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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1920s
Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace from the 1920's. Deep ombre glazed blue hand made pottery beads are spaced with silverplate l...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1920s Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.50 grams
Center Diamond Details:
Weight: .20ct
Cut: Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion)
Color: H
Clarit...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cherry Red Bakelite Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco cherry red Bakelite graduated and faceted beads, on sterling silver chain. Measuring length 71.5 cm / 28.1 inches, and the largest ...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Natural Pearl Necklace GIA Certified Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco era (circa 1930s) pearl necklace measures a brief 15 ½ inches and is composed of 111 natural, uncultured saltwater pearls. The small and...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique Bristol Blue Glass and Paste Silver Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The blue of the Bristol glass is absolutely stunning and so bright. The paste stones add the perfect amount of sparkle to this piece and the pendant is mod...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Cartier Nail & Diamond Gold Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing charm/pendant: a figural nail. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER NEW YORK. Set with a faceted old-European diamond, approximately .50 carats. There are two hidden l...
Category
1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, France, Necklace in Art Glass
Located in bronshoj, DK
GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU (1885-1963), France. Pomme de pin pendant / necklace in art glass.
Pâte-de-verre technique. 1920s.
Measures: 5.7 x 5.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Orig...
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1920s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Antique 5.50 Carat Diamonds Total Weight Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5.50 Diamonds Total Carat Weight Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set 14k.
The diamonds total weight for both earrings and pendant is 5.50 carat. The diamonds are very high qua...
Category
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Belle Epoque French 18K White Gold European Diamond Bow Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful antique pendant was crafted during the Belle Epoque era from solid 18k white gold and features old cut diamonds neatly set in a drop dangle style, bringing ...
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Necklace, 18.75 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond necklace, designed as an old-cut diamond weighing an estimated 3.75ct, set in the centre of a floral cluster motif and suspended within an articulated old-cut dia...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vibrant cerise cut glass and paste drop necklace, att. Lanvin, France, 1920s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and ravishing necklace, set in a soft gilt metal, with the most vibrant and extraordinary cerise glass faceted round cabuchons, ovoid cut glass plaques and round cut glas...
Category
1920s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Art Deco Czecholovakian Topaz Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Czecholovakian Graduate Paste Necklace from the 1930's. Flexible square settings graduate to largest topaz paste at center. Silverplated. Engraved florals on backs. ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Swedish White Gold "Lucia" Necklace Made 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
This necklace and pendant are made out of 18 karat white gold, 28 diamonds and rock crystal. Engraved in the rock crystal is an image of the Italian saint Saint Lucia.
Did you know ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold
14K Art Deco Filigree Jadeite Jade Necklace GIA
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K yellow gold pendant featuring a beautiful carved oval jadeite jade. Includes GIA report #6223435637 stating translucent green A jade, not dyed. The jade measures 26.80m...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural blue agate. This flapper-era treasure is a creation of spectacular beauty. The cool blue agate beads and the watery rock crystal perfectly compliment the waxy sheen of the light green nephrite carving...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace
A carved rock crystal pendant with angle motif surrounded by a carved onyx frame on a diamond and pea...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
An Art Deco silver metal, green and blue chalcedony glass , clear paste necklace,
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding Art Deco pendant necklace in highly characteristic colour and design.
It is composed of blue and green chalcedony glass rounded baguettes throughout, highlighted with ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique 1.66 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An fine and impressive antique 1.66 carat aquamarine and 0.81 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique aquamarine pendant...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold 'D" Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Incredibly sweet 9ct gold pendant with the letter 'D' engraved on the front. The top of the heart has a Stafford knot which is linked to the chain.
...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set from the 1930's. The necklace has graduated beads with a simple hidden twist clasp. The bracelet is wired with 2...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive German 0.60 Carat diamond and seed pearl, ruby and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set pendant; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive Art Nouveau pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The pierced decorated, Art Nouveau design is ornamented with an 18k white gold six claw / prong set old mine cut diamonds to the upper border of the frame.
