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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
vintage chunky flattened link chain 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A total classic, the vintage chunky chain. A wide chain in a flattened finish makes for an eye catching piece. Alone or stacked. Can you be without this timeless style staple?
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear.
Materials: Gold plated metal
Fastening: Lobster clasp
Approximate Dimensions: 43.5cm
Established in 2016, this is a British brand that is already making a name for itself in the jewellery world both at home and internationally.
My business has been built with love; a love of discovery, a passion for vintage jewellery and a desire to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sourcing the very best vintage jewellery...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces
Antique onyx medallion locket with diamonds, the Netherlands, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique medallion made of onyx decorated with a flower motif made of diamonds in old rosette cuts. A sentimental locket with space for a photo of a loved one.
Origin: Netherlands...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white go...
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A necklace being examined in a gemological laboratory
Origin: Sweden, around 1880.
Necklace made of gold-plated silver, studded with amethysts, pearls and decorated with enamel. Th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Crystal Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Crystal Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1980s. This is one of the most gorgeous chokers I have ever come across. It is so divine. Made up of 10 rows of oval cut open back crystal...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Antique 4.10Ct Aquamarine and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.10 carat aquamarine and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
This stunning...
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1880s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian I cling to thee locket, Whitby Jet and sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian Whitby Jet and sterling silver locket is truly unique and incredibly beautiful.
This locket is an oval shape with a smooth polished jet front and back, mounted on a silver frame, the front has applied silver detailing of two Ivy leaves and an engraved love heart.
The heart is engraved: I cling to thee...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Filigree gold necklace, Netherlands, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold filigree necklace made of 18-carat yellow gold.
Antique naturalism desing popular in the turn of the centuries.
Origin: Netherlands, 1880-1920
Length: 40cm
Item weight: 6.1g
...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires, Turquoise and Pearls with magnificent enamel work depicting images of the Pharoah or Godd...
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain; part of our diverse antique necklace and pendant collection
This except...
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1890s Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Mesh Necklace, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine.
...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Elsa Peretti for Halston Solid Perfume Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Here's an extremely rare, iconic functional pendant with (still!) original solid Halston perfume from the 1980s by Elsa Peretti for Halston. Believe the solid perfume color has darkened over the years - smells wonderful!!
About 18" long.
This listing is for the bean necklace only. The Elsa Peretti for Halston heart...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Vintage Chanel Gilt Double CC Logo Diamante Coin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Chanel "strass" rhinestone and "metal dore" gilt metal double cc coin station necklace circa 1970/1980 - made in France.
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Antique Victorian Archeological Revival Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking and beautifully different are thoughts that come to mind when you see this pendant. The gold is warm, 15kt and rich. It enhances the white of the pearls and accents of white...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 1880 Locket Pendant Horn Mother of Pearl Metal Inlay
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size locket has been handcrafted around 1880 out of horn. The front shows fine lines typical for horn. Surrounded by fine lines the locket has been decorated with a flower ...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant dating back to the Victorian era. The pendant features a horseshoe design formed out of turquoise and pearl with a blue enamel border. The loc...
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19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Blue Enamel, Rose Diamond, and Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period blue enamel, diamond, and gold locket pendant centered by an oval picture glass in a blue enamel border adorned with gold and diamond gadroons, topped by ...
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1850s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880 Silver Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Diamond Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique 1880s Silver Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Diamond Seed Pearl Necklace with original box, possible English, 10 colored stones, approx 12 carat colored stones, 1/2 c...
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1880s Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian Aesthetic cross pendant, sterling silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian aesthetic era cross pendant is striking and delicate at the same time.
It is a large sized cross pendant crafted in sterling silver with applied yel...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magical piece of antique Georgian mourning jewellery.
This early 19th century locket is designed as a padlock, circular in shape with a hairwork border and beautiful tiny ca...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Golden Metal Elements
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots and ornamented with golden metal elements.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: L...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Elegant italian 18 K yellow white Gold Pearl Diamond necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very elegant and wearable 18 yellow and white Gold necklace made in Italy. The necklace features 25 culteured Pearls (6.2mm -8.50mm) and it is adorned with Diamonds of approximatel...
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1989 By Paloma Picasso Pendant-Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
This is a very rare vintage piece of jewelry, created in New York by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back...
Category
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pansy Blue Enamel Diamonds Flower Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pansy Flower Blue Enamel with old-cut Diamonds Choker Pendant. Tender and elegant flower with old-cut Diamonds all around and in the centre. Superb level of jeweller crafts...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross
Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
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1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Important 125 Carat Rubellite Necklace And Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Important 125 Carat Rubellite Necklace And Ring Set
This beautiful set has a necklace featuring a important center cushion cut rubellite tourmalin...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yel...
French 19th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique pendant is made of round transparent glass rimmed with yellow gold. The clasp can be unscrewed to slip a souvenir b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Silverium Pendant Cartier Necklace 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Cartier hanging Panthere pendant with a 18k gold Cartier chain necklace.
A sleek and daring looking cat’s figure seems relax and resting. This combo of a strong animal being in such pose creates tension and attraction.
