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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 Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Jade, 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 Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Amber, Silver

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 Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Necklace and Bezel
Located in Milford, DE
-back bezel on a stylish chain. Sterling Silver. Necklace length: 19.5 inches / 49.5 cm Pendant
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20th Century Russian Russian Revival Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver and turquoise bead pendant necklace. This necklace features silver beads and turquoise
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Aztec Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This Aztec Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace is a captivating piece that effortlessly blends history
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Hermès Clarté Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES sterling silver "CLARTE" pendant necklace featuring a link chain, an heavy disc
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20th Century French Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

Pearl, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mexico Sterling Silver Torque Collar Necklace with Silver and Onyx Pendant
Located in London, GB
Mexico sterling silver torque collar necklace with a sterling silver and onyx pendant. Length
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1990s Mexican Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Oval Chrysocolla Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver oval shaped chrysocolla pendant. Marked: pendant: STERLING. Chain: CACO STG
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Osiris Sterling Silver and Pearl Fertility Goddess Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Fertility Goddess necklace with pearl dangle by designer Osiris. A beautiful
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Diamond White Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
color, I clarity. Black rubber cord, 18k white gold, silver, gross weight is 34.30 grams. Pendant
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Atlas Pendant and Beaded Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Atlas collection pendant & dog tag chain necklace. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver
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20th Century Modern Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Atlas Pendant and Beaded Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Atlas Pendant and Beaded Necklace
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H 1.93 in W 0.16 in D 0.36 in L 20 in
Gold Silver Diamond Topaz Necklace Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Necklace pendant in 14kt white gold composed of two different
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Silver Plated Roman Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace. This striking piece of jewelry combines a silver chain with a dramatic
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1990s Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Necklace Pendant Portrait 14kt gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with gold with silver pendant, set with bolshevik diamonds tot. 1.00 ct
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20th Century European Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Silver

Necklace Pendant Portrait 14kt gold with silver
Necklace Pendant Portrait 14kt gold with silver
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in
Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant Pendant has
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver abstract modernist necklace created by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, circa 1950's
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Large Gilded Silver Movable Pendant with Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large gilded silver hardware pendant has movable sections. The pendant measures 3" in height
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1970s American Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

Antique Indian Silver Gold Necklace With Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian gilt Silver and Gold necklace. The necklace is adorned with a hexagonal shaped
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

  Antique Indian Silver Gold Necklace With Pendant
  Antique Indian Silver Gold Necklace With Pendant
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H 2 in W 3.25 in L 20 in
Navajo Liquid Silver Necklace With Bear Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Native American liquid silver necklace with a pendant. The piece is composed of
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Vintage Tiger's Eye Quartz Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful vintage pendant necklace is set with a large tiger's eye quartz stone. The silver
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American sterling silver pendant necklace. The pendant features a raised bear claw
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin Modernist Silvered and Yellow Resin Pendant Necklace, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
worked chain with a Mod pendant. The pendant has a geometric design with a silvered metal framing ornate
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Silver Link Necklace with Large Baltic Amber Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage hand crafted pendant with a silver link necklace. The pendant is made from a drop shaped
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20th Century Polish Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Trifari Silver Tone Rhinestone Tremblant Pendant and Necklace circa 1950s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Trifari silver tone necklace with rhinestone baguettes, and featuring a rhinestone pendant
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1950s American Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

Ancient Greek Athena and the Owl Silver Tetradrachm Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
Silver Tetradrachm circa 450 BC coin pendant. The necklace measures 16.5 inches long and is complete with
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Late 20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.02tcw. Hand crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold. The Cross
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

2.60 Carat Diamond Silver Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Eutruscian style pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold and blackened silver and brown diamonds
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Late 20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

LB offers Antique buckle pendant, Brass and Silver beads necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB has on offer a stunning, one of a kind, handmade Antique buckle necklace. A lovely silver
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver Plate, Brass

Green Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Crystals Silver Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Rare to find. Signed Grosse at back and extend chain. Size: 36 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 1.8
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion pendant necklace in 14 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo, Emerald, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Retrò necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

830 Silver Iris Glass Marcasite Pendant Necklace #16602
Located in Washington Depot, CT
830 silver Iris Glass and marcasite pendant necklace. A beautiful faceted iris glass triangle
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Marcasite, Silver

830 Silver Iris Glass Marcasite Pendant Necklace #16602
830 Silver Iris Glass Marcasite Pendant Necklace #16602
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H 0.56 in W 0.6 in L 16.51 in
Cameo, Garnets, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant pendant necklace/brooch in 9 karat rose gold and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic pendant necklace on 14 kt rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, Tsavorite, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Plique Du Jour Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant Troubador
Located in Wallkill, NY
the most recent news. Sterling Silver plique du jour enameled pendant. Lovely stained glass in green
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1950s Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Pendant Necklace Coral , Diamonds, Tsavorite, Rose Gold and Silver
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Pendant necklace formed by a 9k rose gold chain and a
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendant necklace in 14 kt rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver 14K Citrine Oxidized Cross Pendant Necklace
By BJC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver 14K Citrine Oxidized Cross Pendant Necklace This is a lovely sterling silver and
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
By David Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern necklace or neckpiece. By David Andersen. In sterling silver
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20th Century Norwegian Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
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H 3.43 in W 1.82 in D 0.24 in L 15 in
Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming amethyst and diamond necklace. A sizeable oval shaped cabochon amethyst
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace
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W 0.04 in L 16.01 in
Cloisonne Enamel Sterling Silver Articulated Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Vintage cloisonné enamel articulated Sterling Silver Fish pendant; striking colors of
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 0.9 in D 0.5 in L 20 in
Antique Saguaro Traders Turquoise Sea Shell Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Saguaro Traders Turquoise Sea Shell Silver Pendant Necklace, a stunning
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1940s Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Vintage Silver and Coral Oriental Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This unique one of a kind vintage necklace comes from North India or Afghanistan, composed of
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Silver

Kay Jewelers Sterling Silver Black and White Diamonds Pendant Necklace #17005
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Kay Jewelers sterling silver black and white diamond pendant necklace. Open work teardrop shaped
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20th Century Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Gilbert Albert Silver 1970s Virgo Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Virgo Zodiac Pendant and Chain by Swiss Designer Gilbert Albert. The 800 silver 3" ( with bale) x
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace. Featuring six pear cut
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1960s Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pierre Cardin Silver Enamel and Glass Pendant Necklace, French, circa 1965
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Modernist Pierre Cardin Runway Jewelry. The choker necklace with a 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver, Steel

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Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants to choose from, but modern and retro vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and David Yurman produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 411 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, mixed cut and cabochon vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants for sale. Most of our vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants for sale are for women, but there are 1025 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Silver Necklace Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage silver necklace necklaces and pendants start at $1 and top out at $200,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $788.

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.