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Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Antique 18kt Gold Blood Stone Fox Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind piece, this Victorian watch fob pendant is crafted in 18kt solid gold and showcases exquisite 3D artistry. Featuring a stunning pair of intricate...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Prehnite Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an adorable egg pendant in gilt silver with a prehnite stone. The top of the egg is decorated with a gilded asymmetrical floral design with a tiny rhodolite. It is truly a...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian 25 Inch Long Rolo Link Chain with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1890
This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Victorian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit. The chain me...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass.
All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
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1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Heart Locket Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau heart locket was created in the last decade of the 19th century.
Category
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian necklace, a so called collar comes with its original locket pendant. The locket was made by S. Blankensee and Son in Birmingham in 1890 or 1898, the letter is hard to...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1882 Antique Engraved Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Miniature hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. Two internal removable bezels inside, no glass.
Swedish XIX cent hallmarks /...
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1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Diamond Mesh
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel egg. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh with a diamo...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, England
A very rare 19th century antique Art Nouveau silver amethyst and pearl pendant necklace dated circa 1890, probably made in Austria or German...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique French Turquoise & Enamel Locket of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique French Locket: This handmade locket (circa 1870-1880) features nine turquoise cabochons and black enamel accents in 18k gold. The reverse of the bail bears the French eagle's...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Faith, Hope & Charity Pendant
9ct Gold Stamped
Makers Mark J C
Circa 1880’s
Beautiful, Victorian gold pendant. Featuring the three theological virtues of faith, hope, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Chester Hallmarked 1885 18 1/2 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1885
Makers Mark S S
Introducing a remarkable 9ct rose gold Victorian Albert chain, originally utilised as a pocket...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique German ON / NO Pendant Locket solid 18K Gold / 5.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold with hand-engraved monogram ON or NO hand-engraved on the frontal side. Tightly closing halves with two internal removab...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
Located in London, GB
French Antique Pendant
Circa Late 19th Century
Jesus
18ct 750 Gold
Markings of French maker on Bail
Weight 5 grams
Diameter 2.3 cm
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH CENTURY. (Gujarat, India)
Consisting of a pendant centrally set and designed as an alternating series of oval-cut ruby and old-cut diamond clusters, within seed pearl borders, suspending a pear-shaped panel drop set with an old-cut diamond, to the oval-cut ruby frame and further pearl fringes,
Mounted in 22 K Gold. Sixteen rose cut (original hand cut, natural diamonds: 8.98 carats (original hand cut, as per the period) ; eighteen Burmese untreated/unheated rubies: oval faceted mixed cut weighing 23.55 carats.
Measuring approximately 34 cm long and pendant 4 cm
Total gross weight:: 39.41 grams
Accompanied by report no.14073 dated 16th April 2017 from the Gem and Pearl Laboratory, London stating that the samples of rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Provenance Indian Family Christie´s London.
A stunning antique ruby and diamond necklace...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Louis Rousselet Baroque Pearl and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Louis Rousselet hand made naturalistic faux baroque grey pearl and faux pale emerald pate de verre double strand necklace. 1930's France. Lovely color combination. Unsigned.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornate cross shaped form suspending from a fleur-de-lis shaped surmount
Comprised of flaring trefoil terminals with twisting edge surrounds and enamel throughout
Trans...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...
Victorian 18k Bloodstone Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself, making it easier for the wa...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Antique Original 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1890's Victorian Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Vintage
Featuring a Natural Genuine 6 x 4mm Oval Cabochon Opal Gemstone
Opal Has Ton of ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Necklace natural Lapis Lazuli solid 14K 585 Gold / 97cm/ 80 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Necklace made ca 1930s featuring 101 round cut and polished natural fine grade Lapis Lazuli balls balls Ø8mm at least 1 ct. each on Blue Silk thread.
Round V- lock in...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
French Victorian blue enamel guilloche locket, 18k round photo holder pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian enamel locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Napoleon III period medallion pendant decorated with guilloché blue enamel in a pattern of flower garlands and a laurel frieze. The ...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate ...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique Large Silver Victorian Floral Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Silver- Acid Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely double sided, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carve...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Floral Locket
Located in Portland, England
This gorgeous antique sterling silver large oval locket dated 1879. Beautifully engraved with a floral motif in the from of the locket and a geometric, scrolled motif on the reverse....
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle FuchsiaFauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers beginning in the late 1920s--when some of the most expensive gems were fuchsia Burmese rubies. In this antique glass-beaded sautoir tassel necklace, 37 unusual fuchsia faux-pearls are each delicately caged like hot-air balloons by seven textural strands of faux-pearl-and-gold seed beads. These spherical stations are spaced by lustrous white medium-size faux pearls, ending in a four-strand seed-bead tassel that cages four of the fuchsia beads. The beads are strung on bright magenta silk cord without a clasp.
