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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
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
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand constructed in solid white gold and hand engraved, and done with kiln fired black enamel...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
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
Art Deco 20.62 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a mixed rectangular cut aquamarine weighing approximately 20.50 carats
Transparent light blue in color and set with grooved tabs in scroll motif mounting
Set below a pierc...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.77 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.77 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold and platinum set Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collect...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic antique bar brooch of the classic allure is crafted in solid platinum and exposes an eminent 1.40 ct old European-cut diamond at the center, graded I color, VS2 clarit...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Belgian Diamond and 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Belgian 0.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressiv...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Antique 1930s Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.87 carat diamond and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
Antique 1.42 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.42 carat diamond and platinum drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and imp...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Materials
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
Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace by Eskie Tsosie
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a display of graceful, handmade squash blossoms around your neck. The blossoms hold natur...
Category
1930s American Artist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Diamond Lavalier Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
In 10 karat yellow gold, a precious gem from a by-gone time! The chain is 16 inches in length.
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k 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
Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Fleur De Lis Brooch and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch/Pendant was inspired in an Art Deco design featuring a Fleur De Lis top and is crafted in Luxurious Platinum. This stately piece is abl...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Antique 3.96Ct Aquamarine and 9k White Gold Pendant Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 3.96 carat aquamarine, 14 karat white gold and 12 karat white gold set drop pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery collection.
This fine and...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, White Gold
Vintage 7.0 CT Diamond Pearl Rare Panel Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This enchanting vintage necklace is 1935 circa
Composed by a single strand of salt water cultured pearls ranging in sizes from 5 to 7 mm. - connected to an impressive large panel sur...
Category
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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 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
Art Deco Diamond Pear Shaped Black Opal Platinum Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of white gold fancy cable link chain centering a platinum bar link station with drop pendant
Featuring a pear-shaped black opal cabochon measuring 8.5 x 11.0 mm
Translucen...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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"
...
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...
Category
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace is constructed from chrome plated metal. It is...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant, with the centre filled with rows of cultured / natural seed pearls, which were added more recently, surrounded by a rose cut diamond set frame,...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Virgin Mary Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Antique medal in geometric form, depicting the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary on yellow gold. The geometric white gol...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21K Gold Antique Traditional Indian Bib Necklace and Drop Earring Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite antique jewelry set exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted from lustrous 21 karat yellow gold, the set carries a weighty feel, boasting a total of 105 grams of...
Category
1930s Anglo-Indian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold
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
Antique German Pendant Diamond solid 18K Gold /1.5gr
Located in SE
Antique German ca. 1920s -1940s pendant made of solid 18K Rose Gold. The inner pendant with a small diamond is suspended, mobile, and can be turned to any side. Hallmarked 756, marks...
Category
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Art Deco Lariat Necklace or Belt with Silvery Glass Beads
Located in London, GB
Art Deco lariat necklace or belt, featuring silvery glass beads on grey thread. Length 182 cm / 71.6 inches by 1.8 cm / .7 inches width. This ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Bohemian Necklace Garnet 18K Gold Silver / 6.2 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period ca. 1930s Bohemian Garnet Necklace featuring clusters in Gilt Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold with C-lock.
No markings on the pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Art Deco Gold Plated Necklace with Apple Green Paste Stone Drops circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco gold plated necklace, featuring eleven graduated apple green paste stone drops in open back settings. The faceted paste stones are raised at the front and pointed ...
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1930s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond Tiara / Choker Necklace Art Deco Treasure 8 Carats Bridal, Formal
Located in Southbury, CT
Attention Father of the Bride: This Art Deco 18K white gold and diamond tiara is an exceptionally rare and gorgeous jewel.
Created entirely by hand in the 1930s, this semi-flexible ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 ...
Category
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular black beads embedded with a circle of rhine...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Art Nouveau necklace with diamonds and sapphires, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Silver necklace with a white gold chain with diamonds and sapphires.
It comes from the 1930s.
Fineness of silver 0.990 and white gold 0.750.
It is decorated with 12 round faceted ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
1930s Miriam Haskell Persimmon Dangling Bead Bib Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold and Pearl ART DECO Pendant
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Gold and Diamond Pendant for women : 46x Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total weight of 0.33cts. in G/VS quality : 12mm Australian Natural Pearl in Extra quality : 18kt White Gold : 2...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
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
1930s Haskell Hess Fringe BlueGlass & BrassBar Pendants ChainLinkNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a relatively heavy fringe of dangling Russian-gilt brass bars and contrasting French-blue textural hand-pressed glass beads topped with filigree caps to resemble flower bud...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Pendant Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 0.5 mm white gold cable link chain suspending an oblong drop pendant
Pierced with streamlined motifs and bead set with old Eu...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of fine pearls in baroque form in creamy-white oriental pearl. The rectangular platinum clasp is adorned at the top with an antique cushion-cut diamond. A safety chain in 18...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 9.60ct Aquamarine, 0.28ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.50 carat aquamarine and 0.28 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our aquamarine jewellery collections.
This stunning, fine and impress...
Category
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
French 1930s Art Deco Enamel Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Magnificent antique medal, shuttle-shaped and engraved with a haloed Virgin Mary and roses on a partially enameled gros bleu background. It is surrounded and surmounted by fine pearls. The back is engraved with initials and the date June 18, 1933.
Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain.
Signed Dropsy on the front.
Height : 3.8 cm approximately, width : 17 mm approximately, thickness : 1.4 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 2.7 g approximately.
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Some missing enamel.
Our opinion : This antique art deco medal...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
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
Fred Davis Silver and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Frederick Davis (1880 - 1961), while not the household name of William Spratling, actually preceded him in terms of bringing Mexican design to the fore.
Davis worked in Mexico City d...
Category
1930s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Schreiber and Hiller 1930s Art Deco Paste Vintage Floral Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful and rare necklace dates from the 1930s and was created in Germany by the Schrieber and Hiller company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace is c...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Antique Nordic Picture Pendant Locket Diamond solid 18K Gold /5gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Locket with a diamond cut Diamond in white Gold rhombus shaped bezel. Hand-engraved ornament on the front side.
Swedish pendant. Marked 18K. No hallm...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Portugal 1930 Fine Filigree Byzantine Type Pendant Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Portuguese filigree pendant cross.
Beautiful pendant cross, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 1850 or earlier. Crafted in the shape of a Byzantine cross, wi...
Category
1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Camphor Crystal Diamond Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Diamond Details: Old European Brilliant, .03ct, F Color, SI Clarity
Measurement: 1.5 ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Filigree Pendant with Precious Topaz and Brown Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage pendant is a true masterpiece of intricate artistry and rare gemstone beauty. Rendered in lustrous platinum with delicate filigree detailing, it showcases an e...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum
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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