The lower portion of the linear design is accented with a single 3mm pearl, two Dutch cut diamonds and a bezel set ruby.
An old mine cut diamond is displayed within an 18k white gold fluted setting, which articulated and suspends from the lower border of the ruby setting.
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold, 18" trace chain via an integrated ring loop attachment and secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening.
The chain may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or length to meet your personal requirements.
This antique Art Nouveau gold pendant...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Swiss Coin Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Circular gold mount with Swiss 20 francs, 1935ca
Size: diameter 34mm
Weight: 13gr.
Category
1930s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold
1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The cameo depicts a gorgeous left-facing woman with flowing hair and beautiful flower accessories...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Silver Tone Link Chain Necklace Square Glass Crystals Teardrop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone link chain necklace featuring beautiful square clear glass crystals in open back settings, and a lovely faceted teardrop pendant. The spring bolt clasp is sterli...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Faceted French Jet Black and Dark Grey Glass Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco French jet fringe necklace, featuring faceted black glass drops and dark grey round beads, interspersed with small silver tone beads. The necklace closes with a barrel clas...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Graduated Amber Beads
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco graduated genuine Amber Beads from the 1930's. Wonderful coloring. 26" length, Beads from 8 mm to 25 mm length. 45 grams. Amber self scr...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Art Deco Small Pale Pink Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco pale pink faux pearl sautoir necklace featuring a beautiful rhinestone bead. This is a small necklace when fastened, though the length is adjustable. The necklace measures a total length of 49cm / 19.3 inches. The necklace is in very good condition.
This is a really lovely unusual necklace...
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1930s Vintage Necklaces
Marina J. Art Deco Inspired Pearl & Black Onyx Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Marina J. hand woven Sautoir. This piece features perfectly round Pearls which display a wild sheen and luster, bordered by faceted Black Onyx beads, which catch light and shine wonderfully. Each Pearl was individually chosen giving the Sautoir a perfect and harmonious feel throughout. Measuring 43 inches long sans Tassel, this Sautoir's length allows it to be worn in a multitude of ways including doubled up around the beck, tied up or left loose as seen in photos. Each end of the Sautoir meets a 4 inch Tassel from which strads of faceted Black Onyx and Seed Pearls...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 1.41 carat diamond and platinum drop pendant, displayed on an 18 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Just Andersen, Denmark, Necklace in 18 Carat Gold Adorned with Malachites
Located in bronshoj, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. Necklace in 18 carat gold adorned with nine cone-shaped malachites.
1930s / 40s.
Total length: 40 cm.
Weight: 29 grams.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Art Deco faceted crystal multi rondelle and bead necklace. The necklace strung on fine silver chain. Unusual invisible silver bead clasp with a fluid elegant look.
Exc...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Located in Bethesda, MD
A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57 rose cut diamonds and articulated with French cut black spinels. The chain necklace...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 12ct Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace / Brooch
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop necklace, convertible to a brooch as well.
Approximately 12 carats of rose cut diamonds. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity. Silver & gold....
Category
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage Flower Pendant or Brooch w Seed Pearls Diamond, Victorian, Circa 1929
Located in Austin, TX
This antique flower pendant brooch can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch/pin. If you look carefully, you will see that the pearls are genuine ...
Category
1920s American Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Tulip Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and Rare Bakelite Tulip Necklace from the Art Deco period. Hand carved tulip heads of different sizes retain their original tonal patina and a...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Dutch Art Deco 1.90 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.90 carat diamond and 15 karat rose gold pendant; part of our diverse 1920s diamond jewelry collections
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond drop necklace...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Art Deco Carved Lapis, Blue Enamel & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Sensational Art Deco lapis and enamel necklace containing a total of five (5) vivid royal blue Lapis Lazuli plaques. Each plaque is carved with a graceful foliate design joined by cl...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco DRGM Silver Tone and Channel Set Rhinestone Necklace, 1930s German
Located in London, GB
Stylish DRGM Art Deco silver tone necklace featuring channel set rhinestones. There are four sparkling rhinestones making up each link. Length 39.5cm / 15.55 inches by width 1cm / .3...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Necklace Shell Pink and Light Yellow Uranium Glass on Gold Tone Wire
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gold tone necklace featuring fabulous shell pink and light yellow faceted uranium glass beads. Length 42cm / 16.53 inches, and the largest glass bead measures maximum width ...
