Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Antique Gold Watch Fob Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 karat watch fob chain with attached t-bar and hanging fob. Lightweight with elaborate
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20th Century English Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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9k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant-
This elegant watch fob is crafted in
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Yellow Gold
A Gold Watch Fob Chain With Large Crystal Figa Hand
Located in Firenze, IT
stones, length 80mm including loop.
Necklace length 43.0cm
Total weight: 33gr.
A higa jewel (sometimes
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1970s Italian Retro Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
—the largest we’ve come across in this style.
The unique 18k Gold Aventurine charm, fob, pendant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.89 in W 1.22 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Victorian Citrine Watch Fob Slide Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 14K yellow gold
Citrine: 1 round cut = 1.25ct
Dimensions: necklace
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch chain. Today it can be styled as a pendant by putting it on a wire or a chain necklace.
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1950s Unknown Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
18k Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Christian Dior Pendant Watch Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior Pendant Watch Necklace bearing the brands of both Dior and McDonalds. An
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1980s Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Platinum Gold and Diamond Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain Woven Links
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1980s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Gold, Platinum
14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930's Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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White Gold
Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Necklace 14k Rose Gold 17" Watch Chain for Charms Fancy Link
Located in Torrance, CA
(8.5mm - 0.33 inches) crafted in rosy 14k & 9k gold. English in origin, the necklace has a T fob with an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 9K Gold Ornate Carnelian Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a miniature fob as they were made in Georgian and Victorian times and carried on a watch chain or
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Late 20th Century British Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Platinum Gold and Diamond Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain Woven Links
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1980s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Gold, Platinum
14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930's Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
White Gold
Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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1930s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace - 42 Inches. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This beautiful piece is in great condition and has an ...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1890s 14K Gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian 1890's tassel charm pendant made in 14 karat yellow gold. On top, the pendant is detailed with an Arabic dome decor and the eight Venetian tassel chains below ar...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Amethyst Intaglio Fob Seal Pendant with Ornate Floral Design
Located in Danvers, MA
A lovely, feminine ornately decorated antique watch fob with intaglio - this is a petite, yet not tiny size that would be really beautiful worn on a chain as a pendant.
Made of gold...
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19th Century European Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Amethyst, Gold-filled
18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold 19.8" Chain
Bright Yellow Gold
Circa 1990s
Thickness 1.5 mm millimeters
Stamped with Italian marks 750 & province marks
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Silver and Amethyst Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This mixed-metal piece combines 14k rose gold and silver in the beautiful floral and foliate motif of an open work cone. A rose gold flower dangles in silhouette, surrounded by a fra...
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Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Chalcedony Intaglio Fox Seal Fob
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique early Victorian 9 karat gold seal fob pendant. This gorgeous seal fob with typical scrolling arches leading to an integral bail attached to a gold split ring. The split ri...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Rosy Yellow Gold Unique Mariner Link 16.5" Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9c Rosy Yellow Gold
Weight: 32.17 Grams
Chain Type: Unique Mariner Like Link
Chain Length: 16.5 Inches
Chain Width: 5.9mm
Chain Thickness: 5.9mm
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1920s Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Yellow Gold
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Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Fob Seal, circa 1902
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An impressive early Edwardian 18ct yellow gold citrine set fob seal dating from 1902. The original owner made the decision to keep the base blank which means the new owner still has ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fob Seal Pendant with Griffins
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A really intricate and beautifully crafted fob seal pendant from the Victorian period. The piece is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold however is unmarked. The hollow pendant is craft...
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19th Century Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1875 French 18 Karat Red Gold Natural Pearl Locket and Watch Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite watch chain used to grace a french gentleman's waistcoat, the locket in the shape of a leaf feld the picture of a loved one. The chain segments are adorned with little...
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1870s Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Entwined Snake Fob Pendant Seal, 1900
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold entwined snake fob pendant and carnelian seal. The fob pendant is crafted in gold with a pair of entwined snakes, and completed by a plain oval carnelian...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The beautifully detailed antique fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch, a ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 9 carat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This fine and impressive doub...
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20th Century English Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Yellow Gold
Large Carnelian Yellow Gold Fob Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large yellow gold charm pendant designed as a blank carnelian fob. Hallmarked for 9 karat gold, Birmingham, 1898.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm (not including jump ring)
Weight: ...
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19th Century British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Extra Large Gold-Cased Spinner Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This impressive Georgian fob has three unique panels, and is built in a way that allows the fob to rotate, revealing the ornate details of each panel as the fob spins. One panel cont...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Agate, Citrine, Gold
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Watch Fob Toggle Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
14K Gold and Pave Diamond Watch Fob Necklace
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1950s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
9 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
9 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Fob Pendant-
This elegant watch fob feature three oval gemstones; jade
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Carnelian, Jade, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Lion Figural Watch Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of our antique 14k yellow gold Lion Figural Watch Fob Pendant
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1980s Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver and Enamel Watch Fob Pendant, Darts, Dartboard
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic vintage 1930's sterling silver and enamel watch fob.
