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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Renaissance
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Glass and Faux Pearl KL Logo Pendant, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Necklace by Karl Lagerfeld featuring cream glass pendant embossed with KL logo in gold-tone setting. Accented with a faux baroque pearl.
Signed.
Period: 1990s
Dimensions:
C...
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1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Chanel Maison Gripoix Renaissance Star Link Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chanel Byzantine link endless faux pearl necklace. Composed of continuous Maison Gripoix hand knotted glass faux pearls with hand made Maison Gripoix poured glass ruby and eme...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
A Renaissance Diamond And Enamel Necklace 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The pendant with an interlaced rose-cut diamond frame between white and black enamel, suspending box-shaped bezel set with a single table-cut diamond with black and white enamel deco...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp and one diamond
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered, Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp, marked with JKA and 750.
Akoya pearls are 56 pieces. Diameter of pearls round 7.50 mm. The gold clasp is decorated with 1 ...
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2010s European Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw. Hand - engraved decorations on the back side....
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Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
50ct Natural Fading Sapphire Beaded Necklace 14kt gold 12390
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Bead necklace
50ct total weight
3.5mm average each.
14 inches long
14kt white gold.
10.7 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Empire Wedding Necklace 18 K Yellow and Rose Gold Enamel Pensez a Moi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare necklace was handcrafted out of 18 karat gold in 1810 ca. It was worn by a bride and the iconographic language is full of sentimental conotations. The central rectangular e...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A gold necklace and micromosaic. The necklace is composed of seven micromosaic medallions set in dark blue glass. Two gold strands support the micromosaics between them. The subjects...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Two-layered agate cameo, red and white, depicting Roman Charity on an amati background.
Italy, 16th century
H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm
Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century
H....
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fiammetta Gold Vermeil Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Fiammetta Gold Vermeil Necklace by Vintouch Jewels is part of the brand's Victoria collection, inspired by the breathtaking artistry of the Preraphael...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil
Alexa Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
There's major drive toward unexpected pieces and this 'Alexa' necklace by Vintouch Jewels is just right on target. It has a long links chain on one side and a strand of mismatched baroque freshwater pearls on the other. It's centered with a luminous coin. Each is handcrafted in the brand's studio so every piece is unique.
Materials
24 karat Yellow Gold Vermeil...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil
Boreas Mismatched Pearl And Cameo Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Our founder Alessandro Ricevuto's love for jewelry stems from childhood as he's grown up in a family of jewelers. This beautiful Boreas cameo necklace is handmade in Italy with an ar...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil
The Lion Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Founder of Vintouch Alessandro Ricevuto is extremely dedicated to ensure each of the brand's pieces is realized by only using the highest quality raw materials and centuries-old manufacturing techniques that have been passed down from father to son in the town of Torre del Greco, one of Italy's four famous jewelry districts. This 18 karat gold vermeil necklace is strung with an antique Venetian coin...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil
Lapis and gilt metal fashion cruciform necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage fashion jewel crucifix in medieval taste with enameled St. Andrew s cross in center.
The vintage cross has been suspended from a new chain in an adaptation of a rosary form ...
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2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
Antique Crucifix in 835 Silver, Gold Plated with Enamel and Garnet Decoration
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Generally speaking the stamp 835 imprinted on silver is the code for silver items produced in the countries of Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal and it's the old silver mark. This type of silver was used between end of 19th century and begining of 20th century to mint coins, create silverware and jewelry. This ancient crucifix has a Renaissance style and it's gold-plated. The term crucifix refers to a cross with Jesus on it. The beauty of this pendant lies in the amazing relief work done on the front and in the enamel finish. The four ends of the crucifix are decorated with cabochon-cut garnets. This antique crucifix...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
9K Gold Cabochon Amethyst Heart Renaissance Style Pendant on 14K Gold Chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Amethyst Heart-Shaped (Spade) Renaissance Style Pendant
is a striking piece of Italian Retro jewelry
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Featuring a heart-shaped cabochon Natural Amethyst,
bezel set within ...
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1960s Italian Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
16thCentury RockCrystal Hogback ScissorCut Silver HighRelief Scrollwork Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
In a rare scissor cut dating to the 1500s, this centuries-old prong-set hogback rock-crystal pendant produces a fascinating play of refractions in low light. With its rectangular nar...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance style chain link necklace. Of gilt floral incised bronze bezels with Gripoix poured glass emerald and pale ruby enamel double sided cabocheons o...
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1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
17.50ct 14K Large Asscher Cut Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire 8 Prong Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian-styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries a full 17.50-carat Brazilian emerald in a prong setting. ...
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2010s Brazilian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Antique Renaissance Revival Polychrome Enamel, Pearl 14K Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality antique reticulated polychrome enamel, natural pearl 14K gold Renaissance Revival cross necklace.
