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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1910s
Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 18 karat yellow and white gold pendant set with antique and modern cut diamonds totalling 0.72 carats; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond cluster pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The contemporary (circa 2000) pierced decorated, floriated design is ornamented with a feature ten claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, encircled by a further ten pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, displayed within a cluster arrangement to the lower border of the design. The cluster suspends to the lower border of an 18k yellow gold paired leaf design, displaying a feature antique (circa 1910) Old European round cut diamonds, four claw set to the center. Each of the leaves are accented with two pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" fine curb style chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the paired leaf shaped setting. The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening and may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or length to meet your personal requirements. This contemporary and antique cluster...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Braided Links Style Gold with Diamonds Neclace
Located in New York, NY
The nwcklace is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.56 carat and the gold weighing approximately total of 59.1 DWT. Length: 17.5 inch
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 15.66 Carat Peridot and 1.65 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 15.66 carat peridot and 1.66 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive peridot pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, millegrain decorated and subtly scalloped frame displays a feature 15.66 Ct emerald cut peridot, bezel set to the center of the design. The lattice design frame is embellished with one hundred and fifty-nine pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The platinum set pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" curb chain via a graduated ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, accented with a further five pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This stunning antique pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold and platinum. This antique gemstone pendant...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Silver Pendant 2 Carat Natural Old Mine Diamond & Sapphire circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian Silver Pendant set with approximately 2 carats of Natural Old Mine Diamonds (F-G, VS-SI) & Natural 6.9mm CAB Blue Sapphire Circa 1910. The piece is set with 60 Old Mine &...
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1910s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Lavalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is finely crafted in platinum and 14k white gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 1.10 carat.
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1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

20.60 Carats Total Round Diamond Antique-Style Collapsible Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique necklace showcasing 20.60 carats of round diamonds, set in an antique-looking design. The necklace is unique and versatile as it can collapse into 4 separate bracelets. Made...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.32 carat emerald and 0.51 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold and palladium, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique emerald pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold and palladium, with a platinum chain. The palladium set frame is ornamented with a central Old European round cut diamond, and four round cut emeralds, all bezel set to the concentric design. Two asymmetric linear drops suspend from the lower border of the design. The drops each displays an 15k yellow gold bezel set pear cut emerald. The drops are embellished with a total of five palladium bezel set and twenty-nine pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from a 15" platinum fine belcher style chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This antique gemstone necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15k gold, palladium and platinum. The antique emerald and diamond pendant...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 1.32 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.32 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky 7 Dice Charm
Located in New York, NY
Fun Lucky Seven charm in 14K yellow gold. Brushed gold finish with applied polished gold "7" and "seven" dice. Heavy and solid. May this bring you all the ...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Lucky 7 Dice Charm
Lucky 7 Dice Charm
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Antique Gold Necklace Art Nouveau Style Natural Pearl
Located in Berkeley, CA
1900s style necklace chain with articulate motif hanging a pearl, motifs are cut from gold emboss and engraved. The chain is also an antique design and very pleasant weight, stamped ...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Trifari Retro Topaz Demiparure
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Trifari gold washed sterling silver retro demiparure circa 1940. Can be worn as bracelet and necklace or as an extra long necklace. Superb quality 1940s USA. Excellent condition necklace 15 inches...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Gold Pendant 1.75 Carat 'Approximate' Natural European Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Gold Pendant set with 1.75 Total Carat Natural European Cut Vintage Diamonds. Weight is approximate. The piece consists of two 5.8mm European Cut diamonds, G-H in color an...
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1910s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

15 Carat Gold Pendant Set with Half Pearls, and Amethysts, Integral Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Pendant Set with Half Pearls,and Amethysts,Integral Rope Chain, c.1910 Beautifully made, completely flexable with solid rope chain and barrel snap. This exquisite piece has...
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1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Floral White Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant and a pin finely crafted in 14k white gold, with diamonds weighing a total of 1.30 dwt. Circa 1940.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond

Important Marcel Boucher Retro Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Retro suite from the 1940's by Marcel Boucher. Pave swirls with baguette work are attached to a gilt snake chain which suspends a series of chains with emerald cabochon and...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 14K Gold & Silver Green Crystal Symmetalic Sterling Choker Necklace 15"
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage choker by Symmetalic. 14K gold plating on the front, sterling silver base links accented with green, emerald-colored faceted crystals in prong settings. A luxurious look. M...
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1940s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Edwardian, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Double Drop Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Diamond Gold and Platinum Set Pendant circa 1910 on a platinum chain. Three principle diamonds, in articulated Edwardian drop collets, Victorian Old Cut (Old Mine) approx...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds, Pink Coral Elements, 14K Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Miriam Haskell Marguerite Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell flower necklace of milk glass marquise shaped petals,with marigold pave and black jet beaded flowercenters, the necklace settin...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamond Yellow and White Gold Serpentine Chain Retro Necklace Bracelet Suite
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond Serpentine Chain Necklace Bracelet Suite in 18k Yellow and White Gold. Old European-cut diamonds mounted in white gold with az...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Belle Epoque Diamond Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A stunning quality Platinum & yellow gold Diamond Pendant, typically Belle Époque in style, the intricacy in its manufacture is really quite something. Breathtaking ribbon-bow depict...
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1910s Unknown Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Bakelite Cork and Wood Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Amusing necklace of cobalt blue bakelite chain, natural cork and multi colored Czech wood flower heads. 1930s USA. Deco summer jewelry. 16", .75" wi...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

15 Carat Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910
Located in London, GB
15 ct Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910. Bottom amethyst is pear shaped with two heart shaped amethysts either side. The integral chain...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Pair of Modernist Sterling Bracelets, with Necklace Option
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amazing Modernist Sterling Bracelets, Necklace option when both are combined. Hand wrought by a talented silversmith in extremely heavy gauge sterling silver. Wonderful desi...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Pendant by Fernan Du Bois
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Belgian 18 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant and chain by 'Fernan Du Bois'; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique Belgian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The anterior face of this cast pendant depicts a nude female character holding a religious portrait, surrounded by an Art Nouveau design flowing frame. The reverse of the pendant is engraved with 'COMMUNE DE ST GILLES...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French Art Nouveau pearl and 0.24 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau pearl and diamond necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum set, with a platinum and 18k white gold chain. The necklace has an asymmetric Art Nouveau drop design. Each of the asymmetric articulated linear drops is ornamented with a 3.24mm (approx.) seed pearl, suspended from a shaped scrolling motif via a single bezel set eight-cut diamond. The center of the pierced decorated scrolling motif settings are each accented with a bezel set eight-cut diamond. The two linear drop suspend from a central curvilinear chevron design via belcher style chains. The central setting is embellished with three eight-cut diamonds, bezel set to a trefoil design. The pendant suspends from an 18.5" platinum belcher style chain, securing to the reverse with an 18k white gold spring loaded bolt ring fastening. The clasp is hallmarked with the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and platinum (dog's head). The pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k yellow gold and platinum. This antique drop necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique pearl drop necklace...
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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

Pearl Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Length: 9.86 inches Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow and Platinum Weight: 5.4 grams Center Details Shape: Natural Pearl Carat Weight: .75 carat, total weight Side Stone Details: Shape...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
1940's Diamond necklace set with round, baguette and triangular cut diamonds weighing approximately 12 carats. It is further set with a natural colo...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Elaborate Milk Glass Bell Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell elaborate, hand made necklace of milk glass bell flower and round beads. Further embellished with signature Russian gilt coiled spacers,...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Edwardian Blue Zircon 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning blue zircon necklace is a wonderful example of Edwardian sensibility and grace. The necklines of that period were often adorned for special occasions with this style of...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Zircon, 14k Gold

14K Art Deco Necklace Enhancer, pendant, Gold, With Diamonds and South Sea Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Art Deco Necklace Enhancer (pendant) with large diamond of approx. 0.4 carat (P / white) and a pearl of approx. 4.5mm. Height measured without eyelet.
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1940's Mid-Century Modern RARE Layola Fourtane Metal Art Necklace with Earrings
Located in Carmel, CA
1940's Layola Fourtane Mid-Century Modern Metal Art Sculptural Necklace from Mrs. Gump's Estate --featured in copper metal with multicolored stones that border the pendant with a lapis center stone. Pendant completed detaches from the chain. Length - 17'' with pendant attached, 15'' without pendant attached Pendant Dimensions - 2'' x 1.75'' Ed and Loyola were “renowned for their exquisite jewelry” according to the MarinScope. Frank describes Loyola Fourtane as “a nationally renowned jeweler” whose “work was in great demand in museum shops around the country and in Hollywood movies”. “Fourtane jewelry has become famous indeed. To recite a few of their successes: The Smithsonian…purchased fifteen choice pieces. Loyola’s work was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum…One of her necklaces was selected by Harper’s Bazaar…Furthermore Loyola designed jewelry for stage celebrities Cornel Wilde, Greer Garson...
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1940s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Copper

