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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Renaissance
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...
Category
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Gold Filled Mourning Pendant with Braided Woven Hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine late Georgian or early Victorian memorial gold-filled pendant with woven hair.
With a coil of braided hair set behind glass in a filigree-worked gold-filled pendant setting.
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Category
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
34.0 Carat Tourmaline Emerald 0.21 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold.
This Necklace has 0.21 Carats of Diamonds.
This Necklace has 0.16 Carats of Emeralds.
This Necklace has 34.0 Carats of Tourmaline.
The Neckl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age.
Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence.
Very few Renaissance cameos...
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's Turquoise pate de verre cross pendant necklace. Embellished with gilt facated cut steel bead work on signature Russian gold finished filigrees. 1950's USA.
Cross 3...
Category
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Georgian Pink Paste and Silver Heart Pendant on Grosgrain Ribbon, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Pink Paste and Silver Heart Pendant on Grosgrain Ribbon c.1820s French
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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...
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Silver Paste Georgian Style Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Georgian inspired silver paste necklace. The sparkle on this piece is just beautiful and sits perfectly.
Length: 16 1/2inches
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Renaissance 1.22 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold.
This Necklace has a 0.02 Carats White Diamonds.
This Necklace has a 1.20 Carats Aquamarine.
This Necklace is inspired by Renaissance Movement...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
Georgian 15kt Twisted Rope Chain with Etruscan Turquoise Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous chain necklace from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold, this chain is comprised of interlocking oval links that are woven together to create a twisted rope design. The chain fastens at an ornate clasp, inset with four vibrant turquoise oval cabochons in collet settings. The turquoise displays a variety of shades from a light blue to a vibrant robin's egg blue. Securing the necklace is a clasp featuring ornate Etruscan detail, striking the perfect balance between the delicate golden spirals...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous, intricate diamond cross pendant is a stunning and striking design. The cross pendant is made in 18 karat yellow gold with genuine, natural diamonds. The cross design h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Crown Necklace Pendant Mixed Metals You Are A Princess or Queen
Located in Austin, TX
Queen Crown Pendant - made for a queen! Crown made in 10k mixed metals of 10k yellow gold and 10k white gold. This exquisite 10K yellow and white gold pendant has an ornate crown design that resembles a gorgeous Renaissance crown...
Category
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
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...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Rose 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 ...
Category
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique George IV Aventurine Glass Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Guilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size slim heart is made out of aventurine glass and set in a guilt silver frame. It comes with a gold 14 karat gold split ring.
Category
1820s George IV Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
2.02ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled 6-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
Category
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Flat Back Garnet Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning garnet pendant from the Georgian (1830s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this beautiful piece displays seven vibrant garnets that hang from a simple gold bail in an elon...
Category
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k 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 ...
Category
Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Jill Garber Elizabethan Style Necklace of the Gods with 19th Century Cameo Suite
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This divine legacy necklace designed in the Elizabethan style features a suite of six very fine antique nineteenth century shell Cameos. Created in Ita...
Category
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant, this is the ideal statement piece to include in ...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant circa 1700 14 Karat Gold Dutch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare museum quality early Rose Cut Diamond Pendant dating to the Georgian Era set with an abundance of antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver atop 14 Karat gold as was the custom of the period. The pendant of great beauty and dating to the 1700s.
Diamonds were all the rage in the Georgian period and this is a wonderful example. Early pieces such as this are extremely difficult to find. This one is so immensely wearable as the size is just perfect for wearing either day or night. It has stunning period character and style.
The pendant is 68 mm (2 3/4 inches) long from the top of the bale to the bottom of the pendant. Without the bale it is 58 mm long. It is 45 mm (1 3/4 inches) wide at the widest point.
The rose cut diamonds are set in silver collets atop 14 Karat gold.
The gold bale is a later addition.
There has been some restoration of the pendant as is visible from the back - this is very typical of the early Georgian jewels...