19th Century
A ra...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Amuletic DozenRockCrystals Caged MedievalStyle FourRing Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets, uncut girdle, and 7mm diameter. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect surprising pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles.
Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Tahitian Silver Grey Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Bead White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
18 inches length
10-11mm Tahitian Pearls - AAA Quality
10-13mm Sapphire Disc Size
Very velvety blue sapphires, crystal clear - with beautiful medium royal blue color
Diamond on 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pea...
Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy
Located in Newport Coast, CA
ANTIQUE MUGHAL OLD SILVER AND GOLD WASH PRAYER NECKLACE
EARLY 1900’S NECKLACE FROM INDIA. VERY HEAVY OLD SILVER WITH GOLD WASH ON PANELS AND NECKLACE. VERY LONG, NECKLACE WITH ORNATE DESIGN, TAPERED FIT, FABULOUS STATEMENT PIECE OR FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Handcrafted silver antique Mughal necklace . You will find this important Piece in books on Vintage Mughal jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Pear Shape Moonstone Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Pear Shape Moonstone Pendant with Round Brilliant Diamonds. Comes on Yellow Gold Chain.
The moonstone has caterpillar inclusion on the side, barely noticeabl...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
EARLY 1900’s Tribal MUGHAL EAST INDIAN OLD SILVER Chain and Pendant NECKLACE
Located in Newport Coast, CA
EARLY 1900’s Tribal MUGHAL INDIAN OLD SILVER NECKLACE
Intricate one of a kind three dimensional piece in Old Silver.
Large heavy piece with repousse design on verso. Triple hand for...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Necklaces
Materials
Silver
16thCentury Renaissance GiltFiligree Silver PaintedAngel CrystalMedallionPendant
Located in Chicago, IL
With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro painting, this early 16th-Century period gilt silver-filigree pendant medallion encases a colorf...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
16thCentury Renaissance SilverRepousse Romantic Engagement Pendant Or HatBadge
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-16th-Century Renaissance period silver-repousse round medallion pendant features a romantic encounter in a rural landscape between a man and smiling woman wearing European-nobility fashion, including a men's feathered hat, tights and sword. A silversmith was commissioned by this unknown man to make the pendant as a hat badge to promote his affectionate nature, which is conveyed by the welcomed gestures between the adult couple, who stand cheek-to-cheek and hand-in-hand. As there is a church in the distant landscape, this may have been his wedding-engagement announcement.
It is worth noting that romantic love via marriage was a rarity before the 18th Century. The tragic romantic Italian legend of Romeo and Juliet was first translated into English for publication in 1562--several decades before Shakespeare turned it into a famous play about a deadly consequence of separating lovers.
The pendant medallion is framed with a filigree-like inward-curving bezel and a flat metal backplate, while its bail enables it to be pinned as a brooch or strung on a necklace.
A perfect engagement or wedding gift for a man or woman who loves antique...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Renaissance Reliquary Pendant with Pearl and Enameling
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT WITH PEARL
Spain or Spanish Netherlands, c. 1620
Gold, rock crystal, enamel, pearl, bone relics
Weight 12.9 grams; dimensions 40 ...
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1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age.
Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence.
Very few Renaissance cameos...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Netherlands 1736 Sailing Ship Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
A silver "6 Stuivers" also known as a "Scheepjesschelling" coin from the Dutch independent province of West Friesland depicting a naval 3 masted sailing ship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vtg Chanel Ornate Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exquisite and hard to find (large) Chanel simulated gemstone necklace "sautoir", comprised out of alternating joint gilt metal "metal dore" beads, large simulated baroque pearls, green and red "pate de verre" poured glass Gripoix, and diamante rhinestones. The necklace is accented by a large red "poured glass" drop at the bottom. Made by Maison Goossens in a Renaissance manner for Chanel - signed Chanel 1983. This rare necklace is a fine example of 1980's Chanel fashion jewelry.
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1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Antique Empire Cross French Rose Diamond Silver Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully designed cross is set with rose diamonds in chaton settings mounted in silver.
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
France Henri IV 1606 1/4 Ecu Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
This hand struck French coin introduced by Henry III in 1577 was the primary silver coin of France until milled coins were introduced 1n 1646. It featured a cross (Croix feuillue) w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Chain in 22 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
22 inch hand crafted gold chain in Medieval/Renaissance style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-shaped Amethyst 18k Gold Pendant by Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful custom made amethyst 18k yellow gold pendant set with a tear drop shaped faceted amethyst of deep violet color, bezel and prong set in 18k yellow gold with circular suspens...
