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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Chanel
Creator: Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Chanel Gold Bee Seed Pearl Pendants 2 Strand Aquamarine Pearl Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Bee Seed Pearl Pendants 2 Strand Aquamarine Pearl Necklace *Marked 18 *Made in France *Comes with original box and pouch -Approximately 19″ long -The largest pendant is...
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2010s French Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl

Chanel Filigree Capped Gilt Ball Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
In this necklace the play of multi-toned layered baroque gilt caps against shiny gilt spheres creates an interesting dynamic. This Chanel series was well documented and sold in the period. Combinations of the rich, textural metalwork mixed with smooth(metal) or tumbled (pate de verre) elements helped to create the elegant french signature of her accessories. There is often a reference to antique jewelry in many of her pieces, one of her favorites being the Renaissance period. Necklace 19". Drop: 2.75" Signed: CHANEL circa 1960s Workshop: Goossens Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

Chanel Necklace / Sautoir in Gold-Plated Metal, 1995
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Sautoir in gold-plated metal interlaced with black leather with round golden medallions representing the star signs. Fall-Win...
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1990s French Necklaces

Chanel Multicolored Rhinestones Necklace, 2cc6
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with multicolored rhinestones, glass paste and costume pearly drops. 2cc6 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
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1990s French Necklaces

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with One Carat Yellow Diamond
Located in Berlin, DE
The Buttercup pendant necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from 18 karat rose gold and encrusted with a certified natural yellow cushion diamond weighing 1 carat, with a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Charm Necklace in Gold Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Short gold metal necklace with charms featuring bags, bows and figurines. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 44 cm Condition: Very good condition ...
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1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold CC Crystal Red Green Purple Stone Pendant Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Red Green Purple Stone Pendant Necklace * Marked 20 * Made in France *Come with the original box and pouch -The pendant i...
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2010s French Artisan Necklaces

Chanel 5 Silver CC Crystal Faux Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel 5 Silver CC Crystal Faux Pearl Long Necklace * Marked 12 * Made in France -It is approximately 42" long. -The large pendant is approximately 0.9" x 0.65". -The crystals are ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces

Chanel 18K Gold Plated Logo Multi Gemstone Lariat Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 18K Gold Plated Logo Multi Gemstone Lariat Necklace, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. This extraordinary statement piece is a reflection of timeless ...
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2010s French Necklaces

Chanel Pearl Necklace with Large CC Pearl Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pearl Necklace with Large CC Pearl Charm is in mint vintage condition. 24 karat gold plated chain with faux pearls. A single large tea...
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Late 20th Century European Necklaces

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace holding a golden metal pendant brooch with glass paste and costume pearls. 2cc5 Collection. Additional information: Condition: ...
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1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamond and Citrines
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural citrines (oval cut, cabochon) and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that is in the mark...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Citri...

Topaz Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig drop pendant necklace is made of 18 Karat yellow gold with a cabochon natural topaz. The gemstone drop is designed to let light in, adding to its beauty. This collection was...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k...

New Rare Chanel Triple Pendant Gripoix Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important Chanel necklace with triple pendant, green and dark red gripoix, each pendant designed around a bombe' pearl. adjustable length, or...
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2010s French Necklaces

18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat white gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds and big dark blue cushion sapphire (very dark blue)...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Paraiba Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mesopotamian pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning 3.1 carat neon Paraiba tourmaline (10.8x8.2 mm) wi...
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2010s German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Byzantine Necklace, 1983
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal Byzantine medallion and colorful glass paste cabochons. A 1983 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Chanel Costume Pearls Necklace, 1950-60
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace / sautoir with an old gold color, and with costume pearls. Antique jewelry from the Coco era, i.e. from the 1950s-1960s. Additional i...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop Pendant Necklace showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ruby, weighing ...
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2010s German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Green Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a natural green emerald in an octagon cut. The emerald measures 0.27x0.21 inches (7x5.5 mm). The pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Short Chain Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL short chain necklace is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain centered a Byzantine CC coin charm. Measures approximately 42 cm C...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Chanel Pendant Necklace with Golden Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a golden metal and glass paste pendant brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 45 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Chanel Necklace / Sautoir with Glass Pearls and Costume Pearly Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with glass pearls and costume pearly pearls. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 175 cm Seller Refe...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC pendant necklace, 1990-2000s
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage Chanel gold CC pendant necklace made in France circa 1990-2000s gold plated, polished finish wheat chain signature interlocking CC logo spring-ring fastening very g...
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Early 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chanel '90s Vintage Goldtone CC Pendant 23" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Goldtone CC Pendant Necklace. Features woven circle disc pendant with CC detail. Made In: France Year of Production: 1990s Color: Goldtone Materials: Metal Hallmarks: CHANEL MADE IN...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

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Base Metal

Chanel Matelasse White Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous authentic Chanel featuring the iconic quilted pattern in shimmering 18k white gold. Necklace Length: 15 3/4″ Dimensions: The pendant measures .47″ Inches wide by 2.63″...
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Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Silver Multichain Crystal Camellia Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Silver Multichain Crystal Camellia Necklace is in pristine condition. Four silver curb chains are linked together with an adju...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Four Carats Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with natural dark blue sapphire, cushion or octagon cut. The gem catches eye's attention and well des...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tibetan Drop Pendant Necklace with Pink Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with quartz and pink tourmaline. The highest quality gold has liquid sparkling surface as the perfect jeweller...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Go...

