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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Byzantine
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Pansy flower convertible brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Inc.
An exceptional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 190...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Antique Necklace Natural Pearls Diamonds Emeralds solid 18K Gold /40cm/ 5.6gr
Located in SE
Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls complemented with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K Orange Gold and Whit...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid pendant taken from the Art Nouveau period. This highly detailed piece features a stunning cluster consisting of a cushion cut ruby boasting a wonderfully rich...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm / 0.08 ct each and inlaid with 4 paved natural oriental Pearls Ø 1.6 mm each.
The locket is 3.8 cm long suspended including the hanger x 2.1 cm wide x 5 mm deep.
There are two internal compartments with original Glass covers and bezels lined with blue silk or paper. I did not try to remove the bezels and Glass covers . Note that finding old lockets...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Flowers" Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, S...
Art Nouveau Handcrafted Emerald Aquamarine Yellow Gold "Cat" Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold and Pink paste pendant, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique, Art Nouveau era, 9ct gold and pink paste pendant really pops.
It is a lavaliere style pendant, typically popular in the Edwardian / Art Nouveau era, they were usually ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace / Pendant featuring a beautiful set of 11 natural old diamond cut Diamonds set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. The main part /pendant is composed of 4 mo...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k 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
Natural Diamond Pendant 0.25 CT 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At its core, the pendant showcases a captivating cluster of baguette and round diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a stunning visual impact. The interplay of shapes and cuts ad...
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau French Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Pendant signed by Emile Dropsy
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Art Nouveau French Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Pendant, signed by E. Dropsy, is a remarkable piece of religious jewelry with a touch of artistic flair. Crafted from 18-karat yellow g...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rope Chain 22 Inches 3.46 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a wonderful chain. It's a beautiful rope chain so pendants will hang very well on it. It's 22 inches long and 2 mm thick. The weight in grams is 3.46. It has a slid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Two-Tone Reversible Italian Unoaerre Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece by Unoaerre Italian Jewelry Makers and so versatile. You can wear it on the side where it's 2-to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1900 Nordic Necklace Gilt Silver Enamels /38.5 /10.5 gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Necklace in solid gilt sterling Silver with filigree decorations and Enamel works . Secure the original period push lock.
Ca. late 19th - early 20th cent, marked 925, ...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold, Enamel
1864 Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings of Eternity Knots in miniature proportions on both sides.
One sections with inner removable bezel insid...
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1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Hand - Hand-made necklace from the early 20 century featuring three natural Amethyst stones and Seed Pearls in Silver framing with Silver anchor type chain with c- c-closure.
Such N...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Pla...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
This rare and beautiful Art Nouveau period chain necklace is 1905 ca Solid 9 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare and beautiful Art Nouveau period chain necklace is 1905 ca
Solid 9 KT rose gold weighs 26.3 grams
Magnificent example totally hand made by skillful workmanship of the past ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
Great Antique Necklace from ca. late 19th - early XX century featuring 13 Natural Gemstones. All stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique German Locket Pendant Picture solid 14K Gold oval / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Antique German or Austrian late 19th - early XX cent. Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold.
Delicate floral engravings of miniature proportions on both sides. Ins...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Russian Imperial Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4.5cm / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament. Engraved inscription on the back side i...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
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
Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Brooch Rhodolite Pearls Enamels Silver/ 10.5gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique piece of Bohemian jewelry made on the territories of the former Austrian-Hungarian Empire ca. late 19th century. This type of design clos...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau - Necklace and Pendant with diamonds 18k yellow gold and Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950Pt platinum necklace with a gold and platinum pendant set with an old European cut diamond in the center. 1.10ct – G/H – VS2/SI1 – and around it old single cut diamonds up to. 1.0...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant set in silver with hand painted hard enamel florals and plique a jour leaves. Realistically modeled silver branch with a enamel bloom belo...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Replica Blue Glass Bee Pendant Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 24 karat yellow gold revered by discerning investors for its purity and warmth of color is used in combination with hammered silver to make up this square blue glass bee intagli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
Antique hand-made Swedish necklace in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Delicate filigree work, oval and drop cut natural Citrine stones accented with tiny Seed P...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct y...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant.
Handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold (tested) , enameled with cobalt Blue enamel and accented with 5old Eur...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully carved in solid natural Citrine stone.
