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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 1920s
Art Deco Emerald Teardrop, White Gold and Diamond Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This yummy emerald in the shape of a teardrop has a beautiful green translucency. The setting is 14 Karat white gold with a bezel set diamond (0 .10 carat) and delicate etching. This...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Own a little piece of history! A beautiful small vintage pocket watch stamped Tiffany & Co. New York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gol...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Bohemian Red Garnet Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver (Gilded Rose tone metal over 625). Wear consistent with...
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1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 15 inches. This beautiful chain is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ch...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
1920s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.
This antique pendant of round shape represents the initials "MO", the date "May 5, 1923" is engraved on the edge.
Pendant sold alone without its chai...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 4.37ct Old European Diamond Large Dinner Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique diamond statement pendant crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. This elegant and large piece is completely drenched with very fine quality old European cut diamonds throughout that truly set this piece on fire! The pendant carries a total of approximately 4.37 carats of fine diamonds with the center stone standing out with its nice large size at approximately 0.71 carats. Their remarkable sparkle and shine is seen with every movement and bring a truly glamorous look to this piece that is sure to turn heads! The pendant is also adorned with filigree open work and milgrain etching throughout for a truly elegant touch. It hangs from a brand new cable link chain that measures 20 inches in length, making this piece 100% ready to wear upon arrival. This magnificent pendant necklace will certainly impress with its fine quality stones and is absolutely guaranteed to make a fancy statement! Enjoy :)
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H/I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.71ctw (approx.)
(2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - I/J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.91ctw (approx.)
(53) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H/J Color - VS2/SI2 w/ a few I1 Clarity - 2.75ctw (approx.)
Total Carat Weight: 4.37 (approx.)
Material: Solid .900 Platinum Pendant w/ Solid .950 Platinum Chain...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05 ct Diamond Halo Pendant, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the wonderful Art Deco era is this stately diamond pendant. It has been designed with a main cluster of old cut diamonds with a central stone of 0.25 carats, surrounde...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Circle Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco necklace in 14k yellow gold with an open circle design accented by diamonds and a breathtaking opal center! The center of the necklace is an open circle i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and diamond cross pendant, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Amethyst and diamond cross pendant. Set to centre with one round old cut natural amethyst in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.10 carats, flanked by four fanc...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace with filigree tongue and box clasp . Very well made piece with beautiful det...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
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1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Original Art Nouveau Pendant in Platinum Yellow Gold around 1920 Shadowy Madonna
Located in Viena, Viena
Original Art Nouveau pendant in platinum / yellow gold around 1920, with rose-cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct (2 rose-cut diamonds are missing), surrounded by fine greyish seed pe...
Category
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
Category
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This beautiful pendant started it’s life originally as a brooch but has recently been converted by its previous owner. Being an original Art Deco piece, all of the diamonds are Old E...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Category
1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket from the 1930's. Finely carved and detailed on both sides in 2 colorations of mother of pearl dep...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Theodor Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Theodore Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant from the 1920's. Art Deco design with central oval cut smokey topaz floating above a pierc...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Black Starr & Frost Peridot and Diamond Platinum Pendant, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A Black Starr & Frost peridot and diamond Lavalier style pendant, set with old-cut diamonds, with an oval faceted peridot, with an estimated total weight of 3.61ct and a pear shape peridot...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine Old European Cut Diamond Clip-Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria blue rectangular step cut aquamarine weighing 46.30 carats in the center piece of this magnificent Art Deco clip-brooch/pendant necklace. Embellished by Old Eu...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Antique Coral Necklace Fine Quality 99 Grams
Located in Media, PA
Gorgeous Antique Coral Necklace Fine Quality 99 Grams
Superb quality with round beads with gold color spacers. It has a very fine quality cora...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Art Deco Platinum Handmade Necklace Chain 18.8 Gram 1920s Possibly Japan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco Platinum Handmade Necklace Chain possibly Japan 1920s
Length 21 Inch
Measurements Longer links 13mm by 2mm thick, Smaller 3 mm round
Metal Platinum, tested at 90%
Weig...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 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...
Category
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Tiffany & Co platinum diamond and p...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant.
To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Enco Sterling Open Back Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Enco Sterling Open Back Crystal Necklace. This has Graduated sizes going all the way around the neck. Nothing looks like a true open back crystal necklace. The shine and bea...
Category
1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique GIA Vivid Natural Jade Diamond Deco Jade Gold Clasp Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A strand of Natural No Treatments Genuine Green Jade Beads adds a touch of life to any outfit.
This piece is versatile in how the wearer prefers; it can be worn in a single or doub...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Platinum charm necklace holds 5 unique Platinum charms: A Horse with rider, an Elephant, a Hobo, A carriage, and a windmill with rotating veins. There are Diamonds and gemstones on these charms. This comes out of Austria and is in perfect condition. The weight of this necklace is 16.2 grams. This has been converted to a necklace from a bracelet. Deco Platinum Charms were once on bracelets that dangled, now a days, for working women...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Carved Shell Cameo 12K Gold Filled Necklace Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved shell cameo necklace with pendant in 12 Karat gold. It has additional pin and may be worn as a brooch.
