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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Edwardian
Style: Renaissance
Renaissance Tahitian Black Pearl Rubies Tsavorite Diamonds Akoya Pearls Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Rubies Tsavorites Diamonds Akoya Pearls of Top Quality Necklace: 18 Karat Rose Gold 16 Black South...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...

Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Festoon Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald festoon swag necklace, the collar necklace decorated with two old brilliant-cut diamond floral clusters and three rose- ...
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Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Quartz Rondelle Necklace Set with a Blackened Silver and Sapphire Pendant
Located in Coupeville, WA
A White Quartz Rondelle Beaded Necklace with a Blackened Silver Pendant set with White Sapphires. The White Quartz Beads graduate in size from 7.5MM to 12MM. The Pendant contains 8.6 Grams of Blackened Silver and is set with 2.4 Carats of White Colorless Sapphire...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces

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Quartz, Sapphire, Silver

Roman Malakov 4.33 Carats Total Rose Cut Antique Curtain Style Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique elegant diamond necklace showcasing 4.33 carats total of rose cut and brilliant round diamonds. Elegantly set in a curtain antique design. Made in 18K White Gold. Roma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Lapis and Gold Necklace, American by Walter Lampl, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique necklace of finely carved and pierced natural vivid blue lapis. This handmade gold necklace is in total 17 inches long. The pendant portion is 3 inches in length, and the necklace of punctuated early gold period scrolls and fine lapis is 14 inches. The necklace is in fine condition, weighs 27.3 grams, and marked 14K and with the maker's mark of WL, for Walter Lampl, A fine early American...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Amethyst Medallion, Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Necklace Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Captivating Carved Amethyst Medallion Pendant Necklace depicting a Beautiful Young Lady, Hand Carved in High Relief. Rendered with remarkable detail and warmth, so...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Edwardian Morganite Heart Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An exquisite platinum topped 18 karat (18K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant centring a heart-shaped pink morganite weighing approximately 1.70 carats in a single-cut diamond surround, further surrounded by 12 blue-green enamelled flowers with diamond...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Coral

Platinum and Gold Edwardian Amethyst Briolette and Diamond Necklace circa 1910
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely Edwardian Amethyst briolette and diamond necklace in platinum, and yellow Gold, ca. 1910. The briolette is flexibly mounted by a gorgeous diamond setting dangling from a di...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Garnet, Opal and 9 Carat Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds garnets and colourful opals. This pendant could be worn as a brooch also. The amount of detail on this pendant is simply stunning. Modelled in 9ct gold and c...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Opal, Garnet, Gold

Antique Collar set Turquoise Spacer Necklace in 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A lovely antique necklace that has been crafted in the Edwardian era with individual Turquoise stones in a rub over collar setting. The setting and chai...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's Turquoise pate de verre cross pendant necklace. Embellished with gilt facated cut steel bead work on signature Russian gold finished filigrees. 1950's USA. Cross 3...
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1950s American Renaissance Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Amazing Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in original Box circa 1900. This was a custom order from a German jeweler in the early 20th Century. Links of pink marquise stones and clear crysta...
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20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and sapphire necklet, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.75 carats, surrounded by a r...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Delicate Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Edwardian 14k gold and platinum pendant necklace, with rose cut diamonds and pearls. Necklace is 16.75" long, pendant is 57mm x 35mm. Weight - 9.3 grams.
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Goergian Antique Large Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
his antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Silver and Gold pendant is masterfully crafted in silver and gold, weighing 17.6 grams and measuring 47mm...
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Mid-19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl, diamond and emerald pendant, to the centre a pearl accompanied by GCS Report stating to be natural of Saltwater...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Festoon Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond festoon brooch, an old brilliant-cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.85 carats, surmounted by old and rose-cut festoons with floral ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Garland Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
An important Edwardian diamond garland necklace, the necklace in the 'style garland', designed at the front as an articulated openwork frame e...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Fire Opal Convertible Choker and Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
The vibrance of Mexican fire opals is balanced by glistening diamonds in this Edwardian necklace. The versatile piece's length is adjustable so that it can convert from a choker neck...
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fleur Filigree Sapphire and London Blue Topaz Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add the perfect touch to your look with the Fleur Belle Filigree Flower Pendant. An instant eye-catcher, it sports a lovely pendant with intricate details ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces

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Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique natural pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive natural pearl and diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, abstract and sinuous design is ornamented with two 4.5mm (approx.) natural pearls, displayed to the center of the design. A third drop shaped natural pearl suspends from the lower border of the design via an articulated linear drop, accented with a single Old European round cut diamond. The flowing platinum setting is embellished with a further sixteen Old European round cut diamonds, in a combination of pavé and bezel settings. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 16" fine curb chain via a tapering ring loop to the upper border, accented with a further two pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The chain may be removed and the pendant may we born as a brooch, via a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse of the setting. This versatile pendant/brooch is struck to the reverse with the maker's mark 'GAD' and the 18k gold mark (18k), the setting has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. The pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive antique pearl pendant...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Blue Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning diamond and moonstone necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in platinum, this unusual piece features...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Cross With Emerald Accents
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Cross with openwork is handmade in two colors of 14k gold embellished with 2 ctsof old European and rose cut diamonds accented by emeralds
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous, intricate diamond cross pendant is a stunning and striking design. The cross pendant is made in 18 karat yellow gold with genuine, natural diamonds. The cross design h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Antique 9ct Gold Pendant Section 9ct 375 Gold Antique Pendant- in need of slight restoration The final central drop or a further part to this design is missing and there also is one broken...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces

