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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Belle Époque
Style: Native American
20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat, it is carried out in smooth gold and decorated on its top in setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby. Heig...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces

Materials

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

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Suzanne Belperron inspired demi parure
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Retro Cluster Necklace and Bracelet from the late 1930's.Suzanne Belperron inspired. Super rar...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Sterling Enamel Perfume Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Sterling Enamel Perfume Pendant from the 1920's. Enamel flapper profile in black on sterling vial with twist off top and dabber. Cott...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Diamond Vintage Style Ribbon Floral Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A breathtaking ribbon and floral of bright white diamonds, together weighing approx. 2.50 carats, form the ultra-sparkling centerpiece of this strikingly stunning showstopper crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and heishe Jacla with spiney oyster corn. Jacla is Navajo for "ear string" . The two hoops would be r...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

0.4Ct Minimalist Tiny Burmese Unheated Ruby Pendant in Platinum
Located in Singapore, SG
This minimalist pendant features a tiny, unheated Burmese ruby with high transparency, eye-clean clarity, and a subtle sparkle, expertly set in platinum. A perfect expression of quie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Natural sapphire pave diamond silver drop pendant sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Metal- Silver Metal purity- sterling silver (92.5% pure silver) Diamond type- Rose cut Diamond Diamond origin- Natural real diamond Gemstone- Blue sapphire Gemstone origin- Natural S...
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20th Century African Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Zambian Emerald Necklace With Pear Shaped Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:24.336g,D:5.37ct, Emer:31.25ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

One Of A Kind Pearl Thread Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.160g, Pear:152.73ct,Thre:0.14g, 431 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Ruby Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.109g,D:0.29ct, Ruby:6.58ct 457 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880 Garnet Necklace Silver Gilt Bohemian Garnets
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate necklace is set with Bohemian garnets mounted in silver gilt. The necklace has been much loved and shows an old repair.
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1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Sleek Ball Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:13.443g,D:2.19ct, 457 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.957g,D:1.20ct, 32X27 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Of Pearl Tarot Card Pendant With Black Enamel & Diamonds In 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:21.094g,D:0.41ct, Sapp:1.76ct,Tsav:0.12ct,Enam:0.95g, 57X30 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secret...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays Designed ornaments with ancient Egyptian motifs give this necklace a noble, discreetly elegant look. Chain length: 41 cm France ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Ancient Mixtec Copper Bell Monkey Pendant Necklace Mexican 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this fantastic copper bell pendant cast as the head of a monkey with applied wire facial features from Latin American, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, circa mid-16th century. The finely crafted ancient artifact is a testament to the artistry of the Mixtec culture. Spherical bells dangle from the end of each chin and snout, while suspension loops on the top indicate it was intended to be worn on a cord or sewn to clothing. The jangling sound of bells was part of the rituals carried out to honor the gods. Coyolxauhqui, Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc were deities specifically associated with bells and venerated in various parts of Mesoamerica. The ancient pendant...
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16th Century Mexican Native American Antique Necklaces

Materials

Copper

33.94 Carats Fanta Spessartite Garnet Pear Plain Top Quality Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
33.94 Carats Fanta Spessartite Garnet Pear Plain Top Quality Natural Gemstone Weight - 33.94 Carats Size - 26x15x9.8 MM Piece - 1 Shape - Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Anchor Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as an anchor, set with 23 round brilliant cut white diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.30 carats and one tapered baguette cut b...
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20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Octagon Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut blue sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Ruby Long Sterling Silver Pendant Unisex Gifts
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Long Sterling Silver Pendant Unisex Gifts in sterling silver studded with oval cut ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Estate Navajo Multi Stone Necklace and Earrings Native American Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Navajo jewelry set is sterling silver. It features natural turquoise from 2 different mines, lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, pink moth...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 20th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Round in shape, this antique medallion is made of 2 clear, colorless glasses. They are held together by a chased gold circle, decorated with small la...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Elephant Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This whimsical rose-cut diamond elephant is both a symbol of strength and good luck, making this a wonderful talisman to add to your jewelry wardrobe. Artfully crafted in 14k gold an...
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1990s Netherlands Antilles Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Statement 6.04 CTW Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Pendant in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Statement 6.04 CTW Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Necklace Bergdorf Goodman Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Costume Jewelry Bergdorf Goodman Old Stock French Faux Sapphire Diamante Rhodium Sterling Rondel Torsade Necklace This exquisite chic, one-of-a-kind French faux gorgeo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Filigree Frosted Rock Crystal White Gold Necklace Circa 1925 The Art Deco Filigree Frosted Carved Crystal White Gold Necklace crafted around 1925 embodies the geometric aes...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Raquel Welch's Personal Earrings 5 Inch Estate of Raquel Welch Guaranteed
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning pair of earrings from the estate of the legendary Raquel Welch! The earrings are a dramatic 5 inches long! Here is your opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood History from one of the most iconic sex symbols of the 20th Century. Raquel Welch (1940 – 2023) first gained attention for her roles in Fantastic Voyage (1966), and One Million Years B.C. (1966). Although Welch had only three lines of dialogue in the film, images of her in the doe-skin bikini became bestselling posters that turned her into an international sex symbol. Through her portrayal of strong female characters, helping her break the mold of the traditional sex symbol, Welch developed a unique film persona that made her an icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Her rise to stardom in the mid-1960s was partly credited with ending Hollywood's vigorous promotion of the blonde bombshell. Her love scene with Jim Brown in 100 Rifles also made cinematic history with their portrayal of interracial intimacy. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1974 for The Three Musketeers. Playboy ranked Welch No. 3 on their "100 Sexiest Stars of the Twentieth Century" list. These fabulous...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

