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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gemstone: Black Pearl
Stunning Turquoise, White Agate & Diamond Necklace In 18k White Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Turquoise, White Agate & Diamond Necklace with Blue Topaz accents In 18k White Gold. * 0.32 cts in diamonds, * 2.65 cts in turquoise/ white agate. * 1.43 cts in blue topa...
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2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Long Turquoise & Baroque Pearl Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in sterling silver, this long chain necklace is adorned with seven white baroque pearls and six faceted turquoise gemstones. Baroque pearls are naturally irregular in sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Lion Turquoise Central and Diamonds in a 18 Karat Gold Necklace and Earrings
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A unique flat degradè groumette in 18 kt gold collier The wonderful and realistic turquoise sculpture in coral has an elegant surround of diamonds and the refined touch attributes t...
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1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Rare Indian Antique Silver Turquoise Necklace from 1958
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Length: 18.75″ Bin Code: A1 / P7 Discover the captivating beauty of this Indian Antique Silver Turquoise Necklace, a true vintage t...
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Navajo 10 Strand Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large premium grade A Kingman turquoise ten strand beaded necklace interspersed with various spiny oyster beads in orange and purple along with sterling silver beads. Navajo Native A...
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2010s American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Gemstone & Baroque Pearl Pebble Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in sterling silver, this chain necklace is adorned with five white baroque pearls and four faceted turquoise gemstones. Baroque pearls are naturally irregular in shape an...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Turquoise Evil Eye Pendant
Located in Tampa, FL
Protect yourself from harm with this elegant Evil Eye charm pendant set with an turquoise. Classic evil eye shape Handcrafted from solid 14k gold Opaque turquoise stone embedded in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Large and Exceptional Navajo Kingman Turquoise Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Native American Navajo Indian Kingman turquoise and sterling silver bolo by Avin Joe. This piece is a show stopper! 1 inch thick, 6 inches long, 4 inches wide and...
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2010s American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

An 18 Carat Gold and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold and turquoise necklace, consisting of nine rosette shaped ornaments, with cannetille decorations descending in size, each set with six oval cabochon cut turqu...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Long 46" Turquoise Necklace Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage turquoise necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Turquoise beads measure from 2.5mm to 3mm. The stylish neckla...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Navajo Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace 25 3/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Artisan: (unsigned) Tribal Affiliation: Navajo Era: Vintage Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Antique Turquoise & Black Enamel 1920s Cross Pendant Diamond Centre Stone & Bail
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Enamel Cross Pendant Circa 1920’s 18ct Gold Set with Fabulous Black Enamel & Turquoise With a Diamond Centre Stone & Diamond B...
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Early 20th Century English Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel

Turquoise and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fruit Necklace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Turquoise and 18kt yellow gold fruit necklace The front part can be worn as a bracelet taking out the back since it has 2 clasps. Total weight of 18 kt...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Nacajo Indian turquoise beaded necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross pendant attached to beaded chain. Beads are also made of turquois and oblong shape...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Nouveau Baroque Pearl and Turquoise Necklace 10K Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 10K Rose Gold Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Chain Length: 16" Stamped: "10K" Gemstones: Turquoise and baroque pearl Condition: Preowned, excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Kingman turquoise necklace with chunky tourmaline and baroque Keshi fan pearls
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bold statement necklace of richly colored Kingman turquoise slabs interspersed with chunky tumbled tourmaline beads and very large baroque Keshi fan pearls. The necklace terminates i...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Cabochon Pear Shape and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous turquoise pear shape cabochon with a good quality, white, and bright diamond trillion. Handmade in platinum. Length is 17.5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Impressive Diamond Turquoise Gold 1980s Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gorgeous 18k gold necklace, circa 1980s. Set with turquoise and a combination of marquise and round cut diamonds - total approximately 7.50ctw H/Si1. Necklace is 17.5" lo...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 30" Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Signed ~ Navajo Handmade Large Sterling Silver .925 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 30" Squash Blossom Bottom piece measures approx 3" x 4" Fabulous polished stones and workmanship in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver .925 30" Turquoise Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Turquoise Squash blossom. Measures approximately 30" 10 Blossoms measure approx 1 1/2" x 3/4" Naja approx: 3" x 3"....
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Calypso Diamond Pendant in 22k Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Calypso Diamond Pendant is set in 22k gold and features 22 diamonds around the top and the bail. The center stone features a spectacular doublet with Turquoise and Crystal laid a...
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2010s North American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold, Turquoise & Ruby Cat Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980’s Cute, little vintage cat pendant. Set with beautiful, bright, blue turquoise stone. His features a crafted in 18ct gold which ...
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Late 20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