Category
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Georgian Paste and Gold Filled Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This necklace is absolutely gorgeous! The paste have a sunny orange glow to them and th necklace is gold filled. The settings are so ornate and have delicate detail.
Length: 42cm
S...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with a round faceted topaz centre, oval faceted amethyst arm...
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Cupids Playing Trumpet Necklace in Black
Located in London, GB
Rhodium plated sterling silver and fine porcelain (openwork)
Handmade in Italy
The beauty of the antique is imbued with a contemporary form for a timeless jewel in this collection. ...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Saint Esprit Paste Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Saint Esprit paste set pendant, set throughout with faceted paste and surmounted by bow, all set in silver mount, circa 1800, measuring approximately 2....
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron Long Chain, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Berlin Iron Long Chain c.1810
The origins of Berlin iron jewelry might date back as far as 1806, but it wasn’t until the final years of the Napoleonic ...
Category
19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Late Georgian Gold and Painted Ivory Portrait Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning Georgian portrait is exquisite and painted on ivory. The portrait is set within yellow gold and has a glossy solid gold back.
Dimensions: 44.5x33.5mm
Width: 5mm
We...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
7.53tcw 18K Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a peek at this stunning emerald and diamond halo pendant. The center stone carries 7.15-carats of pure natural emerald beauty! Displaying a desirable dark green color, and excel...
Category
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Georgian Gold Regard Chain
Located in London, GB
A long Georgian gold regard chain, sixteen long square pieced bars interspaced with interlocking circular links of textured yellow gold with star motifs ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Coral
18K Gold Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond HEG Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An One of a Kind Georgian c.1810 black enamel and rose cut Diamond heart locket pendant in Silver and Gold with initials HEG and filled with crystals. English origin.
Total drop incl...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
5.25tcw 14K Teardrop Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an hourglass natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous piece carries two emeralds in a prong setting. Black rhodium highlights ...
Category
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain c.1820
Period: Late 18th. Century
Year: c.1800
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 30.30g
Length: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent Ant...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George III Garnet-Set Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A George III garnet-set demi-parure, the necklace consisting of four garnet-set foliate clusters linked with articulated garnet-set trefoil-links, 17.5 inches long, the bracelet consisting of seventeen articulated garnet-set trefoil-links 7 inches long, all garnets cut-down set to yellow gold closed-back mount, circa 1800, gross weight 53.0 grams.
A charming and detailed Georgian suite...
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian Portiguese Travel Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Proving that all beautiful jewelry can be other than gold or silver, this Georgian pendant of lacy openwork in a floral vine motif mimics the real thing made c. 1800, yet this is gil...
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian Natural Pearl Necklace with Blue Enamel Centre
Located in London, GB
A Georgian natural pearl necklace with blue enamel centre, the kite shape centre piece with blue enamel decoration, mounted with ivory carving o...
Category
1790s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel
46.00 Carat Tourmaline Amethyst Citrine Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold.
This Necklace has 0.35 Carats of Rubies.
This Necklace has 21.00 Carats of Tourmaline.
This Necklace has 12.00 Carats of Amethyst.
This Neck...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold cross c.1820
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Cross 1992 Autumn/Winter
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance cross pendant brooch from 1992 Autumn/Winter. Of ruby and emerald poured glass enamel round and rectangular cabochons. Set in gilded bronze with handmade baroque nacre Maison Gripoix pearls.
Worn in a ruby color way by Linda Evangelista in the CHANEL 1992...
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1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 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...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold
CoCo Chanel 1950s Renaissance Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small faux pearls. There are gilt filigree lantern...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring...
Category
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklet
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite handmade Georgian necklet features 56 natural pearls and 116 diamond chips set in silver topped rolled gold. The piece dates to England circa 1770 when pearls were a s...
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angel Portrait with Turquoise Bolo Tie
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
With a visionary approach to the classic, Western bolo, Jill Garber has designed this poetic piece around a 19th century hand-painted angel portrait on po...
Category
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
0.14 Carat White Diamonds 0.70 Carat Emerald Pearl Enamel Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold.
This Pendant has 0.14 Carats of White Diamonds.
