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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One mid-century diamond necklace set in platinum featuring 324 marquise, pear and straight baguette diamonds with an approximate total weight of 48 ct., H-I-J / VS-2, SI-1. 18 of the...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no 19 A beautiful gilded silver, Plique-à-jour enamel and pearl plaque de cou attributed to Levinger and Bissinger...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold 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 Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered between the coral beads. GIA Identification report No. 2181344681, Reddish Orange Natu...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

Opera Length Carved Aquamarine and Sapphire Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opera Length Carved Aquamarine and Sapphire Bead Necklace 2 strand necklace with 144 carved aqua beads approx 274 ct and 348 sapphire beads a...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire

Antique Imperial Russian I.Tarabrov Egg Pendant Sapphire 56 Gold Silver Enamel
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1908. Body in Silver finished with White Pearl Enamel and is embellished with an old diamond ...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1960s 14K White Gold Diamond Emerald Pearl Five Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luxurious five strand pearl necklace with 14k white gold closure containing channel set emeralds. Emeralds do have natural inclusions and are very hard to see with the naked eye, mo...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fraternal Order Of Eagles 1900 Carved Eagle Pendant With 10Kt Yellow Gold Mount
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Beautiful piece of historical America, from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, made around the 1900. It was carved in the shape of the Amer...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold October charm with aquamarine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with a clover four with aquamarine petals and a diamond heart with the text 'Octobre Affection', France circa 1910. weight: 3.8 grams dimensions: 2.4 x 2.0 cm
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French 1950's 18 Karat Gold Platinum Emerald Diamond Ruby Bird Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bird perched on a swing in the center of a textured gold disk Bird is dimensional and double-sided with a fluted gold body and fanning tail Featuring prong s...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18kt Rose Gold Albert/Fob Watch Chain
Located in Firenze, IT
The Albert chain, or Prince Albert chain as it is also known by was designed in the 1800's for Prince Albert to fit through a waist coat and hold a pocket watch on one end and the ke...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold Albert chain, with heavy solid curb chain links, a T-bar and lobster clasp, mounted in 18ct gold, with 18ct or 750 Hallmarks on each link, with sponsor marks on the T-...
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1950s British Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VINTAGE 1950s WEISS DIAMANTÉ BAGUETTE CHOKER
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s by Weiss, this diamanté baguette choker is a serious show-stopper. Weiss is known for their high quality costume jewelry from this era, crafted with handmade const...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique handmade yellow gold long chain circa 1900. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ715G. Scroll down for specifications. Antique gold long chains s...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Rock Crystal and Silver Pool of Light Charm
Located in Stamford, CT
A pool of light emanates from this charm of rock crystal securely wrapped in a cage of silver to be worn at the neck on a chain or added to a bracelet. Around 1900, the Chinese creat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully bloomed, delicate 14 Kt gold Art Nouveau pendant suspends a blister pearl and has, at center, a bright, white diamond old diamond of approximately .13 cts. Blister pearls were often a choice during the Art Nouveau period. Concentration was on swirling lines and the hand of man...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 3.39 Carats Total Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage pendant drop necklace showcasing a round brilliant cut diamond center stone embellished with eight full-cut red rubies spaced evenly all around. Finished the f...
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1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Abstract Leaf Motif Choker Necklace With Red Rhinestones By Coro, 1950s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 14" length with additional 3" extender chain - Gold plated - Ruby red-colored crystal rhinestones - Hook clasp - By Coro (signed on verso) - Circa 1950s - Es...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Trifari Vintage Sapphire Turquoise Blue Choker Necklace and Clip on Earring Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made vintage costume jewelry set by Trifari is mid century modern. It is a choker necklace with matching clip on earrings. It is a luscious peacock sapphire...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Antique Enamel Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique large 14k gold pendant with black enamel in excellent condition topped with 14k gold floral centeted with old mine cut diamond estimate 1 carat flanked with old mine dia...
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Early 1900s Antique Necklaces

Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with rose cut diamonds & pearls, this floral/foliate motif piece offers elegance, fine wor...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral 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 Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

A beautiful artisan glass and paste pearl parure, Louis Rousselet, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An iconic design from Louis Rousselet, a design that came in several colourways. This is a soft and subtle design, in tones of pink and grey, unusual in that is consists of three pie...
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1950s French Vintage Necklaces

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Base Metal

Antique Imperial Russian Egg Blue Glass solid 56 Gold / 14K Yellow Gold / 0.8 gr
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years ca. 1900 - 1917. All metal parts modeled in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Body in solid 14K Yellow Gold finishe...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces

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14k Gold

Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love dainty vintage designs like this beauty! Crafted out of both white & yellow gold this piece is full of detail. Item Description Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold ...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian O.F. Kurlukov Egg Enamel Pendant 56 Gold 14K Silver/3.89gr
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1884 - 1916. Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Lavender toned Enamel and mounted o...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful early Art Nouveau necklace. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct gold with a rounded natural pearl at the centre playing host a knife edge bar...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.22 g
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. European openwork crucifix pendant skillfully set with 14 rose cut Diamonds / 3 facets on each stone. Central Diamond Ø 3mm/ ca.0.14 ct + 12 Ø 1.25 mm / c...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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18k Gold

