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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Empire
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
1810s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Category
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
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 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 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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Biedermeir 5.00 Ct Diamond Winged Cherub Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
History on Focus
Rare and outstanding, authentic Biedermeier -1815 – 1848 ca – Signed Resch, probably Austria, large Brooch pendant of Museum Bea...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch.
Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian origin. Adorned with foil-backed-amethysts and green topaz, set in solid high karats ...
Category
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum Old European Diamond Pendant
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This necklace is a piece to cherish for a lifetime. This bezel set diamond pendant contains one Old European diamond with a total weight of 3.40 c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
EARLY 1900’s Tribal MUGHAL EAST INDIAN OLD SILVER Chain and Pendant NECKLACE
Located in Newport Coast, CA
EARLY 1900’s Tribal MUGHAL INDIAN OLD SILVER NECKLACE
Intricate one of a kind three dimensional piece in Old Silver.
Large heavy piece with repousse design on verso. Triple hand for...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A gold necklace and micromosaic. The necklace is composed of seven micromosaic medallions set in dark blue glass. Two gold strands support the micromosaics between them. The subjects...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Georgian 3.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Latin Cross
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond cross – 1820 ca
Hand crafted of solid 16 Kt rose gold – unmarked
Modelled in the latin design, beautiful enhanced by black enameling delineating bor...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
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
Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive antique Georgian period European Sacred Cross, possibly Dutch origin
Georgian period – 1820 ca – traditional Flemish cross in elaborate filigree work typical of the Georgian era, extremely well made of solid 18 Kt gold tiny floret details spreading in between are made of silver
Adorned by antique table cuts Diamonds...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Multi-strand Dog 18 Kt Collar Necklace 1820 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find
An extra – ordinary antique 1820 ca gold collar necklace, hand crafted during the time of solid 18 kt gold – tested
Rare design, comprising exquisite flat shaped links of s...
Category
1820s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Georgian 9K Gold Carnelian Coat of Arms Seal Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Georgian fob was made in the 1830's. It is made of 9 karat gold over a metal core, and it carries a plate of orange carnelian at the bottom. The carnelian is engraved with a coa...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
17.50ct 14K Large Asscher Cut Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire 8 Prong Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian-styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 17.50-carat Brazilian emerald in a prong setting. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique mother of pearl Gobbo charm is a powerful talisman; if you're not familiar with Gobbo charms, they are thought to offer the same protection and good luck as the ubiquito...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian Moonstone and Pearl Double Heart Pendant/Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A brooch with a pendant loop allows this moonstone double heart and pearl jewel to be worn as you choose. On top of the hearts, like a crown is a pearl bow which sends the message "t...
Category
1850s English George V Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Symbol of Love
Georgian period ‘Key to my Heart’ pendant, 1810 ca
Rare love token from the period, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, lovely padlock enhanced by natural Turqu...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Georgian Era Enamel Flower Egg Salt Bottle Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very rare French antique salt bottle dated back to the early 19th century, circa 1830s. The little bottle still opens and closes well allowing you to safely preserve and c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace
This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy
Located in Newport Coast, CA
ANTIQUE MUGHAL OLD SILVER AND GOLD WASH PRAYER NECKLACE
EARLY 1900’S NECKLACE FROM INDIA. VERY HEAVY OLD SILVER WITH GOLD WASH ON PANELS AND NECKLACE. VERY LONG, NECKLACE WITH ORNATE DESIGN, TAPERED FIT, FABULOUS STATEMENT PIECE OR FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Handcrafted silver antique Mughal necklace . You will find this important Piece in books on Vintage Mughal jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Indian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Swarovski Long Large Knot Bow Clear Crystals Pendant Necklace White Silver Tone
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and new. With box. 100% Genuine.
The Bow collection uses the bow motif as a flirtatious and fun symbol of love. Sophisticated and modern, yet playful and y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Graded 'Fancy Light Yellow' Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Pendant 3.15carat
Located in London, GB
This dazzling antique diamond pendant was made in Germany and dates to the mid-19th century. The stunning central pear-shaped ‘fancy light yellow’ rose cut diamond weighs approx. 1.5...
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Mid-19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Guard Chain, circa 1810
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite Antique Georgian guard chain from the early 19th Century made up of long, faceted Cut Steel links and spheres.
It’s complete with a newer claw clasp at the end of a lo...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Georgian 56 Carat Carved Citrine Fob Pendant - Gold Repoussé Frame - Circa 1830
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant / Enhancer - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Dee...
Category
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Deep) - the Ci...
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Large Diamond & Bristol Blue Glass Drop Pendant with Hand Engraving
Located in Danvers, MA
Absolutely stunning and a rare find, this original Georgian period Diamond Pendant with Bristol Blue Glass is gorgeous for the collector but is still very wearable, as well.
Crafted...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous format and they supply has simply dried up! Be that as it may, when I do find a lovely scent bottle that is reasonably priced, I do tend to snag it. The is the case with this Moser hand painted scent bottle in the shape of a pink heart. Although the stopper is now missing, it is not an unusual predicament to not find them in place on these scent bottles. When you realize how very tiny they are, that should easily explain how they might have been lost or damaged over the past hundreds of years.
Since Viva Magenta is the Panatone 2023 color of the year, this dreamy necklace should easily fit into that category with its confectionary pink colors and sweet heart design. The necklace portion consists of pink oval moonstone gems that are hand-linked and feature a small puffy gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Snake Collar Necklace Rock Crystal in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian snake collar from the early 19th Century made up of three different shades of brown hair plaited beautifully to create one...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Georgian Long Pinchbeck Chain in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Georgian chain beautifully preserved from the early 19th Century. It’s made up of pinchbeck cable links, gilded in 18ct yellow g...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Pinchbeck
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
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1820s European George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 1820 Allegory Beauty Grisaille Enamel Necklace 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Neo-classic pendant-necklace from the Georgian period.
A gorgeous antique pendant-necklace, created in Europe (most probably France) around the 1820's, between the kingd...
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1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Gem Set French Gold Fob Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
From France c. 1810, a magnificent of 18 Kt gold Georgian Fobs completely encrusted with granulation, roses and leaves come split ring attached. This is a...
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1810s French George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
Pear-shaped Amethyst 18k Gold Pendant by Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful custom made amethyst 18k yellow gold pendant set with a tear drop shaped faceted amethyst of deep violet color, bezel and prong set in 18k yellow gold with circular suspens...
Category
2010s American Empire Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary museum quality 18th Century Georgian 3 TCW diamond, silver topped rose gold transformable pendant brooch of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a flower synonymous of England, chivalry, romance, restraint and humility. The unassuming English wayside flower is symbolic of Sir Percy Blakeney, "the most British Britisher" of Baroness Orczy's first novel in a series of historical fiction which took London's West End...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Victorian 1830 Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold 4.58 Cts Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch
An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An antique Maltese, Gran Spinat, long chain, of box links, with stars on the outer faces of each link, decorated with granulated balls, mounted in 18ct...
Category
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k 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.
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