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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Beaded Collar Nacklace with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your neckline with this stunning choker necklace, adorned with 144 round lapis lazuli beads of around 8.2 mm in diameters and 104 brilliant-cut diamonds of G-H color and vs c...
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20th Century European Artist Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace. Featuring one cabochon cut ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats. Accented by two baguette and 26 round brilliant cut diamo...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Lion Necklace Haute Couture with Lion Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Haute couture antique golden metal necklace with a lion pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 100 cm ...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

GIA Emerald Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This South Sea Pearl Necklace features 59 lustrous pearls with beautiful nacre and minimal pitting. The lustrous pearls increase in size from 12 to 16 millimeters. The center pearl i...
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Late 20th Century Colombian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold Pear shape emerald with round brilliant white diamond halo tennis link necklace. Crafted with precision and care, this necklace boasts a stunning arrangement of ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

LB offers Vintage Carved Mother of Pearl medallion necklace with vintage glass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a vintage hand carved Indian medallion pendant necklace. A string of all vintage Czech and Venetian glass beads add lovely pink and green colors to enhance t...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with rose cut diamonds & pearls, this floral/foliate motif piece offers elegance, fine wor...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Buccellati Braided Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold by the renown Italian jeweler Buccellati. Flexibly connected mat gold braided links make this wonderful neckl...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theodore Farner 1910 Art Noveau Red, Black, White Enamel SS Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely necklace comes from 1910 Art Noveau and is made in sterling silver with red, black and white enamel. This necklace is special because of the in depth flower portraits wit...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

8.75-9mm South Sea Pearls Necklace In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
8.75-9mm South Sea Pearls Necklace In Yellow Gold Introducing this elegant Gemstone Fashion Necklace Strand, meticulously crafted in 14kt yellow gold. This exquisite piece features ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace w/ Wheat Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pendant necklace is made in 14k white gold with round cut diamond and white cultured pearls. This necklace is the perfect collection item for anyone looking to add a se...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace by Eskie Tsosie
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a display of graceful, handmade squash blossoms around your neck. The blossoms hold natur...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Large Genuine Amethyst 20mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Beads, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant amethyst necklace! Features 20mm genuine amethyst beads on a violet-colored knotted string, accented with sterling silver 7.5mm beads. This princess-length necklace is fas...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

M. Buccellati 18k YG Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Very important circle chain link 18k yellow gold Mario Buccellati necklace, marked *15 M and stamped M. Buccellati Circle links approx 23.6 to 38.3 mm
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Choker 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

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889. This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...
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20th Century French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Nature Collection - Leaf Motif Diamond Necklace. Approximate Diamond Weight - 62.00 CTS 18K Yellow Gold Circa - 1962 French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Like Gemstones Tumbled Smooth by a Babbling Brook Through the Centuries, this Work of Art Gleams with Life and Light. Intertwined Throughout are 13 Cabochon Sapphires, 11 Cabochon Em...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal Inspiration the Flexible Motifs Centering on Carved Emeralds, Collet-Set with Rounds ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Tie Mesh Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Tie Scarf / Necklace from the Elsa Peretti Collection finely crafted in sterling silver with a woven mesh chain link design...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bulgari No Heat Burma Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curb chain with a central station featuring an oval shaped sapphire cabochon Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment Weighing approximately 17....
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl and yellow gold necklace, comprising seven round seed pearls, and one-hundred-and-fifty round half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow g...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara i...
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1910s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue 17.60mm turquoise bauble set with 18k yellow gold is fun, fashionable, mystical … Beautif...
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade Pendant: Wait Until You See the Other Side, Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1950s natural and untreated jadeite pendant is a showcase of lapidary skill and artistry. The pale violet and light green stone has been c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic 18ct Gold Capricorn Pendant from the Zodiac Collection
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold Zodiac pendant by Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960s, the round disc shaped pendant for the 10th sign Capricorn designed as an ancient coin, the front w...
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Mid-20th Century French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Important NEO-EGYPTIAN NECKLACE Tutankhamun, Scarab, vintage 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Important old NECKLACE, NEO-EGYPTIAN Tutankhamun, Scarab Necklace, 60s vintage, impressive work of French artist, gold-plated metal, enamel, glass cabochons, length 71 cm, width 2 cm, weight 227 g, pendant 6 x 6.5 cm, very good state. The release of the film Cleopatra in 1963, starring Elizabeth Taylor, inspired many jewelry designers to create Egyptian jewelry collections. This magnificent necklace undoubtedly belongs to this era. In the 60s these jewelry designers were inspired by or made replicas of the treasures that were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun by British Howard Carter in 1922. FR: Important COLLIER ancien, NÉO-EGYPTIEN de Toutânkhamon, Scarab Necklace, vintage des...
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1960s French Artist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

