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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 1910s
Hawa Gold Disc Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Large Discs of textured gold featuring our signature Hawa work with diamond accents, created in 18K gold. Lightweight & easy to wear, our Hawa necklace is timeless and bold in 18k gold.
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18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm curb link chain suspending a bale and pierced trapezoid-shaped pendant With highly rendered silver-topped foliate motif and centering an oval cut peridot Suspe...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian-Hungarian orientalism pendant sautoir with turquoises. This beautiful and extraordinary pendant necklace-sautoir is one of the best example we have ever seen of Austrian...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Cartier Oriental Saltwater Pearl, Platinum & Diamond Collier de Chien, c. 1910.
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite woven natural Oriental Pearl, Platinum and Diamond Collier de Chien, Cartier, New York, signed and numbered, Edwardian, circa 1910. Seventy-nine diamonds of high color (ap...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Gold Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charm yourself with this alluring one-of-kind Art Deco gold and enamel fanciful pendant charm necklace. With eight whimsical enameled charms, including a man and woman, this playful...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique necklace with diamonds and sapphires, Great Britain, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Currently under examination in a gemological laboratory A unique Victorian necklace with old-cut diamonds and sapphires in a beautiful blue color Origin: Great Britain, early 20th ...
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1910s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau elaborate artistic necklace with diamonds and gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a dreamy, exquisite Jugendstil necklace in 14k yellow gold, a true embodiment of elegance and craftsmanship. This captivating piece of jewelry is adorned with intricate d...
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1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU cross pendant set with diamonds 0.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold pendant set with old mine cut diamonds tot. 0.40 ct - F/G - VS-SI detailed description the size of the pendant is 7.5 cm by 4.0 cm wide weight 15.6 grams put ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant. To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
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1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Pendant set with rose diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 0.15ct – H/I - Pique – size 2.0 cm x 1.1 cm detailed description: the size of the pendant is 2.0 cm long by 1.1 cm wide weight 2....
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Pearl Platinum Beaded Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of platinum links with 2.0 to 2.5 mm near-round seed pearl beads Cream to gray in body color with strong iridescence Connected via jump ring links Completed by spring cla...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

15ct Rose Gold Rare Art Deco Large Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Beautiful Art Deco 15 Carat 625 Rose Gold Handcrafted Extra Large Articulated Fish Pendant with dark blue gemstone eyes In amazing condition - some dark discolouration t...
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1910s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up to. 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace and pendant set with onyx and diamonds 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Silver necklace and pendant set with onyx, old mine cut and rose cut diamond. 0.25ct - 40cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 1.4 mm wide size...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Necklace with Art Nouvea pendant set with diamonds 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace and pendant set with old European and single cut diamonds. 0.60ct – F/G – Pique, VS/SI – 45 cm long detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long by 0.8 m...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Necklace set with diamonds 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace set with old mine cut diamonds up to . 2.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - 40 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 1.2 mm wide the ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs. This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Pendant Necklace 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian peridot and pearl pendant necklace in 15 karat yellow gold. This sweet pendant is set to its centre with a seed pearl of 3mm within a 15 karat yellow gold circular fram...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace and pendant set with old European cut diamonds up to . 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - 50 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 50 cm long and 1.5 mm wide ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Peridot Pendant Necklace 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Peridot Pendant Necklace in 9 Karat Yellow Gold. This pretty pendant is set to its centre with a round cut periodot of 0.95 carats approximately within a claw setting f...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and old mine cut, rose cut and single cut diamonds. 0.45ct - F/G - VS/SI - 42 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 42...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Necklace and pendant with diamonds 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with bicolour gold pendant set with single cut diamonds up to . 0.06ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long the size of the pendant is 6.0 cm by 3.2 cm wide total we...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite & Natural Pearl Pendant Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Edwardian vintage watch pendant in original condition! Designed in Sterling Silver, Marcasite and Natural Pearls Pendant Watch Featuring a powder blue guilloche enameled with 24K Go...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central garnet diameter 5mm. Modelled in 9ct gold. Drop from loop: 55mm Pendant Diameter: 3...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Platinum chain and a gold and platinum butterfly pendant with diamonds and ruby
Located in The Hague, ZH
platinum necklace with gold and platinum in a butterfly shape set with rose cut diamond up to 0.50ct/ 45 cm detailed description The size of the center piece is 2.8 cm wide by 2.1 ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Vintage Necklace Platinum Diamonds Seed Pearls ca. 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
An exquisite creation of jewelry making! This Edwardian neckless is composed of rose cut diamonds set in platinum and lustrous seed pearls arranged in a refined pattern. The beautif...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Neclace with diamonds 18k white gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with 18k white gold center piece set with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to. 1.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: necklace is 45 cm long ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert chain; part of our diverse antique gold chain collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The Albert chain incorporates forty-eight impressive uniformed asymmetrical conjoined links; this style of link is unusual and highly desirable. The central ring loop link from which a hallmarked T-bar suspends further features a small chain extension; the extension consists of six links identical to the aforementioned chain. The chain is fitted to one end with a hallmarked swivel clasp; the other bears a plain ring loop. The chain is hallmarked to the clasp and T-bar with the 9k gold mark (9C). By virtue of its length, this impressive example of antique gold jewelry...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau - Necklace and Pendant with diamonds 18k yellow gold and Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950Pt platinum necklace with a gold and platinum pendant set with an old European cut diamond in the center. 1.10ct – G/H – VS2/SI1 – and around it old single cut diamonds up to. 1.0...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1910 Edwardian Austrian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exquisite Edwardian pendant crafted in glowing 14K yellow gold that features a lovely rose motif framing an articulated pearl at the center. This pendant is elegant and cl...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.0 mm cable link chain with swagged fringe station featuring round cut peridot Ranging in size from 4.5 to 5.5 mm - transparent medium yellowish green in color Set ac...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Double Sided Locket, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique sapphire and diamond double sided locket, one side is pavé set with sapphires and sapphires set in the bail, in gold settings, the other side is pavé set with old-cut diam...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Nouveau 15ct yellow gold natural pearl and diamond pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of sinuous leaves and a dia...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

