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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Belle Époque
Style: Native American
Rope Triple Tone Silver Wired Choker Necklace in Sterling Silver Gift for Mother
Located in New York, NY
The Rope Triple Tone Silver Wired Choker Necklace in sterling silver is a striking and sophisticated accessory designed to stand out. It features three captivating colors: rose gold,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Genuine Ruby Studded Heart Pendant Gift for Mom Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Ruby Studded Heart Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating back to the second or third decade of the 20th century, this sleek and sophisticated Art Deco diamond clasp was designed and meticulously...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Red Spinel and Natural Diamonds pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
1.3Ct Red Spinel Natural Diamond - 0.06Ct Total gross weight- 0.72gram Treatment- None (Untreated, Unheated, No enhancement) Origin - Mogok, Myanmar Comes with certificate Fixe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18k gold and platinum Albert chain, watch chain, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Art Deco era 18ct yellow gold and platinum Albert chain. As perfect piece, this is very high quantity and well made a truly f...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” 100 Carat Plus Of Natural Ruby Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 100 Carat Plus Of Natural Ruby Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Chic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 112 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Multi Ruby Neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace for Mom in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace in sterling silver studded with round, square cut blue sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Emerald Jesus Cross Pendant 925 Sterling Silver, Unisex Gifts
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Jesus Cross Pendant in sterling silver studded with baguette, square cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond and Aquamarine pendant, 18k white gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Aquamarine and Diamond pendant necklace. It has been designed in a delicate Art Deco style and oozes class and sophistication. The necklace is crafte...
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Louis Rousselet ArtDeco Glass FloralLampwork BlackBeaded SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
With a distinct silver twisted toggle clasp and multiple kinds of nubby rondelles dating to the late 1920s, Parisian parurier Louis Rousselet's workshop handcrafted this glass beaded...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Inspired Multi Gemstone Pendant Necklace for Her Made in 925 Mother Day
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Inspired Multi Gemstone Pendant Necklace for Her in sterling silver studded with mixed cut multi gemstone. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

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...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jade Pearl Necklace with Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a classic necklace of exquisite natural freshwater pearls and premium quality natural green nephrite. The length of the necklace is 30 inches (76 cm). The size of the sm...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

26.06 Ct. Heart Shape Multi Sapphire Long Tennis Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate color and elegance with this stunning necklace, featuring a vibrant 26.06 carats of multicolor sapphires set in 14K yellow gold. Each sapphire is meticulously arranged to c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Empire Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 47cm/35gr
Located in SE
Renaissance Revival styled Austrian – Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swedis...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Solitaire Moissanite Round Cut Gold Pendant in 14k Solid Yellow Gold for Women
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Moissanite Round Cut Gold Pendant in 14k solid yellow gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a sparkling,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 19 Stone Natural Garnet Pendant Rose Gold Plated Sterling Necklace 17"
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant necklace is just beautiful! The stones are from Africa and are just exquisite. They are very high quality stones. There are 4 round cut stones on top of the pendant and...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

3ps Vintage Baltic Amber 60cm long necklace
Located in Orimattila, FI
3ps Vintage Baltic Amber 60cm long necklace. This time a nice set, contains 3 necklaces. They are old, but I don't know how old. A strong assumption that these would be from the 50-...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling silver. Molded glass "fruits" are created to replicate th...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace 14 K White Gold Diamonds Spacers And Clasp
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Color Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Necklace strung with 14k White Gold and Diamonds spacers for a total of more than ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Italian Jeweled Tassel Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Jeweled Tassel Lariat from the 1990's. High quality manufacture with tassels and spheres trimmed in colorful crystals in amythest, crystal, emerald and ruby. 52" total. Tassels 4...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Solid Oval Cut Handmade Garnet Pave Set Silver Pendant Necklace for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Solid Oval Cut Handmade Garnet Pave Set Silver Pendant Necklace in sterling silver studded with round, oval cut garnet. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carol Felley Turquoise Reversible Kachina Pendant Sterling Silver
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, heavy, reversible pendant is sterling silver. One side features a beautiful green turquoise gemstone with harvest designs. The other features a kachina and pueblos. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Classic Natural Amethyst 12.45 ct Cluster Pendant in 925 Solid Silver For Mom
Located in New York, NY
Classic 12.45 ct Natural Amethyst Cluster Pendant in sterling silver studded with round cut amethyst. 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

Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Freshwater White Pearl Necklace Length 102"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a white natural freshwater pearl necklace that is very long at approximately 102″ from end to end – long, beautiful, and elegan...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

Translucent Yellow And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2415N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of translucent yellow and red vintage German glass beads and is finished with an 18-inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

10k Yellow Gold .52 Carat Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace - Hallmarked
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very pretty necklace. One you can wear for any occasion or every day. It is pre-owned but just like new. It's been very well-cared for. The pendant has 26 1.70 mm diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Moonstone Bead Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant moonstone bead necklace with many styling options! This vintage Art Deco necklace (circa 1920-1930) is comprised of vibrant moonst...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi Color Sapphires blue, yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Burmese Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Halo Pendant in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Burmese Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Halo Pendant in 18k solid gold Weight of Ruby (1pc)- 1.16Ct Measurement of center stone (Length and Width)-6.9x5.5mm Width and Length of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Heart Pendant & 14k Necklace Chain - Makers Marks
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a beautiful Opal pendant. The opals have a wonderful color to them. There are 7 marquise cut opals and the largest measures 6 x 3 mm. There are also 4 brilliant c...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

J KÖHLE(JKA)Pforzheim 18kt Gold Clasp Pearl Necklace with matching 18k earrings.
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is a J KÖHLE (JKA) Pforzheim 18kt 750 Yellow Gold Clasp Pearl Necklace. 46cm 5mm approx size genuine sea/saltwater akoya Japanese pearls necklace. Clasp marked with purity and...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1.80 CTW Deep Blue Sapphire Heart Pendant Mothers Day Present in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
1.80 CTW Deep Blue Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace in sterling silver studded with round cut blue sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ruby and Sapphire Studded Dolphin Pendant in 925 Silver for Her
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Ruby and Sapphire Studded Dolphin Pendant in sterling silver, a true piece of vintage elegance! This Antique Pendant features a stunning, genuine blue sapph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1920's Necklace Jadeite Glass Chrome Art Deco Flapper Necklace Beaded
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully designed 1920's jadeite glass beaded necklace in a vibrant shade of forest green, is a rare piece to behold. On a silver toned metal chain link base, the green glass...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Mixed Metal

LB offers Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise concha pendant Peking glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Large Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concha Style Vintage pendant necklace. This piece is large and dramatic and calls attention to itself. The green vintage Chinese Peking glass beads...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Couture Fruit HandPainted WoodCherries RedGreenCharms ChainLink Vintage Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cherry-fruit charm necklace featuring red hand-painted wood is constructed of silver chain links and its clasp extension-chain is decorated with a single red bead. The green leaves that trim the berry beads are a surprising two-tone plastic, indicating that they were also handcrafted. Notably, the fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli is famous for including custom plastic elements in her mostly unsigned jewelry that accompanied her couture collections in the late 1930s. Please see TheMet online archive to view Schiaparelli's most well-known couture necklace structured from plastic supporting metal insects...
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20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver 9.9 Ct Amethyst Gemstone Halo Floral Pendant Necklace for Her
Located in New York, NY
9.9 Carats Amethyst Gemstone Halo Pendant Necklace for Her in sterling silver studded with marquise, round cut amethyst. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Moissanite Stone Solitaire Pendant Jewelry Gift for Mom Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Stone Solitaire Pendant in 18k solid yellow gold. You shall need solitaire pendant to make a statement with your look. These solitaire pendant create a sparkling, luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 9.9Ct. Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this exquisite necklace, crafted in luminous 14k white gold. Featuring a stunning arrangement of deep blue gemstones with a total stone weight of 9.9 carats, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
A Renaissance Revival styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swed...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles brightly in this riviere style. This probably had an emerald...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Interlocked Linked Ribbed Omega Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Symmetric Oval Crystals Pendant Interlocked Linked Adjustable Ribbed Omega Modernist Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

