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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Chantecler 1960 Textured Twisted Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 5.15 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A necklace designed by Chantecler of Capri. Fabulous statement twisted necklace, created in the island of Capri in Italy by the jewelry house of Chantecler during the mid century pe...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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

Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.70 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally lenght is chain 48 cm... Acid tes...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

1960s Miriam Haskell Espresso Glass Bead & Baroque Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Gold Floral Lattice Choker Necklace With Aurora Borealis Crystals By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 13" using extender chain - Gold plated - Aurora borealis crystal rhinestone accents - Hook clasp closure - By Coro (s...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

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.
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling 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...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold

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...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Sterling Silver Necklace and double tear drop design no 135 with Amethyst and Quartz Drops Designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen C.1960, together with Necklet c...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Diamonds, Red Coral Leave, 14K White Gold, Leaves Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro oval pendant, it is bordered by a twist of yellow gold and holds in its center an enamel from Limoges representing a young...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Deco Aquamarine Diamond Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An antique deco piece with endless beauty, a color play with elegance between the sky blue color Aquamarine & the black from the Onyx gemstones. this piece is formed by 2 mm cream...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

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 ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cleopatra Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful vintage cleopatra fancy link necklace which has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a secure push down clasp. Condition: Used ...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell Black Faceted Glass & Crystal Choker
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Spritzer and Fuhrmann 18Kt Gold Pendant with Bacchus Head Carved in Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Bacchus bust pendant designed by Spritzer & Fuhrmann. A vintage unusual and sculptural piece from the mid century period, circa 1960's. It was crafted in...
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1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Cable Link Vintage Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of oval-shaped cable link chain Alternating with twisted rope motif links With high polish finish Completed by lobster clasp closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 196...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Beads Silver and Gold Necklace, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Tourmaline Beads Silver and Gold Necklace, 1960 Tourmaline Beads Silver and Gold Necklace. Created around 1960. Simple and fine item yet the quality of the jeweler's work is outsta...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

Rare 1960s Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Silver Amethyst Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, large pendant of teardrop shaped amethyst and rock quartz polished stones fastened by silver hooks. Pendant suspends from a sterling silver collar, all designed by Vivianna T...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal, Silver

Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
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1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k 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 ...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Libra Zodiac Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold zodiac pendant. The pendant features libra scales in the centre which is surrounded by a textured circular border. Co...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Mediterranean Natural Italian Red Coral Vintage Necklace, c1960's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Five Strand Mediterranean Coral Necklace is of Italian provenance, dating back to 1960's, featuring 5 strands of cylinder shaped Natural Corals, ranging from 9mm...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 14K Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendant, a timeless and elegant piece that exudes vintage charm and sophistication. Crafted from daint...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Pas De Deux "Ballet Dancing Couple" 14K Rose Gold Italian Openwork Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as Pas De Deux - duet / couple performing ballet of openwork motif within finely decorated border This Vintage Italian Pendant is of superb workmanship: Exce...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Carlos Páez Vilaró 1967 Artist Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural piece designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró (1926-2014) Magnificent sculptural piece of jewelry, created in Montevideo Uruguay by the plastic artist and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró, back in the 1967. This gorgeous piece of art has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured surfaces finishes and embellished with accents of red, orange and white glass enamel. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged double pins bars to wear as a brooch or a pendant. Weight: 52.25 Grams, (34.51 Dwt). Measurements: 95.25 mm by 69.85 mm (3.75 x 2.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed in full by the artist, "CARLOS PEREZ VILARO 67". Carlos Páez Vilaró He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1923. He was a Uruguayan abstract artist, painter, potter, sculptor, muralist, writer, composer and constructor. He took up drawing in 1939 and relocated to Buenos Aires, where he worked as a printing apprentice in the industrial Barracas section of the Argentine capital. Returning to Montevideo in the late 1940s, he developed an interest in Afro-Uruguayan culture. Settling in Montevideo's primarily black neighborhood of "Mediomundo" ("Half-World"), he studied the Candombé and Comparsa dances characteristic to the culture. He composed numerous musical pieces in the two genres and conducted an orchestra. His group's congas and bongos were decorated with their leader's own thematic drawings, as well. His interest in the culture later led him to Brazil, home to the western hemisphere's largest population of African descent. Páez Vilaró was invited to exhibit some of this work by the Director of the Modern Art Museum of Paris, Jean Cassou, in 1956. He traveled to Dakar, Senegal, later that year – his first visit to Africa. He was one of the "Grupo de los 8", a movement of Uruguayan art...
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1960s Uruguayan Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Old Bead Angel Skin Coral 9.6MM-5.5MM Bead Graduated Necklace 25.5" - 43g
Located in Santa Monica, CA
GRADUATED ANGEL SKIN CORAL NECKLACE Very fresh condition old stuck Graduated angel skin coal necklace apppx 25.5 inch long with graduated polished Coral...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral

