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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Art Deco Pearl Single Strand Sapphire Diamond 18 Kt Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming Art Deco period single strand necklace is 1920 ca. Comprising one single strand of 5 mm. round in shape cultured salt water Pearls prizing good lustre and silky sh...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
Located in London, GB
A gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal and a round cabochon cut amethyst set to the body, articulating wings, set with eight-cut diamonds, a...
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1960s British Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Oval Black Onyx Filigree Pendant, Sterling Silver, Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning vintage black onyx filigree pendant is crafted from sterling silver and features an oval black onyx stone. The intricate filigree design is sure to make a statement. Th...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Signed Modernist 1960's Gold & Silver Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schor
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 and 14k gold. Comprising a l...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of Chinese Art Deco Drops from the 1920's remounted later in the century. Each drop has a silver plated cap with a poured glass drop made to replicate pink tourmaline. These...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Sautoir Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round ...
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1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Art Deco 2.15 Ct Diamond Large Unisex Platinum Cross
Located in Napoli, IT
Marvellous Art Deco Diamond cross, hand created by a master workmanship of solid Platinum, 1920 ca. Suitable for either sex Large and amazing art wo...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Necklace with Talosel Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
French jewelry artist Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this unique Talosel and bronze pendant necklace in the 1960s. The piece features a worked gilded heavy chain complimented wi...
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1960s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age Sterling Paste Articulated Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Machine Age Sterling articulated necklace of channel set round crystal paste pave links set in rhodium plate sterling silver. Each incised with geometric art deco designs. C...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Single Pearl Strand 2.90 Ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Beautiful Find This charming original Art Deco necklace is 1920 ca It comprises a beautiful single strand of graduated salt water Pearls going from 8.8 to 5 mm. – good round...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid- century Modernist Pearl Necklace with Gold Spacers and Sputnik Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This Mid -Century Modernist pearl and 14k gold necklace is fitted with approximately 7mm pearls with a ribbed 14k gold spacer between each pearl and finished with a sputnik form clas...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket from the 1930's. Finely carved and detailed on both sides in 2 colorations of mother of pearl dep...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, Modernist Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. Modernist pendant in sterling silver. Design 1997. 1960s / 70s. Measures: 24 x 23 mm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Our skilled Georg J...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 8.00ct Briolette Cut Diamond and Coral Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Elegance meets history in this stunning antique long chain, where alternating patterns of coral and diamonds create a mesmerizing visual rhythm. Crafted during the Art Deco era, this...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Seven 7 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful necklace by GROSSE, signed at the back. It is around 60 years old. This is a very stylish and rare pi...
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1960s German Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

French 1925 Art Deco Enameled Mechanical Compact Pendant Box In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box. Beautiful French enamelled mechanical compact, created Paris during the art deco period, circa 1925. This beautiful box was carefully crafted w...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Vintage Rolled Gold with Cabachons Necklace Circa 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolled Gold With Cabochons Necklace Circa 1960's. Again, one of the most gorgeous necklaces that i have in the collection. When you study the work in this necklace that is ab...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co Rounded Belt Buckle 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co Rounded Belt Buckle 14k Gold. Unique and discontinued belt buckle make in 14k solid gold heavy weighting 21g The belt buckle has a rounded finish to it and is e...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond white Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique art deco era 1920/1925s white gold pendant in movable geometric designe with european cut diamonds estimate of 1 carat H color white vs1 clearity chain included with pendant
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Vintage Gold Diamond Collar Necklace, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond set collar necklace, designed as graduated torpedo shaped links, with five links pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 5.50ct, ...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 60's Aquamarine Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
The aquamarine 5.5ct TW in this necklace has a brilliant blue color and clarity that is unusual to find in such a large stone. The color is accentuated by the 23 diamonds TW of 0.2ct...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and ...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 21 Karat Fancy Spiral 2.75mm Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage & Rare 21 Karat Fancy Spiral 2.75mm Cuban Link Necklace. The necklace is 21k solid gold and is stamped 21 in Arabic. The necklace is 2.75mm wide and weights 10.2g The neckla...
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1960s Saudi Arabian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating charm of this stunning collectible piece, showcasing a sailor confidently steering a boat. Meticulously handcrafted in platinum, this charm is a testament to...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GRS Cert 16.10 Gr Graduated Swiss Pearl Strand with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in New York, US
A graduated pearl strand with a diamond and sapphire clasp. - Pearls graduating in size from approximately 3.6 - 7.2mm - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat - Sa...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Silver Necklace Alpo Tammi Turku Finland Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused Turku Finland Alpo Tammi AKT 1959-1967 Chain length 49cm Pendant length 6cm Old Goldsmith's warehouse. Be...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage 11.80cts Diamond Riviera Platinum Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Simply Stated.......Stunning! This Vintage Diamond Necklace was inspired by a Riviera design and crafted in Platinum. Tapering from  4.5mm to 2.5,  this necklace features beautiful...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant. The pendant features a 32.43 x 28 x 61mm (46ct) opal prong-set on a handmade open bezel with mul...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch - boxed; part of our versatile antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
Draped gracefully around your neck, this necklace becomes a statement of your unique individuality. Elevate your style with the classic David Webb bombe...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

