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Necklaces For Sale
LB offers Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise concha pendant Peking glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Large Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concha Style Vintage pendant necklace. This piece is large and dramatic and calls attention to itself. The green vintage Chinese Peking glass beads...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Marina J. Ruby, Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, simple and bold piece made by Marina J. This necklace is made using high luster cultured round Pearls which display a soft iridescence. The Pearls are adorned and perfect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 28 Inch Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace with Hammered Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp Discover the beauty of this one-of-a-kind 28-inch blue Peruvian opal nugget necklace, featuring a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

A fine Art Déco Black Opal and Diamond pendant, circa 1925
Located in Firenze, IT
A fine Art Déco black opal, emeralds and diamonds pendant. The oval-shaped black opal approximately 10ct (21mm x 14mm x 0,6mm) with a wonderful play of dense colors: blue, green and...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Virgin of Pilar Pendant #21973
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Virgin of Pilar Pendant- This exquisite antique medal features a finely detailed depiction of the Virgin of Pilar, delicately rendered in 18K yel...
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20th Century Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Malaysian Jade Necklace -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Embrace the gentle power of femininity with this pink Malaysian jade necklace. Its soft hue will envelop you in a sense of nurturing love and self-compassion, reminding you of your i...
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2010s North American Artisan Necklaces

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Jade, Vermeil

Victorian Garnet and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant holds a beautifully cut garnet stone which really catches the light. There are also four seed pearls set within the 18 carat gold. On the back of the pendant is a glass ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker with Shaft Ring" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O-Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This "O-Ring Kit" includes one "O-Ring Choker Necklace" and...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Gray Stone Scarab Pendant with 14K Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...
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1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1884 - 1916. Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Cobalt Blue toned Enamel spread...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Prince Troubetskoy Russian Armorial Crest 18k Gold Cigar Pendant Fob Tool
Located in New York, NY
A large 18K yellow gold Prince Troubetskoy Russian Armorial cigar fob tool medallion created by Maison Arthus Bertrand with Eloi Pernet surgical steel cuttin...
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20th Century French Russian Empire Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond 18K White Gold Fine Reticulated Cross
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality estate Edwardian period diamond and 18K white gold reticulated cross. Wonderful size, just under two inches including the original d...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! - 2.30Ct Fancy Pink Diamond 14 kt. White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Weight: 2.30 ct / 134 stones Color: Fancy Light Pink Clarity: VS-SI Shape: Round Brilliant VAT and TAXES: Please be aware that your country of reside...
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2010s Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Chocker Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 9 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 8 Carats Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

AJD Elegant 20 1/2" Natural Real Blue Beautiful Magnesite Gemstone Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely exquisite elegantly glamorous natural Blue Magnesite highly polished necklace is 20 1/2 inches long and set dramatically. The three larges...
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2010s Necklaces

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 0.71"(18.1mm) long x 0.52"(13.2mm)" wide Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, c...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oscar De La Renta Gold Austrian Crystal Multi-Color Sherbet Statement Necklace
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oscar de la Renta 22k gold Austrian crystal multi-color statement necklace. Luxury designer jewelry. 16" with 4" extender. Made in USA. Oscar de la Renta 22k gold plated Austrian cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal

Bochic “Roman” Antic Roman Pure Gold Coin Necklace Set 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Roman” Antic Roman Pure Gold Coin Necklace Set 18K Gold Elegant and Classic Italian style The coins were found in Afghanistan when the Roman pass through to fight in India. The coins were then cleaned, preserved as a gold commodity until recently made into a contemporary necklace The Bochic "Roman״ Multi Pure 18K Gold Coin Necklace...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 0.71"(18.1mm) long x 0.52"(13.2mm)" wide Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, c...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage gold buddha chain glass jade designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 48" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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20th Century Necklaces

Antique 15ct Gold Stamped Edwardian Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Necklace 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite pendant harkens back to the Edwardian era with its delicate openwork design and luxurious 15ct gold constr...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant with Hieroglyphs
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This remarkable antique pendant beautifully embodies the fascination with ancient Egypt that swept across Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Expertly hand-carved in fai...
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19th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace and pendant with garnet - 12.4 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with garnet - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 1.8 mm wide. The pendant measures 4.0 cm long and 3.2 cm wid...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Beautiful Natural Huge Baroque REAL Pearls Very Elegant 20" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
White Natural HUGE Baroque Pearls set in this beautiful 20 inch long necklace. The largest Pearls are approximately 24mm x 21 mm. The silver clasp ...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

18K yellow Gold Diamond Spike Design Necklace 3.07 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18KYG Diamond Spike Design Necklace 3.07CTS Strong spiked shapes make each of these diamonds sparkle. A necklace of modern elegance that will draw attention of everyone in the room!...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 84 / 18K Gold / 2.56 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 84 / 18K Yellow Gold . The Cyrillic / Russian abbreviation on frontal side above his hea...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

18k Gold Faberge Ruby & Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Pendant Necklace + Chain
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful Fabergé piece is a neo- vintage and has never been worn. This beautiful piece is crafted in Thailand using 18K yellow gold. The piece is adorned with numerous squared ...
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20th Century Thai Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950's Ice Blue Weiss Rhinestone Choker Necklace 1950's Weiss Choker
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This sparkling 1950's choker by Weiss constructed on a silver claw set base encasing ice blue radiant cut rhinestones and smaller circular rhinestones along the adjustable length cha...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Pendant Necklace Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: Sterling Silver 925 Total Item Weight: 13.2 Grams Length: 20 Inch Internal ID: NK23224
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Circular Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step back in time with this stunning 9ct gold pendant from the Edwardian era, showcasing a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Of Pearl Tarot Card Charm Pendant With Multi Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14KT:20.791g,D:0.43ct, Mop:22.93ct,Sapp:2.06ct, 57X30 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.0 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 12mm long x 9.5mm wide Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT950 PERETTI SPAIN L...
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2010s Spanish Necklaces