Category
2010s American Empire Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies, possessing a stunningly fine and vibrant red color, referred to as 'pigeon blood red', wh...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Painted Ceramic & 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind necklace contains 3 circular ceramic discs with hand painted motifs. Discs are set within 14k yellow gold bezels and hung on a 15.5" link chain. Necklace weighs 41...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat 18K Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
The Netherlands gold "ducat" coin was minted with an unchanged design from 1586 to 1802. This coin was used during the Dutch colonial period throughout their colonies which included "New Amsterdam" (on Manhatten Island) which eventually became New York. This authentic coin displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting one of the Greek gigantes, wearing the i...
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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Oval Link Necklace, 1950s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Chic Parisian chain recalling the French "en pomponne" gilding process which dates back to the 18th century, designed as a line openwork egg shaped links alternating with smaller ova...
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1950s French Empire Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil
Emily Weld Collins Elephant Quadriga Talisman Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a coin with its roots in the Seleucid Empire, this talisman charm depicts Athena, goddess of wisdom and war strategy, driving a chariot draw...
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2010s North American Empire Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Renaissance Tahitian Black Pearl Rubies Tsavorite Diamonds Akoya Pearls Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Rubies Tsavorites Diamonds Akoya Pearls of Top Quality
Necklace:
18 Karat Rose Gold
16 Black South...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...
18 Carat Gold 'Verre Eglomisé' Angel Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and black and gold ‘verre eglomisé’ angel locket, the little lock opens to open the locket, marked with a French gold mark for 1809-1819, wonderful condition and wit...
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1810s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Akragas Talisman Necklace
Located in New York, NY
With a design inspired by a coin with its roots in Ancient Akragas, this talisman depicts Akragas' emblematic crab with open claws, a symbol of the city's s...
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2010s North American Empire Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Jill Garber Elizabethan Style Necklace of the Gods with 19th Century Cameo Suite
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This divine legacy necklace designed in the Elizabethan style features a suite of six very fine antique nineteenth century shell Cameos. Created in Ita...
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2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
18ct Gold Antique European Religious Pendant
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Antique European Religious Pendant
Stamps to the top of the pendant
right is slightly worn but left has the letters N B Visible.
European...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous, intricate diamond cross pendant is a stunning and striking design. The cross pendant is made in 18 karat yellow gold with genuine, natural diamonds. The cross design h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
CoCo Chanel 1950s Renaissance Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small faux pearls. There are gilt filigree lantern...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Gold Crown Necklace Pendant Mixed Metals You Are A Princess or Queen
Located in Austin, TX
Queen Crown Pendant - made for a queen! Crown made in 10k mixed metals of 10k yellow gold and 10k white gold. This exquisite 10K yellow and white gold pendant has an ornate crown design that resembles a gorgeous Renaissance crown...
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2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
34.0 Carat Tourmaline Emerald 0.21 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold.
This Necklace has 0.21 Carats of Diamonds.
This Necklace has 0.16 Carats of Emeralds.
This Necklace has 34.0 Carats of Tourmaline.
The Neckl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These seven wonderful, particularily large early 19th century oval lava cameos, measuring from 3,5cm x2,6cm to 2,2cm x 3 cm, are mounted in gilt metal. They have been assembled to m...
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Brass
Antique Iron Long Guard Chain with Enamelled Silver Dragonfly
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful antique long guard chain is made from extremely fine iron split rings. It came to me accompanied by an Art Nouveau style sterling sil...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Gold Necklace with Micomosaic
Located in Paris, FR
A Three-stranded gold necklace features nine oval micromosaics set in ovals of red purpuring glass and connected with three-festoon gold chains. each micromosaic depicts a monument from ancient Rome.
the micromosaics show the Temple of Vesta and the waterfall of Tivoli, the Ponte Salerio, the tomb of Cecilia Metella, the arch of Septimius Severus.
Micromosaic parure...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Sterling Silver Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant, this is the ideal statement piece to include in ...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire White Diamond Necklace and Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamonds: 13.61 carats
Sapphires: 34 carats
Gold: 51.848 grams 18k
Colour: GH
Clarity: VVS-VS
Note: This piece is available only on order, the weights could change as all are pieces ...
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2010s Indian Empire Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Micromosaic Demi-Parure Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Micromosaic demi-parure set composed of a gold necklace and earrings. The double-stranded necklace features seven oval medallions, with two smaller ovals on the drop-shaped pendant earrings. The micromosaics are set in blue glass in the medallions, and each micromosaic depicts a monument from ancient Rome.
Micromosaic parure...
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1810s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Baume Creation Lava Stone Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Creation Maison Baume - Unique piece.
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold.
This sublime necklace is made of 3 lava- stone cameos representing the profile of helmeted women with in the center the same motif more important. The chain is a fancy openwork mesh.
The three cameos...
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2010s French Empire Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1800 Empire 21.6 Karat Gold Pendant Initial E
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful initial E has been hand carved from a solid sheet of 21.,6 karat gold around 1800.
Gold with the purity of 900, also known as 21.6 karat was u...
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k 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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