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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1940s
Vintage 1970s Signed Valentino Wrapped Green & Ivory Lucite Collar Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone green and ivory Lucite with wire wrap on a woven silk cord with the Valentino V at the clasp. Condition: Very good; a little bit of yellowing to the cord. Center; 1 1/...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Adrian Mann London Egyptian Revival Necklace 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dramatic Vintage Adrian Mann Egyptian Revival Necklace. A huge pectoral necklace inspired by the Egyptian Revival of the 1970s. The attention to detail as well as the scale in this piece is enthralling. Enamel work in navy blue, turquoise and deep brown depicting a large stylised winged scarab flanked with Ba birds...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

18kt Yellow Gold Greek Style Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true head-turner! This 18 karat yellow gold necklace features a gold twist chain with a Greek pattern inspired pendant suspended from it. Bezel set within the gold pendant is a sin...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.90 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.90 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This lovely vintage necklace is 1940 ca Beautifully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt white gold Bearing Italian hallmarks from the period Gorgeous half neck Rose cut Diamond line with cen...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3 rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine...
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1970s European Romantic Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate your astrological identity in style with the Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant. This jumbo pendant is a luxurious statement piece that pays homage to the Taurus zodiac sign. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a Taurus horse symbol engraving on the front and the words 'Taurus April 21 - May 20' elegantly written on the back. The pendant is framed with a luxurious and shiny yellow gold plating border, making it a must-have accessory for astrology lovers who appreciate both fashion and personal symbolism. The size of the pendant ensures that it becomes an eye-catching focal point of your ensemble, allowing you to express your astrological identity boldly. The front of the pendant showcases an intricately engraved Taurus horse symbol, representing the Taurus zodiac sign and its associated characteristics. On the back of the pendant, you'll find 'Taurus April 21 - May 20' written, providing key astrological information for those born under this sign. The pendant is plated with 18K yellow gold, adding a touch of opulence and warmth to your style. This pendant is more than just jewelry; it's a statement piece that allows you to express your love for astrology and showcase your unique personality. Whether you're gifting it to yourself or to a fellow Taurus, this pendant is a thoughtful and meaningful gift that celebrates astrological connections. Wear the Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant proudly as a symbol of your Taurus identity. It's a timeless accessory that combines astrology with fashion, allowing you to make a statement about who you are. Let this pendant be the star of the show and pair with a Chanel little black dress, a gold Louis Vuitton handbag, and an Alexander McQueen bracelet to complete the look. Don't miss the opportunity to own this luxurious and personalized pendant...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined choker necklace by Dinh Van made of 18k gold, featuring diamond. Brilliant cut diamonds are staged in a square to adorn the clasp. The choker is neat and minimalistic. It’s tastefully designed to make a statement. With its clean look this piece perfectly highlights one’s neckline. This Dinh Van necklace is an essential jewel for those who’s motto in jewelry is “less is more.” About French Jewelry Vintage French jewelry...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis. An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias Lalaounis at the end of the 1970's. This choker necklace, was meticulously crafted w...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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

Vintage 1970s Signed Napier Goldtone & White Enamel "Molten" Pendant Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone and white enamel "molten" pendant necklace with hook clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 9 inches long by 5 inches wide. Excellent condition. This is from the early 1970s based on similarly designed items advertised between 1971 and 1973. Vintage Napier jewelry...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Space Age Modernist Necklace Green Iridescent Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Space Age Mid-Century modernist pendant necklace features a heavy silvered metal extra-long chain complemented with an oversized silvered metal disk pendant. The pendant ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Stainless Steel

14K Vintage Trumpet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 14K Antique Trumpet Pendant for the musician in your life from the 1940's. Dimensional and weighty. Marked 14k. 1 .6" x .75".
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1940s American Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Omega necklace
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the world of timeless elegance and irresistible charm with the breathtakingly beautiful vintage necklace from Christian Dior. Finished in a stunning shade of gold...
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1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Fred Davis Sterling Silver and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
This silver and amethyst circles necklace by Fred Davis is one of his iconic designs. What makes this example stand out is the exceptional size. It is much larger than the standard. ...
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Crystals Croissant Chunky Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Marked 'Chr...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Emerald Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell multi strand faux emerald Gripoix glass bead necklace of 4 bead strands with gilt plated cut steel bead spacers, hand sewn back to back crystal rose montes and pierced...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Vintage Silver Necklace by Made Year 1976
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace is adorned with a sterling silver circle pendant. The necklace itself consists of four arched silver bars which are attached to each other with five sil...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Necklaces

