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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century
Miriam Haskell Melon Cut Gripoix Glass Multi Bead Torsade
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Haskell Melon Cut Gripoix Glass Multi Bead Torsade from the 1950's. Ruby, emerald, sapphire cotele melon cut Gripoix beads are used for a 6 strand torsade with a ruby bea...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Kramer Necklace Gilt Metal and Coral Color Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Kramer multistrand necklace with gilt metal and coral color beads. Stamped on the back, 17 1/2 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide. Made in the USA,...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Schiaparelli Citrine Studded Swag Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli gilt chain swag necklace studded with citrine crystals throughout. 4 central oval citrine pastes form the focus of this attractive necklace. USA 1950's, design France. ...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch And Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Antique brooch and pendant 14 karat yellow and white gold created entirely by hand with diamonds and in the center a beautiful engraved coral depicting a woman face. Brooch total we...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace With more than 130 carats, baguette, round, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds are set at ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Turquoise Diamonds Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace and Brooch
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. Amazing 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths pendant brooch. Handmade by our artisans, a unique collector's item composed of a big face...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross 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 Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Choker Necklace with Turquoise Blue Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval revival bronze metal choker necklace. Three gilded bronze elements in an antique Middle-Age design influence ornate with turquoise blue poured glass cabochons. The gilded bronze chain with hook closing clasp, are brand signature of Henry jewelry. There is no visible signature on this piece. The pieces created by Henry for the movie industries are rarely signed. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 20.47 in. (52 cm) - the width is 1.38 in. long (3.5 cm) - each element is 1.50 in. wide (3.8 cm) x 1.38 in. high (3.5 cm). About: Henri Perichon...
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Yei Squash Necklace Hopi Native American Sand Cast
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning large Sterling silver Hopi Native American squash necklace. Large Hopi Figure as the centerpiece of this fantastic necklace. The necklace meas...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and unusual Hattie Carnegie demi parure consisting of a large sunburst brooch and matching two strand necklace. Composed of gilt brass crimped te...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold 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

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 11.31 Carat Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Pendant, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 11.31 carat aquamarine and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impr...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Art deco Necklace from 1950 made of yellow gold, decorated with 5 lapis lazuli balls and 5 more made of gold wit 9.35mm on a box type...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage pendant or brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white gold featuring an oval-shaped hand painted portrait of a woman topped...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cherry Baltic Amber Necklace, Tapered Authentic Amber Beads, Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
These authentic Baltic amber are a beautiful cherry color and look gorgeous on anyone! They are large at 12.5 millimeters round amber beads to the largest 18.5 millimeters. The nec...
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
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1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Silver Pendant Collier by Tone Vigeland for Plus, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver neckring by Tone Vigeland, with a large stylized pendant in the form of a sun. Vivacious and graphic, a very expressive design. Dimensions: Inner width of neckring 13...
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1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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.
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1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Handcraft Cross 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds 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 Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Bulgari Retro Tubogas Style Gold and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold and ruby necklace by Bulgari in the retro Tubogas style. Made in Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò 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

Materials

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

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Hot Pink, Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Playful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round, square stick, tomato, and ovoid. Mix and match flashy colors, apple green marble, hot pink, fuchsia, and custard marble contrasted with white Lucite beads. The necklace hangs very nicely around the neck. There is no closing clasp on the vintage link, which is still very safe to wear. Vintage beads from the 1950s, this necklace was rebuilt in the early 1980s. Please check the last picture for similar necklaces pictured in the famous Fashion...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Vintage 8 K Yellow White Gold Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely 18 K yellow and white Gold open work filigree pendant and chain. Set with tiny brilliant cut Diamonds. Finished with milgrain edges. The leng...
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1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

A sapphire and clear paste necklace and earrings, A. Philippe for Trifari, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very beautiful and classic necklace, with matching earrings, designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, compromising various sizes of oval cut sapphire pastes, set with clear pastes in rhodium metal. The design is a very stylised floral motif, with 'paste' leaves' curling over the sapphire paste sections. As with all Alfred Philippe designs, it is exceptional, and of the highest quality. And very wearable, striking, and immediately catching the eye when worn. The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

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...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Circa 1950s Diamond Collar Necklace 45 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950's, this Vintage Collar necklace features round brilliants weighing approximately 45 Carats. Color G Clarity SI Stunning & Bold!!
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnets, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver

Navajo Coral Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo coral and sterling silver squash blossom necklace featuring a classic naja with seven beautiful coral cabochons accented by twisted rope and light hand stamped designs. The petal blossoms along the neck feature more exceptional, high-grade coral with the same accents. Strung on coated wire. 25"L plus 3" naja, 3 1/4"W at the widest part. PERIOD: Last Half 20th Century ORIGIN: Southwest - Navajo, Native American SIZE: Length: 25" Naja: 8 1/8" The Navajo word for the squash blossom...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