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1930s Vintage Necklaces
Large I Love You Spinner Gold & Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Extra-large size "I LOVE YOU" spinner charm. 14K yellow gold solid gauge, with blue enamel lettering and red enamel hearts. Unusual hand engraved and e...
Category
1920s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
An Art Deco chrome and glass two row necklace, French, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A classic Art Deco chrome and glass bead two row necklace, made from small chrome metal 'cups', fitting one inside another , to create a very fluid an...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Giovanni Apa 14K Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Detailed Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an incredible antique pin/brooch pendant that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold and designed by Giovanni Apa. It features...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
French Art Deco Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Diamond Necklace
Approximately 24 carats total diamond weight
Round & baguette cut diamonds
396 small round cut diam...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco unusual faceted ruby crystal sautoir. Composed of a stone set link chain with two large ovals and twenty six smaller round crystals set in silvered gilt metal with ce...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds a total of approx 75pts of rose cut diamonds and three natural pearls. The rose cut diamonds are clean and bright and have the most wonderful sparkle. Modelled in 18carat...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s mother of pearl and 0.45 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated, oval shaped frame displays a stunning feature carved mother of pearl panel depicting Mary in prayer* to the nadir of the design.
This mother of pearl pendant is embellished with a paralleling sun burst style millegrain decorated setting ornamented with fifty pavé set diamonds, in a combination of eight and mine cuts.
This Marian pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18" trace chain via a tapering ring loop to the upper border of the design, accented with two further pavé set diamonds; the chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening.
The pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
This mother of pearl and diamond pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE: * Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ and is known by many titles, such as: Blessed Mother, Madonna, Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, Cause of Our Joy and Mother of Mercy. The Blessed Virgin Mary has been a main feature of Western Art for many centuries, and Marian art...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic.
...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Platinon Blue Crystal Drop Festoon Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco Platinon festoon necklace, featuring blue crystal drops. The faceted crystals are raised at the front and pointed at the back, for maximum sparkle. Length 39.5cm / 15.5 inches by width 1.3cm / .5 inch. The necklace is in very good condition. The spring bolt clasp was not working properly, so we have replaced it with a vintage sterling silver clasp...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Antique 1.93 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 1.93 carat diamond and platinum cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Black Starr & Frost-Gorham Diamond Platinum Deco Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This very fine antique Designer Art deco 1920's diamond Brooch Pin was inspired by a geometric style and crafted in Luxurious Platinum.
Centering an ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Amber Bunny
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Retro Bunny pendants is made from amber beads and has revolving eyes.
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Silver
1920s Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.06 carat ruby and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry c...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar
Located in New York, NY
Early Miriam Haskell 1930s Gilt and Venetian Glass Collar, of signature Russian Gilt baroque leaves and flowerheads, hand made crystal flowers, and green patterned Venetian beads. Ha...
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1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link Chain - 13 inches. This gorgeous chain features a beautiful pattern of hand ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Art Deco DoSo Gold Plated Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated original Art Deco necklace featuring channel set rhinestones and mother of pearl. The rhinestones and mother of pearl are separated by metal beads, to create the...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Of geometrical shape, this antique pendant has an openwork decoration of grainetis set with rose- cut diamonds, the most importan...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Briolette Cut Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Briolette cut Diamond Bow Necklace
Approximately 7 ct briolette diamond bead on platinum diamond link chain.
Approximately 2.58 ct s of ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Czech Silver Plated and Amber Glass Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco Czech silver plated necklace, featuring seven amber glass ball drops which are graduated in size and colour, bi-cone beads and decorative spacers. Measuring length 41.1cm / 16.2 inches, and the largest amber drop is 1.15cm / .45 inch. There is wear to the silver plating.
This is a wonderful signed Czech necklace...
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1930s Czech 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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