This Pendant has 0.70 Carats of Emeralds.
This Pendant has also Enamel, Pearl and Carved Shell...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
George III Diamond and Enamel Navette Pendant, circa 1790
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III diamond and enamel navette-shaped sentimental pendant, circa 1790. The pendant has been executed in the French manner, having an old cut diamond border, leading to a pur...
Category
1790s British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had been worn primarily during periods of mourning due to the dark color of its black lacquer finish. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1830. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry. The Berlin iron jewelry was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia, or with the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning "I gave gold for iron") or "Für das Wohl des Vaterlands" ("For the welfare of our country/fatherland"). Almost overnight, Berlin iron jewelry became a symbol of patriotism. Its beautiful fabrication and lacy appearance gave it widespread appeal, eventually reaching popularity in numerous European countries. Authentic Berlin iron jewelry is now very rare, and well-preserved pieces have become very collectible!
Cut steel jewelry originated in England in the 17th century and subsequently spread throughout Europe, eventually becoming a popular style of jewelry worn by members of high society during the Victorian era. Made of polished faceted steel studs, the pieces were cut by hand and then assembled and riveted onto a metal back. The faceted steel elements give this type of jewelry a subtle, metallic glitter that resembles cut gemstones. Motifs varied from the simple to the sublime, with multiple layers and densely packed studs. The time-consuming process and the artistry required to create cut steel jewelry made it very valuable and highly sought-after during the Victorian age, particularly to wear during the stage of "secondary mourning." Produced up until the turn of the 19th century, antique cut steel jewelry is now highly collectible.
An exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine Berlin ironwork with delicate cut steel studs and mirrored steel plaques throughout, this well-preserved ensemble is an incredible work of art. The ornate necklace adorns various sized iron-backed links topped with mirrored steel plaques, each one connected together by intricate, lacy Berlin ironwork. The largest link rests at the center, and features an oval-shaped mirrored steel plaque on the front that is adorns a raised iron cameo...
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Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Antique 10.97 Carat Aquamarine, Topaz and Diamond Platinum Necklace (1920s)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 10.97 carat aquamarine and 1.57 carat topaz, 1.42 carat diamond and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in platinum.
The drop style pendant has a scalloped edged, pierced decorated quatrefoil design, ornamented to the center with a claw set round mixed cut aquamarine.
The millegrain decorated setting is embellished with four bezel set Old European round cut and eighty-eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds.
The feature setting suspends from a four claw set 1.57Ct cushion cut blue topaz via two articulated linear drops.
The articulated linear drops are each set with three bezel set Old European round cut diamonds.
The pendant suspends from a 17" fine belcher chain via two ring loops to the upper border of the topaz setting, securing with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse.
This 1920s aquamarine and diamond pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
The necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Condition:
This stunning antique 1920s necklace...
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1920s Unknown George V Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Austro Hungarian Brooch Kyanite Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Eliza Necklace - A stunning antique Austro Hungarian sapphire blue paste and pearls brooch has become both the focal point as well as the clasp, for...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace.
A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
In this large cross, the strength of Iron and fine gossamer swirls combine to create et another miracle of historic Berlin Iron work from the early 1800's. There are four layers of iron here forged together with focus on the central flower. What tool existed to twist this fine iron and how was it created in such fine sprays?
When the German treasury was becoming depleted due to the war with Napoleon, the government addressed the aristocrats asking them to contribute their gold for the continuing battle. The wealthy answered the plea and were given iron jewels...
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1810s German George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian French Paste Silver Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the finest example of a French Provincial Snowflake Wedding Cross I have seen, and I have seen many. At its finest, antique paste jewelry...
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1820 Georgian Blue Aquamarine White Pearl Silver Fringe Riviere Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely pretty Georgian fringe riviere necklace with 63 foiled aquamarines and 18 blister pearls millegrain set to closed back silver mounts with a gold chain and toggle...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
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.
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