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Silver

Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer White Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace, Silver Tone Good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. ...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Carven Choker in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - Choker in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 43.5 cm (17.12") Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BC18
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Aries zodiac motif With the astrological Aries symbol, a ram, stars, and inscribed 'Aries' With a finely cross-hatch te...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Coin Necklace Multistrand Etruscan Medallions Vintage 70s HTF
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage coin or medallion necklace, made by Yves Saint Laurent, most likely in the late 70s. Made from gold metal, it features three chain strands with a total of four dangling medal...
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1970s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces

1970's Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Intaglio Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk-shaped form centering a 20.0 mm round tablet of carnelian Translucent medium reddish-orange in color and centering an intaglio carving Depicting a ram and t...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bulgari Inspired Greek Statement Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible giant 18K gold plated pendant necklace circa 1970s! Featuring a silver tone border over gold tone plating on a pendent that depicts the Greek god Helios in his horse drawn chariot bringing the sun across the heavens. The pendent is completed by a black gemstone at the center and a chunky gold rope style chain which really takes this necklace from an every day staple to a fashion statement! Style this with a an Hermes handbag, a Louis Vuitton dress and some Chanel heels...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendent Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendant Necklace – a classic piece that adds a touch of celestial elegance to your style! This exquisite gold tone ...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Virgo zodiac motif With the astrological Virgo symbol, a woman holding wheat, stars, and inscribed 'VIRGO' With a finel...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte Necklace-Brooch & Earrings in Diamonds Gold Silver & Cabochon Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This show stopper Art Deco Style necklace by the renowned Artist Erte is a limited edition piece 64/250 . The necklace is called sophistication and the centerpiece is a flapper woma...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Interlinked Emerald Crystals Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Interlinked Openwork Emerald Green Square Crystals Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Signed Grosse at back....
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage 4.75mm Fancy Double Cuban Curb Link Necklace Russian Gold 585
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.75mm Fancy Double Cuban Curb Link Necklace. Very rare Russian gold necklace stamped 585 for purity higher 14k gold. The necklace is 21 ...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Tancer & II Asian Inspired Necklace
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Tancer & II Asian Inspired Necklace. Featuring a textured character inspired chain and enamelled pendant set with opulent glass cabochons in jade green and coral orange. A ...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite "A" Translucent Jade 1 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare GIA Certified Estate Natural Diamond and Jade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant measuring 43.01x28.25x4.44mm. The Pendant is set with a Natural Translucent Jadeite Jade...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

MIRIAM HASKELL 1970s Gold Chain Winged Scarab Egyptian Etruscan Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Late 1970s Miriam Haskell (signed) gold-tone winged scarab large pendant necklace. Chain is curb style with rectangular links joined with grooved connectors that look like stacked be...
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1970s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Beaded Pearls Crystals Long Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewe...
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1970s German Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Bulgari Tubogas V-Shaped Diamond and 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bulgari Tubogas v-shaped demi parure in 18k yellow gold. Comprised of a necklace and a bracelet, highlighted with diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1975.
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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