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Platinum

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pendant Necklace 14K Gold - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid Victorian antique 14ct gold amethyst pendant necklace made in the 19th c. Featuring an exquisite and ornate design, this pendant presents a w...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD 20 Inch Marvelous Malachite with Sterling Silver Accents necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning Malachite Necklace with Sterling Silver Focals – Elegant and Eye-Catching Design This gorgeous malachite necklace features a bold design with three sterling silver pebble-l...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

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Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

NO RESERVE! 4.66 Ct Tanzanites & 0.21Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White gold Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Tanzanite Stone: Weight: 4.66 carat Color: Violetish Blue Shape: Pear Tanzanites are commonly enhanced thermally; indicative evidence is typically lacking Side Stone: _______...
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2010s Art Deco Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dubini Athena Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Emerald 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
This exquisite necklace showcases an authentic AR tetradrachm coin of Athena, dating back to circa 454-404 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold, adorned with double-set emerald and sapphire c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Necklaces

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Feudal Japan, Samurai Gold Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting small rectangular gold coin from the last Japanese shogunate, minted in the waning days of their power: 1837-1854, is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in Greer, SC
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace ranging from 7.5mm-4.5mm in size. The clasp is an 18kt white gold clasp with a 13mm round scallop style...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .20ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.20 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 17mm x 14mm Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, c...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Lapis Lazuli Egg with Serpent (Orphic Egg)
Located in Stamford, CT
Why is there a serpent on this lapis lazuli egg from the Victorian era? In antique jewelry there was symbolism everywhere. This pendant is called the Orphic Egg. The snake entwined o...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

AJD Beautiful Polished Chunky Dramatic Real Turquoise & Red Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating lovely huge necklace is 20 1/2 inches long. It is enhanced with natural red Coral. The largest Turquoise is approximately 30mm x 24mm ...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .54ct Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .54ct Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 15.5mm wide Weight: 5.30 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total ...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ayla Necklace. Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked with rhodium silver and juxtaposed with a jaw dropping Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Pendant. The rich cobalt blue enameled disc has been encased within a silver paste cartouche frame and accented with a feminine silver paste basket of flowers. Three little teardrops dangle from below the ornate frame. This unique necklace has been married to a frilled section of hand-linked rock crystal and kyanite rondelles and further enhanced with a grouping of pink sapphire flanked with pyrite in gold vermeil. The gold vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop with hand coiled gold vermeil loops. Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jade Bodhi Tree Pendant with 18K Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our stunning jade pendant, intricately carved into a serene Buddha meditating under a tree. This unique piece features: ◆ GEMSTONE: 100% Myanmar natural jade ...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ombre Emerald Necklace 14K Gold Light -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Wearing this Ombre Emerald Necklace feels like carrying a quiet kind of power—fresh, grounding, and endlessly graceful. The gentle fade from misty green to vivid jade mirrors a sense...
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2010s North American Artisan Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Early Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Early, Rare Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant from the 1970's. Large rock crystal "bean" set in a hand made silk net with tassel made by...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

Old Mine Diamond Tourmaline Cross 18 Karat Gold Enamel Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Cross Pendant Necklace set with a Cross with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and Red Enamel hanging from an ornate 18 Karat Gold Chain with a gorgeous ...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiger's Claw with 2 Carat Ruby Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Featuring a Tiger’s Claw, Hand set with 12 Carat Ruby Hand set a 14K Yellow Gold Bezel setting. Pendant measures approx. 3" long. More Be...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian crescent moon pendant is truly a stunning piece ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Double Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Double Drop Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Weight: 5.10 grams Pendant: 23mm long Diamond: 14 round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

35" Turquoise Gemstone Nugget Beaded Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 35" length - Genuine turquoise chip beads - Silver tone flower clasp - Circa 1950s - Estate Acquired ...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Indian Heart Necklace Meenakari Enamel Pearl Fringe
Located in New York, NY
From the personal collection of style icon Iris Apfel we have her Meenakari Indian Heart Motif Necklace with Enamel adornment in vivid colors of greens, reds and blues. The gorgeous...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces

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Enamel

18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Champagne Whisk
Located in Orimattila, FI
18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Champagne Whisk 7 pcs 0.03 Diamonds. Weight 8.1 Grams. 09.12.1996 Made 750 Gold A great item. This is a gift for the perso...
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1990s European Modernist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Trace Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain 9ct Yellow Gold- Stamped on bolt ring Circa 1910 Measures approx: Length 17 1/4 Inches Width 2mm Weight 5.9g Perfect addition for our yellow gold pendants!...
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Early 20th Century English Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Natural Diamond Open Circle Slide Pendant Necklace 0.65 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday elegance with this timeless 18K White Gold Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace, a versatile classic reimagined for modern luxury styling. Expertly crafted in 1...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Goddess Maia Medal Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
Finely detailed, this strikingly stunning and symbolic Art Nouveau pendant depicts Greek goddess, Maia. With her nymphs in the background, Maia sows seeds reflecting her connection ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Imperial Silver Gilt Teddy Bear Pendant, Workmaster August Holmström
Located in Chesterland, OH
A very rare Imperial Russian blackened silver pendant finely modeled as a teddy bear set with two ruby cabochons as eyes. The surface has traces of gilding. The pendant is hollow ins...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Necklaces

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Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage ceramic disc Vintage Venetian glass and Crystal Rose Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage glazed pink Ceramic Disc, Vintage blue and pink cased glass Venetian beads,rose quartz, and gold crystal bicone beads comprise this lovely necklace....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Gold-filled

Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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