The pendant is made of silverium which is blackened silver alloyed with 18k gold. Cartier registered Silverium as their trademark in 1987 and first used for iconic Cartier panther motif. The alloy soon found its way to other designs.
The Cartier Panthere pendant is made of silverium, the Panthere's eyes and the bail are made of 18 karat yellow gold.
The Cartier pendant measures 1 ¾” x 1 ¼” x ½” (4.6 x 3.3 x 1.8 cm) and weighs 25.7 grams. It is stamped with Cartier maker's mark, serial number, hallmarks for 18 karat gold and silverium, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold.
The Cartier chain necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. It measures 24" x 1/16" (60 x 0.2 cm) and weighs 7.8 grams. The Cartier chain is stamped with Cartier maker's mark, serial number, hallmark for 18 karat gold, country of manufacture.
About Cartier Panthere Collection:
The Panthère de Cartier collection is one of the most iconic and enduring jewelry and watch collections created by the French brand. The collection's history dates to the 1910s, however it gained significant prominence and recognition during the 1980s and beyond. The inspiration is said to have come from Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier's creative director, who was often referred to as "La Panthère" due to her strong and bold personality. The first appearance of the panther in Cartier's designs dates to a 1914 wristwatch with a panther-spotted pattern. The collection experienced a major resurgence in popularity during the 1980s. The brand reimagined the panther motif in a more stylized and contemporary form. The Panthère collection continues to be an important part of the brand's legacy. The panther motif has been reinterpreted in various ways, adapting to contemporary design trends while retaining its timeless allure.
About Cartier Brand:
Timeless Excellence is Cartier’s second name.
The quality standards of Cartier jewelry were set in 1902 by King George VII...
Category
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large, natural graduated oval bead antique amber necklace composed of thirty four hand knotted beads 25mm to 6mm, of desirable yellow-orange color with attractive natural ...
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19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood.
By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything.
Thi...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Rich, emerald-green certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade has been whimsically and masterfully carved into a chili pepper with leaves. An adorable, tiny bat clings to ...
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1980s Chinese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant locket with rotating horseshoe design set to one side with an onyx plaque, to the other with an onyx cameo of a horse's head. Opening to reveal a ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Alexis Kirk articulated gold tone choker necklace Made in New York, USA, circa 1980. Measures 16 inches around the neck, 8 inches long x 1 ...
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1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets.
The bold and distinct ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color wi...
Category
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely late Victorian 14K gold pocket watch fob, with its original short watch chain and dog clip. It would be beautiful added to a period pocket watch but will also ma...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
1981 Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Panthère' Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Torino, IT
1981 sleek and immortal Cartier Panthère Pendant. Artfully and substantially sculpted in rich, luxurious 18k Yellow Gold, this piece is adorned with seven Diamonds: 2 Marquise-cut Di...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with diamonds. 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
th...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 37 cm.
Please contact for any qu...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Love Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond locket necklace. This antique locket has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the the shape of a love heart and showcases a fine matte finish. This...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Gripoix Orange Ruby Crystals Pearls Pendant Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lucky Clover Flower Gripoix Cabochon Orange Ruby Crystals Pearls Chunky Pendant Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition, light scratches on faux...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvald...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s
This all hand made chain was used as a lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pic...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Buddha Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Buddha Pendant. The pendant features a praying Buddha with round 1.5mm diamonds adorning the majority of the pendant...
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace Platinum Topped 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace in Platinum Topped 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 15ctw of brilliant round diamonds, E-F color, VVS clarity. Modern piece that is rare a...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Bead Gilt Nautilus Shell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Gilt Nautilus Shell Tassel Necklace for YSL Rive Gauche. Natural turquoise beads hand knotted onto a hammered gilt b...
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" length
- Gold plated
- Rose quartz gemstone slice
- Fold over clasp
- By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estat...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Gold Antique Original 1890s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1890's Vintage Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Features a 25mm and 12.5mm Natural Round Onyx Gemstone
Fabulous Victorian...
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1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace.
Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere necklace borrows much of its design elements from the Georgian era, it showcases won...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Crossbars Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Crossbars Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
17" Long 7.6 Grams
Category
1980s North American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian 19" Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Antique Victorian 9ct 375 Gold Chain.
Stamped "9c"
Very Good condition
Barrel clasp is very secure
Length 19 Inches
Thickness 3mm
Weight 6 grams
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 15kt. yellow gold seal fob/pendant with Irving surname coat of arms
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite 19th-century 15kt yellow gold seal fob/pendant, The seal features a sardonyx intaglio set in a 15kt yellow gold mount, showcasing a carved stone depicting Irving surna...
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1870s European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Chimento 18K Tri Color Gold 1.05ctw Diamond Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well and solidly made diamond collar necklace designed by Chimento in Italy and crafted in solid 18k yellow, rose and white gold throughout. The necklace features...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian diamond flower pendant is a true masterpiece. The pendant features old-cut diamonds that are set in ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the fo...
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th century 20kt. yellow gold portrait miniature pendant of a young gentleman
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an antique portrait miniature from the early 19th century, crafted in 20kt. yellow gold, portraying a young gentleman.
Dating back t...
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1820s European Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold.
Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a black-enameled cross motif. Chased plant and arabesque motifs are enameled in black th...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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