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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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Silver Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful silver chain holds a fob set with bloodstone and carnelian. The chain has a dog clip at each and and the chain is made up of knotted and trombone links. Length: 42....
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Silver

Antique Russian Art nouveau Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k gold pendant in Art Nouveau style with rubies and old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats white excellent spark hall marked 56 imperi...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Flower Solitaire Necklace 15 3/4" 10k 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold (pendant) with 14k Yellow Gold (chain & clasp) Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct ...
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Early 1900s Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hollywood Deco Inspired Paste Necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Hollywood Deco Paste Necklace. Sublime cocktail style and a forever piece of mid century heritage. A British costume jewellery company, Hollywood was founded over a century...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Gilded Swirl Link Choker Necklace With Amber Bead Dangles By Napier, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 14" - 16" adjustable chain - Links are 1.25" wide - Gold plated hardware - Amber-colored glass faceted ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 20" - 23" length (adjustable) - Butterscotch Bakelite disc bead measures 2" in diameter - Wood disc bead...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Emerald Aquamarine Pendant With 18k Gold Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
AGL Certified brilliant Emerald cut Aquamarine (over 28.35 carats) pendant with 18" inches long 18K gold chain. Aquamarine: 25 h x 15 w x12 deep. With bale 39mm height.
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s Coppola e Toppo turquoise glass bead necklace that is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister tea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal Inspiration the Flexible Motifs Centering on Carved Emeralds, Collet-Set with Rounds ...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 1950s Coppola e Toppo orange crystal bead necklace is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister team B...
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1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular necklace made of 14 kt gold and engraved natural coral, period workmanship from the second half of the twentieth century. The smallest corals depict in the highest part ...
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1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Edwardian Carved Cameo Platinum 18k Gold Pendant--Stunning~
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Elegant and wearable Edwardian card shell cameo with a dazzling frame of old cut diamond and ruby gemstones... The dramatic and large pendants' frame rendered in sumptuous platinum...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950s Coral glass bead, flower, cabochon & rhinestoned necklace & earrings
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful unsigned 1950s jewelry set is truly eye catching and unique. It features beautiful coral glass and dragon breath cabochons in the 2.5 inch wide and 2 inch tall central...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Choker necklace made at the beginning of the twentieth century in 14 Kt yellow gold mounted with spectacular coral cherubs depicting many small angels. A necklace that entirely refl...
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1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original by Robert 1950s turquoise, coral & white glass beed necklace & earrings
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand made set features a stunning combination of turquoise, coral, and white glass seed beads. The necklace is designed with wrapped and twisted stands of turquoise glass seed beads, large white glass beads, accents of coral glass seed beads for a vibrant and eye-catching look. Bits of sparkle are added with additions of rhinestones woven in with floral clusters in the center piece. The beads are woven on an antique patina gold pierced filigree back disk. The matching earrings complete the set with a touch of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for adding a touch of retro charm to any outfit. This set is a timeless statement piece that is sure to turn heads. The necklace measure has a wearable length of 17 inches. Each clip earrings is 1 inch in diameter and .75 of an inch high. The necklace is not signed. However, each earring is signed Robert and is obviously a part of the same set or demi parure. Very very fine condition. 'Original by Robert' was initially founded in 1942 under the name of Fashioncraft. In 1942 the name was changed to Originals by Robert and again changed in 1960 to Robert Originals. Lastly, in 1979, the company name changed once more to Ellen Designs. Their designs are similar to those of Miriam Haskell in the use of hand wired seed beads. This style of jewelry was very popular in the 1940s and 50s. Today the style is still in demand in new beaded design pieces by know designers Lawrence Verba, Standley Hagler, Ian St. Gilar and Chris Crouch...
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1950s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Mid-Century Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opening Envelope Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized envelope with a striated textured surface One side features a blank stamp, and the other a hinged flap Accented by a bezel set round cut sapphire "seal" Weigh...
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1950s Vintage Necklaces

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace With Drop-shaped Pendant, Gold & Diamonds, Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate necklace with drop-shaped pendant, openwork with star-shaped branching, chased on the surface, attached rose-cut diamonds in various sizes frame the pendant, individual diam...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the 1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a t...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

Red Coral Rows, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Double Strand 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, Diamond, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Crafted with a passion for tradition and a keen eye for detail, this enchanting pendant is a testament to the timeless beauty of hand-carved craftsmanship. The pendant features a str...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Coral Onyx Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 14-karat yellow gold pendant is a stunning display of classical elegance and contemporary finesse. It features a beautifully carved coral woman's face, a traditional cameo that ...
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 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

Antique 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Watches Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 16.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl and yellow gold necklace, comprising seven round seed pearls, and one-hundred-and-fifty round half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow g...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Materials

Brass

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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