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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 1940s
Late 17th/early 18th Century 18kt gold Stuart Crystal memorial locket
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an exquisite Stuart Crystal memorial locket from the 17th and early 18th century. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this mourning pendant features a rock crystal center adorned wi...
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18th Century European Antique Necklaces
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
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold necklace, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Gold necklace. A yellow gold chain composed of extremely intricate woven wirework links with fine twist detail, to a smooth flowing tapered link chain, approximately 17" in length wi...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unearth the captivating charm of the 1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace, a masterpiece of African craftsmanship that tells a story of tradition, artistry, and cultural richness. This super dramatic statement necklace, inspired by traditional African styles, is a breathtaking work of art that features a leopard leather-like fabric adorned with a mesmerizing braided rope motif and a multitude of beads and gemstones, including a unique horsehair bead. This necklace is more than just a fashion accessory; it's a unique statement for collectors who appreciate the beauty and heritage of other cultures. Embrace the enchanting allure of African fashion with this extraordinary necklace. It beautifully encapsulates the spirit and artistry of African craftsmanship. The necklace's base is crafted from a leopard leather-like fabric, adding a touch of the wild to your style. It's a striking contrast to the vibrant gemstones and beads. The intricate braided rope motif running along the necklace adds a dramatic and eye-catching element to the design, showcasing the attention to detail and skill of the artisans. A plethora of colorful beads and gemstones cascade from the necklace, creating a dynamic and mesmerizing visual effect. Each gemstone adds its unique charm and energy to the piece. One of the standout features of this necklace is the inclusion of a bead made from horsehair, adding a rare and distinctive element to the design. This necklace is a true gem for fashion collectors who appreciate the cultural significance and artistry behind each piece. It's a statement of appreciation for the world's diverse fashion heritage. Make a bold statement with this 1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace that transcends time and borders. It's not just a necklace; it's a piece of history, a symbol of cultural appreciation, and a testament to the artistry of African jewelry...
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1940s African Vintage Necklaces
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cultured Pearl and 2.54 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 2.54 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold necklace; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond necklace has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated setting is composed of ten white gold asymmetrical triangular links, graduating in size and curving inwards towards the centre of the design.
The links are ornamented with a total of forty-six impressive individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
The impressive necklace displays a feature cultured pearl drop suspended from an impressive further transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the centre of the design.
The articulated 14" elongated double trace chain secures to the reverse with a cylindrical clasp.
This vintage diamond necklace with pearl drop has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold.
This impressive vintage pearl necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This stunning vintage pearl necklace is excellent quality, set with impressive diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance.
The impressive cultured pearl displays fine color and lustre.
The vintage diamond necklace with pearl drop is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage pearl jewellery...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Exceptional Gold Spheres Necklace from the XVIIIth Century
Located in Sežana, SI
Very rare necklace with gold spheres, called "Venetian vague", interspersed with Mediterranean coral pearls.
Dalmatian production, late 18th century
Lenght 45 cm.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace, finely crafted in platinum with an aquamarine pendant weighing approximately a total of 40.00 carats and diamonds around weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats. Circ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Necklace composed of two strands of intertwined gold rope-twist, the front featuring floral motifs and fluted boules, embellished with old European and single-cut diamonds...
Category
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The centerpiece of this exceptional pi...
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Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded H color, I1 clarity. Accented by ten carre cut...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Jasper Egg Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat and jaspis egg box pendant with 18 carat gold mounting, the edges around and the hinge with which the box opens are engraved with leaves, France, 18th century.
weight...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms.
X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Incredible 18k gold necklace made with cherubs depicting faces and angels in the circular part, while the sculpture in the central part depicts a beautiful reclining Venus supporting...
Category
1940s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cross Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 1940s cross pendant, crafted in 9-karat yellow gold, carries the unchanged luster of years past. Set with old-cut diamonds, each stone is masterfully embedded, enhanci...
Category
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Saguaro Traders Turquoise Sea Shell Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Saguaro Traders Turquoise Sea Shell Silver Pendant Necklace, a stunning Native American masterpiece that embodies the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional ...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Silver
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
French 18K Rose Gold Heart Shape Locket on 18K Decorative Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K yellow gold heart shaped locket with applied green gold leaves and 4 small synthetic ruby accents. There is a French eagle hallmark on the loop attached to the heart. The heart a...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Floral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Retro Floral Necklace
A two-tone gold floral necklace with three rose gold roses adorned with round-cut diamonds and yellow gold leaves.
Made circa 1940
Approximate Length: 16"
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Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Before 1947 when the brand mark was added and while couture-style adjustable-hook necklaces were in demand in post-war America, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess created thi...
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow 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...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Trifari Rose Gold Pave Pansy Link Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Rose Gold Plate Pansy Link Necklace from the 1940's with pave accents. Each link is a pierced floral with crystals. 16" x .65". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Coro Pegasus Gold Plated and Aqua Blue Rhinestone Pendant Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Coro Pegasus gold plated snake chain necklace featuring a beautiful aqua blue rhinestone pendant centrepiece. The pendant is free moving on the chain.
Measuring necklace length 42.5...
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1940s North American Vintage Necklaces
Antique Necklace Eye of God solid 19K Gold / 26.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
Category
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Italian Beaded Necklace 45 Grams 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Simply exquisite vintage necklace 1945 circa, Italian origin
Beautifully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, weighs 45 grams
Made by a composition of gold beads graduating from 14 mm. ...
Category
1940s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Marquise Garnet Pendant Circa 1940 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Garnet gemstone Pendant.
Brilliant Sparkling Color
Made from 10k yellow gold
weight with the chain is approx 8.7grams
Chain is 14k and 27' inch long
Size of pendant is appro...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold necklace with garnets, Italy, first half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The gold necklace with garnets comes from Italy, from Venice, around 1940.
