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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Vintage 1.72ct Diamond Pendant, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Simple yet elegant, a beautiful cushion cut diamond is star of the show in this 1950s pendant. The 1.72 carat diamond has been graded J in colour and VS1 in clarity, and is claw set ...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ivory Long Necklace 18 carat Gold 1950
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory.
Long necklace in 750 mil yellow gold, composed of articulated...
Category
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A French long necklace chain.
Very handsome and useful long chain, made in France during the art deco period, back in the 1920. The links of this chain are designed in three dimensi...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace with Orange, Green and Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace was crafted in the 1980s with beads from the 1950s. The rounded beads have assorted sizes, and some have a pattern. Mix and...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920
By Hancocks
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry Art by Hancocks, London!
The deep orange-red natural coral drops are each set in yellow intricately decorated gold caps mounted on golden balls which are con...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Gold lock with diamonds on an pearl bead chain 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold clasp with single cut diamond, total 0.10 carat F/G VS/SI, on 7 rows of pearl necklaces - 40 cm
Detailed description
the length of the pearl necklace is approxima...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
French 1950s Mixed-Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine handmade 18k white gold flower and leaf motif collar necklace, featuring round, baguette, old mine and old European-cut diamonds. Diamonds altogether weighing approximately 22....
Category
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VINTAGE 1950s DIAMANTÉ HEART STATEMENT NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s diamanté collar necklace features heart drops, with three larger hearts forming the center. These diamanté heart motifs of the 1950s are constantly referenced in h...
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1950s Rococo Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Rubies, Pearls, White Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Elegant Art Deco necklace made of white gold, consisting of a cresce...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer 1952-1956 Vintage Rhinestone and Pearl Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful and rare necklace was created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hint of oxidisation to one link, a tin...
Category
1950s British Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell necklace with large cut Lucite balls, rhinstones, 1950's USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Decorative Miriam Haskell necklace USA from the 1950s. Large polished balls of Lucite that are sanded all around. In the middle there are 3 balls that are decorated with larg rhine...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
Retro Period Garnet solid 830 and 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver Necklace. 34 linked florets each holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs.
Halmarked ...
Category
1950s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gold
Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One-of-kind Art Deco Cartier with Makers Mark LAVABRE Sautoir Necklace. Featuring a magnificent GIA certified 250 carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald with Approximatly 559 Diamonds weig...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Platinum
Art Deco 1920 4.60 CTW Diamond Platinum Fancy Link Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of navette-shaped links with decorous vaulting edges
Each centering a row of bead set single cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 4.60 carats total - G color with VS2 clar...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling. 16" x 2" drape in front. 1920's USA.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Plated Textured Knot Design Link Necklace circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated necklace with pairs of textured knot design links. The links finish with a shiny rectangle. Measuring length 46.2 cm / 18.1 inches by width 1.7 cm / .66 inch. ...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950 Pill box Pendant Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pill box pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A very unusual pill box pendant, created by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 195...
Category
1950s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by Grosse 1958 Gilded Metal Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior choker necklace was created and manufactured by Grosse in 1958. This piece was crafted by Henkel & Grosse for Christian Dior for their 1958 collections when Marc Bohan was Head Designer of the House. The choker boasts a gilded metal multi-chain pattern embellished with an intricate braided lace design and a central dangling pendant. The locking mechanism of the box is delicate and precious, having a clasp that slides to open and close it. The necklace is marked on the underside with two tiny gilded tags that read Grosse © - 1958 and the CD logo.
The necklace is in good condition for its age, with a minor discoloration on the metal.
Measurements: 15.38 in total length (39 cm) - width is 0.63 in wide (1.5 cm) - the central pendant is 2.63 in long (6.7 cm).
Note: about Grosse
1907
At the famous goldsmith town of Pforzheim in Germany, Heinrich Henkel and his brother-in-law, Florentin Grosse, established Süddeutsche Gold-und Harrbijouterie-Fabrik Heinrich Henkel und Co (South-German Gold and Hair Jeweller) specialized in producing jewelry and watch chain made of woven and plaited hair.
1920s
Grosse introduced state-of-the-art modernist design and manufactured avant-garde costume jewelry that combined art and technology. This new design-driven costume jewelry received immense critical acclaim, drawing attention and interest from major houses, such as Lanvin and Chanel.
1930s
The company has proposed a series of jewels in the shape of colorful flowers, taking up the symmetry present in Art Deco. New technical innovations, such as processing synthetic lacquers, were implemented. In 1930, well-known designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) had a fascination for these floral jewels. Grossé produced a series of pieces for her, including red flower necklaces...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace.
Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
Category
1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Floral Lavaliere Pendant - 10k Vintage Buttercup
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): .03ctw
Cut: Single
Color: G - H
Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Style: Lavaliere
...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer Crystal Necklace
Located in Romford, GB
A absolutely beautiful necklace with clear crystal and faux pearls from Christian Dior and Mitchel Maer.
Very collectable piece of vintage 1950s jewellery.
Signed on the plaque Christian Dior Mitchel...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces
1950 Sterling Silver Matchbox Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendant, a delightful fusion of function and style. Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant not only serves as a ...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati 1950's Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Segrinato Leaf Vintage Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a garland of grape leaves alternating with white and yellow gold
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set in white gold leaves
Weighing approximately 4.50 carats t...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Lavaliere Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Vintage Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Ruby
Treatment: Heating
Carat(s): .06ct
Cut: Round
Color: Pinkish Red
Style: Lavaliere ...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Rubies, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Multri-Strand Necklace, Diamonds, Emeralds, Painted Hard Stone
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Tanzanite, Moonstones, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Fantastic retrò pendant in 18 kt yellow gold and white gold mounted with a carved coral with motif of ladies. Twisted on them, structure in white gold studded with diamonds, tanzanite and moonstones...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...
Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace
A yellow gold necklace with nine pave square motif designs.
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Approximate Measurements: 13 inches
5 inches diam...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Austrian or Czechoslovakian Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s Garnet Necklace with pendants in Gilt Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No markings on pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K....
Category
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds Aquamarine Cross 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartoon Snoopy Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the cartoon character Snoopy in gold with pierced details
Shown in profile with crooked smile, fluffed hair, and wearing a collar
Accented by a flush set single cut diam...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond, 18k Rose Gold Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat sapphire and 0.02 carat diamond, 18k rose gold and 18k white gold set collarette necklace; part of our diverse necklace collect...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early Art Deco 9.81 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cross pendant with fanning terminals and centering an old European cut diamond
Weighing approximately 0.53 carat total - M color with I2 clarity - bead set
Bead set w...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Giampaoli 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
By UnoAErre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk form centering a raised depiction of a man with water vase
Accompanied by stars and the astrological symbol for Aquarius
Reverse depicts the Roman gods Vic...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco pendant with 2 carats of diamonds accented by specialty French calibre cut synthetic sapphires. Beautiful design with bows and a central rosette. There are about 11...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mediterranean Natural Dusty Pinkish Red Coral 18K 18ct 750 Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace
Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm.,
of stunning red to orangey red colour
completed by a clasp set wit...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 71.50Ct Aquamarine 0.10Ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique 71.50 carat cushion cut aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewelry collections...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Kramer Necklace Brooch & Earrings Red Crystal Set
Located in Romford, GB
A Rare and Vintage Mid Century Kramer Of New York Red Parure Necklace Earrings Brooch. This is a Collectors dream!
A Stunning and simply magnificent vint...
Category
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Vintage 6 Carat Ballerina Brilliant Baguette Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Antique 6 ct Total Weight Pear Brilliant, Baguette & Round Cut Diamonds Ballerina Halo Pendant/Necklace in 18k White Gold.
Weighing 11.4 grams and measuring 16 inches in length, thi...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1.13Ct Diamond and Platinum Necklace Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique diamond drop 1.13 carat necklace in platinum; part of our diverse 1920's diamond jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique diamond pendant ...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Beeswax Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 14K Gold Beeswax Amber Bead Necklace
Antique Strand of Graduating Beeswax Amber beads with a 14K Gold clasp.
Circa:
1920
Approximate Dimensions:
41.28 cm (Clasped/Doubled ...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, vintage marcasite and silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Art Nouveau brooch with a vintage cowboy boot charm, necklace.The sterling and marcasite brooch...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
50 Inch Diamond Platinum Chain Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique 50 inch diamond platinum chain necklace, circa 1920. This hand made platinum chain features 30 bezel set round brilliant cut di...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant
Circa: 1920s - Art Deco Period
A Fine Double Strand Natural Salt-Water Pearl Necklace mounted with Platinum & Diamond Stations, and Hanging Watch...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Sailboat Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a journey through time with this original Art Deco sailboat charm necklace. Crafted with utmost artistry, this nautical-themed charm necklace captures the essence of the op...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Open Back Rhinestone Bib Necklace 1950s
Located in Romford, GB
Stand out in the crowd with this Incredible RARE Vintage Huge Open Back Rhinestone Bib Necklace 1950s.
Absolutely stunning piece
Vintage from 1950s era .
Hook fastening with extend...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers,
this charming piece, with a flip up/flip down bale has 43 small both European cut and rose cut diamonds weighing an estimated .50 cts in total, 3 small bright sapphires...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A bright-white brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1.03 ct, floats from within a platinum halo, suspended below an articulated row of diamonds. Circa 1930s, this lovely pendant is fabric...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Joseff Of Hollywood Necklace And Bracelet Vintage
Located in Romford, GB
Vintage Joseff Of Hollywood Stunning Necklace And Bracelet rare Set.
Both pieces In aged gold metal finish . Some
Slight tarnishing here and there on the necklace. Some small marks ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco 1925 Long Sautoir Stations Necklace In Platinum With Pearls And Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco long sautoir necklace.
A beautiful long necklace sautoir, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1925. It was crafted as an station necklace with wires,...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Nautical Flag Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the allure of this exceptional Art Deco charm, exuding a captivating nautical theme. Expertly crafted in platinum circa 1920, this charm showcases exquisite old European c...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Gucci Necklace, Wood and 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite vintage Gucci necklace, a grand fusion of 18k yellow gold and iconic wood links crafted in their signature Gucci style. Measuring 21 inches on ...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant with natural turquoise stone. Small in a quite not busy style with the outer filigree and a line of granulation can be paired up with any other one you want t...
Category
1950s Greek Neoclassical Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vendome Aurora Crystal Beaded Necklace
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vendome Aurora Crystal Beaded Necklace from the 1950's. Vari shaped faceted topaz aurora beads are hand beaded in scalloped form. Length 14"-17". .65" wide. 1950's USA. Signed on cla...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1950s Double Strand Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace w/ Pink Velvet Closure
Located in Maywood, NJ
Double stranded pink freshwater pearls, carefully separated by individual translucent glass seed beads, gathered at either end
with pink lace & velvet tie-up closure.
Freshwater p...
Category
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
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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