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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Romantic
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

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Open your Heart" Collection Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.2 Karat Pink Tourmaline 0.03 Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace The perfect gift for a special day, this is a gift she will remember forever and never take off. A timeless pink heart pendant...
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2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medal Pendant Necklace Opal Aquamarine Greek Dove Gold Plated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Prong Set Opal and Marquis Aquamarine 10 Karat Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin Material: Both Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Brass Desig...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Georgian Long Pinchbeck Chain in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Georgian chain beautifully preserved from the early 19th Century. It’s made up of pinchbeck cable links, gilded in 18ct yellow g...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold, Pinchbeck

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Beating Heart Pendant, Rubies and Emeralds, Silver
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Ruby love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendant draws on tumultuous, passionate relationships. Rubies are for raw emotion, passion...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Swarovski Long Large Knot Bow Clear Crystals Pendant Necklace White Silver Tone
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and new. With box. 100% Genuine. The Bow collection uses the bow motif as a flirtatious and fun symbol of love. Sophisticated and modern, yet playful and y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces

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Silver

Beating Heart Pendant, Green Emerald Heart and Marquise Blue Sapphires, 10kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Story: A classic symbol of love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendants come from the way that colours can represent our feelings & ...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Deep) - the Ci...
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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

Georgian 56 Carat Carved Citrine Fob Pendant - Gold Repoussé Frame - Circa 1830
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian carved Citrine Fob / Pendant / Enhancer - featuring a large Emerald cut yellow Citrine (approx. 56.19 Total Carat Weight - 23 mm. Wide x 28 mm. Long x 13 mm. Dee...
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Large Diamond & Bristol Blue Glass Drop Pendant with Hand Engraving
Located in Danvers, MA
Absolutely stunning and a rare find, this original Georgian period Diamond Pendant with Bristol Blue Glass is gorgeous for the collector but is still very wearable, as well. Crafted...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Guard Chain, circa 1810
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite Antique Georgian guard chain from the early 19th Century made up of long, faceted Cut Steel links and spheres. It’s complete with a newer claw clasp at the end of a lo...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Cut Steel

So Precious Sunrise Madness Pavé Diamonds Necklace
By Leïa K.
Located in Dubai, AE
The Sunrise Madness in Pavé Diamonds necklace is a stunning tribute to the beauty of the universe. Crafted from 18-carat gold and featuring a pavé of diamonds totaling 0.55 carats, t...
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2010s Asian Romantic Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Heart Necklace in Gold One of a Kind in stock
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning 14K yellow gold moonstone heart necklace that comes on a wonderful handmade chain - the perfect short necklace (choker style) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Romantic Necklaces

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Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An antique Maltese, Gran Spinat, long chain, of box links, with stars on the outer faces of each link, decorated with granulated balls, mounted in 18ct...
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1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

Beating Heart Pendant, Rubies and Emeralds, 10kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Ruby love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendant draws on tumultuous, passionate relationships. Rubies are for raw emotion, passion...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Beating Heart Pendant, Green Emerald Heart and Marquise Blue Sapphires, Silver
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Story: A classic symbol of love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendants come from the way that colours can represent our feelings & ...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Silver

Beating Heart Pendant, Yellow Heart Sapphire & Marquise Blue Spinels, Silver
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
A classic symbol of love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendant draws on tumultuous, passionate relationships. A beautiful large yel...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Silver

Beating Sapphire Heart Pendant, 10kt Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
A classic symbol of love, the heart is the centre of our emotions. Our inspiration for the beating heart pendant draws on tumultuous, passionate relationships. A beautiful large yel...
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2010s European Romantic Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 10k Gold

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

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Cut Steel

Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant features 1 center Ceylon heart shape sapphire weighing 4.18cts. Sapphire is surrounded by a diamond halo containing round brilliant diamonds, 0.32tcw. Heart shape pendant is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Louis Feraud Paris Choker Necklace Gilt Metal with Brand Logo Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis Feraud Paris choker necklace features a romantic chain-necklace shape with gilded ornate iconic brand logo charms. The necklace closes with a lobster closing clasp...
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1990s French Romantic Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Dolce&Gabbana 2000 Runway Accessory PaleSilkRoseFlower Cufflink Or Boutonniere
Located in Chicago, IL
Dolce & Gabbana featured silk-rose jewelry like this versatile pale-peach seven-inch-diameter accessory on many of the runway looks from the design-duo's Spring/Summer 2000 collection (see photo). The rose is a signature motif of this pair of Italian designers, while the Dolce & Gabbana brand tag is sewn to the back of this piece that was "Made in Italy" in 1999. The unusual "cufflink" hardware on the back of the faux rose enables it to be secured through a buttonhole or as a pendant for a necklace, neckerchief, or narrow belt...
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1990s Italian Romantic Necklaces

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Base Metal

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

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant Made in Gold with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Turquoise Blue Necklace
Located in London, GB
1950s necklace by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior and fully signed to the reverse in an oval cartouche. This is one of the more well known designs and essential for any collectors o...
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1950s British Romantic Vintage Necklaces

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Base Metal

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary museum quality 18th Century Georgian 3 TCW diamond, silver topped rose gold transformable pendant brooch of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a flower synonymous of England, chivalry, romance, restraint and humility. The unassuming English wayside flower is symbolic of Sir Percy Blakeney, "the most British Britisher" of Baroness Orczy's first novel in a series of historical fiction which took London's West End...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

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

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Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver

Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Opal Aquamarine Gold Plated J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Prong Set Opal and Marquis Aquamarine 10 Karat Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin Material: Both Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Brass Desig...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

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

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Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Medal Pendant Necklace Opal Aquamarine Greek Dove Gold Plated J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Prong Set Opal and Marquis Aquamarine 10 Karat Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin Material: Both Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Brass Desig...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Opal Aquamarine Gold Plated J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Dove Medal Pendant Necklace Prong Set Opal and Marquis Aquamarine 10 Karat Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin Material: Both Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Brass Desig...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 center pear shape sapphire, 1.61ct. Sapphire dangles from a fancy halo containing round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 0.45tcts. Diamonds are near colorles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces

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Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Gold-filled

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

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Sapphire Medal Coin Chain Necklace Dove Pegasus Tanzanite J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Medal Coin Chain Necklace Dove Pegasus Tanzanite J Dauphin This piece has two greek coins soldered together with a dove and the other one with a Pegasus. On the side of the...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Dove Aquamarine Marquis Opal J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
28" Long Medal Chunky Chain Necklace with a Dove and a Aquamarine Marquis and a round Opal Designer: J Dauphin Medal and Chain is 10k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin Hand made in ...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Georgian Victorian 1830 Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold 4.58 Cts Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces

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

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

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

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18k Gold

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant Made in Gold Vermeil with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand made in Los Angeles The word “crescent” comes from the Latin term ceres meaning to “bring forth, create” and crescere, the Latin term for “grow, thrive”. It is used as the astrological symbol for the Moon, and hence as the alchemical symbol...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

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

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Gold

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...
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold

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

18K Solid White Gold Square Shape Blue Sapphire with Diamonds Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has square cut sapphires studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold

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

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Diamond, Silver

18k Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace Diamond Clover Charm Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Charm Necklace in 18K Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate Minimal Necklace made of 18K solid gold available in three color gold. Natural genuine round cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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