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...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Lalique Paris Silver Mounted Large Crystal Monkey Head Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 - 1060s Rene Lalique Paris Large Frosted Crystal Monkey Head Pendant mounted in Sterling Silver. Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 2 1/2 inche...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Russian Gilt Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell classic faux baroque pearl and Russian Gilt plate necklace. Composed of a single pearl strand with four smaller triple strand stations enhanced by Russian Gilt twisted brass spacers and gilt plate cut steel beads...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Sidney Garber's Vintage 35 Ct Diamond Bridal Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 60 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Sidney Garber's Vintage 35 Ct Diamond Bridal Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 60 Gm One of our premium necklace from our Bridal collection. Approximately ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct 750 Gold Vintage 16" Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Italian Vintage Chain Stamped 750 Beautiful condition
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1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold

vintage marquise rhinestone V collar necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage marquise rhinestone necklace. An enchanting rhinestone collar from the 1950s. Featuring a beautiful array of marquise crystals and chaton cr...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Multi-Strands 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, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Designer of silver Margot Van Voorhies Carr (1896 – 1985) Pieces by Margot de Taxco are stamped with her name, Eagle 16 ( and sometimes for earliest work, Eagle 1 ) and a production ...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1950s 1.27 Carat Diamond Pearl White Gold Earring and Necklace Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Italian 1.27 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat white gold earring and necklace set; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond and pearl earring and necklace set has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pendant is ornamented with a cultured pearl held within a partial hemisphere setting. The pendant is suspended from an 18k white gold spiga chain via a diamond embellished, curvelinear element which completes the overall design. The setting and linear drop are embellished with a total of twenty-three pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The earrings have a matching design, the cultured pearl held within a partial hemisphere setting and ornamented with a curved segment. Each earring is decorated with twenty pavé set modern brilliant round cut. The earrings secure to the reverse with a butterfly fastening This vintage necklace and earring set...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Red Coral, Retrò 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, Silver

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...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Blush Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace w 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Over one hundred natural coral beads with beautiful soft blush tones drape to create this outstanding 18 inch twin strand beaded necklace. Freshly restrung with silk and hand knotte...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k 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

Vintage French Oval Link Necklace, 1950s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Chic Parisian chain recalling the French "en pomponne" gilding process which dates back to the 18th century, designed as a line openwork egg shaped links alternating with smaller ova...
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1950s French Empire Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil

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 ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt yellow gold elegant hand painted portrait brooch / pendant made in the 1950 s. This brooch / pendant is a hand painted miniature portrait, depicting a young lady in period dress wearing a diamond necklace, diamond earring and diamond headpiece...
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 18 K Yellow Gold Twist Wire Diamond Necklace Bucherer Switzerland
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A mid twentieth century 18 K yellow Gold necklace of twist design accented with 44 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.82 ct, G ...
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1950s Swiss Post-War Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads from the 1950's. Metal foil strips are inserted into the glass beads during creation and are then spaced with filigree caps and Aurora crystal...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mario Buccellati Vintage Necklace 18k Gold Coral Bead Multi-strand Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Mario Buccellati coral bead necklace featuring a diamond and 18k gold ornate clasp. This vintage Buccellati necklace is composed of ten coral strands with the beads of irregular sizes. The strands are bundled together by the gold barrel shape clasp. The clasp is a true piece of art portraying Buccellati’s best practices. It’s made of amazingly textured 18 karat yellow and white gold with a detailed floral design. The white gold leaves are adorned with rose cut diamonds. This clasp with a box closure can be worn upfront as a pendant. With coral getting extremely rare, this Buccellati coral necklace is a beautiful piece and a great investment as well. This fabulous multi-strand coral bead necklace was created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1950's. It features ten strands of Mediterranean coral connected with a diamond and an 18 karat yellow and white gold clasp. The necklace has a lot of volume and can be worn with the clasp either on the back (more casual look) or on front/side (dressier look). It can be also worn as a bracelet. The coral beads measure from 5.5 - 4.6 mm to 2.9 - 2.4 mm. The vintage necklace measures 24" x ¾” (60 x 2 cm). The clasp measures 1-1/8" x 1" (3 x 2.5 cm). The necklace measures 158.5 grams. It is stamped with Mario Buccellati maker's mark, hallmark for 18 karat gold and country of manufacture. Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) established the first brand’s store in Milan in 1919. He was titled “the Prince of Goldsmiths” by poet Gabriele D’Annunzio because of an extraordinary ability to turn gold and silver into luxury art objects. This ability through the years has been the core of Buccellati’s style. Buccellati design is highly recognizable due to multiple engraving and piercing techniques applied to the pieces. Texture of gold recreating the look of Venetian lace, linen and tulle created by handmade Italian techniques inherited through generations. The world of flora and fauna is a big source of inspiration for creating famous Buccellati brooches. Weightless Buccellati butterfly...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Silver Necklace by Michelsen, Sterling Silver, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful silver necklace by A Michelsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Fully marked! Very nice vintage condition. No issues. High quality and quite heavy! Lenght 38cm (16.5in). A...
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1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Platinum 23.07ctw GIA Diamond By The Yard Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly jaw dropping vintage statement pendant that was crafted in platinum and is drenched with approximately 19.14 carats of very fine quality diamonds throughout. It featu...
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Coral and Pearls Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Cameo 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful pendant created in 9 karat yellow gold with two antique cameo pieces. Pendant created entirely by hand. Pendant total weight 15.60 grams (the price is without chain)
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Onyx 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 Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel 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 Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Circa 1950s Turquoise Evil Eye Hamsa Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chain not included. Circa: 1950 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1 grams Dimensions: 1 inch Length (including bail)
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
A pair of hand-fabricated cufflinks from the 1950s has been transformed into a double-sided pendant. Rendered in 18K yellow gold, each side of the pendant holds a hand-carved and pie...
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1950s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace Pendant Necklace Denmark Niels Erik From
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic modernistic necklace from Niels Erik From comprised of a long sterling bar with six opposing bezel set amber cabochons. Pendent is about 2 1/4 i...
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1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 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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