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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
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

Materials

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

Hakimoto Rare 32x20 mm South Sea Baroque Pearl 19.5" Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With 1.72 Carts Of Diamonds Weight (g): 179 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: (30-32)X(17-20)mm Pearl Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

24K Gold Groom Baroque Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Opulent baroque Groom necklace to keep it royal and fabulous! Perfect for the Bride and Groom who want to keep their event luxurious and unique. Handmade in LA of 24k plated brass this name plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

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24k 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

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 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

Napier Wonderfully Elegant Pearl with Polished Gold Hardware Chain-Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Napier's wonderfully elegant yet whimsical costume pearl, which measures 1/2 inch in circumference accented with polished gold hardware chain-link necklace, measures 30 inches in tot...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Heavily Plated White Gold Cross Pendant Accented With Semi Precious Stones
Located in New York, NY
This heavily plated white gold pendant is accented with semi precious stones. The center is accented with yellow semi-precious stones. The total length measu...
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1990s American Baroque Necklaces

24K Gold Bride Baroque Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Opulent baroque Bride necklace to keep it royal and fabulous! Perfect for the Bride and Groom who want to keep their event luxurious and unique. Handmade in LA of 24k plated brass this name plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

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24k Gold

Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down st...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Yves Saint Laurent "Limited Edition" Magnificent "Multi Leaves" Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent "Show Stopping Entrance Maker", "Limited Edition", numbered 65/900 "Multi Leaves" crystal necklace. The curved necklace, when worn, measures 18 inches ...
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1980s French Baroque 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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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

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

Materials

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

Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Gilded Gold Hardware "Dangling Open Heart" On Chain
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent "Limited Edition" Whimsical gilded polished gold hardware "Dangling Open Heart" hangs on a polished gold hardware chain-link necklace. The necklace itself mea...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Whimsically And Elegantly Bold Multi-Colored "Entrance Maker" Choker
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully whimsical yet elegant bold multi-colored "Entrance Maker" choker displays shades of rose, pinks, greens, lavenders, and purples. And accented with scattered pear...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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

Materials

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

Materials

Diamond, Silver

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

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

Jill Garber Diamond and Pearl Starburst Drop Necklace - 14 kt. Gold and Silver
Located in Saginaw, MI
This exquisite Jill Garber drop necklace is comprised of twenty eight very fine original figural cherub angel links, joined together by finely cast 14 karat gold flower links. Eight ...
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2010s American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

Syracuse Medal Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
As an ode to the past, the Syracuse collection brings together pieces that are both modern and timeless, adorned with precious aquamarine and rock crystal stones. Hammered medals, my...
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2010s French Baroque Necklaces

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

Georgian Crowned Turquoise Set Pomander Censer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Back in the Georgian era, this Censer Pomander was a necessary piece of jewelry to offer relief to the smells of the streets for men and women. I am quite sure you looked at it and thought Hmm what is that. The turquoise embedded pendant opens and lo inside is a ball that opens as well. Solid perfume...
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Early 19th Century Austrian George III Antique Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Yves Saint Laurent Sultane necklace in golden metal with its original box C.1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990-2000 France Rare Vintage articulated choker necklace, entitled "Sultane" in crumpled gold metal by Yves Saint Laurent Collecti...
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1990s French Baroque Necklaces

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

Materials

18k 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

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Baroque Openwork Necklace Decorated with Yellow Gold Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this superb openwork baroque necklace, a true masterpiece that combines the elegance of 18-carat yellow gold with the brilliance of diamonds. This necklace is a true work of...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Regency diamond Maltese cross pendant/brooch, to the centre a cushion-shaped diamond estimated to weigh 1.4 carats, the openwork arms set throu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Hakimoto 18K Natural Color 69 Tahitian 15x12 mm Baroque 39" Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 266 69 Cultured South Sea Tahitian Pearl Pearl Size: 12X1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

20ct Gold Antique Enameled Limoges Portrait Pendant
Located in London, GB
20ct Gold Enamel & Hand painted Veiled Woman portrait Pendant Set in 20ct Gold By French Goldsmiths Limoges 1900s possibly earlier Beautiful red metal...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Raw, Solid, 24k Yellow Golden Nugget Pendant, 4.2 Grams from Australia
Located in Bozeman, MT
Raw, Solid, 24K Gold Nugget Pendant, 4.2 grams of 24K Gold, by Gold Nugget Exports of Australia, comes with 16" Gold Vermeil chain. 9mm x 18mm. Gold nuggets are very rare. Less than 2% of all gold comes in the form of a gold nugget. A gold nugget is a naturally occurring piece of native gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Tree of Life Pendent with Diamond Spiritual Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tree of Life Pendent with Diamond Accents Floating On Delicate Thin Gold Chain in 18k White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 9 round cut diamonds set the shape of the simple and eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

14k Gold Tree of Life Pendent with Diamond Spiritual Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tree of Life Pendent with Diamond Accents Floating On Delicate Thin Gold Chain is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 9 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Soutoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
1980s Chanel champagne colour Baroque style simulated pearl necklace. From the early part of the decade before Karl Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane were the creative directors f...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces

Hakimoto 17.8x13mm South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K 1.75 Carts Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace This 19 1/4" necklace of 29 matched White South Sea cultured Baroque pearls sizes from 17.8mm to 13 mm. The Clasp is 11 mm w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian aquamarine and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of three emerald-cut aquamarine-set gold links, connected with tw...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

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

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

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

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

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

GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
In natural light, there is a flash of orange in the red of this Georgian Flat Cut garnet snowflake pendant. The color of Georgian garnets are unique to the era as there was no light ...
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Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, 9k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Françoise Montague Unique Pate de Verre Choker
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Exquisite pate de verre bouquet on 24-carat gilded brass .GRIPOIX work. 12 rows of chains wrap around the neck. 3” extension chain . A true work of art.
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2010s French Baroque Necklaces

Diamonds Coral Enamel White Gold 18 Karat Drop 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...
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1980s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Baroque Pearl Flowerhead Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel baroque faux pearl and poured glass enamel large flower head chain link necklace. Of twelve handmade Gripoix nacre and glass pearls, focal turquoise poured ...
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1990s French Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

16-23mm Lustrous baroque pearl 14k Gold Necklace Wedding White pearl necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater baroque pearl beads : Item no- KM82/300 :Pearl Size: 16mmx23mm (Approx.) :Necklace length: 20" Inches If you need other special size, p...
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2010s Australian Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Hakimoto 18K Yellow Gold Natural Color Golden South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Station Necklace A classic and wearable Natural Color South Sea Station Baroque pearl necklace. The necklace is Made with 7 Baroque South Sea Pearls size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural, Golden Yellow Baroque Pearls Strand Necklace, 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Bozeman, MT
Natural Golden Yellow Baroque Pearls, 14K Gold Clasp, 19" in length, Clasp is 14K gold, strung on natural yellow thread to match. These pearls a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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