Sautoirs were an essential element of flapper style since Schiaparelli's couture-mentor Paul Poiret changed the silhouette of clothing in the 1920s, while the long necklaces remained popular until wartime 1939.
To compete with her rival couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Schiaparelli (1890-1973) relied on the same French glassmakers, Maison Gripoix and Louis Rousselet--the masters of faux pearls at the time who added organic-ingredient coatings to their handmade glass beads. Either glass workshop that was established by the 1920s could have been commissioned to make the progressive hot-pink pearls for this unsigned necklace that dates to the Art-Deco period.
The design of this highly-textural tricolor sautoir featuring fuchsia spheres could suit the style of one of Schiaparelli's most frequent paruriers through the 1930s, Jean Clement. Some of his relevant unsigned work for Schiaparelli is in museum collections like The Met, including highly-textural tricolor sphere-decorated buttons/brooches and a fuchsia-toned metal-rosebud bead necklace.
After Schiaparelli had become associated with fuchsia, she made particularly prolific use of this bright magenta in the late 1930s. In her demi-couture collections such as "Circus" and "Comedia del' Arte" (see our 3 photos), fuchsia jackets are adorned with similar colorful spherical glass beads among embroidered appliques and animal/clown brooches, as well as whimsical painted-ceramic buttons...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant/Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold with micro-mosaic Cross ornaments on both inlayed with different semiprecious stones with great acc...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm l...
Category
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
Nice 14K Yellow Suanpan Abacus Gold pendant featuring 63 delicate freely moving Golden beads on 18 rods. Measures 27 mm ( excluding the bail) x 15 mm wide x 3 mm deep. Slightly conve...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Pendant 50ct Emerald 1.32ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 16 gr
Located in SE
This is a very attractive golden pendant with a huge natural Emerald surrounded by Diamonds.
Emerald measures 24 mm x 20 mm x 14 mm deep / ca. 50 ct .
This stone is of Light Green ...
Category
1880s Swedish Retro Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Cross Crucifix natural Tourmaline solid 14K Rose Gold / 1.37 gr
Located in SE
Antique Cross pendant in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with eleven old diamond cut Tourmaline stones with closed backs. Diameters range between 3- 3.5 mm, some stones show tiny natu...
Category
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Blue Enamel Heart Pendant with Seed Pearl Centre
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1890
This exquisite Victorian pendant exudes elegance and charm with its heart-shaped design and intricate details. Made of 15ct gold...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Lavalier Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Original 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's Art Deco Diamond Filigree Lavalier Pendant Necklace Antique 14K
Genuine Antique Single Cut Diamond
Fabulous Art Deco Pendant Necklace
I...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Lapis Lazuli & Pearl Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Introducing a stunning Victorian flower/star pendant, meticulously crafted from 15ct gold and ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this marvellous mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, ha...
Category
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Pendant Opal Diamond 18k Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate antique Victorian diamond & opal crescent moon pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s)
12 old mine cut diamonds graduate in size and total an estimat...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 karat yellow gold Antique necklace. It consists of simpler yet fancy looking links thanks to their texture -that are arranged from small to wide to small again- a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold and Seed Pearl Pendant Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian locket for a necklace.
In 14k yellow gold.
With wire work decoration, granulation and bezel-set seed pearls throughout.
The reverse with a engraved, hinge...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
19th C Colombian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Pendant - AGL
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This gemmy Colombian emerald pendant was once likely part of a larger necklace dating to the early to mid 19th C. Weighing approximately 12 carats, this vibrant emerald glows from wi...
Category
1870s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1879 Nordic Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 6gr
Located in SE
Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved floral ornaments on both sides. Two internal removable bezels inside, no glass. Engraved with monogram ML on one si...
Category
1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique European Round Locket Pendant / 3.97 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Locket hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. One Internal bezel for image inside. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Austrian Neckalce natural Red Coral Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 27.7gr
Located in SE
Rare and striking Renaissance Revival Austrian Necklace. Complexly structured and one-of-a-kind design, lavishly decorated with natural polished Red Coral cabochons and selected mini...
Category
1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Coral, Silver, Gold-filled
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Oval Ornamented Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian highly ornamented oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow. Circa 1890.
The piece features seed pearls.
The locket contains a glass cover inside.