A Long Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, US
Long chain featuring 99 round brilliant cut diamonds, accompanied by geometric pendant featuring 46 round brilliant cut diamonds and 3 baguette diamonds. - Diamonds weighing a total...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Large Red Coral Cabochon Stone Pendant Made In Egypt 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely Unique Antique Large Red Coral Cabochon Stone Pendant Made In Egypt 18k Gold. The stone measures 20.22mm X 27mm and weights a total of 14.1g Circa ...
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1920s Egyptian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920s Swedish Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 1920s art deco Swedish drop necklace. This stunning necklace features an elegant diamond crown with two faux pearl drops set in platinum. The central diamond measuring 0.25ct white diamond alongside a crown of thirteen diamonds totaling 0.19ct. The pearls are incredibly exquisite. The maker was a 'Court' jeweller in Stockholm the capital of Sweden. The necklace comes in its original box with the makers name on it. See in the picture an antique catalogue...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Virgin Mary 18 KT Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Holy Mother This beautiful antique French pendant dates 1926 as precisely hand engraved, bearing French hallmarks A fine Art Deco version of the Virgin Mary, beautiful depicted and r...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chanel Seguso 2 Toned Glass Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of black and frosted glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels. The glass links have interior metal wires and ar...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1968 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused See the pictures. Been in a box in the back room of the Kultasepä store since 19...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Silver