One seal shows the coat of arms of the noble f...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
By Vendome
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
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Nouveau 15ct yellow gold natural pearl and diamond pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of sinuous leaves and a dia...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1904 Nordic Necklace 200ct Natural Coral 18K Gold /48.5 cm /55 gr
Located in SE
Old Necklace with a set of 47 hand-cut and polished gradually sized beads of natural untreated Precious Coral. Silken thread. Diameters of beads range from Ø 12 mm x 8 mm to Ø 5 x 3 ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Natural Diamond Emerald Pendant Hallmark 18K Gold Emerald Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of beautifully enamelle...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand carved Shell cameo depicting Demeter - Greek Goddess of the harvest and agriculture, who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth She has ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose 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....
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant.
Gilded ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
Antique British or American Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Gold , ca. late 19th - early 20th century with openwork raised socket HOPE combination decorated with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds. Bail decorated with rose - cut Diamonds. Both sections with inner removable bezels with original Glass covers inside.
All Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds are naturals, all 82 stones are hand - cuts. No missing stones.
Total of 33 rose cut Diamonds, average Ø 2mm /0.04ct each, white and clear stones/ total weight of Diamonds ca. 1 ct.
Total of 10 light Blue Ceylon Sapphires, both old European diamond cut and cushion cut Ø2.25mm/ 0.05ct each / total weight ca.0.5 ctw
Total of 18 natural Ceylon Rubies...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Locket With A Chain
Located in Portland, England
This antique Victorian silver photo locket with a rope chain is dated 1879 and it's 145 years old! The front of this beautiful piece depicts the floral oval panel surrounded by a scr...
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful Art Nouveau style 18ct yellow gold natural pearl, amethyst, diamond and enamel pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated desig...
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set w...
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2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Art Nouveau Amethyst Flower Pendant Necklace Poppy Lotus 14 Karat Green Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST ART NOUVEAU FLOWER MOTIF PENDANT IN 14 KARAT GREEN GOLD WITH THREE BRIOLETTE CUT AMETHYST DROPS.
The exquisite necklace has three briolette facete...
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary. Signed Mazzoni. Stamped with the horse’s head mark...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Ruby Tree of Life Pendant Crafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Genuine Ruby Tree of Life Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.5 carats of emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Behold the epitome of natural elegance – our enchanting pendant meticulously crafted in lustrous 18k white gold. Inspired by the captivating beauty of nature, this pendant exudes tim...
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold.
Delicate engravings of miniature proportions on both sides.Inside - golden bezel with...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
LB one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant, beads necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant necklace. This pendant is a wonderful example of the mid century glass that was produced in Czechoslovakia and...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
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
Materials
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Certified 1.5ctw Natural Ruby and Diamond Platinum Anchor Pendant Necklace
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Dive into a sea of sophistication with our EGL Certified Genuine Natural Ruby and Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that blends nautical charm with the allure of gen...
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2010s African Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Art Nouveau foliate pearl & diamond cross pendant, circa 1915. This antique cross pendant is crafted in 18 karat gold and silver in a foliate design. The Art Nouveau cross fe...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Blue Lapis Reviere Necklace in 14k & 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lapis Necklace in 14k & 18K Gold.
This Riviera styled necklace features 12 cabochon-cut lapis gemstones, each measuring 19–16 mm, and exhibits gold detailing within each stone, enhancing the royal blue hue. The necklace is crafted from 14K & 18K yellow gold, and surround each lapis stone with a textured design. The gold is also crafted into paisley art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Early Renoir MidCentury Copper Stylized Tulip 18 Link Choker Necklace
By Renoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Without a post-1955 copyright symbol and with the brand's earliest script signature, this likely late 1940s signed Renoir shiny copper choker necklace features 18 links each stylized as a tulip flowerhead in a modernized bolder Art Nouveau style. The American jewelry company's exclusive durable "Copron" finishing on the top of the links prevents tarnishing and fingerprints. The functional tiny linear links and the reverse side of the necklace were meant to remain blackened, while a black signature is impressed on the underside of the fold-over clasp.
Comparatively without the additional enamel decoration of the company's post-1952 jewelry line signed Matisse...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Copper
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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