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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Aria Jewelry Design
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant Classic Absolutely Magnificent Golden Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The natural unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties on this handmade necklace.. Size: graduated up to 17 mm; Length: 18 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD ELEGANT Real Exquisite Multi-Color Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
All of the unique natural nacre from the shells of the Ocean give these fun Pearls with all of their rough intense beauty an extraordinary glistening look - enhanced with sparkling g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra (VCARF48800) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Modern Dramatic Real Ocean Cultured Pearls & Black Onyx Cocktail Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful flippy floppy white glistening natural cultured White Pearls (largest approximately 26 mm x 22 mm) set with beautiful rondels of natural black Onyx in this 17 inch long nec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Rose Gold Grey Mother of Pearl Long Pendant Ne
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2287 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £6000 Inc taxes / $ 6,400 Excl taxes / 7,000 € Inc taxes Model ARP6I200 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones M...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Line: Vintage Alhambra Material: Yellow gold (18K) Conditio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Five-Row Diamond Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly flexible necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1990s, designed as five rows of graduated round-cut diamonds of exceptional brilliance, exqui...
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1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Distinctive Smoky Quartz and Golden Czech Bead Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made necklace of Beautifully Polished Oval Smoky Quartz Balanced with Gold tone Czech Beads. This necklace is a cool and sophicated look at 19.5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2475 Comes With Pouch Only RRP £2,750 Including taxes / $2,920Excluding taxes / €3,200 Model VCARD38900 Date approx 2012 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Ap...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Bear Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace possesses a unique sense of charm. Suspended from the vibrant 16” cord, you’ll find an 18K Yellow Gold bear-shaped pendant measuring 1.0” long by 0.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful Brazilian Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Collar with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite (13x13mm) surrounded, est 7.5 ct, with pave diamond est 0.65ctw H/I color, SI clarity, work....
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1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Rose Gold 2016 Holiday Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2290 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2016 Model ARO97I00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Onyx Weight 6.5 g Length 42 cm Condition Excellent _____________...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69 round cut diamonds Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered Approximate Total Diamon...
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1970s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Beautiful Dramatic Natural Highly Polished Chrysocolla 20" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely beautifully polished natural real Chrysocolla gemstones enhanced with gold plated rondels set in the gorgeous 20 inch long necklace. The Chrysocollas are approximately 16...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Sliver Obsidian Rose Gold 2023 Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2341 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 Model ARP9T000 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 6.4 g Length 42 cm Condition Excellent ________...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite Yellow Gold Pendant Long Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2288 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2017 RRP £ 6,600 Inc. taxes/$7,000 Excl taxes/7,650 € Inc taxes Model ARO3MG00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Malachite We...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2247 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes Model VCARD34900 Serial Number JA**** Metal 18k Whit...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Frivole Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Frivole Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Line: Frivole Gemstone: Diamond Material: Yello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in the world. Each piece from the collection embodies the spirit of timelessness and go...
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20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations remain faithful to its timeless elegance. The iconic clover motif is a potent symbol ...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2258 Comes With Box Only Date 2011 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond Weight 9.2 g Length 43 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Line: Alhambra Gemstone: Shell This item has been used and m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

AJD Natural Artistic Red Coral & Silver Flowers 15 1/2" Double Strand Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Please note that although this is a 15 1/2 inches long double strand necklace it is happy and elegant. The center natural Red Coral is 25mm x 20mm. The natural little Coral rondels...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k yellow gold frame. Suspended from a polished 18k yellow gold chain. Stamped "VCA" "Au7...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Line: Alhambra Material: Yellow gold (18K) Condition details:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace 20 motifs 18K yellow gold mother-of-pear
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Signed, numbered and marked. Original document from Van Cleef and Arpels. Pur...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Line: Frivole Model: VCARP...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

AJD Real Coral Chunks & Real Gemcut Natural Sparkling Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The largest middle natural red Coral in this double strand necklace is 34mm x 16mm. The glittering gemcut sparkling natural black Onyx are 4mm. This dramatic fascinating beautiful ...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2422 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2016 RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes Model Pure Alhambra Serial Number JExxxxx Metal 18k Yellow Gold S...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Dramatically Fascinating Lovely Natural Rutilated Flippy Quartz 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely 21 inch long necklace of natural goldy Rutilated Quartz is enhanced with little gold plated sparkling beads. These natural Quartz are approximately 13mm x 12mm. The cla...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Natural Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony 16 Different Sized Alhambra Motifs Metal: 18K White Gold Length: 24" Long Weight: 67.6 Grams Clasp: Box Catch with a Hidden Safety
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20th Century Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Guilloché 2020 Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2281 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 Model ARP6L800 Serial Number JA****** Stones Diamond Main Stone Weight 0.05ct approx Weight 8.1 g Width 15 mm Condition Excelle...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Curly Pearl Shell & Goldy Lava 23" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic beautifully glowing natural Shells accented with gold plated round natural Lava enhance each other elegantly in this 23 inch long necklace with a gold plated hook clasp.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