0.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Halo Oval Round Cut
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, with an oval ruby in the centre surrounded by 12 white stunning diamonds weighing a total 0.93 carat (Ruby & Diamond) of whi...
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2010s British Modern Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Single strand baroque black pearl interspersed w/ tumbled amethyst beads
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand of 21-25mm black very baroque black pearls with purple, mauve and green overtones. Pearls interspersed with large chunky tumbled amethyst beads from deep purple to almo...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Black Pearl

MAUKE V JEWELRY Handcrafted Neckpiece Flower With Turquoise And Picasso Jasper
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
With this sweetheart you will lighten up every room you enter. This classic, knitted, luxury piece features semi-precious stones Picasso Jasper, Turquoise and handmade beads could be...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Jasper, Brass

Mexican 925 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Enhance your jewelry collection with the exquisite beauty of this Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace, handcrafted in...
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19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Kingman turquoise w/ huge cultured keishi petal shaped pearls and lustrous nacre
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a stunning opulent modern piece. Large slabs of richly colored Kingman turquoise are interspersed with huge cultured Keishi petal shaped pearls with extraordinarily lustrous ...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hexagon Turquoise Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 8.23 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded turquoise and coral necklace. Exceptional piece featuring large Royston turquoise nuggets in deep green, sea green, and sky-blue colors. All with great matrix, some having brown matrix, some having gold. Each stone is interspersed with a small bright red coral bead. With traditional sterling silver clasp. A bold statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Turquoise and Amethyst Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold choker necklace, weighing 63.73 grams and measuring 15 inches in length with a box closure. The necklace features a floral oriental motif adorned with 20 Turquoise cen...
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2010s North American Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 6.62 Ct Moonstone Turquoise Diamond Onyx Platinum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Platinum Moonstone, Turquoise, Diamond and Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace. Featuring a 6.62 Carat Pear shaped Moonstone, surrounded by 48 OE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

AJD Dramatic Chic 18" Red Bamboo Coral & Smoky Quartz & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic chunky polished red Bamboo Coral 18 inch long necklace enhanced with Smoky Quartz and blue Turquoise ringlets. This is 18 inches long with silver clasp. Largest Coral is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

David Webb Platinum Turquoise, Diamond And Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This estate David Webb pendant is a captivating work of art, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship that the designer is renowned for. Made from a luxurious blend of 18K yellow and...
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20th Century American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold 5.0 Carat Diamond, Persian Turquoise Star of David
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond and Persian Turquoise Star of David Rare Mid-19th Century 5.0 carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Persian Turquoise Star of David Pen...
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful Sapphire, Turquoise & Diamond Devil Eye Necklace In 14k. - 0.11 carats in diamonds, - 1.1 carats in blue sapphires & turquoise, - length is adjustable 18” or 16”, - wid...
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2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and coral beaded necklace. Three strand beaded necklace with small chipped natural turquoise from a variety of mines, interspersed with small coral beads. Beaded on string with sterling silver accent bead work and three large natural, untreated turquoise nuggets in center. Stones vary from a light sea green color to a bright sky-blue color. A truly stunning statement piece that would complement a formal Southwestern look or a vintage eclectic style...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santo Domingo Indian beaded turquoise necklace. Featuring graduated sized natural Kingman turquoise stones that cascade down the necklace in an interlocking pattern. Stamped sterling silver caps and traditional clasp. Lovely statement piece, great for layering with other silver or turquoise necklaces. Would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni Indian Kingman turquoise necklace. With beaded chain featuring repeating pattern of Heishi turquoise beads, coral, mother of pearl, and onyx. Chain ends in large shell pendant...
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Late 20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Black Pearl and 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Weight: 75.72 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 17-inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set with cabochon turquoise and round cut diamonds. The necklace is made of 3 sections a...
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise 30" Squash Blossom Handmade By Robert Kelley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Signed by Robert Kelly Navajo Handmade Large Sterling Silver .925 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 30" Squash Blossom Bottom piece measures approx 3.5" x 4" Fabulous polished stones and...
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Early 2000s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Susan Crow Studio Yellow Gold and Untreated Turquoise Wave Pendant
Located in US
This Turquoise and 18kt yellow gold pendant is like a piece of blue sky wrapped up in a yellow gold wave – like floating on your back in a sky-blue lake being held up by the warm wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell c1930 Hess GoldGiltChain CappedAquaGlass ThumblessClasp Bib Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
Around 1930, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this Russian-gilt brass ribbed-chain link bib necklace featuring 27 strands of varying length each wired to aqua faux-turquoise pressed glass beads with characteristic gold pronged-bell caps and thumbless spring-ring clasp. After the Great Depression began in the United States in 1929, to keep her popular European-style costume jewelry affordable among fashionable ladies, Haskell began using less expensive imported handcrafted glass beads, which included Czech and German pressed glass. Initially when she opened her handmade ready-to-wear costume-jewelry business in 1926 in New York City's downtown McAlpin Hotel, she had used only the finest Parisian glass beads and findings like French couturiers including Coco Chanel who soon became her competition. which Haskell promoted with the French name of her first boutique Le Bijou de L'Heure. If interested in assembling a suitable set of early Haskell-Hess pieces with similar aesthetics, please see our other listings for the aqua glass-and-enamel scalloped button clip earrings and the "peacock" coil arm-band bracelet with Parisian lampworked glass, faceted crystal, painted galalith beads, and cupped rose...
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1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Turquoise & Hammered Disc Collar Necklace In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
A modern take on traditional opulence, this sterling silver necklace teams 6 gorgeous turquoise drops alongside 5 hammered discs. The necklace stands out effortlessly and pairs beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Vermeil