Oval Link 18K Gold Necklace / Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One oval link 18K yellow gold necklace that converts into a bracelet and a shorter necklace featuring high polish oval links measuring 18 millimeters wide. Necklace measures 26 inche...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1963, Georges Braque "Idothee" 18K Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963) "Idothée" - 18k Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant Rare 18K Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant by Georges Braque, inventor of cubism. It comes with the original certificate of authenticity (picture 4) directly established by Heger de Loewenfeld...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Virgo zodiac motif With the astrological Virgo symbol, a woman holding wheat, stars, and inscribed 'VIRGO' With a finel...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1970s 22k Yellow Gold Yellow & White Diamond Rondel Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, 22 karat yellow gold yellow and white diamond rondel necklace. This necklace is crafted with 96 pave set r...
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1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Signed Modernist 1970's Gold, Silver, & Gemstone Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine convertible Modernist pendant necklace and brooch combination. By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor. In sterling silver, 1...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1970 21kt Gold enamel swag necklace India
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Exquisite details on this handmade 21kt solid gold swag /bib necklace from India . Necklace is done by highly skilled & talented Indian goldsmiths ...
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1970s Indian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Rope Twist 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One rope twist design, high polish 18K yellow gold necklace measuring 16 millimeters wide. Substantial heft and heavy make. Measuring 16.75 inches in length. Grandiose, strength, m...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1970s Egyptian Ankh Turquoise Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This vintage pendant in the shape of an ancient Egyptian ankh symbol has a vibrant blue pear-shaped turquoise. It bears Egyptian gold hallmarks. This is a high quality ...
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1970s Egyptian Vintage Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Multi Strand Lapis Lazuli Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning 12-strand beaded necklace made of vintage natural Afghan lapis lazuli and vintage natural Mediterranean Italian coral. The faceted ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Capricorn zodiac motif With the astrological Capricorn symbol, the Capricorn figure, stars, and inscribed 'CAPRICORN' W...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Native American Turquoise & Sterling Silver Snake Pendant by Art Tafoya
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Native American Turquoise & Sterling Silver Snake Pendant by Art Tafoya
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1970s American Vintage Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

French 1970s 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Initials Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Flat and openwork pendant, it represents the B in yellow gold centered of the letter N in white gold. Pendant sold alo...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond and Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic pearl and diamond necklace showcasing one large pearl set in a weaving rope setting accented with 0.40 carat total brilliant round diamonds. Attached to two beautiful strands ...
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1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Puig Doria 1970 Spain Barcelona Modernist Kinetic Necklace In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist necklace designed by Jose Maria Puig Doria. Beautiful sculptural kinetic piece, created in Barcelona Spain during the modernist period. This necklace choker has been mad...
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1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1970s Natural Diamond Decorated Amulet Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.10 ct. The diamond has vs-s1-s2 clarity and G-H color. Totally is necklace lenght 43 cm. Acid tested to...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Grasshopper Diamond Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb Retro period Grasshopper brooch/ pendant is 18 KT gold platinum portions 1945 ca Hand crafted by Italian past masters is a gorgeous realistic art work of colorful Green a...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1970s Pelican Pin with Enamel and Cabochon Eye in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 10.6 grams Measurements: 2 inches long x 1 inch wide Item Features: Beautifully crafted 1970s vintage enamel pelican set in 18 k...
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1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Angela Cummings Vintage Yellow Gold Petals Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1979 Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Company Iconic "Petals" Necklace, this all hand made piece consisting of 15 Petal / Leaf sections with a hand hammered finish and each measur...
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1970s American Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One stacked pink and green tourmaline and diamond 18K yellow gold pendant featuring one rectangular cabochon pink tourmaline weighing 12 ct. and one oval cabochon green tourmaline we...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mexican Sterling Chocker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This is a vintage handmade TAXCO sterling silver choker necklace. It is handmade and in Excellent Vintage Condition. It weighs about 105 grams. It is 17 inches long little over 1 in...
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl 18K Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One turquoise, diamond, sapphire and pearl 18K yellow gold pendant / brooch featuring a large statement brooch attached to a three strand, baroque pearl necklace interspaced with one...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The opera-length -20 inch- necklace is completed by a 18k yellow gold clasp set with old...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ribbed Gold Tortoiseshell & Crystal Disc Choker 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible Vintage Gold Tortoiseshell Disc Choker. A superb design featuring a lustrous, fixed twisted gold choker. The choker adorned with four lines of rich brown tortoiseshell ...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Chanel Gripoix Unsigned 70's Floral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Working alongside Paris' famed jeweller specialising in glass beading, Gripoix Paris, Chanel presents this glass flower necklace. Truly the Gripo...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

H. Stern Druzy Quartz Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Druzy Quartz Pendant Necklace set in 18k gold signed by H. Stern. Circa 1970.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Necklaces

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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