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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Renaissance
Natural Diamond Pendant 1.10 ct 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make sparkle a priority with this elegant baguette and Round diamond Cluster Halo with a delicate design open work around the cluster in this pendant necklace. Inspired by the era o...
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Nouveau Pendant 14 Karat Gold Flower Two Colour Transparant Amber
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau jewel was created towards the end of the 19th century. From a beautifully modelled chrysanthemum two wonderful thick and sensuous clear and transparent amber...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 8.50 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 44 cm Total Weight: 77.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 2.49 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm Length: 54.0 cm Total Weight: 18.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Pendant 0.25 CT 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At its core, the pendant showcases a captivating cluster of baguette and round diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a stunning visual impact. The interplay of shapes and cuts ad...
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 1.5ctw Natural Ruby and Diamond Platinum Anchor Pendant Necklace
Located in Sheridan, WY
Dive into a sea of sophistication with our EGL Certified Genuine Natural Ruby and Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that blends nautical charm with the allure of gen...
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2010s African Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace. Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
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1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Jade

14.8ct Octagon Ruby and Mixed Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
14.8ct Octagon Ruby and Mixed Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut ruby and cluster of diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with octagon cut ruby each set after the cluster of diamonds in solid gold settings. This is a perfect ruby and diamond tennis necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Favrile Glass Scarab Necklace by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by legendary designer and premier tastemaker of the Gilded Age, Louis Comfort Tiffany, this necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of jewelry design. Delicately crafted, the necklace boasts an Egyptian Revival design inspired by the archaeological excavations of Egypt beginning in the late 18th century. Scarab beetles finely executed in Tiffany’s signature favrile glass are bezel set in an 18K gold chain with rope-like links. The beetles flash iridescent hues of deep blue, green and purple, adding the perfect amount of shimmer to the enchanting design. Best remembered for his stained glass windows and lamps, along with his Favrile glass creations, Louis Comfort Tiffany did not begin crafting jewelry until 1902. Inspired by the fluidity and translucence of ancient Roman and Middle Eastern glass...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces

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18k Gold

Platinum & Gold Art Nouveau Antique Pendant 2.70 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum & Gold Art Nouveau Antique Pendant With 2.70 ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Old cut diamonds, 2 big diamonds of 1 ct each, all small ones together 0.7ct. Total diamond...
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
During the 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced what is referred to as "archaeological revival jewelry," or "Egyptian revival jewelry." The initia...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 1900's Large 20 carat Opal Old Cut Diamond and Gold Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
An important oval opal, diamond and gold bracelet transformable into pendant, circa 1910. Oval cabochon opal approximately 30mm x 28mm; estimated total weight: 20cts; Gross weight ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau opal and diamond pendant, the central oval-shaped cabochon-cut opal weighing approximately 5 carats, set within a cluster of old-cut di...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Italian Necklace with Spaced Beads - 16"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful, delicate necklace. One you can wear every day. It has beads spaced throughout the necklace and lays so there is room for a pendant to hang in the center. I show ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Malachite Silver Necklace Art Nouveau style Raw Natural Crystal Gift for Wife
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau style silver and 18K gold necklace with natural fiber Malachite gemstone origin - Congo weight of the pendant - 12 grams pendant height - 2.24 in / 57 mm stone measureme...
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2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Crystal, Silver