AJD Dramatic Natural Double Strand Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These real very red natural Bamboo Coral in this 17 1/2 inch long necklace are enhanced with glowing gold plated gemcut rondel spacers. The larger Coral are approximately 24mm x 18m...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiaque Libra Obsidian Rose Gold Pendant Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Obsidian Zodiaque Librae Libra Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Obsidian Stone, Approx 34mm Details: Chain Length: 36" Pendant Width: 37mm Weight: 50.5 grams Diamond Perlee Slider Pendant: 10mm x 11mm Perlee Slider Pendant: 10.5mm x 6mm Weight: 16.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks:Front: Libra Design Back: XXIIIIX LIBRAE XXIIX Rim: Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Au750...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace Gold
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace in Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand Van Clee...
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2010s Unknown Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2280 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2015 Model ARD81200 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Weight 7 g Length 42 mm Condition Excellent ____________________...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace a delicate and enchanting piece that encapsulates the timeless elegance of the Alhambra collection. The necklace features a white...
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2010s Unknown Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef Alhambra 2015 Holiday Diamond Pink Sèvres Porcelain Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
Limited edition released in 2015 as the holiday pendant, rhodonite stone, made in 18k rose gold, VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly a collective piece! SKU AT-2167 Comes...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 diamond pave Alhambra motifs 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5.45ct...
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Early 2000s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Diamond Paved Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2330 Comes With Box Only Date 2014 RRP £7,950 Inc taxes / $ 8,500 Excl taxes / 9,250 € Inc taxes Model ARA46100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Weig...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Porcelain Alhambra Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is an authentic VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Pink Porcelain Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace. This stunning necklace chain is crafted of 18 karat rose gold. The pen...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful vintage pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels with a stunning pair of deep red pear cu...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood). Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped motifs alternating with five clover-shaped le...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Nature Collection - Leaf Motif Diamond Necklace. Approximate Diamond Weight - 62.00 CTS 18K Yellow Gold Circa - 1962 French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Like Gemstones Tumbled Smooth by a Babbling Brook Through the Centuries, this Work of Art Gleams with Life and Light. Intertwined Throughout are 13 Cabochon Sapphires, 11 Cabochon Em...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Grey Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2326 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £2,720 Inc taxes / $2,900 Excl taxes / 3,200 € Inc taxes Model ARP4KK00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 5...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold Additional information: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

AJD Keshi Pearl and Blue Iolite Briolette Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Own the jewelry you wish for Custom made Blue Iolite Briolettes in threes accented with glowing white Keshi Pearls necklace. This unique necklace creates a sensation, the iolites are big and bright. Iolite is a trichroic gemstone. It will look blue, silver, or yellow depending on the direction, how nifty is that! The pearls are glowing and separated from the blue Iolites with sparkling silver accents. This 21 inch necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

AJD Ode to Red, White, and Blue 32 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
32 Inch patriotic necklace of white bamboo coral nuggets, chips of polished red bamboo coral, and squares of polished blue lapis lazuli. How much more patriotic can you be? This un...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Limited Edition Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Diamond Turquoise N...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace Green Celadon Porcelain & White
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace The highly sought after VCA 2022 holiday necklace in Green Celadon Porcelain and White Gold with a diamond in the centre Accompani...
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2010s Necklaces

AJD 24 Inch Rich Red Bamboo Coral Statement Necklace with Fluted Accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
24 Inches of gorgeous red bamboo coral starting with two fantastic focals and fluted silver tone accents throughout the necklace. This unique necklace is secured with a detailed sil...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver Plate

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for Pery et Fils. The necklace weighs 87.60 grams with approximately 16 carats of Diamond...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

AJD Dramatic 24" Natural Beige Color Coral & Real Smoky Quartz Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Natural Coral enhanced with briolets of natural real Smoky Quartz gem stones swing beautifully in this lovely 24 inch long necklace with gold plated easy to use hook clasp. This ele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Quartz

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

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