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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
Ancient Egyptian Taweret Pendant solid 18K / 7.3gr
Located in SE
Ancient ,at least 2000 years old (or much older) original pendant of Taweret - protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility later mounted in solid 18K gold frame....
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940's, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls. 2 individual gold-plated strands, each 3.5 cm wide, bordered with small pearls. The bottom 6 cm...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Roman Bronze Trajan Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Pendant of Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, the Roman Emperor from 98 AD to 117 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel . Pendant measures approximately 1.75" long by 1 & 9...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Atocha Yellow Gold Silver Coin Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Atocha Two Tone Coin Pendant. The pendant measures 28mm x 43mm (including bail). The coin shows quite a bit of wear, the markings on the coin are not readable and there are no markin...
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1660s Spanish British Colonial Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Roman Coin & Pyrite Necklace (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Coin, Moesis, Nikipolis, Septimus Serverus AE (193 - 211 AD), Obverse (front) is Bust of Septimus Serverus with Basket of Fruit on Reverse, set in a 22k Gold Bezel...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Roman Widow's Mite Coin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin, 100 BC to 200 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel. Pendant measures approximately 1" tall (including bale) and 9/16" wide.
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

A Roman Silver Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Silver Severus Alexander Antoninianus Coin (Roman Emperor from 222 - 235 AD), set in a 22k Gold Bezel. On the reverse side, a Winged Victory with shield at feet. T...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

Alexander The Great Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel and Bail with an Emerald St...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Greek 4th Century BC Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Coin of Alexander Tetradrachm, 336 - 323 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel.
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Chalcedony Seal Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient chalcedony uncarved seal from the middle east, B.C. This ancient uncut seal pendant is on a custom brushed 22k solid gold pendant with 22k gold bail. This pendant features...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin from Sikyonia (Sicyon), 360 - 330 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Space...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Greek Bronze Coin 4th C. Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, circa 350 - 300 BC, obverse (front) is a bee with a kneeling stag on reverse, set in a 22k gold squared bezel. The co...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Long Anntique Mandala With Pearls and Cornelian
Located in Milan, IT
antique real indian mandala mounted inn a nice long pearls necklace withn carnelian lenght 75 cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each ...
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16th Century Italian Artist Antique Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Bronze

Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw. Hand - engraved decorations on the back side....
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Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900. This sweet and elegant necklace comprises of four beautifully sweeping scrolls festooned with royal blue round cut sap...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
Located in PARIS, FR
A Boucheron "Ondule" model necklace consisting of 2 bracelets and a smaller detachable motif in 18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold. The necklace can be transformed into two bracelets. French...
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1940s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Mea...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian / Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame between ca. 1800s- 1850s somewhere in Europe. All scarabs can be rotated around the axes. Each golden bezel was individually made to fit the specific dimensions of each beetle. The V-lock part and the security chain are made of Silver. The length of the necklace is 37.5 cm / it's a chocker. To make it longer you will need to replace or extend the existing 18K Gold chains for longer ones. Weight of the piece: 51 grams / of which about a half is a weight of 18K Gold metal parts. Condition is fine used / as found - I didn't try to clean it. It seems that the scarabs are covered with tinted beeswax-like substance. All parts are securely set /attached to each- other. Ready to be used again. Most of these or likely all of these beetles date approximately to the period called the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt ca.1650 -1550 BC when Ancient Egypt fell into disarray for a second time, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as the period when the Hyksos made their appearance in Egypt and whose reign comprised the Fifteenth dynasty. These scarabs are Made of Steatite - a very unusual natural mineral that initially is rather soft ( Mohs hardness 1 ) and easy to carve on but it undergoes transformations when heated to temperatures of 1000–1200 °C turning into Enstatite and Cristobalite; in the Mohs scale, this corresponds to an increase in hardness from initial Mohs hardness 1 > to Mohs hardness level 5.5–6.5 and that makes it a very suitable material for making jewelry like these scarabs. This future of Steatite was known to ancients and they used this material in its initial naturally softer state to carve and shape the way they wanted to and would burn it in the oven when ready making it much harder. The scarabs would often undergo second heating to apply enamels of various colors or were painted with certain long-lasting natural dies - some beetles show reddish glaze or paint still present (note N. 9 and 10) , and two are black colored (N.3 and 11). Once these scarabs were a common form of "charm" which everyone could afford and easily wear strung on a cord on their person. Most scarabs were made for the living, both rich and the poor. The small magical object was believed imbued with particular protective powers that warded off evil and provided good things for the owner for this life and also for the next, particularly when sewn to mummy wrappings. All scarabs in this set are one-of-a-kind genuine ancient pieces. All bottoms are flat and demonstrate the decorations - cartouches typical for Egyptian iconography that demonstrate the extraordinary skills of ancient carvers. N1 : 15mm long,top part grinned off and mounted into the golden lock casing, showing great detailed carving of a goat or an antelope - very common Hyksos design. N2 : 14 mm long, carved design of a hawk and two uraeii /cobras N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor in the center, very typical Hyksos design N4 : 16 mm long, carved design of a Goddess, likely Anubis, and a figure of a Dead in front of him. N5 : 16 mm long, 11 deep-groove concentric circles with remnants of dark-colored enamel still visible, very typical Hyksos design N6 : 18.5 mm long with the body of the scarab nicely carved and engraved with spiral scrolls, a very typical Hyksos design. N7 : 22 mm long, three figures, one knelled N8 : 18 mm long, a figure of a sitting pharaoh N9 : 18 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life with probably the name of a pharaoh in between. N10 : 18 mm long, body of the scarab nicely carved, cross-seal design on the other side. N11 : 16 mm long, black, unknown design N12 : 15 mm long. Very unusual piece I could not find any reference to any similar - there are three small scarabs in the shape of one (Egyptians divided...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Necklaces

