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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Deco
4.50 Carat Rose Cut and 2.40 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning piece of jewelry that is a true treasure our Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant. This exquisite pendant features a magnificent 2.40 carat H VS2 certified pear shaped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Skier Pendant Articulated Diamond Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage skier pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two small diamonds total an estimated 0.02 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-I1 clari...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Enamel Alley Cat Statement Necklace/Brooch By Lunch at the Ritz, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 3" x 1.75" pendant - 32" chain - Gold plated - Enameled with crystal rhinestone details - Cat pendant articul...
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1990s American Modern Necklaces

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Necklace 925 Sterling Silver A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business days....
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2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. It has six rows of studs, just like the same motif that Valentino now uses for their studs. This is such a great find. It...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Semi-Solid 14K Yellow Gold 6.1mm Classic Miami Cuban Chain Necklace - 28 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the semi-solid 14K yellow gold necklace, meticulously crafted in a classic Miami Cuban chain design. At a substantial 6.1mm gauge, this 22-inch ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage Brass Chain and Turquoise Glass Medallion Link Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This substantial and heavy brass and glass gold link french signed " Paris New York Givenchy" necklace has beautiful cut faceted glass and unusual links. The turquoise glass faceted ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Brass

Sapphire Necklace Pendant in 14 Karat Gold, Certified Heart Sapphire Pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire necklace pendant in 14 karat white gold. Certified sapphire pendant. Heart sapphire pendant necklace. Blue sapphire pendant. Sapphire and diamonds necklace pendant...
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2010s Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Unisex Chain, 6.84 gr 54.00cm 14K Gold Chain Necklace, Real Gold Chain
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace- 585K Made of 14 ct. gold. With hallmark. Total Weight: 5,10 gr. Size: 54.00 cm This piece was made with quality materials and excellent han...
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20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Kalevala Koru Sun Lion Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings. Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
New unused jewelry set. Kalevala Koru Finland Necklace A bracelet Earrings Kalevala Jewelry Sun Lion Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings. Necklace 44cm Bracelet 18.5cm bronze The jewel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany and Co Heart Pendant 14k Tiffany Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Tiffany and Co. Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Carved Heart Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Chain Minor signs of wear. Details 12mm by 13mm Heart Pendant 18in Necklace length
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Salvador Mexican Sterling Silver Articulated Fish Skeleton Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century silver pendant necklace. In sterling silver. By Salvador Teran of Taxco, Mexico. In the form of articulated fish bones or a fish skeleton. With an integral bai...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

20tcw Princess Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace 14K Gold 17-inch Natural Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in opulent allure with our Emerald Tennis Necklace. Boasting over 20 carats of resplendent green princess cut emeralds, each gem exquisitely showcased in prong baskets, this ...
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2010s Zambian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Buccellati Woven Tricolor Necklace 18K Gold 'Fiammato' Herringbone Design
Located in Fairfield, CT
Buccellati Woven Tricolor Necklace 18K Gold 'Fiammato' Herringbone Design This exceptional Buccellati choker necklace is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, showcasing the brand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Long Chain Butterfly Crystals Y Tassel Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Long Chain Butterfly Crystals Y Tassel Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Very beautiful. A unique pi...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnets in a target circle motif. The Garnets are full of radiant sparkle and...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Philippe Ferrandis Rock Crystal and Gold pendant
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Made in France Philippe Ferrandis, French luxury designer. His jewels are hand-made in his workshops in Paris, in the respect of an exceptional know-how. Copper and brass Gilding: ...
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2010s French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Inspired on the sun, that touches the sky for the first time in early mornings.... Blue flashes rainbow moonstone candy necklace with precious beaded citrine gemstones like ruby, sap...
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2010s European Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...

18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice hydrangeas flower pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove every stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k gold Leaf Pendant with emeralds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold Leaf Pendant with emeralds. Pear emerald pendant. May birthstone pendant. 14k solid gold Weight: 2 g. Pendant size: 35 х 10.33 mm. Ce...
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2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou Serenity Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Elevate your style with the Nina Zhou Serenity Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond Statement Necklace, a harmonious fusion of sky-blue aquamarines, vivid turquoise, and shimmering diamonds....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Panther Diamante Pave Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Pave Panther Necklace Circa 1980s. This double panther necklace is beautifully crafted and looks exquisite. I love to find things that look fine. It has black caboch...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Heavy 18k solid gold Necklace - 60's Italian drapery, Cleopatra collar - 48.2 gr
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely drapery necklace. This treasure is made in solid 18 karat yellow gold and hallmarked with a 750 mark, and the Italian makers mark from Uno Aerre from before 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

2.5 Carat SI/H Diamond Snake Design Choker Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Judith Ripka aquamarine and diamond enhancer pendant suspended on an aquamarine bead and diamond-set bead long neck chain. Aquamarine measuring 21.62 x 17.36 x 10.87mm and weighing approximately 30 carats. Filigree-style 18k white gold mounting accented by 36 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.72 total carats (G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity). Pendant measuring 1.5" long and signed 'JUDITH RIPKA 18K...
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Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s Diamond Cut Heavy Oval Link Chain 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this luxurious vintage chain, circa 1980s, features oval cable links and is finished with a bolt ring clasp. Her name is The Bindi Chain. She is perfec...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
Paperclip chains are the latest fine jewelry fashion trend in 2020! They are stylish, modern and compliment any outfit! This 4.2 millimeter. wide paperclip chain necklace is a great ...
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2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, North Star Pendant Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold North Star pendant encircling a brilliant diamond is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! This necklace looks beautif...
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2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss especially at clasp, a crease...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Necklace and pendant with blue topaz up to 100ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with blue topaz. Approx. 100.0ct - 62 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 62 cm long by 2.5 mm wide the size of t...
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1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

