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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century
Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 18th to Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Chesterland, OH
A very large hand-carved natural untreated Burmese jade pendant circa the late 18th to early 19th century Qing Dynasty. A very rare and unique size! China directly controlled the Central Asian jade-yielding regions of Hotan and Yarkand between about 1760 and 1820, during which time much fine nephrite was sent to Beijing for carving. Jadeite from Myanmar (Burma) reached the capital from the second quarter of the 18th century, and chromite- or graphite-flecked “spinach jade” from the Baikal region of Siberia was imported in the 19th century. The finest Qing dynasty jade...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Necklaces

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Jade

Mosell Vintage Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a combination of periods of Egyptian Revival, Etruscan and Renaissance in design and execution....
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1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, rhinestones, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 39 cm, clasp chain length 4 cm, very...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with A White Gold , Diamond & Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This double strand Pearl necklace is set with is set with a diamond and cultured pearl clasp in 14k white gold set with single cut diamonds .The cultured pearls are approximately 8 ...
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1950s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Queen Anne Paste Portrait Brooch Pendant Silver, circa 1710
Located in Kendal, GB
A rare Antique Queen Anne pendant/ brooch from the early 1700s decorated with an array of colourful old cut Paste stones dotted across an open worked Silver gallery with scrolling foliate metalwork. A double-sided locket is held in the centre with a portrait of Queen Anne behind. It’s been hand painted by a true master of the art and kept in pristine condition behind a thick glass window. During the reign of Queen Anne from 1702 until 1714 the country went through some historic changes with the creation of the United Kingdom and foundations laid for the 18th century’s Golden Age. This historic period is reflected in these stunning pieces of jewellery which boast the beauty and style of the time. The piece is fitted with a loop and a newer pin with locking clasp at the back so it can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. It’s very rare to find such splendid Queen Anne jewellery...
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18th Century Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Native American 1950 Zuni Bird Necklace In Sterling Inlaid Turquoise & Carnelian
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
A Native American Zuni necklace. A beautiful vintage tribal piece, created in Arizona by the Zuni Native American culture, back in the ...
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1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces

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Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Navette & Baguette Crystal Rhinestone Cocktail Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid century - 15" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp along chain - .75" rhinestone drop - Silver tone...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Handmade Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unusually long (78 inches) handmade necklace can be worn in a variety of lengths. The intricate chain is made of four gold circles around four open circles. It is an endless chain (no clasp...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher. Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

WOLOCH Paris, Magnificent Adornment: Necklace + Bracelet + Clip-on Earrings
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent and very RARE SET: NECKLACE + BRACELET + EARRINGS Clips, 50s vintage, in glass and glass paste, by haute couture designer WOLOCH, good condition. BRACELET: length 20 cm,...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

A three piece parure in coral glass beads and gilt metal, Miriam Haskell, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An early and very unusual three piece set (or parure) by Miriam Haskell. Designed by the most cherished of house designers, Frank Hess, it is a subtle mix of soft coral beads and 'ro...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Los Castillo Marked Brass Interlocking Hands Collar Sculptural Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare vintage brass mid century modern hallmarked and signed Los Castillo collar necklace is abstract. It is one of interlocking modernist...
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Brass

Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

1962 Christian Dior Signed Honey Graduated Bead Resin Double Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous honey colored Christian Dior necklace. Elevate your style with the timeless beauty of this 1962 Christian Dior honey graduated bead resin double necklace. This ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Long Layers Purple Lucite Waterfall Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back. Size: 94, 81, 42 cm. Pendant: 11.5 *6.5 cm. Weight: 127 g. Crow...
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1950s American Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Elegant Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Suite
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Suite from the 1950's. Graduated knot motifs in braided gilt metal with pave accents. Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings. Necklace Ad...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, vintage from the 1950s, very early in Zoltowska's career, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 41 c...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Opal and Crystal Necklace, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful opal and Crystal string necklace dates back to the 1950s. It features a total of 27 graduated opals, the size of which range from 14mm in diameter for the biggest to 6...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold

Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Fiorino Coin 1799 Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique gold fiorino coin dated 1779 with the setting gold pendant. Diameter : 3,2cm Weight: 8.52gr.
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1790s Italian Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Folk Art Silver Double Arrow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The hinged heart locket pierced y two arrows is closed my means of a silver pin.
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage 33.2 Carat Aquamarine 3.59 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.59 carat diamond necklace with 33.2 carat aquamarine drop pendant crafted in platinum; part of our diverse vintage aquamarine jewelry collec...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1950’s MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: Lapis WEIGHT: 21.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: 5 1/4" x 3/4" ITEM DETAILS: An amazing Victorian 14k gold fob featu...
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1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold

CHANEL GRIPOIX 1950, NECKLACE and BRACELET, gadrooned gilt beads, Gripoix glass
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Old Gripoix NECKLACE and BRACELET set, composed of small beads in gadrooned gilt metal enhanced with glass beads in pendants, imitation ruby, emerald, white cultured pearls, 50s vintage, by Maison Gripoix, necklace length (with clasp) 45 cm, necklace weight 56 g, bracelet length (with clasp) 23 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Seaman Schepps Aventurine Bead and Yellow Gold Rondelle 36.50 Inch Necklace
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A rare to find beaded Aventurine long necklace designed by Seaman Schepps. The Aventurine beads are separated by hand crafted 14K yellow gold rondell...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace 14 carat gold toi&moi with rose cut diamonds with 0.24 carat 1950S
Located in Heemstede, NL
Pre-loved Necklace 14 carat gold toi&moi with rose cut diamonds with 0.24 carat. This is a gorgeous necklace from the 1950S with a bow shaped middle part. The middle part has 2 bars...
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1950s European Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Beautiful old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, by FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE, necklace length 40 cm, weight 50 g (very light), length of the central pendant 10 cm, central bead dimension 3 cm, good condition. Françoise MONTAGUE took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop at the end of the 1940s. After the takeover, his most important clients are Nina Ricci and Franck & Fils. Montague's creations are not marked and it is often difficult to identify them correctly. Montague continued to work in the business through the 1950s and 1960s, winning awards including the Grand Prix des Créations de Bijouterie Costumerie in 1961, and maintaining a loyal following. In 1978 the business was taken over by Marion Stern who still oversees the Françoise Montague workshop in Paris. FR: Magnifique COLLIER ancien, vintage des...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cross 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx, Jade Pearls, 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, glass, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS, length 94 cm, weight 84 g, extraordinary work, exceptional quality, golden metal, glass beads, good con...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

14.75 Carat Natural Loose Honey Brown Citrine Laser Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine Weight : 14.75 Carats Dimensions : 16.4x16x10 Mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The ...
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Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...

Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old necklace, vintage, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS, total length 42 cm, length without clasp 37 cm, weight 84 g, extraordinary work, exceptional quality, g...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker 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. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold choker necklace mounted with a Sardinian coral face woman Handmade by skilled craftsmen and expert cutters. Pendant necklace total weight 36 grams Only coral...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Diamond Necklace A platinum necklace set with 83 round cut diamonds, 66 marquise cut diamonds, and 204 baguette cut diamonds ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, multi-colored glass cabochons, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 39 cm, height 3.5 cm,...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Italian Coral Branches, 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 TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò necklace mounted with a row of coral...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Onyx, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Gold and Silver 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Italian Vintage 1950 Vatican Guard Charm Pendant in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vatican guard charm-pendant Beautiful and highly detailed three-dimensional piece, created in Italy during the post-war and the mid-century period, back in the 1950. This stunning ...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace Burgundy, Hot Pink, Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. The piece boasts assorted beads in various shapes: round, long stick, and roun...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

