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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Rococo
Style: Native American
Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Fetish Bead Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Important One of a Kind Unique Native American hand carved Santo Domingo multi strand fetish bead necklace.
The strands are: 30", 26", & 24"
Materials include: Natural Carved Turqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Navajo Liquid Silver Necklace With Bear Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Native American liquid silver necklace with a pendant. The piece is composed of 94 beaded strands. The charm...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Silver
SantaFe School Navajo Sterling 1990s Spondelous Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Santa Fe School Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling 1990s Necklace. Has Red and Blue Coral. Each section has a pair if Orange and Blue Coral accents provide a subtle splash of color to t...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 14ct Gold Pearl Earrings
The pearls are cultured South sea or Akoya Pearls
The style is Rococo & are dated Circa Late 1880s Stamped 14k on reverse...
Category
Late 19th Century European Rococo Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and Blue Diamond turquoise necklace. Graduated Navajo pearl sterling silver chain ending with larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Vintage Green Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace features genuine turquoise disk beads, sterling silver beads and a sterling silver hook style clasp.
Measurements: 14mm wide, 18 inches from end ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Turquoise Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver old style pendant by Navajo silversmith Leonard James. A pear-shaped turquoise stone in the center is surrounded by 17 smaller turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver pendant is 1 7/8” x 2 1/2” and signed “L James S/S.”
Twenty two strands of small hand cut turquoise beads...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Navajo Coral and Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral beaded necklace with 14kt gold plated extension and traditional hook closure. Coral beads are round with a soft orange color on single bead strand. Classy yet simple...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Navajo Shadowbox Feather Necklace Arnold Maloney
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is sterling silver and is the creation of Navajo artist Arnold Maloney.
It features traditional feathers and a natural turquoise in a shadowbox settin...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Carico Lake Turquoise Pendant by Navajo Silversmith Betty Tom
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver pendant by Navajo silversmith Bea (Betty) Tom. The 2” x 2” pendant with a 3/4” bale has 14 Carico Lake turquoise cabochons surrounding a 1” x 1 1/8 Carico Lake turquoise stone. Hallmarked "Bea Tom"
About the Artist:
Specializing in traditional Navajo cluster work, Navajo silversmith Betty Tom was born & raised in Thoreau, NM. Betty started silversmithing right after high school, learning by watching her father. Mother of three and Grandmother of four, Betty still lives in Thoreau, and continues to provide the Southwest with collectible turquoise and silver jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Figural Dance Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian dancer multi inlaid stone necklace. Large pendant with mother of pearl background including amber, onyx, spiny oyster, and turquoise dancer figure in center. Framed by twisted rope border, stamped sterling beads, and wrapping leaf topped with flower. Attached to Navajo pearl and cylindrical sterling bead necklace...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian burnt orange spiny oyster necklace. Piece has beaded chain with large and small round spiny oyster beads, fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and sterling silver sand cast necklace. Six Morenci turquoise stones attached to a sand casted naja sty...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Fine Estate Ervin Tsosie Navajo Turquoise Coral Lapis Lazuli Inlay Bear Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large estate Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, onyx micro inlay large Sacred Bear necklace by Ervin Tsosie
20th Century
The bear is a sacred and powerful symbol in Navajo culture, symbolizing strength, wisdom and courage. This striking necklace by Ervin Tsosie is composed of sterling silver and turquoise inlaid sterling silver bead chain and a large 3 inch wide sterling silver and gemstone inlaid Bear...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and heishe Jacla with spiney oyster corn. Jacla is Navajo for "ear string" . The two hoops would be r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
LB stunning Sterling Etched Brooch Pendant Vintage glass Turquoise bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Vintage Sterling Silver Hand etched octagonal Brooch Pendant necklace. This handmade, one of a kind creation consists of vintage asymmetrical glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Navajo Fox Turquoise and Sterling Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded necklace with gradient natural Fox turquoise stones interspersed with Navajo pearl style patinated sterling b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Pendant by Albert Jake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous hand-crafted sterling silver pendant by master Navajo artist Albert Jake. The incised setting is oxidized in the channel to show detail. The ribbed bale echoes the desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Navajo Turquoise Reversible Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Native American Navajo Indian highly detailed sterling silver pendant with rotating Kingman turquoise center stone. Stone is floating in pendant with ornate and intricate sterl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Heishi Style Sonoran Gold Turquoise Beaded Necklace Five Strands
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi style Sonoran Gold turquoise beads necklace with five strands. The necklace has silver cones at both ends.
