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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Marina J.
Creator: Diane Griswold Johnston
Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J. One of A Kind Pearl Woven Necklace with Rubies & Pink Topaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of A Kind Necklace by Marina J. This piece was made with an Antique Floral brooch, reworked as the centerpiece. The 18k Yellow Gold Plated - Silver Floral brooch holds beautiful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Marina J. Little Girl's Pearl Strung Necklace with Butterfly Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and classic Pearl Necklace for the little loved one in your life, by Marina J. This Necklace features a whimsical Aqua, Blue and Orange Enamel Butterfly Gold Plated Pendant as its Centerpiece. The Butterfly includes slight detailings within it, adding an element of dimension. Measuring 11 inches long, this necklace meets at a secure Gold Plated clasp. This piece includes double knotted Pearls...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel

Marina J. Black & Grey Pearl Sautoir with Diamond Ombre Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Sautoir by Marina J. This piece is made with all natural Pearls, Gold Plated Silver & Diamonds. Measuring 50 inches sans Tassels, this open Sautoir is made with Grey and Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Marina J. Pearl Lace Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and elegant Pearl woven choker for the modern woman - by Marina J. This piece features 2.5mm, 4.5mm and 5mm cultured White Pearls all intricately woven into a beautiful lace ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J. Lace Woven Pearl Sautoir with Dramatic removable Black Spinel Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Sautoir by Marina J. This piece is made using all Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a fine double column Lace like design. Measuring 35 inches long sans Tassel, bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This sizeless Sautoir is made with gorgeous faceted Amethyst beads that display pigmented Purple hues, all woven together with white Cultured Pearls. Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black, White & Grey Ombre Pearl Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made with all cultured Pearls, Solid 14k Yellow Gold Wiring and Silver. Measuring 43 inch sans Tassels, this Sautoir's gorg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J. Woven Pearl Rope Necklace with Black Pearl Accents & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece made by Marina J. This necklace features gorgeous high luster Black and White Pearls, all intricately hand woven into a 3 dimensional lace like design. As shown in ph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Lapis Cressent Moon Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand carved by master Idar Oberstein lappis cressent moon pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Marina J. Graduated Pearl Necklace with Teardrop Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Romantic inspired Lace Necklace featuring a bold Amethyst briolette and 14K Yellow Gold accents. This necklace has high luster cream colored Pearls...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Lapis Saturn Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K lapis carved saturn pendant hand carved by master Idar Obrstein`
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl Necklace with Pear-Shaped Pearl Drops and sliding clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand woven necklace is made using 2.5-3 mm pearls to create a lace-like design that perfectly fits the collar. ( 16.5 inches long) . Necklace is tapered in design to fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marina J. Unique Fire Opal, Onyx, Chalcedony & Solid 14k Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind piece by Marina J. This Necklace is made using Blue Chalcedony, Green Amethyst & Black Onyx "donuts"; all adorned by solid 14k Yellow Gold findings. Due to th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with gold-plated Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pearl Necklace by Marina J. This amazing piece features Cultured white Pearls all intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. Small gold-plated silver faceted beads are interwoven within the necklace. Vintage gold-plated Silver Brooch with center-mounted faceted garnet stone and teardrop Pearl briolette...
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Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Marina J. Pearl Woven Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Faceted Findings & Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Pearl Woven necklace adorned by 14k Yellow Gold Plated - Silver Faceted beads. Three strands of Pearls, graduating in size, are woven together into a soft Lace design, inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marina J. American Flag Woven Pearl, Coral, & Lapis Necklace with 14K Yellow G.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This American flag woven pearl, coral, and lapis lazuli, the necklace is designed by Marina J for your 4th of July festivities. Woven together are 2.5-3 mm beads of pearls, coral, and lapis lazuli to create this marvelous and patriotic American flag necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl, Coral, & Lapis American Flag Necklace with 14K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This American flag woven pearl, coral, and lapis lazuli, the necklace is designed by Marina J for your 4th of July festivities. Woven together are 2.5-3 mm beads of pearls, coral, and lapis lazuli to create this marvelous and patriotic American flag necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Choker with Gold Plated Faceted Beads & Decorative Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful choker features high luster White Pearls which display a wonderful sheen, all woven together into a beautiful design. Faceted, White Gold Plated Silver beads are woven...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J Woven Kyanite Bead "V" Shape Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven kyanite "V" shape necklace with rhodium plated sterling silver clasp is an elegant and beautiful piece, handcrafted by Marina J. The deep and vibrant blue color of the kya...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces