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Metal Necklace, 1960's
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold plated metal necklace. Jewel dating from the 1960's. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 160 cm Period: 20th Ce...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

White Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch features a modern style design made of 18 karat white gold, with a detachable natural emerald drop (3.96 carats, 13,5x7,5mm) and 5 round diamonds. This colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Flap Bag Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Flap Bag Necklace, a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. This gold-tone pendant necklace feat...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Quartz and Diamond
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop pendant necklace is a stunning jewelry piece made of 18 karat yellow gold with a detachable drop-cut quartz and prasiolite (green quartz) with a ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...

Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France)Golden metal long sautoir necklace made of chains and ram heads. Antique jewelry from the 1970s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dime...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Moonstone
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with 5 round natural diamonds and a removable natural moonstone (13 mm). It has bee...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with SSEF Certified Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This 6 cm long Juniper pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and adorned with a 1.29 carat SSEF certified emerald, diamonds, and a sapphire. The green emerald is in octagona...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold, ...

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Red Lipstick Pendant Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Large Red Lipstick Pendant Necklace * Marked 05 * Made in Italy * Comes with original box -The pendant is approxi...
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Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces

Two Carats Tanzanite Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 2.14 carats natural cushion tanzanite, 9.3x6.8 mm. The gem catches eye's attention and well desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Two Carats Cushion Natural Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold contemporary Mesopotamian designer Pendant Necklace is encrusted with a stunning 2.23 carat natural cushion emerald, measuring 11x8.7 mm. The gem's neon gre...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace- mint condition. Wearable with everything from t shirts to evening gowns, it is a brilliant addition for any collection. Long 24 ka...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Garden drop pendant necklace is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a natural moonstone. The gem drop is designed to allow light to pass through, giving it a radian...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose...

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace, Fall 1993
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage faux pearl necklace with silver tone metal spacer rondels embellished with clear crystals. Silver tone metal T-bar and quilted design toggle closure. From the Fall 1993 Collection. Jewelry artistic director VICTOIRE DE CASTELLANE. Embossed CHANEL 93A...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Yellow Gold Contemporary Cluster Pendant Necklace with Natural Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral Pendant Necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems in this piece include a cushion cut emerald o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Blue Zircon, Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Juniper pendant necklace is 6 cm long and is encrusted with a cushion-cut 5.45 carat emerald, GIA certified diamonds, and a sapphire. The dimensions of the em...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamo...

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and is encrusted with 5 round diamonds. The necklace also features a removable natural emerald drop (ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces

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Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Two Carats Red Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Mesopotamian contemporary pendant necklace is encrusted with a stunning 2.84 carat natural dark red cushion sapphire, measuring 9x7 mm. The gem is a true sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom Modern style drop Pendant Necklace features 5 round natural diamonds and a detachable natural emerald (3.96 carats, 13,5x7,5mm). This jewelry co...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace 'Capricorn'
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace interspaced with golden metal Capricorn charms. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

Pendant Necklace in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Chromdiopside and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable chromdiopside in octagon or cushion cut, 9x7 mm. This jewellery collection w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Garden drop pendant necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a natural moonstone. The gem drop is designed to allow light to pass through, giving it a radian...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose...

Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Multicolored Glass Paste Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal pendant brooch ornamented with multicolored glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Eleven Carats Green Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 11.8 carats natural green cushion sapphire, 14.7x12.9 mm. The gem catches eye's attention and we...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 18k White Gold Diamond Globe Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
Chanel 18k White Gold Open Work Globe with Diamonds weighing approximately 2.20cts. The globe is signed by Chanel along with serial number and French Hallmarks.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Silver Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Detachable Garnet
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig necklace pendant with a detachable cabochon garnet is made of yellow gold-plated sterling silver. The limited edition collection of jewellery by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Natural Raspberry Pink Red Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural raspberry pink red tourmaline, 4.28 carats, 105x82mm. It belongs to Mesopotamian collection. This ring will...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Chanel Silvery Metal Necklace, 2007
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal necklace with pearly pastilles in yellow and orange tones. 2007 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Topaz Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural topaz and golden daffodil flower. It belongs to the collection, which was featured in a published issue o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnets
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces

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Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...

Chanel Necklace in Pearly Beads with A Medallion, 1996
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace in costume pearly beads with a medallion in gold-plated metal and glass paste. Fall-Winter 1996 Collection. Additional Information: Condition: Very ...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany Necklaces on 1stDibs

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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