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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Byzantine
Edwardian Style Diamond Pendant 14kt Gold 12393
Located in New York, NY
.40ct natural diamond Edwardian mod deco pendant. G-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt white gold . 5.5gms 18 inches 24 x 13mm pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1930's Miriam Haskell Cul Pearl & Vintage Crystal Choker
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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1930s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Cultured Pearl

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

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Topaz - 12 carats Lemon Quartz - 21 carats Rubies - 4 carats The Bochic "Orient" Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning piece of jewelry designed for versatility and elegance. It features natural Ruby...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic Green Orient Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace Chocker length 18 K gold The Jade Carved bead is antique, taken out from an old necklace 50 - 100 years. Origin ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Multicolor Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine cross in 18 karat yellow gold with a dynamic size. A variety of natural gems giving the authentic multicolor look of the Byzantine era. Artwork with filigrees and granulati...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
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2010s American Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise

Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
Located in Athens, GR
A majestic cross in 22 karat yellow gold with filigree work topped with red and blue enamel giving substantial depth and emphasis in this creation. The 0.20 carats Emerald in the mid...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 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

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with a natural turquoise and granulations. A simple and clean piece completely handmade that can be worn 24 /7
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares intertwine with the fiery brilliance of radiant rubies, celebrating the artistry of ancient ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Heart Cross with Sapphire
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your neckline with the captivating beauty of a Byzantine heart cross pendant, centered around a single, resplendent sapphire—a cherished symb...
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and rare to find. Come with original pouch...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Byzantine Round Cross Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
In the heart of our round gold cross pendant, a captivating emerald with its enchanting green hue takes center stage, surrounded by a brilliant constellation of diamonds—a radiant em...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold Byzantine Inspired Cross that showcases intricate design and craftsmanship. This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, add...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Diamond Square Cross Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Throughout this gold square cross pendant, diamonds glisten amidst intricate granulations, crafting a divine symphony of faith and elegance, where...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Rectangle Crystals Chunky Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Rhinestones, glass crystals. Fastening: Fold over clasp. Length: 30 cm. Ext...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Byzantine Gold Oval Pendant with Ruby and Shiny Finish
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our gleaming oval gold pendant, showcasing a captivating oval deep red ruby encircled by a symphony of meticulously crafted granu...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
This vintage lavalier pendant is an incredibly special piece that will be in your collection and certainly become an heirloom. It features an...
Category

1940s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
This stylish Gold Ruby Pendant with Diamonds is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection. The solid metal design is set with glittering diamonds that add a brilliant sparkle. ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Daphne is an ancient Greek name meaning laurel. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful nymph whom the god of the sun, Apollo, fell in love with. Desperate to escape him, she turned herself into the famous laurel tree...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Round Flower Pendant with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the delicate charm of our round gold pendant, where a gleaming gold daisy takes center stage, accentuated by a brilliant gem—a symbol of ele...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Square Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our square gold pendant, featuring captivating round pink sapphires and delicate degradé granulations. Embrace the allure of this uniquely designed piece, whe...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Oval Gold Pendant with Oval Swiss Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with our grand oval gold pendant, intricately adorned with a stunning motif of trapezoids, each embraced by brilliant gemstones, culmi...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set Chunky Y Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scrat...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Byzantine Rounded Cross Pendant with Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Enhance your allure with a gold cross pendant adorned with radiant round sapphires and intricate granulation details. This masterpiece is a testament to timeless beauty and unparalle...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Gold Round Pendant with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with this exquisite gold round pendant, adorned with a brilliant sapphire, glistening diamonds, and radiant gold accents. Experience the allure of timeless eleganc...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Pendant with pear Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
This beautiful gold pendant features stunning pear-cut emerald, accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds for added sparkle. With its timeless design, this piece of jewelry is sure ...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Cross Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Our unique gold cross pendant blooms with a captivating flower design, where heart-shaped petals cradle a single diamond each, all centered around a radiant ruby. A symbol of love an...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French couturiers Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix for their cos...
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Early 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper

19kt gold chain with Pearls and Turquoise
Located in New Orleans, LA
Heavy, spectacular gold Byzantine complex chain in 19.02 high kt gold interspersed with creamy white oval cultured pearls and turquoise nuggets. The pearls have very faint blue/gold overtones and are a high luster. Pearls measure approximately 9mm x 8.65mm. Large turquoise nuggets vary in size with the largest measuring approximately 16.55mm x 15.50mm. The blue is an intense sky blue with black spiderweb veining. While the chain is of Portuguese manufacture the turquoise appears to be of high quality Arizona origin, it looks as if it could be Lander Blue...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Botswana agate, 14kt gold, old mine cut diamonds and tsavorite green garnets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome triple strand necklace of fascinating patterns of brown and caramel colored Botswana agate. The agate tubular beads are alternately place smooth rondelles of green tsavorite...
Category

2010s American Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Monogram Openwork Pendant Crystal Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 38 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 1.3*1.5 cm. Weight:...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochon from Sri Lanka 27 Carat Natural Green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