Necklace with pendant set with Diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a bicolor gold pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 0.72ct - F/G - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central garnet which is surrounded by multiple seed pearls along with an oval cut garnet drop...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Necklace Yellow Enamel Pearl 14k Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau pansy necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). One small 1.5mm natural pearl is set into the mount. The beautifully enam...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Capucelli '5.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds. Beautiful Diamond T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Capucelli '7.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 3-Prongs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Description Beautiful Diamond Tennis Necklace. A staple in your jewelry collection. Handmade in New York City. This tennis necklace showcases a delicate 3 Prongs chain embellished wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Wiener Werkstätte Necklace With Medallion, Bertold Löffler, Vienna Around 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant with embossed motif: Cupid sitting on a bird made of alpaca, silver-plated, two movable medallions, designer's monogram marked on the reverse: Bertold Löffler (Rosenthal 1874...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiny Gold Celestial Charm Necklace - Art Nouveau 'Lady in the Moon' with Diamond
Located in Danvers, MA
Dainty and elegant, a lovely petite Art Nouveau period "Lady in the Moon" has been converted from an antique stickpin (circa 1910) to a sweet necklace charm. Between the two points ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Checkerboard Black Diamond Link Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:10.15gms,D:36.96cts,slv:gms,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ethnic looking Pave Diamond & South Sea Bead Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
,D:7.2ct PEARL SOUTH SEA:110.1Cts,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Mosambic Ruby & Diamond Bead link Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:27.578g,D:3.73ct, Ruby:101.75ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Russian Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr
Located in SE
Russian / Georgian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament. Hallmarked with old Russian Imperial Gold standard 56 zolotniks (14K) used betwe...
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Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Two-Tone Bead Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just very well made. It is such a quality made piece. It's made of Sterling Silver beads that are 6 mm round and 14K yellow gold beads that are 3 mm round. The tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Capucelli '4.24 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds. Beautiful Diamond T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Peach Carved Coral Tanzanite Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Capucelli '3.50 ct. t.w.' Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace, 14k Gold 4-Prongs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade in New York of polished 14k white gold, CAPUCELLI's Tennis necklace showcases a delicate box chain embellished with dozens of shimmering white diamonds. Beautiful Diamond T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920’s Lovely, Art Nouveau lady portrait pendant. She is framed in buttery 18ct gold with beautiful flo...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /2.1 gr
Located in SE
Ukrainian / Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold. Delicate hand-engraved ornament. Hallmarked with old Russian Gold standard 56 zolotniks (14K) used between 190...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau 19 Karat Gold Portuguese Cross with Garnets and Zircons
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The beauty of this pendant lies in the contrast obtained between the white and yellow gold and the intense red garnets. 37 brilliant cut zircons and 4 marquise cut garnets have been ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Marquise & Pear Fancy Gray Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3 carat marquise and pear fancy gray diamond halo pendant necklace. The marquise cut diamond is 0.61 carats and the pear cut diamond is 2.34 carats. Surrounding the the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Necklace Natural Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 37cm/ 1.8 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...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Blue Stone Diamond & Pearl Enamel Pin Brooch Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Blue Stone - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Sky Blue Color - 4mm(approx.) (17) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Grayish White Color (1) Natural ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Floral Locket and Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.2 grams Diamond Details: Measurement: 1.5 inch long Condition: Excellent Art Nouveau Era
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Pendant Seed Pearls and Diamond solid 14K Gold /1.2gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural white topaz sterling silver rose gold plated choker necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful white topaz choker is a perfect jewel for any special occasion. It has been crafted by the fine artisans using sterling silver. Carefully selected white topaz have bee...
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2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

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 ...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a station style lavaliere necklace with cable link chain and dimensional scroll motif links With engraved linear texture throughout - centering a sweeping heart motif sus...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Filigree gold necklace, Netherlands, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold filigree necklace made of 18-carat yellow gold. Antique naturalism desing popular in the turn of the centuries. Origin: Netherlands, 1880-1920 Length: 40cm Item weight: 6.1g ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold, Vintage 1.50 Diamond Pendant (GIA Cert)
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage elegance meets modern sophistication in this 18k white gold pendant adorned with 1.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, boasting VS clarity and F color. Each diamond is...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl yellow gold heart necklace. A finely crafted 15 carat yellow gold pendant of swirling form, set to its centre with a heart shape...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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

Pearl & Black Diamond Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.66g,D:41.58ct, ,,Pearl:75.05ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Navy Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.2*2....
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

19.00ct Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Cast in luxurious 21K yellow gold, this pendant is a showcase of opulence. Anchoring its allure is a breathtaking 17.00-carat Colombian emerald, sourced directly from the earth, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning sapphire which h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 17.04 Carat Green Peridot Pendant in 22k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Cast in radiant 22k yellow gold, this antique pendant showcases a mesmerizing 17.04 carat round-cut green peridot, sourced from the earth's depths. With a total weight of 8.10 grams ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Peridot, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.35ctw Emerald 14k Gold Pendant Hallmark Natural Emerald Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds Pink Tourmaline
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval Art Nouveau pendant locket necklace 18k rose gold, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, pink pear shaped Tourmaline About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14.89 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Green Gold Enamel Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Style 14.89 Carat Oval Cut Minor Oil Colombian Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, and 18K Gold Green Enamel Pendant Necklace. Pendant necklace crafted from 18k white gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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