Sonoran Gold Turquoise is mined in Sonora, Mexico nea...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
LB fabulous Mexican Sterling Sun Pendant necklace Coral and Sterling beads/clasp
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a stunning necklace with a large Mexican Sterling and Brass Sun Pendant as its center. This amazing necklace consists of Chi...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace and Earring Set by Violet Nez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver squash blossom set by noted Navajo silversmith Violet Nez. The 2 ½” x 3’ Naja with 57 matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones is on a 26” s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Silver and Royston Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Silver and turquoise pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay. The pendant has a unique pattern in overlay silver and a large Royston turquoise cabochon. The heavy gauge sterling silver pendant is on hand rolled turquoise beads and handmade silver beads measuring 22”. The pendant is 3 .5” x 1.5”.
Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues with a brown matrix. While Royston is considered an active mine; it is a very small operation. Royston is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, high quality Royal Blue. The mine in Nevada is still producing high quality turquoise but in limited amounts.
Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country. Using heavy gauge ingot silver combined quality gem grade turquoise...
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Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Carico Lake Turquoise Bead Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bruce Eckhardt large hand cut and polished Carico Lake Turquoise beads. Each large turquoise is interspaced with smaller turquoise and Spiney Oyster bea...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Native American Navajo 1950 Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling and Green Turquoise
By Navajo
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Native American Navajo necklace.
A beautiful vintage tribal piece, created in Arizona by the Navajo native Americans back in the 1950. This squash blossom necklace was e...
Category
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo spiny oyster and natural Kingman turquoise Heishi necklace. Having five strands with coral beaded ends and graduated stones, sterling silver ties and two large spiny oy...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise
Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings Set by Navajo Silversmith Tommy Jackson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver Navajo squash blossom necklace by award winning Navajo silversmith Tommy Jackson. The 27” necklace is comprised of 12 squash blossoms with a Blue Gem turquoise...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Don Goyo de Noche with Diamonds Pendant by Gala is Love
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
A vibrant, eye catching medallion inspired by our fascination with El Popocatépetl Volcano and Mexican Artist Dr Atl´s work.
Navajo work inlay gemstones, cast ...
Category
2010s Mexican Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands.
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Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Don Goyo de Dia with Diamonds Pendant by Gala is Love
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
A vibrant, eye catching medallion inspired by our fascination with El Popocatépetl Volcano and Mexican Artist Dr Atl´s work.
Navajo work inlay gemstones, cast ...
Category
2010s Mexican Native American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stone Mountain Turquoise Pendant Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver pendant by Navajo silversmith Elgin Tom. The 1 5/8” x 1 1/4” Stone Mountain turquoise cabochon has a scallop bezel wit hand stamping. The 2” x 1 3/4” pendant is on a 17” sterling silver chain.
Stone Mountain is a small mine in Northern Nevada. The mine produces a fine hard gem grade...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beads with Turquoise and Sterling Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace has 10 strands of natural coral beads in shades red-orange. Interspersed amongst the coral are turquoise stones and silver.
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Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN RED MOMO CORAL THREE STRAND NECKLACE WITH RARE ROUND CORAL BEADS AND BRANCH CORAL BEADS WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE NECKLACE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE GORGEOUS NATURAL RED TO SALMON COLORED HAND MADE CORAL ROUND BEADS, THE SECTIONS WITH THREE BRANCH CORAL BEADS AND THE TINY HEISHI SHELL BEADS.
It is very rare to find Native American Pueblo...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Bolo tie with Pilot Mountain cabochon, Blue Gem turquoise & coral overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver bolo tie by Navajo silversmith Jack Tom. The 1 3/8” x 3 1/4” silver overlay bolo has a 5/8” x 1” Pilot Mountain cabochon along with Blue Gem t...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE, JET, AGATE, PIPESTONE, MOTHER OF PEARL BEAR, ANIMAL FETISH NE...
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Turquoise, Pearl
Native American 1950 Zuni Bird Necklace In Sterling Inlaid Turquoise & Carnelian
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
A Native American Zuni necklace.
A beautiful vintage tribal piece, created in Arizona by the Zuni Native American culture, back in the ...
Category
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace by Navajo Silversmith Leon Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver necklace by Navajo silversmith Leon Martinez. The adjustable 30-35” necklace featuring fine stamp and applique work is set with high grade Royston Turquoise. Each of the twelve 7/8” x 1 1/4” hand stamped stations display a 3/8” x 1/2” Royston cabochon. The 1 3/4” x 2” bottom pendant has ten Royston cabochons surrounding a 1/2” x 3/4” Royston stone.
Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues with a brown matrix. While Royston is considered an active mine; it is a very small operation. Royston is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, high quality Royal Blue. The mine in Nevada is still producing high quality turquoise but in limited amounts.
Leon’s jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquoise Squash Blossom Kingman Stone Necklace Earring set by Jeffrey James
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace and earrings by Navajo silversmith Jeffrey James. The 2 ¼” x 2 ½” turquoise ...
