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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Retro
1.86 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Edwardian Style Pendant With Chain
Located in London, GB
A truly exquisite, delicate lace filigree design pendant set with 1.86ct round brilliant cut cubic zirconia. Composed of 925 sterling silver with white rhodium finish. Chain measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Amwaj Jewellery 18K White Gold Marquise and Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A captivating 18K white gold necklace by Amwaj Jewellery totalling 15.785 carats featuring magnificent bounds of imaginative marquise and emerald cut diamond 18K White Gold Weight:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A glamorous Art Deco inspired target cluster pendant necklace bezel set with stunning a brilliant cut diamond, framed in an octagonal border of French cut emeralds and further sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 Paris France Imposing and iconic pendant necklace by Lanvin from the early 1970s of the Space Age period. Large crew-neck medallion in shiny golden brass in the shape of ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

French 1960s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feeling Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro romantic pendant, it is of round shape and composed of a pattern in thin gold latticework decorated in application of a pa...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Greek Collar 18K and Sapphires Necklace Articulate Links
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Grecian 18K yellow gold and 1.1 carat blue sapphire chain link necklace elegantly lays around the neck in a perfect fashion. Round like a tiara the curved links rest and have mo...
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1960s Greek Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Onyx Necklace With Multi Gemstone & Butterfly Center In Pave Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:0.850g, Diamond:4.78ct, SiIver:30.662g, CHRYSOPRASE:16.16ct, EMERALD:1.42ct, ONYX:52.9 Size: 356 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling...

Certified Natural Type A 66.73 Carat Green Jade Disc, Diamond, 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Estate sourced fine natural green jade disc pendant mounted in 18k white gold diamond encrusted setting. The back engraved with a scrolled foliate mo...
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20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.64 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.64 carat and Round-cut White D...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, White Pearls, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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2010s Italian Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare 1969 1st Man on the Moon Solid 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb and highly unusual pendant. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example. A very rare, original 1st Man on the Moon pendant. Well made example with pattern to each side. CONDITION ; E...
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20th Century British Retro Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.508g, Diamond:29.95ct, Thread:0.12g Size: 914 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mikimoto Green Chalcedony Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1950s Metal Type: Sterling silver Weight: 48.5 grams Length: 15.5 inches Hallmarked 'MIKIMOTO' on clasp.
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1950s Japanese Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Aquamarine and Tanzanite Beads Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful and elegant necklace, with 95 carats of Aquamarine and 4 carat Tanzanite beads. The necklace is around 16 inches long, and can be altered. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds Cabochon
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green guilloche vitreous enamel, 35 diamonds, total 0.69 ct, G VS, bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Circle Of Life Necklace with Baguette Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.820g, Diamond:0.40ct, Size: 457 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine spheres of 16 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, f...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LAPIS LAZULI Diamonds Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Yellow Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED STONES made from a specific unique designed. HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE. The Designer, Béné...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size smoky quartz, cut for the artist. It bel...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace with 32 sparkling white Old European Cut Diamonds of great beauty in a gorgeous platin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Necklace, 18.75 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond necklace, designed as an old-cut diamond weighing an estimated 3.75ct, set in the centre of a floral cluster motif and suspended within an articulated old-cut dia...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baroque Pearl, Black Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Owl Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Marchisio Heavy Twisted Rope Multi Strand 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable designer Vintage early 1980's  multi-strand long necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Showcasing a creative twisted rope design, this attractive heavy gold necklace...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Filigree Flower Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Flower pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and promises. It's a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.60 carats 18 Karats White Gold Bar Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Adorn yourself with sophistication and timeless elegance with our 18KT gold bar pendant, boasting an intricate Art Deco design that exudes everlasting charm. Crafted with meticulous ...
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt yellow gold pendant with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.68 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brazilian Aquamarine Diamonds Crystal Onyx White Gold 14 Carats 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 seller with a private message to solve the problem. Fantastic retro style necklace...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany, 18K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stamp: "Tiffany & Co" Weight: 80.1 grams Measurement: beads approx. 15.0 to 8.0mm, 42.9cm in length.
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20th Century Retro Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Marquise Cut Blue Sapphire Three Stone Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has three marquise cut sapphire studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Iolite Topaz Aqua Raindrop Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette Iolite topaz aquamarine raindrop diamond pendant necklace Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold taper baguette multi-co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Czecholovakian Topaz Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Czecholovakian Graduate Paste Necklace from the 1930's. Flexible square settings graduate to largest topaz paste at center. Silverplated. Engraved florals on backs. ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