A Diamond Studded Gold Necklace and EarClip Set
Located in New York, US
Necklace composed of diamond-studded x motifs, accompanied by matching earclips. - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.25 carats - 18 karat yellow gold - Necklace inner c...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl 3.60 Ct Diamond Clasp Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Heirloom Necklace This super antique necklace is 1920 ca Comprising three strands of antique cultured salt water Pearls graduating in sizes from 4.7 to 8.5 the biggest, pearls are su...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Seguso Frosted Glass Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of frosted glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels. The glass links have interior metal wires and are quite strong. Ar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Semi-Precious Stones Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Short necklace made of semi-precious stones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 40 cm (15.75 in) to 45 cm (17.72 in) Condition: Good condition Se...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Augis Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming and massive antique medal, it represents the profile of the Virgin Mary haloed. The back is engrav...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Art Deco Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1928 This original Art Deco era eight-strand pearl choker is centered with an openwork platinum plaque designed as a geometric bow. The plaque is embellished with bright white Old European and early modern brilliant cut diamonds. The clasp on the back is made of 14K white gold. Estimated total diamond weight is 8 carats. The platinum plaque is marked with mask shape French import mark. The clasp is marked with maker’s initials ‘HP’, 585 gold standard, and Austrian horse...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage Lalaounis Greek 22K Gold collar necklace  Was crafted in 22K yellow gold. Featuring a textured style with three large links. The ne...
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1960s Greek Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Estate 2.20 Ct. Natural Ruby Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Unlock of Desires Synonymous of good luck, wearing a key has become a tradition to attract positivity meant to unlock any wish in life This beautiful vintage example is 1960 ca, beau...
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1960s European Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Collana Di Perle Akoia Con Chiusura in Oro Bianco 18k Con Brillanto E Zaffiri
Located in Milano, IT
Collana vintage anni '60 di perle Akoia e chiusura realizzata a mano in Italia finemente traforata e incisa con oro bianco 18k, con 13 diamanti taglio brillante e con 6 zaffiri blu. ...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Pink and Black Glass Bead Rhinestone Vintage Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France. Condition Report: Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strun...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Bell Charm Byzantine Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bell Charm Byzantine Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Measures approx. 39″ in length. Weight approx 81 dwt. French assay mark. Signed “VCA”; circa 1960’s.
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Mid-Century Pearl & Gold Necklace with Cross hatch Design Clasp
Located in New York, NY
The Mid Century Modernist necklace has 49 6 mm pearls and features a clasp with a braided 14k twisted rope design in a cross hatch form ...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold. Sober, this rose gold cross is in full and smooth gold. Pendant sold alone without its chain of presentation. Height of the cross : 4 cm, width : 2,7 cm,...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modernist Gold Brutalist Pendant, C 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Gold Modernist pendant necklace. The 2" x 2" 14K squircular shaped , heavily textured yellow gold pendant with a hinged bale and pin clasp. Inspired by nature of some form, this pendant could relate to the texture of the moon, a close-up of foliage or perhaps the artists rendition of his own inner feelings. Many studio jewelers of the 60's and early 70's were influenced by not only nature, but grew out of a period of "Abstract Expressionism" that seemed to inform the bold jewelry...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

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...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Silver

1920s Natural Pearl and 1.70 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive natural pearl and 1.70 carat diamond and 21 karat yellow gold, 21 karat white gold set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive single strand pearl necklace consists of ninety-five individually knotted natural pearls graduating in size (3.48mm-7.19mm), the largest being in the centre. This fine antique pearl necklace secures to the reverse with an 18k white gold push fit clasp, in addition to an 18k yellow gold safety chain; the chain could be removed upon request. The circular clasp is ornamented with an impressive and large collet set 1.70ct Old European cut diamond. The push fit clasp and safety chain have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive necklace is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate. NOTE: * The Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) lab has verbally accredited the pearls to be natural. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive 1920s pearl necklace is fine quality, set with eighty-five graduating natural pearls displaying fine colour and lustre. The impressive diamond displays a fine white colour, brilliance and presence. The necklace is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique pearl necklace with diamond clasp...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Coral Necklace with Diamond Accent in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco coral, onyx, diamond, and platinum necklace, comprised of an onyx lozenge centered by a collet-set coral cabochon, suspended by a platinum chain from a collet-set diamond...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Early 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver & Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver. & Leather Bolo Tie This gorgeous peice features five beautiful turquoise nuggets in varying shades which are inlaid atop a st...
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1960s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces

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Turquoise, Silver

Very Long Handmade Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
This 19 karat gold handmade gold can be worn in a variety of ways It is long enough to be wrapped around the neck two; three or four times. It can also be tied as a lariat. The neckl...
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1960s Artist Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Feraud Paris Space Age Futuristic Chrome and Mirror Collar Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Feraud Paris designed this spectacular sculptural Space Age collar pendant necklace in the 1960s. It features a chromed metal rigid oval neckband with a hook-closing clasp. The choker necklace is ornate with multiple charms dangling drops made of chromed metal flat circles complimented with faceted glass mirror...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces

Capricorn Zodiac Diamond Lapis Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Big, beautiful and unique Capricorn pendant/charm: large oval lapis, with vivid coloring and fine gold marble markings, set in a gold rim. Applie...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

1960s 34 Carats Emerald-Cut Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant antique gold brooch is set with 4x2 claws of a large emerald-cut citrine. The fastening system is a double safety pin. Total weight of the citrine : 34 carats approximately. Width : 2.6 cm approximately, height : 1.8 cm approximately, thickness : 12.2 mm approximately. Total weight : 13.1 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - Work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A vintage citrine brooch...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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