14K Yellow Gold Dove & Cross Pendant #12932
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful cross pendant with adorable dove! Size: 30.5mm x 12mm x 3.5mm Weight: 1.1gr/ 0.7 dwt Hallmark: 14K Very good condition, professionally polished. *Chain not included* ...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 'Monete' gold Necklace, circa 1980
Located in Malmö, SE
From the Italian Icon – Bvlgari – not only gorgeous and a stunning look, they also show cultural heritage and are interesting pieces of history that make great conversation pieces. We had the pleasure of selling a few different pieces from the collection during the years and just adore the style! It feels as good as it looks. Wearability is always key for Bvlgari and the result is a piece you will want to wear all day! Beyond chic. Rare 1980ies original fitted red leather box! Emperor Publius Septimius Geta. Born on 7th of March 189, 1835 years ago. He succeeded his father who intended for his two sons to rule together, however they proved incapable of sharing power. Geta´s rule was short. Four years passed before Geta was murdered by his brother while in their mothers arms. The brother who refused to share power and rule with Geta then ordered "damnatio memoriae", that Getas portrait and memory be erased from history. 20 000 of his followers is believed to have been murdered in the following purge. Very few portraits of Geta remain today. The necklace is 40,5cm long (15 ¹⁵/₁₆ In), 105.9gram, Back engraved GETA 209 - 213 D.C., original fitted case (rare). Never seen one with this kind of chain, the most common type is the curblink, so if you are looking for a unique one-of-a-kind collectors piece look no further! The coin really pops! Bulgari’s Monete collection is flush with cultural currency. – “Reaching back through the centuries, Bulgari honors antiquity with Monete. Revering the artistic coins of yore. Bulgari contrasts them with the brilliance of its modern style.” Like a rare gem of inestimable historical value this ancient Roman coin has found a new life as precious jewel. The use of rare coins reflected Bulgari’s commitment to honoring history—any irregularities or signs of wear were preserved. Monete pieces date back to the 1960s, when Rome was the epicenter of glamour - the so called “La Dolce Vita” era. During this time Bulgari began to make Monete a feature of the house’s narrative. Evoking Bulgari’s artisanal craftsmanship, avant-garde materials and unrivalled design as a stylish way to reference the family’s Greek and Roman roots. Both Grace Kelly and Elisabeth Taylor...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Link Chain Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of the iconic Cartier Panthere with this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Panther 3 Row Maillon Necklace. The centerpiece of this opulent necklace is a Pan...
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20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and sapphire pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicate 18 carat gold necklace with a drop shaped cabochon cut sapphire (unheated Sri Lanka, 10.33 carat), on a thin chain. weight: 7.43 g length: 40 - 42 cm. dimensions: 15 x 11 cm.
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1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Necklace - 18 Carat Gold Plated Deadstock
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970s Necklace - 18 Carat Gold Plated Deadstock Step into a time machine of style with this throwback to the disco era. This effortless 1970s gold-plated choker necklace is the perfect blend of vintage and contemporary style. Clad in an 18-carat gold plating, this super cool necklace features a series of square, articulated links - a nod to the geometric designs that dominated the era's fashion. In true disco fashion...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic set from the Retro (ca1960s) era! This beautiful earring and pendant necklace set is created by Carrera y Carrera! Crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, the earrings and...
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1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Orchid Psychedelic" Collar Necklace, 1970
Located in New York, NY
"An “Orchid Psychedelic” 14 karat yellow gold collar link necklace, by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, circa 1970. This Finnish necklace showcases an orchid-inspired design that captures the essence of nature's raw beauty. The l 14 karat yellow gold swirls dance gracefully around the neck. Each element of the design is meticulously crafted, reflecting the artist's deep connection to nature and his desire to create pieces that evoke emotion and admiration. The collar style adds a touch of modernity and edginess to the necklace, ensuring it makes a bold and unforgettable statement. The necklace measures 16 .5 inches in length. Stamped with BW makers mark, 585, Town mark, Date mark R7 for 1970, FINLAND. Born in Helsinki, Finland, in 1935, Björn Weckström is a pivotal figure in modern Nordic jewelry...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Total Carat Weight Paraíba Tourmaline and Diamonds Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.75 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline measuring approx 8.15mm X 6.77mm X 5.57mm and Diamonds surrounding the gemstone weight approx 0.50 total carat weight. Very nice Pendant Necklac...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s David Webb Coral Enamel Gold Set
Located in New York, NY
An iconic set comprising necklace and ear pendants by David Webb, with carved coral beads interlinked by fine white enameled gold elements. Circa 1975.
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1970s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

