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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Post-War
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...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Cut Steel

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

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant Initial M
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little Georgian sterling silver scent bottle features is marked with English hallmarks. The make show clearly George in profile, the anchor for Birmingham as well as the maker's initials IT . The year letter is too rubbed to be legible. The screw on lid is decorated with the initial M, the sides of the bottle are engraved with a flower. The little bottle is in fine condition and has no dents. The scent bottle can be worn on a chain like the one worn by my life size mannequin.
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1820s English George III Antique Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

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

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Gold, Pinchbeck

Georg Jensen 1960 Denmark Henning Koppel Spatialism Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yello
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant-Brooch designed by Henning Koppel (1918-1981) for Georg Jensen. An aerodynamic vintage piece of the Spatialism art movement (1947-). This Henning Koppel design was conceived after the war in the 1948, following the parameters of the new Spatialism art manifest. The creation of this pieces was part of an extensive series of studios and was finally created into jewelry around 1950 in Denmark. Gold pieces was produced in extremely very limited editions. It was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish and is suited at the reverse, with a hinged vertical steam with a security lock to be used as a brooch and a loop to be used into a collar or chain. This piece is the model number 1339, the biggest produced and have a total weight of 27.3 Grams (without wire, not included) and a measures are 60 by 49 mm (2.4 by 2 inches). Stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed in full, "GEORG JENSEN .750 18K 1339". Henning Koppel, (1918-1981) was one of the most awarded of all designers...
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1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Dollar Quarter Eagle US Gold Coin Pendant 14K Gold Bezel Setting 'Pre-1933'
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K yellow gold pendant features a bezel set vintage quarter eagle 2.5 dollar US gold coin. The pendant is made of solid 14K yellow gold and the coi...
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Early 20th Century North American Post-War Necklaces

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14k Gold

Georgian Extra Large Gold-Cased Spinner Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This impressive Georgian fob has three unique panels, and is built in a way that allows the fob to rotate, revealing the ornate details of each panel as t...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Agate, Citrine, Gold

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

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
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1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Cut Steel

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...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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

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Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross. Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW The Trilobed cross, som...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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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...
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1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

Arrigo & Olga Finzi 1960 Milan Necklace Earrings Set in 18k Gold with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace and earring parure designed by Olga Finzi for Arrigo Finzi Arte. An exceptional jewelry pieces of Italian goldsmith art, created in Milano Italy d...
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1960s Italian Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in t...
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1960s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

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

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

1950s Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Diamante Necklace
Located in London, GB
This elegant Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer geometric crystal necklace is rhodium plated, in excellent vintage condition and the gemstones have exceptional clarity. The central circular composition consists of five circles of small facetted prong set stones that are linked together with six crescent shaped links of baguette shaped stones. At on one end, it finishes with a joined, larger baguette cut stone which holds the oval signature cartouche marked 'Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer' to the reverse. On the other end, there is a hook fastening with a safety chain that can be secured to the other side of the necklace. In great vintage condition; all original stones and no issues of any note. It's more of a choker style and we've sold this design a number of times over the years including Kramer marked pieces who were licence to sell Christian Dior costume jewellery...
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1950s British Post-War Vintage Necklaces

18k Yellow Gold Silver & Oval Salt & Pepper Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pendant is our very own Georgian-inspired design featuring a sparkling 7.66 carat diamond set in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver.
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2010s American Georgian Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold

Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket. A yellow, rose and green gold brooch/pendant in the form of a mandolin, a symbol of harmony i...
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1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold

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

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Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Georgian Large Citrine Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian large citrine cross pendant, set with five mixed-cut faceted citrines, the cross measuring approximately 65 x 52mm, cutdown collet-set to a ro...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Foiled Garnet Cabochon Seed Pearl 15ct Rose Gold Heart Crown Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb mid Victorian period pendant. Circa 1860. Solid 15 carat rose gold example. Designed with a 'heart' base, set with a large, foiled back garnet cabochon to centre with a full...
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19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold

Antique French Design 18kt Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This antique french cross was made during the 50s. The cross is carved with leaf shapes to give a sheen and sparkle effect. The satin finishing te...
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Mid-20th Century French Post-War Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Flemish Pendant circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
Flemish circa 1780 silver pendant set with rose diamonds vertical measurement:45mm Gross weight:9,38gr.
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1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver

French Georgian Period 1790 Rare Pendant of Carved Cherub in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French 18th century carved pendant. Very rare piece, created in France during the middle Georgian period (1714-1837) circa 1790. The gorgeous carved piece, depicts the profile of a ...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miniature Mourning Portrait Painting 14K Solid Gold Frame American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work, 14 karat gold frame, 16.7 gram, hanging 3 inches and 2 inch wide detailed work Attributed ...
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Early 1800s American Post-War Antique Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Pendant Gold Painted Porcelain Hair Pearl Initials
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate mourning pendant features beautiful work on both sides. Round porcelain plaques are painted and decorated with hair. One side shows a la...
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1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Gardinière Pendant 15 Kt Gold Amethyst Citrine Pearl Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine example of georgian jewellery is a 15 karat gold pendant designed as a bouquet of flowers in a vase, a so called gardinière. Two citrines ...
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1820s English George III Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold

Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire lin...
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1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian 15kt / Sterling Table Cut Diamond Cross 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and beautiful Table Cut diamond cross from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this rare cross...
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1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