New 4 Carat Blue Chalcedony Cabochon & Swiss Topaz Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stones are such beautiful shades of blue. The beautiful Chalcedony is 10mm round and the Swiss Topaz is 8 x 5 mm. The pendant itself is 1.0 inc...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Citrine Gemstone Wedding Pendant for Women in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Citrine Gemstone Wedding Pendant in sterling silver studded with round, cushion cut citrine. 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

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Siberian Nephrite Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning long necklace made of exquisite natural freshwater peach pearls and premium quality natural Russian green nephrite from Siberia. The soft green-colored nephrit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

New 11.10 Carat Champagne Morganite & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a very high quality stone. It is a fancy cut round stone and is 11.10 Cts The main stone is...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

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Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Louis Rousselet Unusual Pearl Demi Parure
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet unusual choker style necklace and pendant earclips made of hand blown nacre glass beads and unusual tooth pearl pendants on both the necklace and earrings. The neckl...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Timeless Natural Diamond Clover Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold Gift for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Grace your neckline with timeless elegance in this charming necklace, crafted in radiant 14k yellow gold. Featuring a delicately designed floral clover pendant with a textured finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Oval Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace from the 1950's. 3 strand necklace of glazed glass beads with branch coral beads in the front. 1950's USA. Signed Haskell. 16" to 20". 3"...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Brass

5.06 ctw Natural Amethyst Pendant Necklace For Mom Silver February Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
5.06 ctw Natural Amethyst Pendant Necklace in sterling silver studded with round cut amethyst. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Amet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

An Edwardian Natural Pearl And Diamond Festoon Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond festoon necklace, consisting of one-thousand-six-hundred-and-fifty-nine pearls accompanied by GCS repo...
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1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Sugilite Beaded Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hand cut sugilite beads by renowned lapidary artist Bruce Eckhardt. The 21” necklace has sugilite, lapis and turquoise beads separating the sugilite sto...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces

French 18K solid yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Floral 1930's pendant - Vintage
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning religious charm. This lovely charm depicts a well detailled Virgin Mary in front of an halo and stained glass. On the bottom of the charm we see roses, rose...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15” 2mm sized burma Unheated Ruby full eternity necklace/tennis necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
2mm sized burma Unheated Ruby full eternity necklace/tennis necklace(15”) This beautiful 2mm-sized Burma unheated ruby full eternity necklace/tennis necklace is perfect for any occasion. It features a minimal and neat design, with brilliant rubies and detailed craftsmanship. The 15" length, which is not adjustable or resizable, makes it perfect for petite ladies or girls. You can wear this tennis necklace with the most casual and relaxed outfit, as it is completely acceptable. Additionally, you can elevate your look for formal events by wearing it in a more classical and luxurious way. This is a classic design that simply won’t age. Features: Main Gemstone - Ruby Total Carat Weight (167pc) - 11Ct (approx) Measurement of ruby - 2mm Cut - Brilliant Round Cut Clarity - VVS~VS Color- Pinkish Red ~ Red Treatment - None (No Heated, No Treated, Not Enhanced) Origin - Mogok (Burma, Myanmar) Metal-18k Yellow Gold Weight of 18k gold (nett) - 15.1gram Necklace Type - Full Tennis Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Akoya Pearls, Double Strand, Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA Cert, 16"
Located in Southbury, CT
This late Art Deco era (circa 1939) double strand of cultured Akoya pearls represents the finest, most luxurious pearls of their day. Today, we are accustomed to perfectly spherical ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k 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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