9ct Gold Antique Locket
Located in London, GB
Rare 9ct 375 Gold Antique Locket with hand engraved decorative foliage The main car-touche is engraved "E M B" Size 2.5cm Diameter Weight 4.95 grams ...
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1910s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.92 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set necklace; part of our antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Garnet Witches Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pendant dating back to the mid-Georgian era. This classically styled pendant has been crafted from 9ct gold into the shape of a witches heart...
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18th Century Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate shield-shaped pendant - 39mm x 24mm; bearing English hallmarks to the back: Birmi...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pearl, Diamond, Platinum And Gold Cluster Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique, pearl and diamond cluster pendant, with a silver white natural bouton pearl, in the centre of a diamond cluster, of eight alternating larger and smaller old-cut diamonds,...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pendant Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
We’ve made this Art Deco platinum jabot pin multifunctional by adding two bails so that it can be worn on a chain as well as its original function as a Jabot. The pendant is encruste...
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Art Nouveau foliate pearl & diamond cross pendant, circa 1915. This antique cross pendant is crafted in 18 karat gold and silver in a foliate design. The Art Nouveau cross fe...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Peridot Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum, this Edwardian pendant brooch from ca 1915 is a wonderful piece of wearable hist...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Platinum

1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace / Pendant featuring a beautiful set of 11 natural old diamond cut Diamonds set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. The main part /pendant is composed of 4 mo...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant Diamond Certified Victorian Huge AAA 5.26 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.26 CARAT GREEN EMERALD AND DIAMOND PLATINUM NECKLACE & BOX! RARE LUXURIOUS ANTIQUE PLATINUM & 18K COVERED IN ...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
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1780s English George II Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian platinum diamond and amethyst pendant necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Edwardian platinum diamond and amethyst pendant necklace weight 13.8g size 4.5*2.5cm without chain amethyst size: 1.5*1.3cm chain length 21cm*2
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

Antique 9K Opal Cluster Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Opals are proof of mother natures magic and this bouquet of cheerful opal flowers contains kaleidoscope of ocean blues and electric purples blend perfectly with flashes of lime green...
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1910s English Vintage Necklaces

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Opal, 9k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910 Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.2 grams Diamond Details: 1.50ct total weight, old mine cut diamonds, natural, ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Agate, Gold

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

14K Enamel Baton Chain circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely baton Chain is perfect to display a special piece on the end link. This necklace is 14K Yellow Gold with enamel in a beautiful blue with a white stripe on the edges. Th...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating back to the first decade of the twentieth century, comes this enchanting feminine French Art Nouveau lavaliere necklace. Delicately hand fabricated in 18K gold and platinum, a...
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1910s French Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 10K yellow gold Art Deco pendant depicting a serene image of a cabin in the woods with a rich green jade background. This pend...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold Peridot Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Olive Green Color - 10x6.6mm - 1.30ct (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Gray...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel

Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique necklace, Amulet necklace. The Mughal (or Mogul) Empire ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 18th centuries. It consolidated Islam in South Asia and spread Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture as well as the faith. Rare 18th C. Mogul Indian Rock Crystal Ram Head. This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings. Representations show these pharaohs wearing a ram's head amulet tied around the neck on a thick cord, the ends of which fall forward over the shoulders. Sometimes, a smaller ram's head is attached to each end. Rams were associated with the god Amun, particularly in Nubia, where he was especially revered. The ram's head is carved from smooth rock crystal. The carved quality is very high. Dimensions: 41.5mm long and 25mm wide. The ram head amulet is a symbol of perseverance, vitality, and sexual energy. The ram personifies generative power, creative energy and is also a spirit that protects its owner. The length of the necklace is 32 inches (81 cm). The size of the vintage rice garnet beads is approx 6.5 - 7.5 mm, the size of the tiny round garnet beads is approx 2.5 mm. The size of the matte rock crystal beads is 16mm. The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp. The weight of the necklace is 100 grams. The garnet necklace was most likely made later, around the end of the 19th century. This is evidenced by the clasp, the silk thread, and the way the garnet beads were cut, carved, and drilled by hand. As we wrote above, the head of a ram made of rock crystal is from the 17th-18th centuries. Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique amulet...
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18th Century Asian Antique Necklaces

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Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver

Early 20th C. Cartier Blue and White Enamel and Rose Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian blue and white striped enamel "Pékin" motif pendant watch with a cental rose-cut diamond florette and surround, surmounted by a diamond-set scalloped bail, in platinum a...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Amethyst Heart Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Pendant And Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold heart-shaped amethyst pendant/pin. The extraordinary heart-shaped amethyst weighs approximately 50 CT, measures approximately 31mm x 30mm x 16mm...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Amethyst, 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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