling silver necklace by Tane, Mexico's most prestigious jeweler. The necklace consists
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Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Necklace Finland Turku, 1979
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Necklace Finland Turku. 1979 Stone Tiger eye crushed by stone. Probably Turku Hopea OY 830H
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

Charms, Coral and Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. A Double Stranded 30.5
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Coral, Silver

813H Silver Necklace 1967 Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
813H Silver Necklace 1967 Finland Maker Pori Janné Jouko Finland
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklace Silver

Materials

Silver

813H Silver Necklace 1967 Finland
813H Silver Necklace 1967 Finland
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H 1.58 in W 1.89 in
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Vintage Necklace Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of vintage necklace silver you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage necklace silver may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of vintage necklace silver over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of vintage necklace silver can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 717 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of vintage necklace silver, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Necklace Silver?

Prices for a piece of vintage necklace silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $595,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $895.

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 Vintage Necklace Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers 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
    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.