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Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Reverse Crystal Hand painted King Charles Cavalier Pendant w Sapphire Bail
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K king charles calvalier pendant hand painted on crystal with mother of pearl backing and sapphire bail
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Located in Cohasset, MA
Lapis saturn pendant hand carved in lapis lazuli by master carver Idar 0Oberstein
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Marina J. Lace Woven Pearl Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning Choker by Marina J. This piece is made with all cultured white Seed Pearls intricately hand woven together into a fine Lace like design, inspired by old world jew...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Rhodium, Silver

Marina J Semi Precious Gem Sautoir with Green Amethyst Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece hand made by Marina J. This stunning Sautoir is made using multi shaped and colored Semi Precious Stones all strung together with gorgeous high luster Baroque Pearls. Large Green Amethyst, Citrine, London Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Emeralds and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings adorn this entire Sautoir. Each stone's beautiful facets and translucent quality allow them to shine and radiate beautiful Greens, Blues and Oranges when illuminated by light. Measuring 33.5 inch sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meets at solid 14k Yellow Gold Hooks which attach to the solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp; from which an amazing removable Tassel Hangs. The 5 inch Tassel features a stunning 21.52 CT Oval Cut Green Amethyst set in a 14k Yellow Gold band. Underneath hangs a beautiful Baroque Pearl siting atop a 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Encrusted Roundel, from which Graduated strands of Emeralds...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...

Marina J. Lace Woven Pearl Sautoir with Diamond & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and gorgeous closed Sautoir by Marina J. This Sautoir is inspired by old world jewelry and made of all Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a fine Lace like design. Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black & Grey Pearl Sautoir with Solid 14k White Gold Removable Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New take on a classic Marina J. piece. This closed Sautor is made with all Grey and Black Pearls strung together into a column like design. The Black Pearls on this piece radiate a m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Black & White Pearl Sautoir with Removable Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is hand woven with all cultured Pearls displaying a beautiful luster and sheen. The small Black Pearls lining this Sautoir all have an "oil sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Reversr Crystal Lynx Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k reverse crystal hand painted backed with mother of pearl pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Marina J. Turquoise Woven Necklace with Yellow Gold Butterfly Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful One of A Kind Necklace by Marina J. A Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch with intricate filigree detailings has been reworked into a stunning Centerpiece. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K Onyx and Cocolong Panda Pendant with Sapphire Bail
Located in Cohasset, MA
18karat hand carved onyx and cocolong panda pendant with sapphir bail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marina J. Blue Sapphire, Pearl & 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Sautoir by Marina J. This piece is made using all cultured Pearls which display a beautiful iridescent sheen, Faceted Blue Sapphires and 14k Yellow Gold findings. Due to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Sautoir with solid 14k Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and elegant classic Sautoir by Marina J. This Sautoir features perfect seed Pearls all intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. Measuring 37.5 inches long s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black & White Pearl Sautoir / Lariat with Diamonds and 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Sautoir by Marina J. This stunning 'Art Deco' inspired piece is made of all cultured Black & White Pearls woven together into a lace like column. The White Pearls display a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Pearl Satuoir with 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Cup Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dazzling woven pearl sautoir has an intricate rope like design with 2mm and 6mm pearls. A classic and timeless piece has a variety of wearable options at 48.5 inches long, inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Onyx Lionshead Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K onyx lionshead pendant hand carved with sapphire bail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Marina J. Pearl Woven Lace Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and classic piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made of all cultured Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. The weaving on this piece is inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Aquamarine Lionshead Hand Carved
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K aquamarine hand carved lionshead pendant by master Idar Oberstein carver. 15mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This sizeless Sautoir is made with gorgeous faceted Amethyst beads that display pigmented Purple hues, all woven together with white Cultured Pearls. Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. All Pearl Sautoir & Tassel with Diamond encruste solid 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece by Marina J. This sautoir is made of multi sized Pearls woven together into a column like design. The white Pearls hold a beautiful luster to them that perfectly match ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Lynx Pendant Reverse Crystal
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K Lynx hand painted reverse crystal pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18K Native American War Horse Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand painted native american war horse with blue painted on reverse crystal backed with mother of pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Marina J For Girls Pearl Necklace with Aquamarine & 18k Enameled Butterfly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of A Kind young girl's necklace by Marina J. This lovely piece is made with love for a special little one in your life, perfectly sized for girls ages 7 to 14. Featuring an 18k Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marina J One of a Kind woven Pearl & Garnet necklace with vintage Garnet brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Marina J hand-woven necklace with beautiful lace-like design featuring bright Garnet beads and 14K Yellow Gold-plated beads. This necklace is bu...
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1890s North American Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18k Revers Crystal Corgi Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K Corgi pendant hand painted reverse quartz crystal backed with mothher of pearl hand painted by Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Marina J Coral Woven Necklace with 18k Plated Bowtie Centerpiece & Detailings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning piece by Marina J. This Necklace is made of Coral beads all intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. The vivid Red Coral is perfectly contrasted by Faceted 18k Yellow Gold Plated adornments that shine magnificently in the light. Measuring 17 inches long, this piece meets at a decorative sliding 18k Yellow Gold Plated clasp marked 925. This Necklace features an 18k Yellow Gold Plated Bowtie brooch that has been reworked into a One of A Kind elegant Centerpiece. The Bow displays wonderful Filigree detailings within it, giving a Vintage like...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marina J. Semi Precious Stone Sautoir with Baroque Pearls & in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing piece features multi shaped and colored Semi Precious gems and Pearls all strung together into a a gorgeous One Of A Kind Semi Precious Sautoir. Two tones of Purple Amet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Hand Carved White Howlite Catshead
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K white howlite catshead pendant hand carved by master Idar Obersein carver with inlaid jasper nose and citrine eyes sapphire bail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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18k Gold