Coral and pearl twin necklace/choker
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an interesting necklace comprised of twin six strands of peachy pink 4.1mm coral beads on one side and six strands of 4.3mm cultured pearls on the other which intersect in th...
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1960s Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

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...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
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...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Platinum

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...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage silver necklace made in Finland 1960.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A day to day necklace is how we want to describe this necklace. Its silver ring is delicately made and closes easily at the front with a hook. Central a cabochon cut moonstone is set...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Necklaces

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Moonstone, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Mesh Weave Snake Omega Chunky Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. Signed Grosse at back. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Size: 44*0.9 cm. Weight: 48 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

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....
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Green Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Retro Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lavishly set with gemstones: natural quartz (x 18) set in 925 sterling silver Gem-set part is measuring 14cm x 10.5cm Joint to a silver sturdy cable links, completed by parrot c...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

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

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Diamond, Platinum

French Jet and Clear Beaded Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous long faceted french jet and clear beaded necklace, with an oval french jet and paste stone pendant, and ornate long beaded tassel. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp. ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Imperial Jade Pendant, Diamonds, Platinum, Art Deco, GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Created in the 1920s, this magnificent pendant features the very rarest of the rare: a GIA-certified natural and untreated jadeite jade that displays a rich, emerald green color and ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Modernist 1960s Vintage 14k Gold Florentine Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage 1960s modernist necklace is an artful jewel of the mid century era, cleverly crafted by Italian goldsmiths with over an ounce of 14k yellow gold. The classy cubist links...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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,...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace. Featuring six pear cut onyx. Accented by 30 single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.30 ca...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Apple Juice Thermoset Leaf and Topaz Baguette Choker Necklace By Lisner, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp - Gold tone - "Apple Juice" thermoset leaves - Aurora Borealis crystal accents - Topaz-colored baguette ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Emerald Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An extraordinary emerald of rare beauty, clean and vivid color with fervent luster represents the center of this wonderful necklace; Embellished further by two diamond-studded side-p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures. Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Base Metal

Art Deco White Gold Filigree Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 10K White Gold Filigree Pendant set with cut amythest stone and pearls. Ornate floral filigree work on pendant with original dot and dash gold chain. 1920's USA. 15" chain, ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Statement Rampant Lions Medallion Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gigantic, wonderfully lustrous heraldic style Vintage Rampant Lions Medallion Necklace. Denoting courage and strength this is the ultimate medallion and style statement. An unsigne...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

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...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

302.00 Carat Pear Peridot Citrine Briolette Bead Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear peridot and citrine green and yellow briolette bead gold necklace. The 200 graduated briolette beads boasts a harmonious blend of vibrant yellow and green peridot and citrine ge...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Set of Vintage Long Necklaces in Gold Metal and Glass Beads
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Set of vintage long necklaces in gold metal and glass beads. Only one of the necklaces is signed. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 89 cm - Maximum length: 105 cm...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Versatile Twist Braided Rope Chain Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed "Grosse". It can be worn as a bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace. Size: 80 *0.5 cm. Weight: 63 g. _ _ _ Gre...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cannetille Beaded Gala Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage fringe necklace is a perfect addition to any gala attire. Hand crafted by Italian artisans with over an ounce of 14 karat yellow g...
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1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst and Rock Crystal Necklace. Created in Fine Amethyst Necklace with yellow gold lock, comprising a row of faceted amethyst beads accented by rock crystal beads. No assay mark...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Jorgen Jensen Space Age Pewter Collar Necklace with Blue Glass Cabochon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish jewelry artist Jorgen Jensen designed this elegant Space Age modernist collar pendant-necklace. The piece is all made in pewter with arctic blue poured glass cabochons. The ar...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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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