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Late 20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Native American Arrowhead 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
We love the combination of ancient archeology with fine jewelry! Here we have a gorgeous Native American Arrowhead set in 14 Karat Gold in t...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Vintage Early 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver & Leather Bolo Tie
By Navajo
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver. & Leather Bolo Tie
This gorgeous peice features five beautiful turquoise nuggets in varying shades which are inlaid atop a st...
Category
1960s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic, antique SANTO DOMINGO Kewa Pueblo necklace. The piece is very rare and special as it is made with a Petrified Shell pendant instead of the typical shell. This piece consists of a large petrified shell pendant which is inlaid with turquoise, white shell, and black onyx. The pendant hangs from a necklace of graduated, thin, turquoise disk-shaped and what I believe are clay or further petrified material, Heishi beads.
The pendant measures approximately 2 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide.
The necklace portion is 25 inches long.
The wonderful necklace would be a fine addition to a collection of Native American or southwest jewelry.
Identification
This necklace is a fine and rare example of Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo jewelry.
Category
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Necklace 26 Inch Native American Indian Joyce Starwalker
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular 26.5 inch Amethyst Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold spacer beads and clasp. The necklace is a masterwork by the Native American Artist Joyce Starwalker ...
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20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB handmade Kingman Turquoise disc beads Faceted Swarovski AB crystals necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a gorgeous Kingman Turquoise disc bead necklace from Arizona mine. In my travels I found these amazing beads in the boutique at the mine location. They are gorgeous greens ...
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2010s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Native American Bernice Taylor Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green turquoise pendant by Native American artisan, Bernice Taylor.
Bernice Taylor was a prominent Navajo artist of the 70...
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern estate necklace is sterling silver.
Measurements: 10mm at its widest point - adjustable from 16 to 20.5 Inches
Marks: 925
Condition: Excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Navajo Multi Stone Necklace and Earrings Native American Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Navajo jewelry set is sterling silver.
It features natural turquoise from 2 different mines, lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, pink moth...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Arnold Blackgoat Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An impressive 18 x 33mm natural turquoise cabochon is featured on this thick gauge scalloped sterling silver pendant crafted by known Navajo silversmith, Arnold Blackgoat. Measuring ...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
Marked: N Sterling A
Measurements:
1 5/8" with bale x 3/4" (bale is 1/2")
Stone: 25 mm ...
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20th Century Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Figural Necklace Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian dancer multi inlaid stone necklace and bracelet. Featuring a large pendant with mother of pearl background including amber, onyx, spiny oyster, and turquoise dancer figure in center. Framed by twisted rope border, stamped sterling beads, and four leave framing each corner with scrolling design where they meet. Attached to Navajo pearl and cylindrical sterling bead necklace with traditional clasp. Stamped on back "Herbert Pino KING."
Bracelet mirrors the inlaid design of the pendant, with large wrapping feather, stamped details on sterling, and sterling beads with stamped flower design around lower section. Attached to three band cuff bracelet. Lovely and interesting statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic style...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Santo Domingo Pendant
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian necklace pendant. Made from spiny oyster, Kingman turquoise, and onyx shell. Large piece set in sterling silver with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Vintage 40 Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace features 40 strands.
The macrame top clasps with a sterling silver Pre Columbian style button.
Measurements:...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral
LB Turquoise, Sterling, Bone , Tribal style handmade necklace is on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Tuquoise,Mexican sterling, vintage bone beads necklace on offer.
A large hammered Sterling Silver Round bead from Thailand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Sterling Inlay Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous inlaid jewelry set is sterling silver.
It features turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and jet.
Earrings: 3/4 of an inch - 4.1 grams
Pendant: 1 1/4 by 1 3/4 inches
Mar...
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1990s Unknown Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Turquoise Bead Necklace 17.5 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural turquoise, coral, hematite, lapis lazuli and gaspeite beads, faceted crystal beads and handmade sterling beads.
The silver beads,...
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1990s American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Gemstone Bead Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural hand carved gemstone and sterling beads.
The silver beads, end caps and clasp are all sterling silver.
At its widest, this necklace measures 11mm.
The necklace is 16 inches...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise & Coral Native American Belt Buckle Begay
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wilson & Carolyn Begay Sterling silver Turquoise & Coral inlaid belt buckle. Depicting a cactus tree and a man. Measuring 2.67" top to bottom x 3.23" wide ...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Sterling Turquoise Inlaid Sun Face Bolo Tie
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage sunface bolo is sterling silver with turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and jet inlay.
Measurements: 2 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches
Marks: None
Condition: Excellent
Comes with a new...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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