Marina J. Unique Pearl Draped Necklace with Vintage Amethyst Silver Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of One Necklace by Marina J. This piece features a Vintage Victorian Inspired Silver Brooch with Amethyst and Crystal set within, reimagined into a stunning Centerpiece...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Marina J. For Girls! Pearl Necklace with Pink Rubies and Butterfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of A Kind young girl's necklace by Marina J. This lovely piece is made with love for a special little one in your life, perfectly sized for girls ages 7 to 14. Featuring an 18k Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Green Agate Butterfly Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat bezelled butterfly hand carved in green agate.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Draped Choker with Pearl Drops and Secure Sliding Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-- This beautiful handwoven pearl choker has pearls from 2.5mm to 3mm. The necklace is intricately handwoven to create a “lacelike” design. The Choker is tapered in design to fit a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

parrot pink green tourmaline
Located in Cohasset, MA
Whimsical tourmaline inlaid parrot pendant handcarved by master gem carver in Idar Oberstein, Germany.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

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18k Gold

Marina J One of a kind pearl choker with Rhodium Plated silver adjustable clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Choker by Marina J. This Stunning Edwardian inspired Choker Featured cultured 2.5-3 mm Pearls intricately woven together into a Crossed Lace lik...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Necklaces

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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with Sterling Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handcrafted woven White Pearl necklace features a Vintage Silver Brooch with Marcasite mountings. Made with 2 mm pearls, this necklace features faceted silver and Ga...
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Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Marina J Amethyst woven necklace with vintage silver butterfly, beads & clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst woven necklace with vintage silver butterfly, beads & clasp. 1.5 mm amethyst beads interwoven with silver faceted beads. All Sterling Silver items are white gold plated t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver

Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great iridescence, all intricately hand woven together into a tight fine lace design. Amazing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Victorian Inspired Draped Pearl and Silver Rhodium PlatedNecklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Victorian inspired Necklace by Marina J. This lovely piece features a Rhodium plated Silver decorative Filigree Bead which sits as the Centerpiece. Strands of Graduated Pear...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J Woven Wide White Pearl Choker with 14 k White Gold Sliding Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven white pearl choker with 14 k white gold sliding clasp is handwoven by Marina J. Each glowing white pearl (2.5-3mm) was handpicked to create an elegant and sophisticated la...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage 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.

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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