Weight: 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Art Deco Gold Tone Wire Necklace with Clear Faceted Crystal Beads circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco pale gold tone wire necklace, featuring graduated clear faceted crystal beads. Length 44.2 cm / 17.4 inches, and the largest crystal bead measures 1.1 cm / .43 inc...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Antique Iris Pendant of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Art Nouveau era pendant (circa 1890) depicts a golden iris atop a freshwater pearl dangle.
The 10k gold pendant measures 1.6 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 0.9 in...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully carved in solid natural Citrine stone.
One seal shows the coat of arms of the noble f...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Necklace with turquoise and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with 18k gold with 835 silver middle section set with turquoise and old mine cut diamond 1.50 ct F/G SI - 40 cm
Detailed description
the necklace is 40 cm ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Coral and Lapis Dog Fob French
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. Spectacular in every way, this French dog fob is the perfect pendant. The carved coral dog's head has a sweet, kind expression. An en...
Category
1880s French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Imperial Silver Gilt Egg Pendant with Garnets and Diamonds
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a rich and finely egg pendant adorned with foliage ornamentation encrusted with four garnets and four diamonds. The body of the egg features hand-engraved yellow polished ...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 18ct Gold 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique
18ct 750 Gold Chain
Solid Links
Dated Late 19th Century
with unknown European Marks
Weight 8.14 grams
Length 18" Inches
Thickness 2mm (approx)
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique German Heart Locket Pendant solid 18K / 5 gr
Located in SE
1930's German Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold. Hand -engraved floral decor on the front side. Two internal removable bezels inside. Closure with a click.
All parts tested 18K Yellow...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
An Art Nouveau Austrian Enamel and Silver Gilt Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, England
A 19th century Austrian-Hungarian silver and blue enamel oval locket with forget me not motif. The front of the piece depicting beautiful floral composition made with a 'forget me no...
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Early victorian Silver pendant with rose cut diamonds. 1.80ct – G/H – SI
Located in The Hague, ZH
Silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.80ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the pendant is 4.4 cm long by 2.0 cm wide
total weight: 9.4 grams
occupied with:
...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Necklace and pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 2.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold pendant set with Bolshevik and rose cut diamonds. 2.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - 50 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the necklace is 50 cm l...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Fob With The Name 'Annie" Engraved
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful 9 carat gold fob pendant has a bloodstone set within it and the stone has the name 'Annie' engraved into it.
Height inc loop: 15mm
Weight: 1.3g
Category
1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold
A Victorian C. 1870s Graduated 21.0ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 15ct Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare c. 1870... A late Authentic Antique English Victorian 15ct Gold Slightly Graduated Moonstone Fringe Necklace
Moondrops! The dominant st...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 15k Gold
Super Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Super Long Victorian Undyed Genuine Coral Beads from the late 19th Century. Beautiful salmon red-orange color, rare long length, extremely versatile to wrap or use multiple times as...
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Antique Old Cut Diamond & Pearl Gold Pendant with Optional Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this extraordinary pendant from an antique jewelry dealer in New Zealand.
Sort of a hybrid between a garland and a wreath, it boasts at least 1.7 carats in old cut diamonds plus eight pearls, all meticulously set from its hinged bale to its hinged diamond "tail."
The enhancer bale is split in the back so that it can be worn with pearls. To that end, we're including a gorgeous 16" strand of 5.5 to 6mm Akoya saltwater pearls. We had these pearls strung specifically for this pendant, and to give the necklace a more contemporary feel, the pearls have been fully knotted in black silk, which we think really pops with the oxidized face of the pendant. The closure is a 14 karat white gold pearl clasp.
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS:
Pendant Length: 2"
Pendant Width (at widest point): 1-1/8"
Pendant Weight: 7.15 grams
Necklace Length: 16" (See below for more information about these pearls)
Total Weight (pearl necklace + pendant): 17 grams
Diamonds: 54 stones ranging from 1.2mm to 3.9mm for a total estimated diamond weight of 1.73 carats. More information on the diamonds is provided below.
Pearls (Pendant): Eight pearls ranging from 3.5mm to 5.6mm for a total estimated pearl weight of 0.59 grams (0.157 momme). More information on the pearls is provided below.
METALS & PENDANT AGE:
We think this pendant probably dates from the late 19th or very early 20th century. While the pearls and the diamonds provide clues, the big tipoff is the fact that the stones are set in a thin layer of silver soldered onto 14 karat gold. This technique -- a thin layer of white metal (platinum was also used after around 1870) -- was used until white gold came into general use in the mid- to late 1910s. The distinctive black metal finish is nothing more than generations of the silver's natural oxidization.
THE DIAMONDS:
The diamonds on this piece predate the proliferation of bright white and clean South African diamonds...
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Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling S...
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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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.