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Vintage Demi Parure Aurora Borealis & Amber Crystals Earrings Bracelet Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling demi-parure, featuring a bracelet, earrings, and brooch. Amber colored navettes and aurora borealis chatons, all prong set. Reminiscent of the styles of famous designers s...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Crystal

Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage bracelet in 18k yellow gold with 8 green turquoise beads. The bracelet features a spiral of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 18 Carats Barrettes Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 18 Carat Barrettes Gold. French Pearl Bracelet Vintage with 26x3 which
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20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Signed Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
ca. 2 ct, G color, vs clarity. Length: 17.3 cm Width: 2.5 cm Weight: 46.83 grams Matching necklace
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Bracelet Cabochons 14K Gold 32.06 Tcw Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
matching Necklace is available in a separate listing. Make a set!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Circles Bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
France c.1960s-70s Georges Lenfant's name resonates deeply within the circles of vintage dealers and
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold link necklace circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: delicate scallop-shaped motifs give this
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Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Gold Link Necklace
Retro Gold Link Necklace
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W 0.5 in L 18 in
18 K Rose Gold Retro Vintage Fringe Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fabulous 18 K Rose Gold fringe Vintage necklace. Length: 41 cm Width at the widest part: 1.80 cm
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Rose Gold Retro Vintage Fringe Necklace
18 K Rose Gold Retro Vintage Fringe Necklace
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W 0.71 in L 16.15 in
Celine 1990s Gold Tone Horse Emblem Leather Bracelet
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Style this with an Hermes handbag, a Chanel necklace and some Prada boots to complete the look. Make a
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1990s French Retro Bracelets

Vintage Amethyst Bead Collar Necklace, Large Chunky Retro Style
Located in Milford, DE
A simple, yet bold, amethyst bead necklace on a knotted string. Features a sterling silver clasp
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Gueblin Vintage Retro Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This conspicuous Retro pendant necklace is an authentic piece of jewelry designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace Significance This exceptional
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Ruby & Diamond Cluster Necklace Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
look. The "Retro Vintage” collection, from which this Necklace originates, showcases vintage jewlery
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
purity, adding to the necklace's value and luster. The retro-inspired design suggests a blend of vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.99 in L 17.33 in
Retro Style Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing a truly exquisite piece of jewelry: the 18k Gold Retro Style Choker Necklace adorned
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20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Red Coral, Retrò Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous retrò/vintage necklace mounted with 6 red coral
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Italian Red Coral, Retrò Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous retrò/vintage necklace mounted with 6 red coral
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Retro Vintage Tube Link Gold Bead Necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tube and Ball Necklace 16 Inches Necklace: Caliber 2.5mm Wide 14kt. yellow gold 6
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2010s Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Snake Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Length Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish retro vintage snake chain crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1940s to 1950s). The
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Pink Coral Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Link Long Bracelet Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1980'S high-quality flower multi-link necklace diamond coral Gold necklace, with a versatile
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Link Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Solid Gold Italian Retro Bar Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This solid gold vintage chain is sleek and chic whether worn alone, layered or with a fabulous
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage Retro Style 11 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace 209.43gr
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning typical Retro diamond and yellow gold necklace, circa 1970's. 220 round brilliant
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18kt Yellow Gold French Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro 18kt French Necklace with Diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
necklace measures 16” x ¼" (40 x 0.7 cm). The Retro French necklace weighs 66.4 grams. The vintage
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Copper Porcelain Statement Necklace
By Anna K for Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Retro Necklace of free-form Copper designs inter-spaced with round hand painted porcelain
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Copper

Bucherer Retro Forties Gold Necklace
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 18k, by Carl Bucherer, Switzerland. Phenomenal forties design makes this necklace a
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage, Retro, Wide Flat Weave Necklace with Yellow, White, Rose Gold in 18K
Located in London, GB
An 18-carat gold flat-weave necklace composed of fine strands of yellow, white and rose gold links
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Vintage 1980s British Retro Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Spiga Design with Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in MADRID, ES
Elevate your style with this exquisite Retro Spiga design necklace crafted in 18-karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Retro Year: 1940s
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20th Century French Retro More Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 40s Necklace 14k Gold Snake Chain Geometric Stations
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed retro vintage snake chain necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond Turquoise 18K White Gold Wide Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A marvelous display of natural Persian Turquoise and vivid, dazzling sparkle of fine natural diamonds! Finely crafted in 18K White Gold, this piece is enhanced by three-row links wi...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Vintage Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Coral Multi-String Layered Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Historically, such multi-strand necklaces reflect styles that were prevalent in the retro period of jewelry
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Late 20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 189.00 Ct Natural Amethyst Baby Pearl Turquoise Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Mad for Amethysts! This quite breathtaking vintage necklace is 1940 ca Hand fabricated of solid 18
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Malachite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
connect the malachite beads. This necklace is a vintage piece from the 70s-80s era of the last century
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Late 20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Malachite