Elegant Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher Elegant Gold and Pave Knot Necklace from the 1950's. Graduated knot motifs in braided gilt metal with pave accents. Adjustable length. Fits 15"-18", Width 1".
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Diamond Akoya Pearl Platinum Triple Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
In addition to your diamond & pearl collection, this necklace is the upgrade to bring your style to the next level.  A triple strand of genuine Akoya High lustrous Japanese pearls, ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver 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 TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral representing a lady motif in the central part surrounded by diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The pendant will come with a silver chain plated rose gold...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Coral Orange Floral Beaded Gold Set Necklace Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. 100% Genuine. Size: Earrings: 2.5*2.1 cm, Necklace: 35 cm, extended chain 5 cm. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come wit...
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1950s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 60 cm, medallion height 5 cm, medallion width 6.5...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Glamorous Multi Strand Swag Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous multi strand faux pearl graduated necklace from the 1950's. Pearl strands start close to neck and drape dramatically below. Perfect for the open and strapless necklines of...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Line Vautrin Silvered Bronze Necklace "Entrelacs" 'Tracery' 1950'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Behold a captivating masterpiece designed by the renowned French artist Line Vautrin (1913-1997). This intriguing and beautiful bronze silvered necklace from the 1950s showcases Vaut...
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1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces

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Silver, Bronze

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

Old High Fashion set, BROOCH NECKLACE and EARRINGS, vintage
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old PARURE: BROOCH NECKLACE and EARRINGS with Clips, 100% High Fashion, exceptional workmanship, extraordinary quality, vintage 40s - 50s, French haute couture designer to be identified, gold metal, pearls, rhinestones, glass cabochons, dimensions: BROOCH: 10.5 x 3.5 cm, weight 18 g, EARRINGS: 7 x 3.5 cm, weight 1 6 g, NECKLACE: total length 43 cm, adjustable length, weight 28 g, pendant 4.5 x 4.5 cm, good condition (with slight traces of time). FR: Magnifique PARURE ancienne: COLLIER BROCHE et BOUCLES D'OREILLES a Clips, 100% Haute Couture, travail exceptionnel, qualité extraordinaire, vintage des années 40...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

A large topaz paste necklace and earrings, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and highly unusual necklace and matching earrings, made by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior. Clear bright topaz coloured pastes are set in softly gilded metal to create...
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1950s British Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Antique Amuletic DozenRockCrystals CagedRing MedievalStyle GiltBronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles. Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
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18th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper

Italian 1950 Lamp Charm for Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Red Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant charm in the shape of a lamp. Beautiful charm, created in Italy during the mid century period, back in the 1950. Crafted in the shape of a lamp with twisted wires in solid y...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Baltic Amber Pendant from Latvia
Located in Boulder, CO
Authentic Baltic Amber Pendant Baltic amber, also known as "the pearl of The Baltic Sea" is know for its warmth and healing qualities. This bea...
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1950s Latvian Vintage Necklaces

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Amber

Modernist Scandinavian Sterling 925 Vintage 3D Orb Pendant Made in Finland
Located in Boston, MA
Photos don't do this amazing piece justice! Modernist vintage statement piece. Perfectly engineered, The ball turns in all directions. Signed and stamped 925 sterling with artist/m...
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Crown Trifari 1950s Gripoix Purple Amber Green Round Interlock Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Rare to find. A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back. Size: 42 cm, extend chain: 6...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Italian Coral Bead Necklace with Gold Accents
Located in Johns Creek, GA
This beautiful vintage double strand, Red Italian Coral bead neckalce once belonged to Alfred W. Miles estate of New York. In the 1950's Mr. Miles...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

15 Carat Emerald and 5.50 Carat Old European Diamond Bib Necklace Rare Estate
Located in Miami, FL
This Rare Circa 1950's necklace is a true classic, crafted from 18 karat gold and 15 karat palladium. Adorned with 15 total carats of natural, no oil, Emeralds and 5.50 Carats of E...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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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