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Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Robert Goossens rock crystal necklace of large round fractured rock crystal beads with a focal
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
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W 0.75 in L 19 in
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace, A large necklace consisting of black enamel links attaching to
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1970s American Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst and Rock Crystal Necklace. Created in Fine Amethyst Necklace with yellow gold lock
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1960s Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Boucheron Rock Crystal Necklace 18 karat yellow gold
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Timeless elegance! Classic Rock Crystal necklace made by Boucheron Paris. Twisted corrugated Rock
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Clasp Crackle Rock Crystal Necklace 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage 9ct Crackle Rock Crystal Necklace. Crackled rock crystal beads are finished with a solid
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1970s Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such
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1940s Swedish Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Goossens for YSL Gunmetal Wrapped Rock Crystal Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully massive and collectible Yves Saint Laurent collar by Robert Goossens of rock crystal
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1980s French Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Pastel Rock Crystal Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Maison Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent unusual pastel tinted rock crystal hand knotted
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1980s French Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

LB offers Sterling Marcasite Judith Jack Brooch Pyrite Rock Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver square beads, and round Rock Crystal beads. Sterling spacer beads and a crystal encrusted Sterling
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Sterling Silver

Opal Jade Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace Estate Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Gem Set Necklace composed of two strands of beautiful natural Rock Crystal
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Double strand jade, amethyst, black onyx, blue chalcedony, rock crystal necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
colored chalcedony beads are flanked sparkling faceted rock crystal rondelles. Each necklace terminates
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rock Crystal Necklace Circa 1980s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rock Crystal Collar Heavy Necklace. Couture at its
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1980s French Artist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rock Crystal Necklace Circa 1980s
Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rock Crystal Necklace Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Silver Necklace with a Rock Crystal Pendant by Swedish Atelje Stigbert Year 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical Art Deco style characteristics, such as
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Panthere de Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Panthère de Cartier Rock Crystal necklace, 18Kt White Gold , rock crystal, set with 2 emeralds, 39
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20th Century Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
design and highly carved mythical fish accented by a large rock crystal obelisk pendant - made in Paris
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Late 20th Century French Byzantine Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal

Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
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H 7.25 in L 5.25 in
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace Se with round & square cut diamonds, Round Diamond
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1970s Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal 925 Sterling Silver. Maker Stamp A/K Chain 69cm
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Silver 925 Rock Crystal Finland Mirjam Salminen Kaunis Koru Necklace
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Rock Crystal Finland Mirjam Salminen Kaunis Koru Necklace Lahti Finland 1974 Manufactured by
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20th Century Finnish Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Bulgari 18k Gold, Rock Crystal, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a frosted carved rock crystal, bezel-set with a heart-shaped diamond, accented with two
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1970s Italian Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Ruby Cabochon and Rock Crystal 18k Gold Necklace & Earclips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis necklace featuring four frosted rock crystal plaques within decorative gold frames
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1970s Greek Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Chocker Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful chocker necklace mounted with 5 strand of rock
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace, Maison Goossens
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent rock crystal and gilt bronze pendant necklace from the workshop of Robert
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1990s French Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass, Gilt Metal

Sterling Necklace, Bracelet, Ring and Earring Rock Crystal Scandinavian Desing
By Alton
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Necklace, Bracelet, Ring and Earring Rock Crystal Scandinavian Desing Made 1968 and 1969
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal

Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
By Heribert Engelbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
. The chain consists of thin square pools hooked together, the beautiful rock crystal is set in silver
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1940s Swedish Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
Vintage silver necklace with cut large rock crystal Made 1942.
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H 2.21 in W 0.99 in L 24.41 in
Rare Los Castillo Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Malachite Mexican Modern Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, sterling silver necklace with malachite stone at pendant center and beads within the chain by
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver

1970s Italian Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Convertible Necklace/ Belt / Bracelet
Located in Torino, IT
connected to sleek square an circle shaped beveled rock crystals by Yellow Gold braided ropetwist design
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1970s Italian Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Apatite Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
rock crystal,green apatite and diamonds Necklace total weight 68.30 grams Diamonds weight 1.80 karat
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethysts, Tsavorite, Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with amethysts and two structures mounted with a flower of rock crystal surrounded by diamonds
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gol...

