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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.60 carat diamond, 18ct yellow gold and platinum set cross pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond pendant collections. This stu...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This dainty Diamond and Pearl pendant was hand crafted in the 1920s. Centring around a 4mm drop down pearl, a circlet of platinum surrounds with six diamonds set between petal design...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1950 Sterling Silver 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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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold & Diamond Necklace A yellow gold necklace with nine pave square motif designs. Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Approximate Measurements: 13 inches 5 inches diam...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco carved ruby and diamond platinum pendant featuring 4 carved, leaf motif cabochon rubies weighing a total of 4 ct. with GIA certificate confirming Burmese origin with no ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace - 14.5 inches. This incredible watch fob necklace is crafted in 14k rose ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Copper-Tone Metal and Turquoise Glass Paste Necklace, 1925s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancient necklace from the 1925s, composed of copper-tone metal and turquoise glass paste. No signature. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 50 cm (19.68 in), Pendant: 13 ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie 4 row necklace with different beads and different colors, 1950s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very decorative 4 row chain with different glass beads in different beige and red tones beads and ediffferent shapes. Nice closure in pink. Hattie Carnegie, born Henrietta Kanengei...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Other

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive piece of antique sapphire jewelry...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Gold Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This diamond encrusted 10K yellow gold pendent circa 1950 is the perfect timeless piece to add to your collection! Beautiful 10K gold is accompanied by 3 ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Antique 1.63 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat amethyst and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique amethyst pendant...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed is this French Art Deco platinum diamond drop necklace. The main focal point of this necklace is the larger diamond, weighing 0.80 carat, which dangles at the bottom with a small 0.05 carat diamond rub over set just above it. It has been estimated as H in colour and SI1 in clarity. Nine rose cut diamonds, totalling to 0.09 carat, are set into a tear drop outline drawing attention to the central diamond. Set above attached to the chain are a further five old cut diamonds...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 18 K Yellow Gold Twist Wire Diamond Necklace Bucherer Switzerland
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A mid twentieth century 18 K yellow Gold necklace of twist design accented with 44 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.82 ct, G ...
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1950s Swiss Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Lavaliere Pendant Necklace with Three Diamonds and Six Peridots
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Vintage lavaliere pendant necklace stamped 18 carat gold. Pendant on a 18 carat gold chain is featuring a flower as a centre piece, set with...
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

11.43 Carat Amethyst and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 11.43 carat amethyst and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage amethyst pendant...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond White Gold Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold accents. A feature 18k white gold eight claw / prong set Old European round cut diamond ornaments the lower border of the feature tapering bead decorated linear drop embellished with four pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The linear drop is suspended and articulates from the six claw / prong set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond which ornaments the lower border of the hallmarked 18k yellow gold tapering, millegrain decorated ring loop...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 4.32 Carat Garnet and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.32 carat garnet and 1.08 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique Art Deco necklace...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant...
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1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Mid-Century Large Cultured Pearl 3.50 CTW Diamond Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strand necklace is comprised of Cultured pearls - hand-knotted Graduating in size from 12.5 mm to 17.0 mm - well matched in white body color Exhibiting subtle to moderate rosè over...
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Plat...

Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Art Deco Diamond Necklace Circa 1920-1930’s.. Platinum, all European cut diamonds (G-H color / VV1 to VS1) Approx. 4 cts in the pendent and approx. 6 cts. in the necklace
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond

Diamond Necklace
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Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tour...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Pendant-Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is finely crafted in 18k platinum, with diamonds weighing a total of 0.40 dwt and sapphires 0.30 dwt. Circa 1950
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

CHANEL Molton Glass Long Necklace By Goossens
Located in Paris, FR
The long necklace is a vintage model of Chanel House dating back to the years 1950-60. Two snakes meet around the oval and dark red molton glass, which also collect the 5 chains of t...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

Mellerio Ruby Diamond Gold Chic Retro Set
Located in New York, NY
A chic set comprised of necklace and bracelet, in woven 18kt yellow gold, highlighted by round cut diamonds and rubies, by esteemed French jeweler Mellerio. Made in Paris, France, ci...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Miriam Haskell Coral Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's coral glass cameo necklace set in signature Russian gilt filigree. Woven triple chain with 5 neoclassical cameo pendants set in filigr...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