Not signed. 12K gold mark. ...
Category
1920s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Buddha pendant designed by Sasportas.
A beautiful and fabulous antique pendant from the French Art-Deco period, circa 1925. Designed with very symbolic thought that shows the figure of Buddha...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Platinum...
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1.63 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat amethyst and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique amethyst pendant...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A beautiful Art Deco c.1920s Bead cut Smoky Quartz and Rose Cut Diamond pendant / Charm. The pendant complete with later 9 Carat Gold Bolt ring. Contine...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Necklace Choker Silver Guilt Filigree Facetted Garnet Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Late 18th century garnet and silver filigree choker that fastens at the front with an ornamental clasp. Six pierced panels with cut out flower motive ...
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1790s European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
18KW Diamond Cross Pendant on Chain
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique 18KW diamond cross pendant on chain, circa 1920. This 18 karat white gold openwork diamond cross pendant comes on an 18 karat white gold chain. [SDEL 1384 P]
Dimensions
2″H ...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA Natural Color Jade Bead Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This 1950s classic graduated strand of Natural No Color Added Genuine Green Jade Beads adds a touch of color and elegance.
This piece is versatile in how the wearer prefers, it can ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Lavaliere necklace from the early 20th Century featuring a wonderful pear-shaped pendant set with an irregular shaped Baroque Pearl haloed with twinkling Rose cut Diamonds...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Art Deco Blue Zircon and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a killer Art Deco necklace that features a spectacular genuine Blue Zircon tied together with a gorgeous diamond-studded bow set in Platinum! This utterly delightful jewel wi...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage necklace is equipped with an opal and cushion cut diamond platinum clasp...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.16 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections
This fine and impressive antique ...
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1920s British Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Eduardian Style Gold Filigree Antique Pendant with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant antique finery in Eduardian style is presented on this exquisite pendant necklace. An intricate and delicately appointed fan shaped filigree pendant with tear drop charm...
Category
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Flared Pendant & 18k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique pendant that was crafted from solid platinum during the Belle Epoque period. This large pendant features an elegant, wide, flared desi...
Category
1920s Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Open Back Crystal Sautoir Necklace with Dangling Piece
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Open Back Crystal Sautoir Necklace with Dangling Piece. One of the most gorgeous pieces I have. Can be wrapped double or worn long. The...
Category
1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece. The crystals are in a silver tone base with double links holding them. These look like d...
Category
1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed is this French Art Deco platinum diamond drop necklace. The main focal point of this necklace is the larger diamond, weighing 0.80 carat, which dangles at the bottom with a small 0.05 carat diamond rub over set just above it. It has been estimated as H in colour and SI1 in clarity. Nine rose cut diamonds, totalling to 0.09 carat, are set into a tear drop outline drawing attention to the central diamond. Set above attached to the chain are a further five old cut diamonds...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Onyx & Diamond cocktail necklace 18KT yellow gold 15" chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
Category
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.36 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.36 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster style pendant; part of our diverse collection of diamond pendants.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold and platinum.
The feature cluster pendant drop design is comprised of a central millegrain decorated collet set 0.35ct Old European round cut diamond, encircled by six further Old European round cut diamonds.
The cluster design suspends from a plain, bifurcating hallmarked platinum linear drop.
The antique pendant suspends via an integrated ring loop attachment from a 18k white gold 18' curb chain, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This 1920s diamond pendant...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive piece of antique sapphire jewelry...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cross Rosary Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The necklace is 32" around, with a 6" drop
Smallest pearls measure 3mm, with one large center pearl, 5mm wide.
Weighing 8.04G
Ships in a jewelry gift box.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Art Deco Silver Yellow Topaz Paste Necklace with Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Art Deco c. 1920s Silver and Yellow Topaz colour paste (glass) necklace with attached pendant and can be easily removed. The paste stones in closed back setting, the neckl...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
18kt Yellow Gold Silver And Large Silver Coin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting a silver coin, ITALIAN STATES, LIVORNO, Cosimo III, Tollero, 1704, Livorno. Crowned armored bust, right,Port of Livorno within roped circle. COSMVS III D G MAG DVX ETRVRI...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Citrine Oxidized Silver Draped Arts & Crafts Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This citrine and oxidized sterling silver draped necklace is a study in amazing design. The citrine is beautifully cut to reflect the yummy rich color of these beautifully matched st...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Silver
Art Deco 10K 4.73ct Opal Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 10K yellow gold opal filigree pendant featuring a large oval opal. The opal has strong pink and red play of color with some green. The solid op...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace. This incredible necklace is crafted in platinum. The pendant necklace has beautiful old europe...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Marcasite and Carved Stone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
High Quality Art Deco Marcasite and Carved Stone Pendant in the Tutti Frutti style. Large scale pendant in sterling silver with carnelian, carved gr...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Marcasite, Onyx, 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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