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
composition of the choker are ten rock crystal plaques, adding a touch of translucence and sophistication. The
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 925 Rock Crystal Finland Kaunis Koru Necklace and Bracelet, 1972
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver 925 Rock Crystal Finland Kaunis Koru Necklace and Bracelet 1972 Sterling Silver 925. Made in
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Maison Goossens for Chanel Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Goossens for Chanel Rare hand made pendant necklace consisting of a polished shard of Rock
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1990s French Artisan Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate

Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
-2 round and baguette diamonds. The central portion is natural carved rock crystal quartz bezel set
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

LB offers Vintage Deco Sterling pendant Cinnabar Rock crystal Sterling necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, lovely Rock crystal and sterling silver beads. This necklace is dramatic and regal at the same time and
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Trianon 3 Strand Carnelian & Rock Crystal Bead Necklace & Cameo 14k Gold Pendant
By Trianon
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent estate carnelian and rock crystal bead 3 strand necklace
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1970s Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Necklace with Rock Crystal Cross, Made by Wiwen Nilsson in 1939, Sweden
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
is shaped as a Greek cross with square rock crystals, and the ring and bar chain. This necklace is
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1930s Swedish Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Carved Rock Crystal Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The rock crystal
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 4 Strand Pearl, Rock Crystal and Onyx Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
cultured pearls, measuring approximately 7.00 - 8.50 mm and then accented with faceted rock crystal beads
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930s Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Agate Earrings and Necklace Set
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Art Deco c.1930s solid Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal and Carnelian Agate earrings and
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Agate, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

1937 Art Deco 85 carat rock crystal silver necklace by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Frosted Rock Crystal and Gold Beads
Located in New York, NY
Large frosted rock crystal beads spaced with 14K gold fluted beads and ball clasp. USA 1980s. 15.5
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1980s American Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Pearls, Calcedony 9 Karat Gold and Silver Long Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with adornments of turquoise paste, rock crystal,pearls and green calcedony. This necklace can be worn
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Agate, Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Unsigned Polished Rock Crystal Pebble Necklace Choker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Polsihed Crystal Pebbles Sterling Silver Clasp By an unknown maker Marked 925 Measuring 18
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Love Pendant made by Maison Goossens in sterling silver with
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1990s French Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
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H 28 in W 1.75 in L 2 in
Vintage Kerry MacBride Coup de Foudre Rock Crystal Silver Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Estate Coup de Foudre/Love at First Sight statement necklace by Kerry MacBride. Rock crystal and
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20th Century American Romantic Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Boucheron Necklace Rock Crystal Diamond 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning three-strand necklace with a bow in the center made of carved rock crystal, diamonds and
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1960s French Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Mesoamerican Pendant with Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage pre owned platinum diamond and carved rock crystal pendant. The hand crafted pendant is
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1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant Diamond Rock Crystal Onyx by Tännler
By Tannler of Switzerland
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very decorative 18 K yellow Gold Vintage Multi strand Necklace with featuring a pendant with Rock
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Pendant Pearls Old-Mine Diamonds Rock Crystal, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Crescent on rock crystal chain with the gold lock. A perfect accessory for any modern outfit. It
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1930s Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal

Diamonds Amethysts Rock Crystal Flowers Little Pearls Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethysts rows with little amethysts around at the bottom, embellished on the two sides by two rock crystal
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1970s Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of two emerald eyes, a face covered in diamonds and a rock crystal body. diamonds 0.72kt emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

257 g Rock Crystal Multi-Strands Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with 5 strands of rock crystals and a flowery closure in 18k yellow gold. This necklace is totally
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Carved Elephant and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
A rock crystal carved elephant pendant with 14 karat gold decoration. The golden pendant is marked
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20th Century Burmese Artisan Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Carved Elephant and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Rock Crystal Carved Elephant and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.62 in W 1.42 in D 0.4 in
Rock Cristal Diamond and Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Rock Cristal round cut Diamond and black Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace. Pendant Diameter: 3.50
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1990s Aesthetic Movement Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal

1980s Bulgari Aquamarine and Rock Crystal Sautoir and Earringsss
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
(120cts approximately) and rock crystal beads, interconnected by white gold elements enriched with
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1980s Italian Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, each drop is linked to the central part by rock crystal. In the middle of it, there
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Rare Crystal Rock Gilt Metal Necklace by Goossens c 1983
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rare crystal rock gilt metal chain necklace designed by Robert Goossens The
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1980s French Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

Hand Carved Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Pendant by Somos Creations
By Somos Creations
Located in Miami Beach, FL
stem with diamond accents within a one of a kind hand-carved rock crystal quartz leaf. Information
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Late 20th Century Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
designed pieces meant for everyday use. The heart-shaped rock crystal pendant decorated across the front
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace

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Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage rock crystal necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a vintage rock crystal 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 a vintage rock crystal necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Chanel and Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage rock crystal necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Rock Crystal version from the 8 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage rock crystal necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Rock Crystal Necklace?

The price for a vintage rock crystal necklace starts at $290 and tops out at $49,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,913.

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.