HEIDI DAUS Turquoise Monarch Butterfly Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Heidi Daus Monarch Madness Butterfly Necklace and Earring Set. Beautiful bronze/gold tone butterfly embellished with various blue and purple Swarovski crys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise

Victorian 14k Turquoise + Diamond Round Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful turquoise and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1870s) era! This lovely piece is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and forms a round shape. Covering the front surfac...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
Located in BAARN, NL
[ Specs below...] Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds Necklace in yellow gold and white gold with diamonds and a stunning "black" saltwater Tahitian pearl in teardro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Necklaces

Materials

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

Sterling Silver .925 Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom Navajo by Don Platero
Located in Las Vegas, NV
OLD PAWN Handmade by Navajo Artist Don Platero ~ Sterling Silver .925 ~ 122 carats of Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom. The Squash Blossom measures approx. length 32" ~ Naja approx....
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1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise & Hammered Disc Collar Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
A modern take on traditional opulence, this sterling silver necklace teams 6 gorgeous turquoise drops alongside 5 hammered discs. The necklace stands out effortlessly and pairs beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Inlay Feather Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern necklace is sterling silver. It features turquoise and mother of pearl inlay. The pendant on this necklace measures 1 5/8 by 1 1/16 inches. The necklace m...
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14K Two Toned Turquoise Heart and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k two toned turquoise heart and diamond necklace. Heart measures 23.8 x 19.5 mm, 3 round diamonds connecting to the heart on both sides of chain, the length of the necklace is 16 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Gold Plated Stainless Steel Beaded Necklace
Located in Woodbridge, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pearl and Turquoise Necklace, a captivating blend of elegance and modern allure. This enchanting piece features luminous pearls, complemented by vibrant tur...
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2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Navajo Sterling Silver Easter Blue Turquoise 34" Squash Blossom ~ T. Vandever
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Signed ~ Navajo Handmade ~ Large ~ Sterling Silver .925 Easter Blue Turquoise ~ 34" Squash Blossom by Tim Vandever bottom piece measures 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" if you like big ~ here yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Fetish Bead Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Important One of a Kind Unique Native American hand carved Santo Domingo multi strand fetish bead necklace. The strands are: 30", 26", & 24" Materials include: Natural Carved Turqu...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Navajo Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 ~ Dry Creek Turquoise 32" Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Signed ~ Navajo Handmade ~ Large Sterling Silver .925 ~ Dry Creek Turquoise ~ 32" Squash Blossom, plus 4" pendant...total length 36" top to bottom...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Persian Blue Robin’s Egg Blue Turquoise Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
Fabulously beautiful piece of Persian Blue, Robins Egg Blue turquoise. Adorned with perfect round brilliant full cut diamonds. Oval cabochon Turquoise set in a hand twisted platinu...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace ranging in size from 11 mm to 16 mm Total pearls: 35 Total weight: ct 477 Total weight with tufts: 100 grams Necklace w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl

Ciondolo Croce in Oro giallo 18Kt e Pasta di Turchese
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido pendente in oro giallo 18 Kt e pasta di turchese a taglio cabochon. Questo gioiello ha una splendida lavorazione artigianale. La croce è composta da sei moduli quadrati...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

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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