David Webb Diamond Flower 10 Carat Brooch Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
Timeless Masterpiece: Vintage David Webb Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant Step into a world of unparalleled luxury and sophistication with...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace features 7 bezel set Emerald cabochons, collectively weighing over 25 c...
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1940s North American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 26.15 CT Orange Pink Coral Pendant in 18k Gold Certified
Located in Warren, NJ
Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning LaFrancee pendant. The 14k yellow gold pendant features a natural certified angel skin coral stone in a beautiful orange-pink color...
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16th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Deco 1930's to 1950's Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace keeping all the original elements of this bracelet. The charms are held by Diamon...
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Platinum Art Deco Antique Single Cut Diamond Cross
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight. Antique Single cuT, G-H ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendant, a delightful fusion of function and style. Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant not only serves as a ...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pendant is on a solid 22k yellow gold 18 inch rolo chain necklace. Rare and unique ancient coin displayed...
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15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Garnet Witches Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pendant dating back to the mid-Georgian era. This classically styled pendant has been crafted from 9ct gold into the shape of a witches heart...
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18th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Pagoda form Charm Pendant, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches and weighing 22.7 grams. The center featuring a finely detailed carved Coral Co...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Two-layered agate cameo, red and white, depicting Roman Charity on an amati background. Italy, 16th century H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century H....
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earth Mined Genuine Diamond Platinum Necklace Circa 1940s with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace is a stunning piece of fine jewellery, crafted in 850 platinum and featuring 20 carats of earth mined diamonds. The classic tennis style is currently on-trend...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Muonionalusta Meteorite Guitar Pick Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This unique functional guitar pick fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite can make a lovely necklace with the addition of a thin cord or silver chain. A fantastic gift for yo...
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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Necklaces

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant Diamond Certified Victorian Huge AAA 5.26 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.26 CARAT GREEN EMERALD AND DIAMOND PLATINUM NECKLACE & BOX! RARE LUXURIOUS ANTIQUE PLATINUM & 18K COVERED IN ...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Early Renoir MidCentury Copper Stylized Tulip 18 Link Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Without a post-1955 copyright symbol and with the brand's earliest script signature, this likely late 1940s signed Renoir shiny copper choker necklace features 18 links each stylized as a tulip flowerhead in a modernized bolder Art Nouveau style. The American jewelry company's exclusive durable "Copron" finishing on the top of the links prevents tarnishing and fingerprints. The functional tiny linear links and the reverse side of the necklace were meant to remain blackened, while a black signature is impressed on the underside of the fold-over clasp. Comparatively without the additional enamel decoration of the company's post-1952 jewelry line signed Matisse...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Copper