18k gold, 13.50ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful necklace made of 18-karat white gold with a big green emerald that weighs 12.50 carats. The emerald is completely natural and comes from the earth. There are also 1.50 ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Swarovski Crystals Circle Round White Pearls Silver Necklace Earrings Gift Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Circle Crystal Round White Pearl Elegant Silver Jewellery Gift Set, Necklace Earrings Very excellent condition. With original some old box. 100% Genuine. Length: 38 cm, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Natural 2.15 Ct Ruby Diamond Pendant Ruby Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Estate natural ruby and diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Award Winning Design Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Silver
Located in Boulder, CO
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful piece of art is unlike anything you will find in the world. The artists write up on the technical aspects of the piece are below. Enamel engraving was created on a very rare ornamental lathe from 1875. Old world artisans like Faberge used these machines for their works. This is a truly impressive creation and wow piece of jewelry and objet de"art! Turquoise Guilloché enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Yoga Charm Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.749g,D:0.26ct, 29X23 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Diamond Mushroom Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:14.075g,D:2.69ct, 48X30 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamonds Love Pendant Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.466g,D:0.58ct, 28X18 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celestial Star Pendant With Emerald & Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.862g,D:0.49ct, Emer:0.71ct,Mop:5.40ct, 35X27 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Horse Turquoise Heart Claw 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace And Earrings
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE PENDANT NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARRINGS BY THE RENOWNED YAQUI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST MICHAEL HORSE. THE RARE JEWE...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Emerald Green Gripoix Black Crystals Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Emerald Green Gripoix Black Enamel Crystals Chunky Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Only colour loss at clasp. Some stones are shine off...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco 4.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Finely detailed Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire accents Watch Pendant Necklace and Diamond set matching chain. Hand crafted in Platinum. Chain measures approx. 24 in...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Briolette Cut Aquamarine Pendant, 40.00 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This breathtaking Art Deco necklace showcases a magnificent 40.00-carat briolette cut aquamarine, exuding a striking clarity and oceanic hue. Suspended from an ornate chased platinum...
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20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Report Certified 1 Carat Emerald Cut E VVS Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 1 Carat Emerald Cut E VVS Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace Available in 18k White gold. Same design can be made also with other custom gemstones per request. Pro...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'Chr.Dior ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Highly Desirable Native American Original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. A unique take on the traditional Squash Blossom necklaces, with elongated modern blossoms ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Lotus Charm Pendant With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.985g,D:0.28ct, 29X23 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition. Hallmarks: Stigbert (Designer) HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Navajo Silver and Royston Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Silver and turquoise pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay. The pendant has a unique pattern in overlay silver and a large Royston turquoise cabochon. The heavy gauge sterling silver pendant is on hand rolled turquoise beads and handmade silver beads measuring 22”. The pendant is 3 .5” x 1.5”. Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues with a brown matrix. While Royston is considered an active mine; it is a very small operation. Royston is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, high quality Royal Blue. The mine in Nevada is still producing high quality turquoise but in limited amounts. Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country. Using heavy gauge ingot silver combined quality gem grade turquoise...
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Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces

Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace by Navajo Silversmith Leon Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver necklace by Navajo silversmith Leon Martinez. The adjustable 30-35” necklace featuring fine stamp and applique work is set with high grade Royston Turquoise. Each of the twelve 7/8” x 1 1/4” hand stamped stations display a 3/8” x 1/2” Royston cabochon. The 1 3/4” x 2” bottom pendant has ten Royston cabochons surrounding a 1/2” x 3/4” Royston stone. Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues with a brown matrix. While Royston is considered an active mine; it is a very small operation. Royston is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, high quality Royal Blue. The mine in Nevada is still producing high quality turquoise but in limited amounts. Leon’s jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

3.45 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to re...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 50 beads with white and pink flower designs hand-painted on a light-color...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces

Vintage VCA Necklace. Van Cleef Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Woven Link , France
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels captures timeless elegance with its intricately woven design, reflecting the brand's mastery in haute joaillerie. Measuring 13 i...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Inlay Necklace & Earrings Set with Turquoise, Jet, Jasper, Coral
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver and inlay necklace and earrings set by Navajo silversmith Jack Tom. The pendant has turquoise, jet, jasper, coral, spiney oyster. Tom's signa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces

385 Carat 5-Strand Emerald Necklace with 9.06 Carat Sapphire and Diamond in Plat
Located in Southport, CT
A stunning necklace for anytime of year, but certainly perfect for the holidays! The origins of this necklace began in the Deco Period as a Broach. This gorgeous Brooch has been gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Articulated Art Deco Snake Necklace Belt Rolled Gold Enamel
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A striking Art Deco-era flexible snake chain necklace/belt featuring a blue and white enamel head that gracefully dangles at the end. This versatile piece can be worn as either a nec...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

198.75 Carats Aquamarine Beads Plain 2 Strand Necklace Top Quality Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gemstone - Aquamarine weight - 198.75 carats size - 3 To 10 mm quantity - 2 Strand
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine

Emeralds Maravellous 18.76ct Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Pend/B
Located in US
An exquisite statement Brooch/Pendant necklace featuring an oval cut natural Colombian emerald weighing 16.16 carats set in a ribbon motif brooch. The ribbon is set with tapered bagu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Heavy Navajo Bead Necklace, Coin Silver
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950-60s, Coin Silver, Navajo, American. This Navajo sterling necklace features silver beads made from Washington quarters. With eagles...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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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