Edwardian Dramatic Multi Strand Pearl Festoon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning platinum and pearl necklace from the Edwardian (1900) era! This lovely and feminine piece is set in platinum and com...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar
Located in New York, NY
Collector quality Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar. The 3 dimensional flowerheads are completely hand embroidered with ro...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Incredibly special collectors brooch that converts into a pendant. Beautiful China Girl dancing figurine with green and black enameled pants, diamond and dangle ruby jacket and black...
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1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

c.1940's Watermelon Pink Oblong Beaded Long Lucite Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1940's watermelon pink oblong beaded long lucite necklace. Single long beaded strand made up of multiple oblong shaped lucite beads ascending...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Mazer Retro Topaz Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive retro Mazer gilt necklace from the 1940s. A large faceted topaz "stone" and graduated baguettes form the center motif. Atomic links form the 16" necklace.
Center mo...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell
Located in Wallkill, NY
Southwestern Turquoise and Heishi Shell Necklace. Measures 26 in end to end. Stones measures approx. 15mm /.50 In x 6.6mm / .26 In.. Stones graduate in s...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Belle Époque Platinum and 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Belle Epoque platinum and 18K gold bead set diamond and calibré-cut ruby pendant necklace with French marks circa 1910. There are 14 rose cut diamonds that total 0.14 carats and 14 ...
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1910s French Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Opulent Art Deco Crystal Drop Necklace c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent Art Deco crystal drop chain necklace c 1940s The elegant necklace is embellished with brilliant faceted crystals that dangle from a delicate brass metal chain The tier...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Retro Platinum 11 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond Brooch and Pendant Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Rare Estate Platinum Brooch & Pendant. Approximately 11 carats of Natural old euro and round diamonds, 216 stones total. The piece weighs 35 grams, Can be worn as a pe...
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1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Engraved Gold Spider Web Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A delicate gold necklace of beads encrusted with golden strands that interweave and completely cover each bead. Without the help of a loup, the beads appear granulated as were their c.1870 etruscan revival cousins. The necklace, strung on strong gold chain...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped Gold Convertible Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and very unusual diamond and sapphire pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! The pendant, which is made of platinum-topped 14kt yellow gold, has a shield-like shape and ca...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

USA Map Florida Maine Hawaii Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large octagonal charm. In the center is an applied figural map of the United States, embossed with names of major cities. Engraved around the border: "FLORIDA HAWAII MAINE." Set ...
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold

Arts and Crafts Suite, Gorham and Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Gorham Arts and Crafts Suite in sterling silver. Hand hammered links are used for both the bracelet and necklace. The necklace has a center "jewel" which is silver squared o...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold wide snake chain (9.25 mm) centering "star set" ornament containing 6 round sapphires and 8 ribbed rubies with a row of 5 round diamonds. 90 grams
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1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads
Located in New York, NY
Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads made by Dona, Mexico in the 1960's. Large dog collar choker with handmade and hand hammered hoops in brass which ...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Deco Bakelite and Cork Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Festive Art Deco 1940s multicolor bakelite chain and cork disc necklace. L 16.25". W 3.50". 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

18 Karat White Gold over Yellow Gold, Aqua, Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold, over yellow gold pendant, set with one full cut round diamond weighing approximately .55cts, H color, SI2 clarity, and 28 full cut round diamonds (including the 4 dia...
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1940s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire

Diamonds, Orange Coral Button, Rose Gold Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

A striking three row glass square 'charm' necklace, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Unsigned - but utterly striking, and pleasurable - a necklace of brass chains with brass 'cushion' charms suspended, each 'charm' embellished with a coloured square of glass, both opaque and clear, in an assortment of hues.This dramatic piece has an unusual but very secure closure, similar to a Victorian watch...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

1910s Important Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important Bellè Epoque natural pearl and diamond necklace, mounted on platinum, circa 1910.
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1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Silver Gilt Faux Sapphire and Crystal Pave Collar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gilt sterling silver faux sapphire marquise and smoke grey crystal pave articulated collar necklace with vine and leaf motifs. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. Length 14.50"...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Edwardian Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in platinum over 18k yellow gold, with a 9.5 carat oval opal at the center of a frame of brilliant white diamonds. Each edge finished with milgrain. The design is both sophisticated and playful, with the major pendant swinging suspended from a diamond floret cluster. In total, the diamonds weigh approximately 2.5 carats. The necklace is offered in an original antique presentation box.
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Retro Gold Heart Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Chic and shining figural "Heart" pin. Deep engraved radiating line pattern, with an applied three-dimensional cartouche on top. 14K yellow gold. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2." Can also be worn...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

GIA Certified Seven Stone Oval Natural Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro 1940's Art Deco hand made 7 stone all natural A grade natural Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. Random tested by the GIA as natural color no enhancements. Hand made rose gold fram...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hexagon Carved Lotus and Bird in a Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful dual hexagon pendant is a stunningly smooth and creamy green jade with carvings of a lotus on top and a flower and bird on the bottom. Truly detailed, elegant and gorg...
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1910s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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