9 Karat Rose Gold, Emerald & Diamond Locket
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A beautiful 'Turn Of The Century' rose gold locket set with diamonds and an emerald. The front panel of the hinged rectangular locket is grain set w...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Angel Skin Carved Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel skin coral and carved coral bead yellow gold necklace circa 1960. The facts you want to know are listed below. Read on. It is all remarkably...
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1960s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Link Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern Italian graduated link necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace measures 17.75 inches in length and .50- .75 inches in width. Weight: 57.1 grams.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Simple Stylish 18ct White Gold Woven Torque Necklace, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold torque style necklace by Hermes c.1990s, the round, solid torque necklace formed of threads of white gold woven into a cross hatched design creating a diamond shap...
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Late 20th Century French Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

White Opal Pendant with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Presenting a white opal pendant in 18 Karat yellow gold is a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry. The opal, with its milky white body tone, hig...
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1990s European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Oval Link 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One oval double link 14K yellow gold necklace with a high polish finish throughout. The necklace measures 32 mm. wide at the center and tapers to 20 mm. wide at the clasp. Circa 1970...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Strand of 85 Natural Pearls With 15 Karat Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional strand of natural salt water pearls set with a silver, yellow gold and diamond clasp. The 85 graduated natural pearls range from 3.9-8 millimetres in diameter and have...
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20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Rock Stud Silver 3 Row Metal Link V Necklace Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This hot fabulous rock stud Chanel signed necklace is in the shape of a V on your neck. It is signed Made in France Chanel '98. It is silver toned meta...
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1990s French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Estate Jean Mahie "Beaute Antique" Bead Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
An important Jean Mahie "Beaute Antique" bead necklace in 22k yellow gold. The necklace features 11 glass beads that date back to ancient times. This necklace is featured in the boo...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient World Open Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of opulence with the David Webb Hammered and High Polished Gold Link Necklace, a true testament to the designer's mastery of craftsmanship and timeless elegance. ...
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20th Century American Modern Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Henry Dunay diamond and platinum pendant necklace. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have add...
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1990s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Chain Necklace With CC Pendant
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is marked. It is made in France Autumn of 1994. Chanel is marked on the bar part of the ...
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1990s French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian Oval Double Graduated Chunky 14K Yellow Gold Link Statement Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
Offered by Alex & Co a refined Italian made double open oval link necklace. This chunky statement piece is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and measures 21mm at its widest point at th...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

1960s Brutalist Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960. ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380 This handcrafted designed necklace is decorated on...
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1960s Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold

C de Cartier Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite C de Cartier yellow gold choker necklace with diamonds. The center five links have 45 diamonds. The necklace is 9/16" wide and 17 3/4" in...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold "Indian Head " American Coin On A Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Chain "Indian Head" Coin Necklace. This captivating piece of jewelry combines elegance and heritage, making...
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20th Century American Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 21K Gold Delicate Ribbonlike Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 21k gold vintage chain was made with delicate and refined craftsmanship. When examined carefully, you can see that the chain was constructed with two tiny curb link chains butte...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Heart Shaped Link Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Tiffany & Co. necklace. In 14k yellow gold. With complex, stylized heart-shaped links each joined by a flat double loop link. Marked to the interior: Tiffany & Co. a...
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20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein Cord Gold and Diamond Detachable Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Kieselstein Cord 18k yellow gold and diamond detachable heart pendant. This large pendant is designed as a dome shaped heart encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds, framed in ma...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bvlgari Monete Gold Ancient Coin and Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BVLGARI Ancient Coin Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 18.5 Inches Length 66.3 g Total Weight Pendant 25 mm x 20 mm diameter Four cabochon sapphires bezel set. Designed as a 18k Yellow Gold...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Citrine Bead Necklace Silver Chain
Located in Kendal, GB
A marvellous antique Edwardian chain adorned with five large briolette cut citrine beads with smaller citrines set on either side. They have be...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 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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