Vintage Malachite Necklace
Vintage Malachite Necklace
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L 20.5 in
Vintage Cartier Wire Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1970
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier wire necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1970. Designed in the 1970’s, this
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Necklace Enhancers

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold 15" 7.1mm Pearl & Garnet Halo Link Line Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clasp w/ 2.5" Safety Chain and Spring Ring Clasp On It Condition: Vintage. Retro. 1 Missing garnet
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
them from rubbing against each other. There is no clasp on the necklace. This is a vintage necklace
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Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
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L 30 in
Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvellous retro necklace is 1945 circa bearing Italian hallmarks of the era Constructed of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
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H 1.11 in W 1.19 in L 16.93 in
Retro/Mid Century 7.5mm Pearl 14K Necklace/Strand of Pearls Original 1950-1960
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1950's-1960's Vintage 7.5mm Pearl 14K Gold 30 Inch Necklace/Strand of
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Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold Retro Natural Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Gem Necklace Bead, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Natural Baltic Butterscotch Egg Yolk Reconstructed Amber and Gold Bead Necklace, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, 14k Gold

Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage necklace, signed by Chaumet, in 750 thousandths yellow gold (18 carats), choker model, semi
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
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W 1.13 in L 14.97 in
Vintage Style Light Pearl Necklace
Located in Okemos, MI
Beautiful vintage style pearl necklace design. Simplicity of Pearl combined with vintage gold
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2010s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

LB Retro Style 60’s Crystal Brooch French glass Venetian glass Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Retro style 60’s Brooch pendant, handmade, one of a kind, necklace. A
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal

1940s Vintage Opal Lavalier Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
necklace with a gorgeous vintage design pendant. The pendant features 2 opals - one in the center fo the
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps 1970 Retro Necklace 14Kt Gold with 384.37 Ctw Rubies & Aquamarine
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Rare multi gemstones necklace designed by Seaman Schepps. Colorful vintage piece, created in New
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Necklace 7.5 Carat Natural Round Colorless Diamond & Pearl circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Stunning Vintage Yellow Gold 7.5 carat (approximate) Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Diamond
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Polish Polished Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage polished Polish amber bead necklace with a hidden barrel clasp. This beautiful graduated
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Amber

18k solid gold Retro popcorn chain - Italian 1960's necklace - 63.5 cm - 25 inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 k gold retro necklace. This Necklace necklace checks of all the characteristics
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

French 1970s Retro Glass Metal Jacques Gautier Signed Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in silver-plated metal. This vintage long necklace features shuttle links adorned with
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Vintage Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 14kt yellow gold collar necklace with hinged twist links and 10 double row diamond sections
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Early 2000s Retro Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.10 Gram This Necklace is from the "Vintage Retro" collection and it is the epitome of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver beaded necklace. In sterling silver. Comprised of 63 8mm sterling silver beads
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20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
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H 20.99 in Dm 0.32 in
Retro Gold 33.10 Carat Natural Oval Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace set with Natural Diamonds and Natural Sapphires
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Retro Emerald Cabochon and
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Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Napier Vintage Silver Chunky Link Necklace
By Napier
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish vintage Napier necklace, featuring chunky silver-tone links for a bold, glamorous look
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20th Century American Retro Link Necklaces

Retro Gold Necklace Natural 1 Carat Round Diamond and Pearl Gem Stone circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k white gold, diamond and pearl vintage necklace. The 14 Natural Diamonds range from G
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

18k yellow gold Large Retro Virgin Mary charm - Heavy Vintage religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Good - Vintage Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : 0,750 Condition : The condition of the jewel
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Necklace Fancy Diamonds Leaf Design
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Necklace is a real rarity and a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection. Masterfully
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold 34 inch oval link necklace. The necklace has a box clasp and a textured
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Vintage 1970s Retro Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Bead Necklace 14 inches
Located in beverly hills, CA
This timeless and elegant necklace featuring a bead design crafted from 14k yellow gold. The 4mm
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1990s Retro Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Retro Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage retro necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 507 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage retro necklace 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. Creating a vintage retro necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A vintage retro necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 85, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage retro necklace for sale are for women, but there are 175 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Retro Necklace?

Prices for a vintage retro necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $73 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,700.

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 Retro Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.
  • 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 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
    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.