Materials

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

Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery
Located in Bozeman, MT
Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery 16-18" in length. This piece is made to order and will take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery. ABOUT KURTULAN JEWE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Interlink Choker Necklace Bracelet
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Crystals Interlink Choker Collar Necklace Bracelet Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe some light scratches, not colour los...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Square Turquoise Color Evil Eye Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Nothing is more luxurious than pure 24 karat gold! It has such a warm, sunshine reminiscent color that is further enhanced with the color of turquoise- people the world over have rev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous freshwater peacock pearls w/ sliced diamonds and emeralds necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glamorous single strand necklace with large (approximately 20mm to 24mm) freshwater very baroque black peacock pearls interspersed with patinated silver gilt beads, small sliced diamonds with emerald slices. The pearls have a shimmering green with mauve overtones luster. Length: 20.5" Style: Contemporary, Baroque Creator: Ned Marshall
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2010s American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal

18 Kt Gold, Diamond and Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Cattolica, IT
A delicate Latin-shaped cross pendant with a Byzantine-style design. This cross is embellished with fire enamel work. This glazing technique ensures that the color remains bright and...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold, Diamond and Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Cattolica, IT
A delicate Latin-shaped cross pendant with a Byzantine-style design. This cross is embellished with fire enamel work. This glazing technique ensures that the color remains bright and...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Granulated Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Cross
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Byzantine style cross Pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features four Rubies, four Blue Sapphires, and an Emerald center with a tot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

18 Kt Gold, Diamond and Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Cattolica, IT
A delicate Latin-shaped cross pendant with a Byzantine-style design. This cross is embellished with fire enamel work. This glazing technique ensures that the color remains bright and...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Kiss Cross X Link Crystals Set Omega Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Kiss Cross X Link Crystals Set Omega Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. ...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Blue Glass Bee Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 24 karat yellow gold revered by discerning investors for its purity and warmth of color is used in combination with hammered silver to make up this square blue glass bee intagli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo Pendant Strands Choker Necklace Earrings Silver Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo Cube Pendant Strands 5 Layer Chain Choker Necklace Drop Earrings Set, Silver Tone Very excellent condition. Vintage and very rare to find. 100% Genuine. ...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A scarce early 18th century Baroque table cut diamond cross pendant, circa 1700-1720 and probably Western Europe (Netherlands or Flanders). The cross is crafted in 14K yellow gold,...
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Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire& Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver Center Oval Shape Natural Rose Quartz - 5 Carat Multi color Natural Sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Flower Leaf Crystal Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 2.0*2.5 cm. Weight: 14 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with v...
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1980s German Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade from 18 Karat yellow gold and finished with White Rhodium. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work - twisted wires...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Navy Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any scratches or colour loss. Vintage and rar...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeafTalisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
While contracted as an independent craftsman to create one-of-a-kind costume jewelry for French Masion Degorce from 1953 until it closed in 1957, Parisian goldsmith Robert Goosens (1927-2016) was initially commissioned by Gabriel "Coco" Chanel to craft one-of-a-kind Byzantine-style long decorative-chain necklaces with multiple charms made of metal and filigree-or-sculptural-prong-capped glass faux pearls, while she intended to layer many of them to accessorize her couture clothing for clients and herself. Relevant to the unclear designer of our vintage 9-pendant ribbed-chain sautoir with an unsigned gold-gilt silver barrel clasp and five unique kinds of intricately textured vermeil and baroque-faux-pearl charms, a similar lost-wax-cast center pendant with three-lobed-foliate prongs also in the shape of oak leaves can be seen in the book (p.28), Bijoux de Haute Couture: Collection Robert Goossens, by Gilles Plazy and Chantal Bizot published in Paris in 2000. The same year, that Chanel-signed pendant necklace was auctioned by Christie's in a lot including an unsigned long chain sautoir also attributed to Chanel. Further, another 1stDibs dealer currently has a $12,500 listing for an unsigned but book-published early-1950s faux-pearl sautoir for Chanel that also features intricate pinecone talismans like ours, but decorated with poured glass and crystals crafted by Maison Gripoix. When Chanel relaunched her post-war business ventures, Goosens soon became her favorite parurier before founding his eponymous Maison Goosens, whose venerable workshop later designed metal work for its own jewelry-and-furnishings brand Goosens Paris. Notably, Chanel did not add a brand signature to costume jewelry until the late 1950s, while some pieces prior to this by multiple paruriers are documented to lack any identification that Chanel was earlier known to stamp such as "France", "Made In France" and/or "Depose". Recently, a similar unsigned/unmarked longer chain sautoir with fewer filigree-and-pearl pendants that was believed to be by Robert Goosens for Chanel...
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1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Evil Eye Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this evil eye pendant / charm talisman is th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural White Pearls with Pink & Silver tones Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka 8 carats...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Ciondolo Croce in Oro giallo 18Kt e Pasta di Turchese
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido pendente in oro giallo 18 Kt e pasta di turchese a taglio cabochon. Questo gioiello ha una splendida lavorazione artigianale. La croce è composta da sei moduli quadrati...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this noble pendant / charm features the Prote...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Rectangle Pendant tassel Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'C...
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1990s German Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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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