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Bocola pendant set in 22k yellow gold. The design is created with circles of filigree and granulations of different size all around. The hoop is simple and clean so the emphasis ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Turquoise Pendant with Enamel
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold framing this natural turquoise cut in round cabochon shape and decorate with white enamel to created the ultimate summer look, color and vibe.
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Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
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1780s English George II Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumerian agate scaraboid (circa 2000 BC) set into a custom 21 Kt gold pendant with dangling embellishment being that of a Roman gold earring with glass (c...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

Diamond and pearl art deco choker necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco style choker necklace diamonds and pearl 18ct white gold. Composed of 2.50ct round brilliant diamond and cultured pearls round ...
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16th Century European Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Rousselet Glass Paste Choker
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Glass paste choker comprised of floral elements. Manufactured by Rousselet workshop probably for Madeleine Rivière. Additional information: Condition: Good general condition. The gl...
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1940s French Vintage Necklaces

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating to approximately 1940, this luxurious strand of luminous, gleaming nearly-antique cultured pearls is so fine in quality it rivals -and in some ways surpasses- that of natural,...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Cross with 6 channel set amethyst stones, Approximately 8.5 Carats. Cross measures 1.6" x .6" wide. This is on a 18" 14K gold chain. This is out of a massive collec...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive di...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front, side of this coin features...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Sikyon, Peloponnesos, AR 1/4 stater coin (circa 360-330 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features Chimera standing with "SI" below. On the reverse side, a dove flying with a pellet behind. The dove side of this coin is the front side of the pendant...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Gold necklace, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Gold necklace. A yellow gold chain composed of extremely intricate woven wirework links with fine twist detail, to a smooth flowing tapered link chain, approximately 17" in length wi...
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1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such as the ring and bar chain and the pendant with its straight geometric shapes, its shiny surface and emerald-cut rock crystal. Something that makes this necklace stand out is the golden bow on top of the rock crystal. This elegant necklace fits well in both an everyday environment as well as in a more festive one. Ateljé Stigbert...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Roman Coin in 22k Pendant w/Diamonds (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 81-96 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail with gold bead and diamond accents at fo...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace boasts autumnal colors with a lovely, warm palette of yellow butterscotch, red tea amber, green moss, cocoa brown, toffee brown, caramel brown, and ginger orange, many with marbling and swirling. The necklace has brass hardware links and a spring ring closing clasp. There is no visible maker's mark. The necklace is in excellent condition, with minimal wear on the brass links. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 24.41 in (62 cm) - The drop is 20.47 in (52 cm) - The pendant is 1.44 in wide (3.7 cm) x 9.07 in long (23 cm). Note: The use of Bakelite crib toys for fashion jewelry. A new form of Bakelite called Catalin was introduced in 1929, featuring a beautiful range of colors and creating an unbelievably cute aesthetic for these children's objects. Gone were the old-fashioned silver and ivory teething rattles of the Victorian age. In the early 1930s, children had brightly colored plastic crib toys which were safe and indestructible. The condition of many of them today attests to that. In the United States, one of the most popular manufacturers was Tykie Toys of Piqua, Ohio, which was in business until the late 1940s. Their designs included a range of little doll characters. Other crib toys designed included bell boys, sailors, soldiers, and black American or African-inspired characters. There was a huge fascination for anything exotic and people from far away, and the craze for jazz meant that black musicians were trendy at the time. New York designer Jan Carlin made stunning Bakelite jewelry out of old pieces in the 1970s. She has made many quirky brooches...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Roman Glass & 21k Gold Drop Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely multi-colored drop pendant for necklace made from Roman glass (400 to 500 AD) set within a custom 21 k gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21 k gol...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Vintage Castlecliff Renaissance Sterling Silver & Sapphire Paste Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Sterling Silver Vintage Castlecliff Sapphire Paste Necklace inspired by Renaissance jewellery styles. The delicate sterling silver scroll and lea...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded form 22k gold bezel with 22k gold drop linked chain and bail. The obverse, or front,...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Alexander the Great, AR Drachm coin (circa 3rd century BC), set in a round 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features the head of Herakles wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse side, Zeus seated, holding an eagle and sceptre. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this coin. This coin pendant...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, handmade Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain from the 1940's. Chain links of hand of crochet charcoal seed beads are spaced with orangey red glass beads. Engraved brass sp...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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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