This fob features an enamelled
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
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14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant-
This elegant watch fob pendant is
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant-
This stunning watch fob features a hunter
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Pendant or Watch Fob
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant. This lovely pendant features three
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Filigree Pocket Watch Fob Chain 8 Gram 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco Filigree Platinum Pocket Watch Fob Chain
Length 20.5 Inch
Measurements 14 mm filigree
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Lapis Pendant or Watch Fob
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Lapis Pendant/Watch Fob. This lovely piece features five
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Pocket Watch Swivel Fob Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A late Victorian era swivel pendant fob. 18 carat yellow gold example. Circular shape with
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20th Century British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Agate, Gold
Antique Diamonds Rubies and Enamel Gold Watch Fob Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Mid-Century Diamonds Rubies and Enamel Gold Watch Fob Pendant set with with 24 old
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20th Century Modernist Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rose Gold and Carnelian Pocket Watch Fob Seal Pendant For You I Live
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period solid 9 carat rose gold gold pendant, fob, seal.
Stylish yet simple design
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20th Century British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, 9k Gold
Vintage Bucherer Pendant Watch Gem Fob 18 Karat Gold Orb Charm Jewelry Nurse
By Bucherer
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Bucherer pendant watch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
The orb is set with
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20th Century Swazi Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Green Onyx Fob
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Green Onyx Watch Fob-
This elegant fob features carved green onyx
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Onyx, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Turquoise Enamel Watch Chain Conversion Necklace / Bracelet Circa 1930
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 18K Gold & Turquoise Enamel Watch Chain Conversion Necklace / Bracelet. The piece is in
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1930s Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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18k Gold
Antique Victorian Curb Link Necklace Chain Dog Charms 9k Gold Watch Key
Located in Torrance, CA
hallmarked "9 375" for 9k gold. English in origin, the necklace has attached dog charms (2) and a watch key
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1930 European Spherical Watch Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Gradated Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
European spherical pendant watch with Pearls.
An exceptional and beautiful watch-pendant from the
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1930s French Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.57 in W 0.95 in
1 Carats Sapphire de Jour
By Erin Mac Jewelry
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Vintage photo holder with with over 1cts of Sapphires Total Weight, antique watch fob & toggle bar
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1940s American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Blue Sapphire, Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
paperclip links. 60". Late 19th Century. Original fish hook clasp for a watch or fob.
Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Materials
9k Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling and Jade Watch Fob Necklace with Tahitian Pearls
Located in Berkeley, CA
Vintage watch fob necklace with pearls and a large jade Watch fob. This is a well balanced piece of
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1940s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
White Onyx Carved Fob on Gold Filled Chain Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
1940's watch fob necklace with While Onyx. It's a great vintage piece that's one of a kind and can
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1940s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Onyx, Gold-filled
Antique Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold watch fob necklace with a collection of large gold plated lockets. Seven highly
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20th Century American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Victorian Silver Bloodstone Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique silver bloodstone watch fob.
This piece features round bloodstone, green on one side, dark
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Watch Fob Pendant, Lifesaving, 1930s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare vintage sterling silver watch fob pendant.
Watch fobs were traditionally attached to Albert
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Sterling Silver
60s-70s Modernist Amethyst and Emerald Watch Fob/Pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
in the piece. It can be used as an ornate watch fob or a stylish necklace when worn on a gold chain
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1960s Unknown Modernist Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold
9 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
9 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob Pendant-
This elegant watch fob features a beautifully
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20th Century Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Carnelian, Yellow Gold
1930s Cartier Art Deco Gold Cigar Punch Fob with Box
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
solid 14kt gold, the piece is a functioning cigar punch, which would originally have been worn as a fob
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1930s American Art Deco Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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14k Gold
1960 British Horse Seal Gold Fob Pendant with Bloodstone Base and Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
gentleman's watch chain.
Instead, this sturdy steed makes a great pendant or fob for your neck mess; he's
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1960s British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Abacus Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
watch fob. Stamped with makers mark. In gift box.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Choker Length Triple Rolo Chain with Bolt Ring Closure in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This great-looking workhorse has rounded rolo (aka belcher) links reminiscent of antique watch
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
Vintage Southwestern Turquoise Amethyst Sterling Silver 925 Necklace 16g
Located in Dayton, OH
watch chain with amethyst accents on the toggle and sun shaped light green turquoise stone on the fob
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Late 20th Century Native American Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Sterling Silver
Vintage sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
your favourite pocket watch or fobs.
Marks and era:
T bar with marks for sterling silver, chain marked
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Sterling Silver
"QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN" Gold Gem Set Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
suspended from an antique watch fob.
Necklace is 15 inches in length; charms variant in diameter from .75
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1960s Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm
Located in QLD , AU
This very much sought after style a fabulous curb link fob chain should be a 'must' in everyone's
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20th Century British Victorian Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
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C. Bucherer Lucerne Swiss Pendant Bubble Ball Watch with Silver Plated Chain
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small and beautiful vintage hand winding fob / pendant ball watch is in good working condition
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1930s Swiss Watch Fob Necklace Vintage
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Silver, Silver Plate
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Watch Fob Necklace Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact watch fob necklace vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 9k gold and yellow gold. You’re likely to find the perfect watch fob necklace vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. While most can agree that any watch fob necklace vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a carnelian version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a watch fob necklace vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Watch Fob Necklace Vintage?
The price for a watch fob necklace vintage starts at $120 and tops out at $4,895 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,350.
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.
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