Made of 14-carat yellow gold, studded with oval garnets with a total weight of approx. 1.00 ct.
The neckl...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace Circa Circa 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace Circa Circa 1940's. This necklace is so magnificent. It looks like fine jewelry and is preserved so well. It is truly magical. Small ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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...
Category
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940's, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls.
2 individual gold-plated strands, each 3.5 cm wide, bordered with small pearls.
The bottom 6 cm...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Ruby Bugle Glass Torsade Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Ruby Glass Torsade Necklace. The epitome of glam chic, hailing from the 1940s.
An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a ...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces
MidCentury SculpturalTexturedGoldBowClasp Graduated4StrandSnakeChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century shiny yellow-gold-plated snake-chain multi-strand necklace features a sculptural finely-textured gilt-metal bow that is positioned to rest on the upper left chest to...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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 ...
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Gold and Enamel Religious Medal of Jesus and Mary (#2077dbs)
An intricate religious medal in enamel and 10 kt Gold shows Mary holding baby Jesus painted on one side and Jesus o...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love
Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold
Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly
Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.)
Very good condition keeping with age
Georgian Garnet jewellery...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive di...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.7 grams
Mea...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900.
This sweet and elegant necklace comprises of four beautifully sweeping scrolls festooned with royal blue round cut sap...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
A Boucheron "Ondule" model necklace consisting of 2 bracelets and a smaller detachable motif in 18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold. The necklace can be transformed into two bracelets. French...
Category
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace features 7 bezel set Emerald cabochons, collectively weighing over 25 c...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb Diamond Flower 10 Carat Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Rome, IT
Timeless Masterpiece: Vintage David Webb Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Step into a world of unparalleled luxury and sophistication with...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendant, a delightful fusion of function and style. Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant not only serves as a ...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Platinum Art Deco Antique Single Cut Diamond Cross
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.6 grams
Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight. Antique Single cuT, G-H ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Deco 1930's to 1950's Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace keeping all the original elements of this bracelet. The charms are held by Diamon...
Category
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Pearl & Crystal Parure 1940s
By Vendome
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Beaded Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Delightful, delicate pearl and crystal hues combine for a the prettiest of parure...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces
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...
Category
18th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Pagoda form Charm Pendant, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches and weighing 22.7 grams. The center featuring a finely detailed carved Coral Co...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Necklace by Ateljé Stigbert Made in the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such as the ring and bar chain and the pendant with its straight geometric shapes, its shiny surface and emerald-cut rock crystal. Something that makes this necklace stand out is the golden bow on top of the rock crystal.
This elegant necklace fits well in both an everyday environment as well as in a more festive one.
Ateljé Stigbert...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage Earth Mined Genuine Diamond Platinum Necklace Circa 1940s with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace is a stunning piece of fine jewellery, crafted in 850 platinum and featuring 20 carats of earth mined diamonds.
The classic tennis style is currently on-trend...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Early Renoir MidCentury Copper Stylized Tulip 18 Link Choker Necklace
By Renoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Without a post-1955 copyright symbol and with the brand's earliest script signature, this likely late 1940s signed Renoir shiny copper choker necklace features 18 links each stylized as a tulip flowerhead in a modernized bolder Art Nouveau style. The American jewelry company's exclusive durable "Copron" finishing on the top of the links prevents tarnishing and fingerprints. The functional tiny linear links and the reverse side of the necklace were meant to remain blackened, while a black signature is impressed on the underside of the fold-over clasp.
Comparatively without the additional enamel decoration of the company's post-1952 jewelry line signed Matisse...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Copper
14 Karat Gold Amethyst Channel Set Cross Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Cross with 6 channel set amethyst stones, Approximately 8.5 Carats. Cross measures 1.6" x .6" wide. This is on a 18" 14K gold chain. This is out of a massive collec...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eisenberg & Sons Carnelian Carved Plaque & Pearl Collar 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a splendid five lustrous strands of graduated glass pearl...
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1940s Vintage Necklaces
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
Category
18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
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...
Category
1780s English George II Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
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...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace boasts autumnal colors with a lovely, warm palette of yellow butterscotch, red tea amber, green moss, cocoa brown, toffee brown, caramel brown, and ginger orange, many with marbling and swirling. The necklace has brass hardware links and a spring ring closing clasp. There is no visible maker's mark.
The necklace is in excellent condition, with minimal wear on the brass links.
Measurements: The necklace's total length is 24.41 in (62 cm) - The drop is 20.47 in (52 cm) - The pendant is 1.44 in wide (3.7 cm) x 9.07 in long (23 cm).
Note: The use of Bakelite crib toys for fashion jewelry.
A new form of Bakelite called Catalin was introduced in 1929, featuring a beautiful range of colors and creating an unbelievably cute aesthetic for these children's objects.
Gone were the old-fashioned silver and ivory teething rattles of the Victorian age. In the early 1930s, children had brightly colored plastic crib toys which were safe and indestructible. The condition of many of them today attests to that.
In the United States, one of the most popular manufacturers was Tykie Toys of Piqua, Ohio, which was in business until the late 1940s. Their designs included a range of little doll characters.
Other crib toys designed included bell boys, sailors, soldiers, and black American or African-inspired characters.
There was a huge fascination for anything exotic and people from far away, and the craze for jazz meant that black musicians were trendy at the time.
New York designer Jan Carlin made stunning Bakelite jewelry out of old pieces in the 1970s.
She has made many quirky brooches...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Rousselet Glass Paste Choker
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Glass paste choker comprised of floral elements. Manufactured by Rousselet workshop probably for Madeleine Rivière.
Additional information:
Condition: Good general condition. The gl...
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1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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