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Art Deco Necklace Shell Pink and Light Yellow Uranium Glass on Gold Tone Wire
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gold tone necklace featuring fabulous shell pink and light yellow faceted uranium glass
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of two ovals depicting classical busts in wire-work surrounds. Lenght : 45cm
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
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L 17.72 in
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Percussion Pectoral on Wire Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
A very early Robert Lee Morris Necklace, this design if silver tubing, balls, coils and coconut
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Percussion Pectoral on Wire Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Percussion Pectoral on Wire Necklace
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H 8 in W 1.5 in D 0.65 in Dm 6 in L 4.5 in
Native American Necklace Silver Deer Bone & Antler with Turquoise Coral Shell
Located in Greensboro, NC
Turquoise - Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Genuine Shell - Genuine Coral - Material Information: Deer
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Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes exist as
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 1.11 in D 0.43 in L 1.19 in
Hand Carved Rock Crystal Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
simply drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
simply drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Quartz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 1.11 in D 0.43 in L 1.19 in
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's newest Shell Pendant displays a stunning spray of tapering granulation on an elegant
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2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Hand Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Shell 22 Karat Gold Gemstone Medium Size Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
a fine 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 3 sizes exist as you can see on
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Rock Crystal Granulation Shell Pendant with Tourmalines in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Shell Shape carved rock crystal Pendant necklace, handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell 1926-1929 FrankHess Glass Crystal Shell Pearl Coral Silver Sautoir
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
was created in New York City by her first designer Frank Hess. This uniquely hand-woven necklace
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver

Navajo Fox Turquoise and Sterling Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
interspersed with Navajo pearl style patinated sterling beads on wire. Top of necklace is beaded with small
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
translucent multi color shell carving of a woman’s profile. There is an original hand made wire chain from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fabulous antique Victorian 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant made
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Italy Modernism Seashell Necklace in 14Kt Yellow Gold with Pink Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist necklace with a Sea-Shell. Beautiful and refreshing piece, created in Napoles Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Strand Green Tourmaline Choker with Circa 1900 Bacchante Cameo Pendant
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
years. Carved from cornelian shell, we're pretty sure the subject is a Bacchante -- a female follower
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lantern Charm Enamel Coral 18k Yellow Gold Large Pendant Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rendered with royal blue and a warmer shade of egg shell blue enamel. The red coral adds lovely color and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1850 Renaissance Revival Pendant Carved In Coral Mount In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
discrete wires crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats and it is fitted with two rings to slide on, in a thin
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Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A choker necklace comprised of seven
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens

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Coral

MiriamHaskell 1930s FrankHess TripleSeashell RussianGilt Flora WoodLeaf Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
shells conceal the perforated metal plate through which the decorative pieces were wired by hand
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Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches

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Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Hand Carved Amethyst Shell 22 Karat Gold Gemstone Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
a fine 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 3 sizes exist as you can see on
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Amethyst Shell 22 Karat Gold Gemstone Pendant
Hand Carved Amethyst Shell 22 Karat Gold Gemstone Pendant
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W 0.49 in D 0.41 in L 0.94 in

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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Hobé Vintage Gilded Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone Statement Earrings, Signed, 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
Gorgeous Hobé clip-on statement earrings, circa 1950s, featuring faux pearl and crystal rhinestone accents and vibrant gold-plating. These chic earrings make an excellent addition t...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Inspired 'Jade & Rock Crystal' Lariat 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Lariat. Originating rom Lane's stand out and highly revered Art Deco collection. Art Deco being one of Lane's favourite periods of design. This eterna...
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Suite
Located in London, GB
An archaeological revival coral and gold suite attributed to Luigi Casalta, the necklace consisted of a woven gold chain with fifteen drops, the central drop in the form of a horse-s...
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Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
H 9 in W 5 in L 16 in
Antique Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive antique Victorian 274.91 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold rivière necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive a...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Mexican Bold Link Bracelet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling Silver Mexican Link Bracelet. Slide in clasp. This will fit a 6.5 inch wrist -Links are 1.03 inches wide - Measuring 7 inches end to end. This is out of a massive collection...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Antique, Large Cameo Brooch. Romantic scene. Possibly gilded. Very fine and detailed carving. Cameo is signed on the back.
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
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W 2.15 in L 2.56 in
An Early Victorian Gold Turquoise Floral Suite
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian gold turquoise floral suite, consisting of a necklace, brooch and a pair of earrings, the necklace with three graduated sections of vine leaves and five forget-me-...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Earrings