2.76 Carat Pear Shape Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Drop Pendant With Chain
Located in London, GB
Featuring a 10.7ct pear shape, suspended on a sterling silver chain with an embellished bale. Composed of 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodiu...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Natural Untreated Tourmaline Firework Burst .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Untreated Brazilian Multi Coloured Tourmaline Firework Burst Pure .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant Total weight of Tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamonds 18KT White Gold Classic Round Baguette Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this pendant necklace, adorned with a scattered cluster of round and baguette diamonds set in luxurious 18KT White Gold. Totaling 0.44 carats, t...
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Amethyst Diamond Spider Pendant! The vintage modernist spider is set with a 10 Carat oval cabochon Amethyst of great beauty. The Amethyst is a stunning purple g...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Natural Untreated 4.5CT Sapphire .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.5 Ct Natural Thailand Untreated Blue Sapphire Pendant set in .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces

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Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

6.56 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Eliana 10mm Pearl Drop Pendant & Chain
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Sterling Silver Hand Finished 10mm Pearl 6.5ct Round Brilliant Cut Cubic Zirconia Drop Pendant Necklace This elegant, sophisticated drop pendant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Retro Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold link necklace circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: delicate scallop-shaped motifs give this vintage necklace an airy and feminine look that ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

MALACHITES Peridot Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Necklace with Fancy beads Shape in Malachite with Diamond Pavé & Fancy Shape Peridot .HAND CARVED STONES made from a specific unique designed. HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE. The Designer, Bénédicte, decided to Produce all her Creations in her country of origin, France, to Honor and Ensure the Highest standards of Handcraftsmanship and Quality Products. It is a 16 pieces LIMITED EDITION. These Necklace is definitely a "Be-Spoke" Unique Piece when worn. In Stock. Matching Earrings are available. 106 diamonds for a total of 0.56ct + 0.13ct Fancy Shape Peridot: 0.40ct Fancy Beads Shape Malachites: 30.15ct Size: 60 cm (23.6 inches) Also available in: • Tiger Eyes, Rodholite and Yellow Gold • Black Jade, Amethyst and Pink Gold • Swiss Blue Topaz, White Moonstone and White Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Necklaces

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Diamond, Malachite, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro/Mid Century 7.5mm Pearl 14K Necklace/Strand of Pearls Original 1950-1960
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1950's-1960's Vintage 7.5mm Pearl 14K Gold 30 Inch Necklace/Strand of Pearls Retro/Mid Century Features 101 Genuine Na...
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold 'D" Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Incredibly sweet 9ct gold pendant with the letter 'D' engraved on the front. The top of the heart has a Stafford knot which is linked to the chain. ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Round Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Vitreous Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15 ct
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent light grey vitreous enamel, guilloche, 30 diamonds, total 0.15 ct, G VS, diameter app. 12.5 mm About the cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond with Sapphire Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style sapphire and diamond pendant, set with French cut sapphires and round cut diamonds. Mounted in 18k white gold. Information Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 9 mm. Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Tsavorite, Rubies, Sapphires, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clown Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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2010s Italian Retro Necklaces

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Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long 14k Gold GIA Angel Skin Coral Strand Necklace Carved Amethyst Head & Tassel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent, long, vintage angel skin coral bead strand necklace that features incredible carved amethyst stones ...
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1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Tequila Pink and Gray Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round, little square, and oval. Elegant mix and match colors, tequila pink marble, purple ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Sapph...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.05Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Pavé Set Curved Heart Shaped Pendant
Located in London, GB
This dazzling pave set pendant is our interpretation of the iconic symbol of love, it's the perfect gift for that special person in your life. Featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted 50.00 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 50.00 Carats of Peridot. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 120cm. This Necklace is available a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural blue agate. This flapper-era treasure is a creation of spectacular beauty. The cool blue agate beads and the watery rock crystal perfectly compliment the waxy sheen of the light green nephrite carving...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal

Retro Glass Bead & Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine retro glass bead and sterling silver choker necklace. With alternating clear 13mm and black faceted glass beads. Each bead has a sterling bar...
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20th Century Retro Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Certified 23.95 Carat Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique 23.95 carat drop-shaped Emerald pendant, with Emeralds, Sapphires and White Diamonds - set in 10 grams of solid 18K White Gold. The chain is currently 24 inches long, but it can be customized. The green and blue color combination makes the necklace stand...
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace A carved rock crystal pendant with angle motif surrounded by a carved onyx frame on a diamond and pea...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval variegated jadeite jade, polished and carved with a 14k rose gold bail, accented with 2 sin...
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Early 20th Century Retro Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Emeralds, Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Emerald, Onyx, Tourmaline, Silver

GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier saltwater pearl necklace with original box. 85 natural Saltwater Pearls set together by a 56 round cut diamond set screw closure. This marv...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Miriam Salat Classic Navy Blue Resin & White Zircon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Salat navy blue link necklace Sterling silver Chocker length 16 inch Can be modified in length Zircons Signed MRM 925 Comes with a Miriam Salat Pouch This Necklace is pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Sterling 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

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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