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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
Set in 18K Gold & Silver
Rubies - 15 Carats
Sapphires - 9 Carats
Aquamarine - 4 Carats
Rose Quart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Egyptian scarab charm pendant created in stone and set to a gold bail. In ancient Egypt, scarabs represented resurrection. Like the ...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k 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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique enamel memorial pendant, circa 1830.
Located in London, GB
Gold and enamel memorial pendant with locket back. A disk form pendant centrally decorated with a circular enamelled plaque containing a blue forget-m...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 0.86ct old European cut diamond pendant, GIA certified
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This diamond is set in its original Georgian collet setting which was made in Germany around 1890.
The bail was newly added by Beaubijouxantique.
Th...
Category
1890s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendan
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant
H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1
14.75 grams
Ribbon included
18th ...
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
1803 American Miniature Mourning Portrait Painting 14K Solid Gold Frame
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work, 14 karat gold frame, 16.7 gram, hanging 3 inches and 2 inch wide detailed work
It's a baby...
Category
Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
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.
...
Category
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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Georgian cross pendant. This beautiful royal cross was most likely made in Belgium or France in the beginning of the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca
22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubie...
Category
1770s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
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.
...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks
Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details
Adorned with a s...
Category
1740s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 18th Century Slide Pendant Paste Silver Silver Guilt Flowers Leaves
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size silver slide pendant shows a pierced design with flower buds, ribbons, bows and gilt leaves. It is decorated with paste stones in closed settings.The largest closed se...
Category
1760s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Gold pendant with chrysoprase and rubies
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large 18 carat yellow gold, oval flower shaped pendant set with a large oval-facetted chrysophrase. surrounded by twelve oval-facetted pink-red rubies, alternating small and bigger...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Emerald Green Gripoix Oval Pendant Crystal Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some light colour loss or scratches, barely noticeable.
A unique piece. Signed at the back.
Size: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 2.5*1.8 cm...
Category
1980s German George III Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold 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,...
Category
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs.
This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw
Located in Joelton, TN
Elegant Georgian Era Pendant:
An Antique Georgian style with Old Mine Cut diamonds cut in a style that predates the typical old mine cut, which were created between the table cut an...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond En Tremblant 12 Kt Gold/Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous Georgian era pendant has been crafted of solid 12 Kt gold topped by silver
Fascinating “En Tremblant” trembling suspended pendeloques typical of the Georgian era, 1780...
Category
1780s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian paste cross pendant, sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Georgian era paste Cross pendant.
A sterling silver cross adorned with rows and rows of rose cut 'diamond' paste set into a closed back setting.
The centre...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Style 0.10ct Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold & Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This dainty diamond pendant is a piece you'll never want to take off. Just as lovely on its own as it is layered with other pieces, the delicate diamond cut chain means it feels almo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Georgian Baroque Table Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Baroque Georgian period pendant is silver pure gold gilt, 1700 ca
Combined with an antique Victorian period (latter in time than the pendant) 9 KT solid gold chain which matches nicely to the pendant
Pendant is designed in a top Bow in the taste of the time and suspended Pendeloque marvelously hand crafted in an intricate art work
Set throughout with 7 table cut Diamonds...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Grey Pearls and Brown Diamonds Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Welcome to the sumptuous world of our exceptional necklace, combining the timeless elegance of gray pearls with the captivating brilliance of brown diamonds. This necklace is a verit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Georgian Style Rose Cut Riviere Necklace 18 KT Gold/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Georgian Style necklace has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver
A full line of Rose cut Diamonds set in the Georgian manner graduated in size from bigg...
Category
1930s European Georgian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a glorious workmanship
Marvelous in design tailored in a sort of heart shap...
Category
1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
A Late Georgian Amethyst Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian amethyst suite, the necklace centrally set with three oval faceted amethysts within gold scroll decorations, suspending a detachable ...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 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...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Red Natural Rubies - 76 Carats
Green Emeralds - 36 Carats
From Zambia
Blue Natural Sapphires - 32 Carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Georgian Pink Topaz Cannetille 18 Kt Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
A Georgian magnificent multi-chain and Pink Topaz cannetille work necklace, 1800 ca
Solid 18KT – rich gold colour multi chains lead to the main ce...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Long Gold Chain, Necklace and Bracelets, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A Georgian long gold chain, of belcher links with a repeat zig-zag pattern. This chain has three barrel clasps and can also be worn as a shorter necklace and two bracelets or one bracelet and a medium length chain, circa 1820.
This style of Georgian or Regency chain was at its height of popularity between 1800 and 1840. The Napoleonic wars had lead to a scarcity of gold, therefore jewellers designed pieces that had as much impact as possible, whilst utilising smaller quantities of gold. The chains are hand made, with the patterns being produced by stamping thin gold sheet, which were then curved lengthways and soldered together to form oval or round belcher links.