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Laguna Pink Rose Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace with Vintage Brass Hook Clasp
By Laguna
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish vintage beaded necklace! Features faceted pink crystal beads, fastened with a vintage brass tone hook clasp. Length: 33 cm + 6.3 cm extension chain Halmarks: Laguna
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Soft Jet Linked Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Looking like soft supersonic jets, flying in perfect heel to toe formation, Robert Lee Morris has created this iconic fluid necklace of sterling silver castings, linked from behind t...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Soft Jet Linked Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Soft Jet Linked Necklace
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.2 in Dm 8 in L 16.75 in
Vintage Sterling 925 Modernist Blue Lace Agate Asymmetrical Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Stamped 925. Asymmetrical statement ring that is discreetly adjustable. Photos are shown as size 7.5. One-owner ring, the owner bought it in London decades ago. The largest, most st...
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Vintage 1960s English Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Gold Etruscan Revival Suite with Ram’s Head Decorations
Located in London, GB
A gold Etruscan Revival suite with Ram’s head decorations, consisting of a bracelet, a pair of earrings and a pendant, the bracelet with a realistically carved ram’s head surrounded ...
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Ball Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT early necklace featuring faux amber and faux horn graduated resin ball beads. Created by the French parurier ROGER SCEMEMA in the 1970s. S hook closure. Embosse...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Camrose & Cross Jackie Kennedy Triple Pearl Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Camrose & Cross Jackie Kennedy Pearl Necklace. An eternally elegant necklace inspired by the style of one of the world's most famous fashion icons. Camrose & Kross; Jackie ...
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Abalone Shell Quartz Tanzanite Spinel Diamond Wire Wrapped Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
beautiful abalone shell. No two abalone shells are the same, and this unique creation only adds to its
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Sylvia Gottwald, Sea shell Pendant on Choker Necklace.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Sea shell Pendant on a Choker Necklace consists of a shell on a hand twisted aluminum wire cage
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cut Steel

Sylvia Gottwald, Sea shell Pendant on Choker Necklace.
Sylvia Gottwald, Sea shell Pendant on Choker Necklace.
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H 14 in W 17 in D 6 in Dm 14 in L 28 in
Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Eleven ancient carnelian beads and ten gold beads, all shaped to resemble cowrie shells. There are
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Nautical Charm Medallion Rigid Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
motif: rice pearls, shells, beads, wires, coils, glitters, coral etc. - Articulated rigid necklace
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Sylvia Gottwald, Pink Conch Pendant on Silver Chocker Necklace.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Pink Conch Pendant on Chocker Necklace, consists of cross cut of a Conch shell, with added
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahamian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Sylvia Gottwald, Pink Conch Pendant on Silver Chocker Necklace.
Sylvia Gottwald, Pink Conch Pendant on Silver Chocker Necklace.
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H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in L 17.72 in
Iridescent French Deco Nacre Up-cycled Peach Pendant /Brooch by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
necklace is hand knitted peach color copper wire with closure of silver plated tubes. This piece can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze

Iridescent  French Deco Nacre Up-cycled Peach Pendant /Brooch by Sylvia Gottwald
Iridescent  French Deco Nacre Up-cycled Peach Pendant /Brooch by Sylvia Gottwald
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H 4 in W 5 in D 1 in Dm 6.5 in L 18.5 in
Large Moroccan Berber Boho Bead Necklace: Silver, Enamel, Amber, Copal, Coin
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
necklace has many precious beads including coral, glass, amber copal resin, shells, onyx, and more
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

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Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pink Coral

Red Dress I
By Xawery Wolski
Located in Jackson, WY
he creates with the simplest organic materials: seeds, beans, rope, clay, shells, stone. His work
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta, Thread

