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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1990s
1980s 18K Yellow Gold Byzantine Graduated Woven Link Necklace 279.5 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
Compliment any outfit with an opulent look! This Heavy  1980s vintage graduated byzantine design link makes this piece a rare piece to find! Crafted in luxurious solid 18K yellow, ...
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1980s German Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Egyptian Revival Textured Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated textured mesh necklace, with a contrasting shiny line design. Measuring length approximately 40 cm / 15.7 inches plus an...
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1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Givenchy Beaded Torsade Necklace
Located in Dubai, DU
There is something about gold balls, especially when they’re all stacked and layered. This fabulous Givenchy torsade necklace boasts five beaded strands in gold-tone metal, twisted together to perfection. Merging aesthetics with high-quality craftsmanship, Givenchy vintage jewellery...
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1990s European Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Givenchy thick chain necklace with G letter pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Givenchy thick chain necklace with G letter pendant. Made in Circa 1990s Dimensions: Weight: 3.4 grams Length: 40.2 cm Condition: Pre-...
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1990s French Necklaces

Vintage Givenchy long link chain necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Givenchy long link chain necklace. Made in Circa 1990's Dimensions: Weight: 58.2 grams Length x width: 61 x 1 cm Condition: Pre-owned, very...
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1990s French Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Heart-Shaped Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal heart-shaped pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Seller Reference: BR176
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1990s French Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphires and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship that captures the essence of timeless elegance. T...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Original 1980 Gucci New York 18Kt Yellow Gold Bamboo Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, circa 1980, Hancrafted Yellow Gold brushed Necklace, in Gucci Iconic Bamboo Style. This unique, chic and simple custom made piece is crafted to look and feel like prec...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Dickey Necklace with Colorful Resin Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Impressive golden metal dickey necklace with colorful resin cabochons. To be mentioned, the metal formed a patina on the back. Additional infor...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

1980's 20.70cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Link Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Geometrical 1980's vintage beauty! This statement piece is crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with white gold accents. The Hexagon shape has been uplifted to another level with this ex...
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1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1993 Nephrite Green Jade Necklace with 18kt Yellow Gold Mounting
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite green jade necklace designed by Angela Cummings. A very rare modernist piece, created in New York city by Angela Cummings, back in the 19...
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1990s American Modern Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kalinger Paris Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Multicolor Resin Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ultra-chic Kalinger Paris choker necklace boasts a typical 1980s design with a worked gilded metal chain ornated with multicolor resin charms. The dangling charms with elephants...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

David Yurman Cable Bluetopaz Enhancer, 14k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning David Yurman Cable Classics Large Blue Topaz Enhancer is crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold and sterling silver. This beautiful enhancer has a length of 1 1/8 inches ...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hervé Van Der Straeten - Cross pendant in gold-plated metal and Murano glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 12 cm x 7.5 cm Seller Refere...
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1990s French Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace in Metal with Red Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace in metal entirely paved with red rhinestones. Work by the atelier Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dim...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace 86.3 Grams 16.4 Inches
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold link necklace 49 Cuban links weighing 86.3 grams, 16.4 inches. More link necklaces available.
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1990s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Round Ball Crystals Gold Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed at the back. It also an be wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace. Size: 80 cm. Weight: 30 g. _ _ _ Great fo...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Uno A Arre Modernist Brutalist 1980s Silver Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Uno A Arre .835 Silver Moderninst / Brutalist link Necklace, measuring 21 1/2 inches in length with open textured links tapering in size from 3/4 down to 1/4 inch wide, w...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Pearl Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Unveil the splendor of yesteryears with this vintage necklace, strung with delicate freshwater rice pearls. This piece weighs 53.2 grams and spans 40 cm, culminating in a majestic,...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Decorated Shoes Style Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.2 grams. Totally is about 0.40 ct natural diamond. The diamond is has vs clarity and G color. Total chain is lenght 50 cm. Please contact f...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 47 cm Seller Reference...
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1990s French Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace with a Black Trimmings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace with a black trimmings link holding back a silvery metal, trimmings, and rhinestone pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dim...
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1990s French Necklaces

1990s Diamond GIA Ruby Emerald Serpent Bypass Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald statement choker necklace is made in 18k yellow gold. Set with approx. 620 round diamonds; an approximate weight of 12.35  ct and H-I color and VS1-VS...
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1990s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold
Located in Malmö, SE
Voluptuous vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold. Can be worn alternately with alternating yellow gold and white gold links on one side and yellow gold links on the other. The 80s/90s were an iconic era for the fashion world. Think Princess Di and Madonna, Sex and city and Beverly Hills 90210. All the flair of the 80s/90s that has gone full circle and could not be more right than right now. Chunky, geometric and still indeed very feminine. A necklace that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Signed CB, width 14 mm, length 42.5 cm, Weight 66.4 g About Bucherer: Blending the art of jewelry-making with exquisite watchmaking expertise- The Bucherer Fine Jewelry story began in 1888 when Carl F. Bucherer opened his first jewelry and watch shop in Lucerne, Switzerland. Carl Friedrich and his wife Louise wanted to seize the opportunity offered by an influx of wealthy tourists who came from all over Europe to admire the Alps and take in the fresh mountain air. The Bucherer store rapidly became a synonym for quality and originality. In 1919, Carl Friedrich Bucherer made a pioneering decision. He became the first watch retailer to start manufacturing watches under his own name. The first watch collection was released in 1919 and aimed at women. Bucherer was also one of the first watch brands to adopt watch straps. Pocket watches were still the more popular option among men at the time in the early 20th century. Wristwatches were seen as jewelry and still not a common accessory among women. Bucherer also came up with unique watch strap/bracelet designs of its own. In 1924 Bucherer decided to sell watches...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace, a stunning piece crafted circa the 1980s, exuding the sophistication a...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal

Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Neck
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. Featuring Mother-of-Pearl. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and steel signed Bvlgari with Italian hallmarks, weighing 53.61 grams. Original Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold chain included. Circa 1990. The necklace is 20 inches in length. About this Item: Step into the captivating world of vintage elegance with this Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. A true masterpiece of design, this necklace features a mesmerizing Yin Yang pendant...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Gold Plated Egyptian Revival Chevron Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated chevron design mesh necklace, with a safety chain. Measuring length approximately 40.5 cm / 15.9 inches, by width 9.5 mm / .37 inch. The necklace is in very goo...
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1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Three Strand Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Three Strand Necklace Product Type- Necklace Age- Circa 1992 Material(s)- 18ct Yellow Gold Gemstone- Diamond Gemstone Quantity- 150 Gemstone Colour- est ...
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1990s Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Gold Beads Ruby Sapphire Clasp in 14K Yellow Gold Brushed Beaded
Located in Austin, TX
If you want a significant gold necklace, this is the one for you. Beautifully brushed 9 millimeter beads make up the length and there is a gorgeous 19 millimeter diameter gold clasp ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Caputi Resin Choker Necklace Turquoise and Brown Multi-Strand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi made this elegant resin-beaded choker necklace in Italy. It features an oversized multi-strand design with a dominant turquoise color contrasted with rootbeer brown don...
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1990s Italian Modern Necklaces

Temple St. Clair Dangle Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 122.64 Ctw Diamonds And Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle necklace designed by Temple St. Claire. Fabulous dangle necklace, created in Italy by the jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. This drop necklace has been crafted at her worksh...
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1990s Italian Modernist Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...

14k Gold Mesh Necklace with Aquamarine and Amethyst
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wonderful vintage crafted of 14k yellow gold necklace, about 36 inch long has the look of a mesh chain, but is actually made up of sturdy tiled length...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold

Vintage Silver Neck Ring and Pendant by Master Sigurd Persson 1994 &1998
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sleek and modern sterling silver neck ring that has a minimalist design. It features a circular silver pendant, which is elegantly simple, with a striking gilded silver str...
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1990s Swedish Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Chanel, 93P Pearl necklace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, 93P Pearl necklace. The item has a little peeling off the fabric on the pearls, overall in good condition. Comes with box. A real vintage collector item. • CONDITION: good c...
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1990s Necklaces

French Designer Studio Massive Brutalist Gilt Metal Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular around-the-neck necklace was designed in the 1990s by a French designer studio. The massive torque shape features a brutalist futuristic carved and see-thru design b...
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1990s French Modernist Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
14K Yellow Gold Mad Money Dollar Bill Box Charm Pendant Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Dime...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Shoes Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel lion necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace representing lion heads. Jewelry from the 1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 39 cm CB275
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace 18k
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An excellent Cartier yellow gold chain necklace that was made in the late 1980s. ​The unusual link is assembled of two interlocked ...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Signed Monet Modernist Goldtone & White Enamel Collar Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1980s Modernist goldtone and white enamel collar necklace with fold-over clasp. Marked: "Monet." Center: 1 3/16 inches L. Interior, 15 1/4 inche...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Native American Navajo necklace designed by Julian Arviso (1959-2011). Fantastic necklace and double sided pendant, created by the Navajo-Dine native American goldsmith artist Julia...
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1990s American Native American Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...

Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant. Featuring one oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by 57 round brilliant cut diamonds with a to...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane White Rhinestone Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Kenneth Jay Lane White Rhinestone Necklace is an elegant jewelry with adjustable closure made by white rhinestone on black-plated metal. STA...
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1990s Necklaces

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tony Duquette chrysoprase rose quartz Tahitian pearls and yellow gold necklace. * This Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz T...
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1990s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.5 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.25 ct. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clar...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is 42 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy Geometric Design Gold Tone and Black Enamel Collar Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Step into the realm of vintage elegance with this Vintage Givenchy Geometric Design Gold Tone and Black Enamel Collar Necklace, crafted circa th...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important Pear Emerald. It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Pear Emerald = 27.15 Carat To...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Turquoise Squash Blossom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Blue Diamond Turquoise (Nevada) Squash Blossom 12 Blossoms measure approx 1 1/2" x 3/4" Naja approx: 2 7/8" x 2 1/2". Handmade sterling sil...
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1990s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper with crystal and jet pastes. Can be worn crossbody a...
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1990s American Artisan Necklaces

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Atlas Choker Necklace 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. gold choker necklace. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the Atlas pattern. The 'Atlas' collection was designed by John Loring in the 1980's. It has over time proven...
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1990s Modern Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ugo Correani White and Gilded Faux-Coral Necklace with Jeweled Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Ugo Correani made-in-Italy resin choker necklace features an oversized one-strand design with faux coral resin branches. The necklace's dominant colors are white and ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified $47,500 311590 Estate Mikimoto 44 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 17.5 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp This Authentic Mik...
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1990s Japanese Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Curb Chain Necklace, 1990s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Christian Dior curb chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace features chunky flat curb chain links in a high-p...
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1990s Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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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