37.40 Carat Bullets And Cadillac Step Graduating Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Very Stunning & Unusual Graduating Necklace The necklace is made from bullets & Cadillac step cut diamonds. The necklace has 37.40Ct I/J VS The necklace is 18K White Gold The necklac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Star Pendant "Hearts on fire" Necklace 18k White and Yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
"ILLA" Star Pendant "Hearts on Fire" This timeless star pendant necklace is a fashionable alternative to the classic solitaire pendant. Featuring a 15-16” extra light weight cable c...
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2010s Australian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

New African 6.25 ct Blue/Purple & Champagne & Purple Sapphire Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. The main stone is a color changing blue/purple sapphire and is 6.25 cts. The stone is an oval cut stone and measures 12 x 10 mm and...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 0.40 carat J/K VS/SI - 45 cm detailed description: the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0.7 mm ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct 375 Gold Large Chunky Link Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 19" Necklace Quality Goldsmiths piece of jewellery Length 19 Inches Chain Width 5mm Total Weight 14.21 grammes Fully Hallmarked - British Standard. Hallmarkers Initia...
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Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Diamond Filigree Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Such a perfect combination of filigree and diamonds!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum & 14K Weight: 7.7 Grams Brooch Length: 2 Inches Brooch...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Goossens Paris Pavot Chain
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pavot chain. Textured, hammered and with a burnished finish, these chains are the very essence of Goossens jewellery. For him and for her, the chains vary and can be layered in perfe...
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2010s French Modern Necklaces

Vintage Linda Levinson Gold Tone Cameo Choker Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Linda Levinson Gold Tone Cameo Choker, Circa 1980s. You don't even have to like cameos to love this choker. It's so unique and so current—not like your average, boring cameo....
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

18k solid gold Bitcoin pendant necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k solid Yellow gold Bitcoint pendant necklace, with a chain lenght of 24 inches adjustable. Introducing our exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Bitcoin Necklace Pendant: A fusion of eleganc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Heart Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely n...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Artdeco and Pendant Necklace, Green Sapphire Stone Necklace, 14K Gold
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Artdeco and Pendant Necklace, 0.90-1.00 ct Green Sapphire Stone Necklace, 14K Gold Necklace, Enamel Necklace Art Deco Green Sapphire Necklace ...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rosary Bead Necklace w Cross Handmade in Sterling Silver and Long
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful rosary has a sterling silver bead for each prayer and a lovely cross at the bottom. The necklace is eighteen inches long and then has the Y and then the drop of the cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amazing XL Aquamarine Pendant 17.66 ct AAA+ fine Quality fine Cut Certificate
Located in Viena, Viena
a modern set pendant in 750 white gold with a large spherical pendant eyelet and side openings for plenty of light, here we have a particularly fine aquamarine in beautiful color qua...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asian Semi Precious Stone, Ceramic & Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Asian beaded necklace designed with a colorful mix of semi-precious stones, carved wood Buddhas, Chinese silver, ceramics, cinnabar and resin with the appearance of amber. T...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Large Bean Pendant Necklace. 750 Yellow Gold Tiffany Long Chain.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Lovely Find. PRE-OWNED 18kt Yellow Gold pendant with 18kt Yellow Gold Chain. The piece is designed by Elsa Peretti and made by Tiffany & Co. 18k 750 Bean Pendant. One of the larges...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certificate 4 carat Tsavorite Ruby Brilliant Necklace Pigeonblood
Located in Viena, Viena
tricolore....a color like bella italia, inspired me to create this magnific necklace, made in a traditional goldsmith's factory in Valenza/Italy, h...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco 18K yellow gold circle pendant - the perimeter with 20 heart shaped bezel set Pink Sapphires (each 3.5 mm. x 4 mm. x 2.5 mm. deep - approximately 0.23 carats each - 4.6 cara...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.02 Carat Natural, Marquise 'Burma' Ruby and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant made in Platinum featuring 1.02 Carats of Natural Burmese Rubies and 0.28 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Trifari Philippe1940s JellyBelly & PearlFlowers GoldPendants SignedChainNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Among the most in-demand designs by Trifari artistic director Alfred Philippe were his flora and "jelly belly" fauna jewelry from the 1940s. Both iconic styles can be mixed as the go...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold

Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry Art by Hancocks, London! The deep orange-red natural coral drops are each set in yellow intricately decorated gold caps mounted on golden balls which are con...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Estate 260 Carat Pink Angel Skin Coral Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Cover yourself in pink with this bold coral necklace made of large sized blush pink coral beads with a dreamy marble pattern. The polished round beads are methiciously hand picked an...
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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. Nothing more needs to be said about this beauty. It is a classic that has been ma...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Rousselet Pate de Verre and Pearl Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
Early Louis Rousselet pate de verre suite in pale rose pink, amythest and faux pearl florets. Each petal and pearl is handmade and then assembled onto the silver gilt floral bases. T...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Pegasus Charm 14k Yellow Gold Mythical Winged Horse Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Pegasus charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ancient Greek symbol of poetry and wisdom, the mythical winged horse appears as if in flight and soaring to n...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of white tile shape and small green oval new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand-pressed during the 1920s-196...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Certified Emerald Diamond Everyday Pendant for Her in 14k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Diamond Everyday Pendant for Her in 14K Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances the intellectual c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2-Row Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace 18K WG Diamond Agate Jewelry Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Green Agat Two Strands 17.5" - 19" Japanese Akoya 8.2 - 8.9mm Pearl Necklace Among all the pieces of jewelry, there exists one that possesses a remark...
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1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

10.04 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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