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Gold

Spinel and Diamond Platinum Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Natural Spinel and Diamond Edwardian Platinum Ribbon Lavaliere Pendant Necklace. Centering a Hand set 12 C...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Fleur Filigree Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add the perfect touch to your look with the Fleur Filigree Flower Pendant. An instant eye-catcher, it sports a lovely pendant with intricate details that instantly upgrade any outfit. The diamonds in white gold setting adds a touch of elegance to this women’s pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Edwardian Belle-Epoque pearl and diamond sautoir, the sautoir comprising a long mesh chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork de...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

CoCo Chanel 1950s Renaissance Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small faux pearls. There are gilt filigree lantern...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Edwardian Pearls Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pair of Brooches Pendants
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A pair of Pearls Sapphires 14K Yellow Gold Brooches. Delicate and fine they can be worn separately or together. Each one has a ring on the backside to be worn as a pendant on a chain...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Large GIA Chrysoberyl Diamond Pearl Filigree Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking antique pendant was crafted in solid platinum during the Edwardian era and features a large and incredibly detailed design that carries fine quality stones througho...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian 14kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful Swiss enamel chain from the Edwardian (ca 1900s)era! Crafted in bright 14kt yellow gold, the piece is comprised of open oval links that ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold

Gold Crown Necklace Pendant Mixed Metals You Are A Princess or Queen
Located in Austin, TX
Queen Crown Pendant - made for a queen! Crown made in 10k mixed metals of 10k yellow gold and 10k white gold. This exquisite 10K yellow and white gold pendant has an ornate crown design that resembles a gorgeous Renaissance crown...
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2010s American Renaissance Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal

Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect brooch is large and wearable as a pendant or brooch. The wings are tremblant, Diamonds are on blackened ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Laurel Necklace with Pearl Drop
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace, the necklace comprising a principle garland drop, suspending an oval pearl measuring aproximately 8.2 x 5.6mm, to the centre of a diamond-se...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great iridescence, all intricately hand woven together into a tight fine lace design. Amazing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marin Fleur Blue Topaz and Opal Cluster Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Impressive blue topaz and opal yellow gold floral pendant. Sky blue topaz is artfully fashioned with round pretty petals. Center of the flower and surround are arrayed with opals. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces

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Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

34.0 Carat Tourmaline Emerald 0.21 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.21 Carats of Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.16 Carats of Emeralds. This Necklace has 34.0 Carats of Tourmaline. The Neckl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking 18K Gold chain inter-spaced with Seed Pearls. Center accented by Hand set Diamonds,...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian platinum necklace with pendant, convertible into a brooch. Comes with original antique box, and hardware with tool to c...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very unusual antique pendant is crafted in solid 18k gold and platinum, featuring an old picture at its center, bezel framed and adorned with approximately 0.33 carats of rose c...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
A very elegant Edwardian yellow gold necklace contains 29.50 ct of peridot, citrine, yellow sapphire, aquamarine, tourmaline, and diamonds. The rainbow of colors makes this necklace ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yell...

Gorgeous Green Garnet Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian necklace. A circular drop, with a star motif in the center. Set with brilliant green demantoid garnets and very fine old European cut diamonds. Suspended from a...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

William Levine Fine Jewels Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Kirkwood, MO
William Levine Fine Jewels Platinum Diamond Necklace. This is a lavalier style necklace. The focus is a 2.78 carat, rose cut diamond set in 4 prongs at the base of the pendant. It i...
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Early 2000s American Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.59 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 5.6 cm Length: 45.3 cm Total Weight: 16.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated ...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Amethyst and Gold Necklace, circa 1920
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful amethyst necklace from the 1920s comprising a line of twenty-four faceted, light violet amethyst beads grouped in clusters of three, alternating with oblong gold filigree l...
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1920s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Wailea, HI
Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 43 Old European Cut Diamonds weighing 3.00 carats approximately [GHI VVS-SI1] On a 16 inch White Gold Chain
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Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace. Hand set with Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.00tcw. ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Bailey Banks & Biddle Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Edwardian, 1910s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous pendant created by Bailey Banks & Biddle in the 1910s. Delicate and feminine, the pendant is a great addition to your jewelry collection. The pendant features an oval caboc...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian knife edge festoon necklace comprised of collet-set diamonds and pearls, in platinum. Atw 0.77 ct.
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold diamond horseshoe brooch. This brooch features a large horseshoe motif with old European cut...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Superb Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Amethyst Pendant and Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A very stylish Edwardian period pendant. Designed with a draped pierced circular shape to centre set two amethyst stones and a final amethyst drop to base. Solid 15 carat yellow gold...
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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Openwork Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This large Edwardian era antique openwork cross pendant is handmade in platinum and embellished with old European and rose cut diamo...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces

Jill Garber Elizabethan Style Necklace of the Gods with 19th Century Cameo Suite
Located in Saginaw, MI
This divine legacy necklace designed in the Elizabethan style features a suite of six very fine antique nineteenth century shell Cameos. Created in Ita...
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2010s American Renaissance Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Platinum, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum, natural oriental pearl, emerald and diamond pendant. The lobed flowerhead lozenge cluster set at the centre with a button pearl, within a prunus blossom frame ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant Beautiful Edwardian Design depicting flowers with half pearls as each flower head and finished by a larger sw...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Lovely Edwardian Basket Pendant with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Basket Pendant with Pearls. Wonderful quality flower basket "charm" of 14k gold wire completely woven by hand and set with lo...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k 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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