From 1848 onwards more gold deposits were discovered, this lead to increases in weight of chains and had a strong influence on jewellery design in the Victorian period. The chunky look and delicate feel is distinguishes Georgian chains from Victorian examples.
With thanks to Navette Jewellery
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond cross, containing 119 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.90ct.s paved in a beautiful look with an ...
Category
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This Georgain era brooch pendant is 1790 ca
18 Kt solid gold topped by silver
Typical flower and leaf design so loved by the Georgians artful modelled in a tri-dimensional manner r...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Enamelled Mourning Pendant c.1784
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare piece of history is seen in this Georgian Mourning pendant dates back 240 years. Created to memorialise the death of Briti...
Category
1780s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, glass intaglio
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Georgian era seal fob pendant.
Made from bronze, it has a rustic feel to it and it was once gilded in bright gold but this has all worn away.
The seal fob has an open scrolling arch design, often found on Georgian seal fobs...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This exquisite hand crafted, one of a kind Baroque style necklace from designer Jill Garber features eight ( 8 ) finely carved, late nineteenth century natural shell cameos depicting...
Category
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Bilston Battersea Heart locket pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This enchanting Georgian c.1800 Bilston Battersea hand-painted enamel locket is a rare and captivating collector's item with deep English roots. ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Copper
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. It is designed as a stylized flower with twelve flower petals. Each petal is set with a flat cut round garnet. All garnets are in closed settings. The center of the locket has a round glass compartment covered with its original bevelled glass. The glass can be opened by gently lifting it with a small knife...
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1810s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, unusual museum quality Spanish Baroque period ruby, rock crystal, gold and silver topped gold cross
17th Century
A clear rock crystal crucifix,...
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Georgian Boxed Flat Cut Garnet Necklace and Earrings Suite in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Boxed Flat Cut Garnet Necklace and Earrings Suite in Gold
Exceptional glowing garnet jewellery set, elegant and beautiful
The item come...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Tahitian Opera Pearl Necklace 17 - 15 mm AAA- Multi Color 14k yellow Gold 35"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Origin: French Polynesia
Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearls
Pearl Size: 17.3 - 15.0 MM
Pearl Color: Natural Multicolor Black, Green, and Shades of Grays
Pearl Shape: Near Round / Short Oval
Pearl Surface: AAA-
Pearl Luster: AAA Gem
Pearl Nacre: Top
Length: 35"
Clasp: 14k yellow Gold
Seven seas pearls...
Category
2010s Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold and Garnet Snowflake Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Glistening like a glass of fine burgundy held up to the light, this lovely Georgian pendant was made by setting the garnets in a setting with a closed back so that a sliver of foil c...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Silver Paste Drop pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This sterling silver and paste drop pendant is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with a late sterling silver chain and stones i...
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Flower Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Amazing Georgian era large flower shaped Diamond pendant, can be used bypassing it through a black velvet or silk ribbon, or as pendant b...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed amethysts, suspending a detachable gold and amethyst maltese cross pendant, in 14k.
Dimens...
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1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set
Modelled as two hearts entwined by a gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal of purity
Adorned by Royal Blue and White enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This surprisingly beautiful antique pendant is Georgian period, 1790 ca
The large circular body is set with a rich Royal Cobalt Blue Bristol glass, encircled in gold wi...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare 18th Century Antique Rose Cut Diamond Feather Diadem Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1790
This finely modeled diamond feather is crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is densely set with sparkling old rose cut diamonds. The feather could be worn as a diadem or a necklace.
The silver headband...
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1790s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Cushion Paste Three Drop necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This solid silver and round and cushion cut paste drop necklace is a stunning piece from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Crafted in Georgian style, it comes with an original silver ch...
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Silver
HaskellStyle PostWarII GlassLampworkPearlBeads GreenMetallic Filigree Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an excellent mid-century Japanese reproduction of a Miriam Haskell glass green-tone and metallic three-strand choker necklace. It features the American designer's characteristic use of colorful hand-crafted lampwork, seed and faux-pearl beads, along with Parisian-style silver-gilt metal filigree caps and findings.
A supplier of Haskell's post-WWII Japanese-made beads and findings also made its own unbranded designs using the same materials. Whereby "Japan" is discreetly stamped on the hook that enables fastening along the extension chain.
The faux-nacre coating of the pearls has partly disappeared on only the gold-accented smallest round beads. This does not detract from the necklace because similar irregular patterns with a mix of colors are among the multiple styles and sizes of beads (see closeups). The many colors include gold, ecru, brown, seafoam green, olive, mint, and vivid green.
If you want the look of an authentic Haskell necklace for a fraction of the price, then you may want this piece.
Otherwise, we pride ourselves on being able to identify unsigned Haskell...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
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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