H. Stern 1950s Gold and Green Tourmaline Rivière Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century 1950s gold and tourmaline rivière style necklace comprised of oval-cut green tourmalines with ribbed link spacers, completed by a tongue and box closure with a safety m...
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1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Agate, Carnelian, Hydrothermal Topazs, Amber, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Ribbon Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as overlapping tendrils of ribbon With flaring terminals with rounded caps Comprised of meshed fancy link chain Flanked by wheat chain edges With high polish finish Comp...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks. Elegant vintage gold necklace featuring a mesh of interwoven gold wires. The clasp is ratchet with 8 safety ca...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco European Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant Lariat Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring jewelry of the Art Deco era this antique European diamond pendant necklace is intricately crafted in platinum. A rectangle shield pendant is a marvel of design, featuring a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pen...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Art Deco is an artistic style that was born in Paris after the Second World War and that emerged as a search for artistic innovation. A movement that especially influenced the decora...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst, Rubies, Pearls, White Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Butterscotch Berber Moroccan Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Jewelry of the Berber cultures is a historical style of traditional jewelry that was worn by women mainly in rural areas of the Maghreb region in North Africa and inhabited by indige...
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1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces

Vintage 1950s 15.41 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 15.41 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage amethyst pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, rectangular frame has a scrolling ribbon design, ornamented with a feature 15.41Ct step cut amethyst, four claw set in relief to the center of the arrangement. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold curb style chain via an integrated flared lobed trefoil ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Heart Amethyst Clover Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
1950s Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Amethyst Clover Pendant - 14K Yellow Gold - 4 = 9.00x5.75mm heart amethyst - 8.26 grams - 1950s This is a stunnin...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco pendant with 2 carats of diamonds accented by specialty French calibre cut synthetic sapphires. Beautiful design with bows and a central rosette. There are about 11...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique coin pendant...
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Multri-Strand Necklace, Diamonds, Emeralds, Painted Hard Stone
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Unusual Louis Rousselet Pate de Verre Splatter Paint Bead Bib
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Louis Rousselet Pate de Verre Splatter Paint Bead Bib from the 1950's. Pate de verre hand made glass beads with black splatter pattern on ivory colored glass. Multiple strand...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Brass

Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and Diamond Accents. This celestial brooch sits on a th...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 22 Karat British Coins Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ancient 18 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with antique british coin in 22 karat yellow gold Coins are in 22 karat gold Pendant total wei...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Solitaire Diamond Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage solitaire diamond pendant, circa 1950. This white gold pendant features a solitaire old European cut diamond in a buttercup style setting. The diamond at approximately .45 ca...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 45 inches in length, with a clasp which makes it easy to wrap this t...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace pendant clock, designed by Gübelin. Very rare pendant watch necklace, created in Switzerland during the art deco period by Eduard Jakob Gübelin for Gübelin & Co...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Silvery Flower Necklace with Rhinestones and Pearly Flower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknwon - Silvery metal short necklace with rhinestones and a pearly flower pendant. Not signed antique jewelry. To be mentioned, the chain is a bit damaged. Additional information:...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Gray, White, and Red Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various shapes: round, tomato, little square, and oval, some with carving. The matching chic c...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Antique platinum cross with diamonds, France, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique, old platinum cross with diamonds. Platinum fineness 0.813. Weight: 8.90g. Origin: France, mid 20th century. Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.40 x 3.92. The main diamond is brillian...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This exquisite accessory is one of the loveliest I've seen... Crafted in sumptuous platinum the rectangular beauty suspends from a beautiful fancy link diamond set chain... Designe...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Marquise 0.1...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro c1950's 925 Sterling Silver Oval Finely Engraved Locket
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Finely Engraved Oval Locket is Vintage, It opens up to reveal a photo compartment Coming from 1950's, this intricate piece is in remarkably great condition - jewelry ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Bakelite Necklace Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakelite Necklace Art Deco with black and transparent, faceted polished elements France around 1950 chain length: 45 cm
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Retro 1950's Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Silver Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Pinkish White Coral Brooch is depicting a profile of a young lady, incredibly detailed, within a 925 Sterling Silver finely detailed decorative borde...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Marcasite, Silver

Rare Miriam Haskell Ruby Stone Collar with Rose Montee Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Special Collector Quality Miriam Haskell Ruby Collar with Elaborate Rose Montee Crystal Swirl Decoration from the 1940's. Extraordinary craftsmanship, hand sewn with hundred...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Orb Ball Pendant very cool opening up pendant with detailed illustrations The item comes without the box in the photos bu...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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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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