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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1930s
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw. Hand - engraved decorations on the back side....
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Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Antique Waterhole Pendant Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An antique racing car pendant-charm. Beautiful and very well detailed pendant-charm made in the shape of a antique waterhole. The charm was created dur...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marchisio Napoleone 1935 Italian Art Deco Long Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco chain designed by Marchisio Napoleone. A beautiful art deco chain, created in Torino Italy at the jewelry atelier of Marchisio Napoleone, back in the 1935. This long cha...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Bi Motor Plane Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bi-motor plane pendant charm. Beautiful and very well detailed pendant-charm made in the shape of a bi-motor plane. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 19...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Typewriting Machine Pendant And Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An antique typewriting machine pendant-charm. Beautiful and very well detailed pendant-charm made in the shape of an early typewriting machine. The charm was created during the art ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john 111 doukas vatatzes and virgin nimbate emperor and other co...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Portuguese 1930 Porto Rare Textured Long Chain in Woven 19.2kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Portuguese textured chain made in the city of Porto. Rare piece made in the city of Porto in Portugal during the art deco period, circa 1930's. This gorgeous elegant woven chain was crafted with impeccable details in solid yellow gold of 19.2 karats, with textured finish and fitted with an integrated crab lock. Weight: 36.8 grams (23.58 Dwt). Measures: Length of 30 inches (76.2 cm). Hallmarks: Stamped with Portuguese control marks; the cat's head with the 800 for the assay and the guaranty of the 19.2 kt...
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1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian / Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame between ca. 1800s- 1850s somewhere in Europe. All scarabs can be rotated around the axes. Each golden bezel was individually made to fit the specific dimensions of each beetle. The V-lock part and the security chain are made of Silver. The length of the necklace is 37.5 cm / it's a chocker. To make it longer you will need to replace or extend the existing 18K Gold chains for longer ones. Weight of the piece: 51 grams / of which about a half is a weight of 18K Gold metal parts. Condition is fine used / as found - I didn't try to clean it. It seems that the scarabs are covered with tinted beeswax-like substance. All parts are securely set /attached to each- other. Ready to be used again. Most of these or likely all of these beetles date approximately to the period called the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt ca.1650 -1550 BC when Ancient Egypt fell into disarray for a second time, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as the period when the Hyksos made their appearance in Egypt and whose reign comprised the Fifteenth dynasty. These scarabs are Made of Steatite - a very unusual natural mineral that initially is rather soft ( Mohs hardness 1 ) and easy to carve on but it undergoes transformations when heated to temperatures of 1000–1200 °C turning into Enstatite and Cristobalite; in the Mohs scale, this corresponds to an increase in hardness from initial Mohs hardness 1 > to Mohs hardness level 5.5–6.5 and that makes it a very suitable material for making jewelry like these scarabs. This future of Steatite was known to ancients and they used this material in its initial naturally softer state to carve and shape the way they wanted to and would burn it in the oven when ready making it much harder. The scarabs would often undergo second heating to apply enamels of various colors or were painted with certain long-lasting natural dies - some beetles show reddish glaze or paint still present (note N. 9 and 10) , and two are black colored (N.3 and 11). Once these scarabs were a common form of "charm" which everyone could afford and easily wear strung on a cord on their person. Most scarabs were made for the living, both rich and the poor. The small magical object was believed imbued with particular protective powers that warded off evil and provided good things for the owner for this life and also for the next, particularly when sewn to mummy wrappings. All scarabs in this set are one-of-a-kind genuine ancient pieces. All bottoms are flat and demonstrate the decorations - cartouches typical for Egyptian iconography that demonstrate the extraordinary skills of ancient carvers. N1 : 15mm long,top part grinned off and mounted into the golden lock casing, showing great detailed carving of a goat or an antelope - very common Hyksos design. N2 : 14 mm long, carved design of a hawk and two uraeii /cobras N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor in the center, very typical Hyksos design N4 : 16 mm long, carved design of a Goddess, likely Anubis, and a figure of a Dead in front of him. N5 : 16 mm long, 11 deep-groove concentric circles with remnants of dark-colored enamel still visible, very typical Hyksos design N6 : 18.5 mm long with the body of the scarab nicely carved and engraved with spiral scrolls, a very typical Hyksos design. N7 : 22 mm long, three figures, one knelled N8 : 18 mm long, a figure of a sitting pharaoh N9 : 18 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life with probably the name of a pharaoh in between. N10 : 18 mm long, body of the scarab nicely carved, cross-seal design on the other side. N11 : 16 mm long, black, unknown design N12 : 15 mm long. Very unusual piece I could not find any reference to any similar - there are three small scarabs in the shape of one (Egyptians divided...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Baltic Amber Pendant from Latvia
Located in Boulder, CO
Authentic Baltic Amber Pendant Baltic amber is 34-48 million years old (Seyfullah et al. 2018), having been deposited during the Lutetian stage of the Middle Eocene. The main deposi...
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1930s Latvian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver

Antique Necklace Lapis Lazuli solid 14K Gold /44.5 cm/47 gr
Located in SE
Necklace with 5 strands of numerous equally sized round cut Ø 4mm beads of natural Lapis Lazuli stone bound with one row of solid 14K beads of the same diameter. Ornamental openwork ...
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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Natural 26.15 CT Orange Pink Coral Pendant in 18k Gold Certified
Located in Warren, NJ
Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning LaFrancee pendant. The 14k yellow gold pendant features a natural certified angel skin coral stone in a beautiful orange-pink color...
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16th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Necklace and Ring Set
Located in San Fernando, CA
Absolutely Beautiful Set Art Deco Filigree Design Made in Platinum with diamonds through setting Necklace features a beautiful Chandelier like Pendant with pave diamonds and pear cut...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Georgian Garnet Witches Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pendant dating back to the mid-Georgian era. This classically styled pendant has been crafted from 9ct gold into the shape of a witches heart...
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18th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar of crystal and faux ruby baguettes set into stepped design within articulated pave links. High Art Deco rhodium metal setting...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Two-layered agate cameo, red and white, depicting Roman Charity on an amati background. Italy, 16th century H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century H....
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Muonionalusta Meteorite Guitar Pick Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Sweden This unique functional guitar pick fashioned from Muonionalusta meteorite can make a lovely necklace with the addition of a thin cord or silver chain. A fantastic gift for yo...
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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Necklaces

Convertible diamond necklace/bracelet, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Convertible diamond necklace/bracelet. Set with twenty-five cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined ...
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1930s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.27 CTW European Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carat - K color with SI2 clarity Set by stylized split prongs in a pierced ornate mounting depicting scrolling flora...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe YellowGold HeavyChainTasselSautoir Textural DemiParure
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed "Trifari" with a crown and without a post-1955 U.S.-copyright symbol on all three matching pieces, this likely late-1930s highly-textured yellow-gold-plated demi-parure was designed by American Trifari's French-born head designer Alfred Philippe after he had honed his fine-jewelry craftsmanship while creating luxury parures for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. The set features a heavy tasseled eight-strand chain sautoir necklace and earrings with dropped fluted-ball pendants, With French-style signed clip fastening, the contrasting-texture two-inch-long earrings each have two twisted fluted round beads in different sizes, with the larger one capped at both ends with additional shapes and textures. On the necklace, this textural contrast is amplified with the inclusion of many chains. The decorative chain caps and...
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1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

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

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant Diamond Certified Victorian Huge AAA 5.26 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.26 CARAT GREEN EMERALD AND DIAMOND PLATINUM NECKLACE & BOX! RARE LUXURIOUS ANTIQUE PLATINUM & 18K COVERED IN ...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
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1780s English George II Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Agate, Gold

Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumerian agate scaraboid (circa 2000 BC) set into a custom 21 Kt gold pendant with dangling embellishment being that of a Roman gold earring with glass (c...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

Gold photo locket medallion with a pearl, Scandinavia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold medallion with a pearl - made of 0.750 yellow gold A golden secretary with space for a photo of a loved one Origin: Scandinavia, 1930s-40s Decorated with a delicate engraved ...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front, side of this coin features...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Dove Coin Pendant (pendant)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Sikyon, Peloponnesos, AR 1/4 stater coin (circa 360-330 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features Chimera standing with "SI" below. On the reverse side, a dove flying with a pellet behind. The dove side of this coin is the front side of the pendant...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Art Deco 18 k Global Locket
Located in New York, NY
A 14 k Gold Sphere Hinged Locket with Rubies and Diamonds in a gold frame. The globe opens to reveal 3 chambers for photographs. 1.5” diameter
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1930s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Chrome Red and Black Enamel Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome brickwork and bar necklace, featuring red and black enamel. Measuring length approximately 45 cm / 17.7 inches by width 1.6 cm / .6 inch. The ne...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded form 22k gold bezel with 22k gold drop linked chain and bail. The obverse, or front,...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Roman Coin in 22k Pendant w/Diamonds (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 81-96 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail with gold bead and diamond accents at fo...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Alexander the Great, AR Drachm coin (circa 3rd century BC), set in a round 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of this coin features the head of Herakles wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse side, Zeus seated, holding an eagle and sceptre. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coinage. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this coin. This coin pendant...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces

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22k Gold

Roman Glass & 21k Gold Drop Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely multi-colored drop pendant for necklace made from Roman glass (400 to 500 AD) set within a custom 21 k gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21 k gol...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

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22k Gold

Zeno 2nd Reign AV Gold Solidus Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Zeno the Second Reign, AV Gold Solidus Roman Imperial Coin (Constantinople Mint, circa 476-491 AD), set in a squared 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or f...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

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22k 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...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Full SOVEREIGN Two Coin Necklace Solid 8g Double UK Hallmark
Located in Ilford, GB
9CT YEL GOLD LADIES 17 INCH FULL SOV NCKLT As seen worn by Holly W Designed as full sov, made with solid 9ct gold Fully hallmarked Weight:7.6g
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1930s British Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

1930s 14K Gold Slider Necklace Pineapple Tassel ِDiamond American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat yellow gold statement necklace~ 18 inch to 20 inch long ****Spiral of the Chain(twisting in correct direction) will change the length*** Pineapple Tassel Design Circa 193...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Heart Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Pendant And Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold heart-shaped amethyst pendant/pin. The extraordinary heart-shaped amethyst weighs approximately 50 CT, measures approximately 31mm x 30mm x 16mm...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century George III Diamond 15 Karat Gold Blue White Enamel Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This magnificent and extremely rare Georgian necklace is composed of flower ornaments set with old cut diamonds mounted in silber on gold. At the centre of the necklace is a large rosette set with 25 old cut diamonds. Twelve diamond set elements designed as flowers with seven diamonds each alternate with twelve concave oval segments which are made of opaque white and translucent dark blue Guilloché enamel and set with one diamond each. The outer white enamel is separated from the blue section by means of fine gold lines...
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1780s British George III Antique Necklaces

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15k Gold

Turquoise Seed Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Convertible Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is a stunning combination of turquoise and pearls. The pendant is crafted from 14k yellow gold shaped in a stylized bow made from interlocking ova...
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1930s Victorian Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed and every other link is done in kiln fired cobalt blue enamel. We have never seen this chain before done with enamel. It's versatile and elegant and the "Swivel" can be used to hang a fob or charm on it. You can hang it on your neck, or wrap it around a few times and wear it a bracelet. If you are looking for a pocket watch chain for a gold and blue enameled watch...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique necklace, Amulet necklace. The Mughal (or Mogul) Empire ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 18th centuries. It consolidated Islam in South Asia and spread Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture as well as the faith. Rare 18th C. Mogul Indian Rock Crystal Ram Head. This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings. Representations show these pharaohs wearing a ram's head amulet tied around the neck on a thick cord, the ends of which fall forward over the shoulders. Sometimes, a smaller ram's head is attached to each end. Rams were associated with the god Amun, particularly in Nubia, where he was especially revered. The ram's head is carved from smooth rock crystal. The carved quality is very high. Dimensions: 41.5mm long and 25mm wide. The ram head amulet is a symbol of perseverance, vitality, and sexual energy. The ram personifies generative power, creative energy and is also a spirit that protects its owner. The length of the necklace is 32 inches (81 cm). The size of the vintage rice garnet beads is approx 6.5 - 7.5 mm, the size of the tiny round garnet beads is approx 2.5 mm. The size of the matte rock crystal beads is 16mm. The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp. The weight of the necklace is 100 grams. The garnet necklace was most likely made later, around the end of the 19th century. This is evidenced by the clasp, the silk thread, and the way the garnet beads were cut, carved, and drilled by hand. As we wrote above, the head of a ram made of rock crystal is from the 17th-18th centuries. Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique amulet...
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18th Century Asian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver

Diamond and pearl art deco choker necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco style choker necklace diamonds and pearl 18ct white gold. Composed of 2.50ct round brilliant diamond and cultured pearls round ...
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16th Century European Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bakelite 1930s German ArtDeco GoldRinged EmeraldBallPendants ChainLink Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely made in Germany during the Art Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-gree...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Georgian Diamond And Silver Flower Pendant, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian old cut diamond flower pendant, with six petals and a diamond set halter, mounted in silver, with scratched inventory marks 7142 C3...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1935 American Garlands Necklace In Platinum With 12.68 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco garlands necklace with diamonds. Exceptional diamonds set necklace, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This beautiful movie star necklace was ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid gold in reversing yellow and white gold. We have never seen this cha...
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1930s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid white gold and hand engraved, and done with kiln fired black enamel...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Roman Hippopotamus Coin Pendant 18kt Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Otacilia Severa, Rome, Antoninianus AR coin (244-249 AD) set within a custom 18kt gold pendant and bail. Prominently displayed side of coin is the hippopotamus (advancin...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman 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

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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