France 1810 Georgian Period Rare Oversized Baroque Brooch .830 Silver Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Oversized antique French brooch. A very nice early French piece, created during the Georgian period, around the 1810's. Carefully crafted in solid .830/1000 sterling silver and suited at the reverse, with a hinged horizontal pin with a hook lock. Is embellished, with a mix of larger quartz gems cuts and small simulated gemstones in paste. Excellent workmanship with black dots and prong set on top of the silver with open backs. Paste, is a gem like material made from a secret formula of leaded glass invented by George Ravenscroft, a 17th century London glassmaker and later perfected by George Strass, an 18th century French jeweler, designed to resemble precious gemstones. This piece is pretty heavy and large with a total weight of 87.4 grams and a measures of 90 mm by 83 mm (3.52 by 3.28 inches). Stamped, with multiples French hallmarks; three times with the maker's maitre cartouche and three times with the boar head, for the assay and guaranty of the .830 silver. Note: This piece have remains of the original gilding in some parts of the reverse. Literature: Antique Paste jewelry...
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1810s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold

French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent late 18th century French pendant. A fabulous and rare master-piece of jewelry, made in France during the Georgian period (1714-1830), circa late 18th early 19th centurie...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Gold Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian gold long chain Repoussé flower links Size: width 0.63 inch, length 41.25 inches Total weight: 62.3 grams
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Georgian Foil-Back Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian foil-back garnet necklace, circa 1850 Designed as flowers set with foil-back garnets, in a fitted box Size: width 0.88 inch, length 1...
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1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces

Georgian 18Kt Snake Chain with Melon Links
Located in Stamford, CT
A smooth 18 Kt snake chain from the Georgian era has beautiful melon ball links here and there. The oval links are covered with roses and leaves and comforting to the touch. The chai...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

Georgian Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a d...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Diamond and Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Georgian (1714 to ca. 1830-1837) 14 karat gold miniature portrait pendant depicting a lady. This portrait, handmade in circa 1800, is painted in soft tones on pre...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

NIKE Goddess of Victory Keyring Sterling Silver Silver Guilt Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fully hallmarked sterling silver keyring was made in Birmingham by a silversmith with the maker's initials C&C. The oval pendant features the godd...
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1960s English Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cherub Angel Riding Chariot Swan Bird Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent rare early pendant with a bronze medallion of an Angel or Cherub riding in a chariot pulled by two horses. The medallion has a gold filled surmount with two swans on either side with acanthus leaf motif wings. The rare jewel dates to the 18th to 19th Century. The bronze medallion with the neoclassical image of the angel riding the chariot may be quite early. It is exquisite with very fine details throughout and beautiful modeling of the angel's face and body. The horses are in a rearing pose as if taking off or landing. This is a gorgeous neoclassical jewel. The surmount is exquisite with the wonderful swan birds with acanthus leaf wings. These images are very typical of the Gustavian period, circa 1780. The surmount is fully three dimensional with the images on both sides. The medallion is on a swivel mechanism. The combination of the classical image of the angel riding the chariot with the swans creates a magical pendant...
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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal

Coral Necklace with Agate Cameo and Agate Balls, Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, DE
Coral necklace with agate mixture and agate balls This Biedermeier necklace from approx. 1850 is provided with an artfully cut agate pendant. Thi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Agate, Coral

Georgian Memorial Hair and Locket Brooch/Pendant in 15ct Gold, Circa 1830
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Georgian Memorial hair locket which can be worn as a pendant or brooch. The pendant drop is set with a natural pearl. This piece is ideal for a Georgain or Memorial jewellery collect...
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold

Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete with rose gold fittings. An eye-catching ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 18k Gold Silver Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Laurel Wreath Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique pendant was crafted during the Georgian era from solid 18k yellow gold with a silver top. This large pendant features a puffed oval center embraced by an ele...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian 15 Kt Gold Fob Collection on Split Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Four Victorian 15 Kt Gold Fobs , lush with engraving and texture will come on their original split ring. All are c. 1860. Two fobs have bloodstone at bottom. They are tactile and lik...
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1860s British George V Antique Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

14k Gold American Georgian era Natural Amethyst Diamond Cross Antique Chain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14k Gold American Georgian era Natural Amethyst Diamond Cross Antique Chain Weighting 9.0 gram Cross measures from top of the loop to bottom 1.5 inch, ...
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Mid-19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French 19th Century Princess Louise of France Miniature Portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French 19th century a young Princess Louise of France, later Duchess of Berry hand-painted watercolour portrait miniature mounted in 950. silv...
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1830s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Silver

Georgian Style Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Silver Starfish Pendant Brooch Amulet
Located in New York, NY
Fine Georgian style rich ruby red oval Rhodolite garnet center stone starfish pendant/brooch with full cut diamond encrusted arms. This piece is fitted with a bale in the back to be worn as a pendant as well as a clasp for use as a brooch, lovely multi-use jewel. Starfish or Sea Stars have been a favored subject for jewelry designers as amulets representing instinct and intuition. Garnets were among the most desirable gemstones during the Georgian period as day jewelry. They are associated with love, inner fire, vitality and the heart. King Solomon, Mary Queen of Scotts...
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20th Century Georgian Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver

18th Century Silver Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The Latin cross, set with rose-cut diamonds in raised closed-back settings. Mounted in silver and gold, lengths: pendant 3.7cm
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a fie...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
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1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1750s Diamond and 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 18th century triple pendant crafted in rose gold with touches of silver. A pendant of three graduated panels of open scrollwork and domes set with diamonds. An estate jewel - encrusted with six individual small diamonds within a frame setting and body of chased, filigree-worked, articulated of 18 karat rose gold and silver. Six small diamonds are set at the tops of the gold domes. These kind of pendants are also known as 'Croix à la Jeannette'. This rare antique Christian cross...
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Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian topaz cross pendant, the centre and the arms of the Latin style cross set with sherry coloured faceted topazes, cut-down collet set to ...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian1820s Early Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A crowning glory of design, this cut steel necklace shimmers like diamonds, in available light as it did originally in the early 1800's. Serves dressy occasions or denim shirts and b...
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Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces

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Cut Steel

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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