Red Dress I
H 62 in W 24 in D 5 in
Brown Wrap III
By Xawery Wolski
Located in Jackson, WY
he creates with the simplest organic materials: seeds, beans, rope, clay, shells, stone. His work
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Nylon, Terracotta, Thread

Black Dress I
By Xawery Wolski
Located in Jackson, WY
he creates with the simplest organic materials: seeds, beans, rope, clay, shells, stone. His work
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta, Thread

Black Dress I
H 64 in W 60 in D 6 in
5 Cameo Gold 1940s Carved Shell Necklace Wire Rope Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold graduated 5 Cameo necklace. The center Cameo and the 2 end Cameo's are from shells
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austro Hungarian Seed Pearl Shell Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ianessa Necklace. Summer and the ocean go hand in hand and the fashion gods give us the green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Austro Hungarian Seed Pearl Shell Necklace
Austro Hungarian Seed Pearl Shell Necklace
H 2.35 in W 1.63 in L 18.5 in
Angelskin Coral Gold Carved Cameo Shell Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Shell of an Idea IV Necklace. Interestingly, the things that amused us as children, very often
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

10k Gold Angelskin Coral Coral Carved Cameo Shell Necklace, Shell of an Idea V
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
. Clearly, this stunning shell necklace is just another interpretation of a well loved idea. Ballet pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Alex and Lee "Peace and Love" Shell Pendant Necklace circa 1970s
By Alex & Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a shell pendant necklace crafted by Alex and Lee from the 1970s. It features an intricate
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Lapis and Opal Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's newest Shell Pendant displays a stunning spray of tapering granulation on an elegant
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2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Hand Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Shell 22 Karat Gold Gemstone Large Size Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
a fine 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 3 sizes exist as you can see on
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo and Persian Turquoise Birth of Cupid Rivière
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible Shell Drop Pendant with Blue Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's necklace enhancer features beautiful tapered granules which fan out from the central
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Kent Raible Shell Drop Pendant with Green Garnet and 18 Karat Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's necklace enhancer features beautiful tapered granules which fan out from the central
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Dominique Aurientis Gold & Pearl Seashell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
scallop shells applied to wire waves. Suspended from the bottom are five large pear shape and gold topped
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Chinese Game Counter London Blue Topaz Nuggets Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse “L” Monogram Necklace - This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Star Necklace Pendant Brooch - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid antique 18ct gold diamond and pearl starburst necklace made
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Le Jeton - Antique Chinese Game Counter Pendant with Raw Diamond
Located in Colleyville, TX
necklace of raw grey diamonds and freshwater baroque pearls. Safely suspended in a twist wire frame of 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Pearl in Oyster Shell Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nouveau Boutique created this pearl in oyster shell necklace combining freshwater pearls and shell
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl

Pearl in Oyster Shell Necklace
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Hand Carved Amethyst Shell 22-Karat Gold Gemstone Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
a fine 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 3 sizes exist as you can see on
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Amethyst, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Citrine Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes exist as
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Amethyst Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes exist as
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
simply drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
simply drilled to allow a curved 22 karat gold wire that is twisted and finishes with a ring. 2 sizes
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Large Butterfly Necklace 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous large faux turtle shell and glass butterfly pendant necklace. It has a wing shaped metal
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Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Large Butterfly Necklace 1960s
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"Necklace", Hand-Knitted Airy Transparent Pendant Grey Metallic Sculpture
By Delphine Grandvaux
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named "Necklace", this metallic airy sculpture depicts a jewelry. Its central volume contains a
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Peruvian Opal Gold Mermaid Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A Peruvian opal and 22kt yellow gold necklace. The Peruvian opal teardrop beads are wire wrapped in
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Early 2000s American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Georgian Enamel Poissardes Earrings in 18k Gold, Burgundy, France
Located in PARIS, FR
. The back of the jewel is finely chiseled, revealing a shell motif on the reverse. French jewel from
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Enamel

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Wire Shell Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the wire shell necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 22k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a wire shell necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing wire shell necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Scrives, Christian Lacroix and Karen Sugarman Designs each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A wire shell necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring quartz, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a wire shell necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Wire Shell Necklace?

Prices for a wire shell necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $27,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,082.

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

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