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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Post-War
Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down st...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant. To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Georgian 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms. X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1820 Georgian Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian pendant brooch made in Austria. An incredible antique pendant brooch, created in Austria during the Georgian period, back in the 1820. This fabulous piece has been crafted ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

PONTIEL Vintage Glass Flower Buds and Jade Beads with Gold Fill Avalon Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind, striking emerald green beaded necklace displays five glass flower buds made from original vintage glass from 1950s Czech Republic. Each glass flower bud is indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold-filled

Baroque Pearls with tumbled Emeralds and Gold Dragon clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Necklace made up of seven strands of lovely oval cultured pearls. These are interspersed with a fade out of tumbled emerald beads from the beautiful vintage an exquisite gold dragon ...
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2010s American Post-War Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Georgian Diamond and Ivory Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
A rare and elegant late Georgian portrait miniature locket pendant, set with five old cut diamonds in a floral motif and cast in 9ct gold. The portrait of the lady is painted on ivo...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

6.30ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire 6-Prong Emerald Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
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2010s American Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Key to my Heart mourning locket, 18k gold and Hairwork, padlock
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magical piece of antique Georgian mourning jewellery. This early 19th century locket is designed as a padlock, circular in shape with a hairwork border and beautiful tiny ca...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1800, this incredible Georgian fob is an antique treasure over two centuries old. The three-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as ...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Heart Necklace 14kt Gold 12396
Located in New York, NY
2.20ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Open Heart Necklace Vs-2 Clarity. 17 inch 14kt rose gold 4.6 grams Heart 20 x 17mm $4100 Appraisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Late Georgian/Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Turquoise Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine and detailed late Georgian/early Victorian muff chain crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. The chain which dates to the first half of the 19th century comprises of delicate belc...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold pansy pendant or brooch with diamond, citrine and amethyst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pansy brooch or pendant set with three amethyst petals and two citrine petals on the sides, with a brilliant cut diamond at the heart of the flower French ass...
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1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace with pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.60ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 50 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
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1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs. This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Georgian Hand Knitted 67.7 inches KT 9 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period chain is 1830 circa Rare example of hand knitted work made by solid 9KT yellow gold threads, beautiful workmanship, very different from all others...
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1830s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Chanel Rare Gripoix pendant, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Chanel oval pendant poured with Gripoix glass. Coco Chanel years. Period: 1950s Signed. Condition: very good, some scratches and motel fading due to the age. ........Addi...
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1950s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace features a stunning coral flower design with a diamond accent. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold It is signed by the VCA and is a Flower style...
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1980s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna, Austria in 1938. We'd be happy to share more of the story with anyone who has legitimate purchasing interest. If you are interested in the other five pieces as well, we'll offer a 10% discount. We would love to know this whole collection went to a good home together. Get in touch and we'll send you the links to all the pieces. This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Turtle Pendant
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Cartier pendant, dating back to the 1940s, is a notable representation of the brand's craftsmanship. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, it depicts a green and red enameled shell turt...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and pearl twin necklace/choker
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an interesting necklace comprised of twin six strands of peachy pink 4.1mm coral beads on one side and six strands of 4.3mm cultured pearls on the other which intersect in th...
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1960s Post-War Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Pendant Gold Red Guilloché Enamal Sepia Painting Initials ME
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine quality Georgian pendant locket has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold. Within a yellow gold double frame the front of the locket has been painted with bright red transl...
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1780s English George II Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting and timeless, this 14kt yellow gold Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Necklace boasts 6 magnificent signature Yogo Sapphires and pearls in all their illustrious radiance. An...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

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

N.E. From Signed Sterling Silver Pendant Amber Cabochon Danish Silver Jewellery
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely example of Danish silver jewellery is fully signed N.E.From in impressed script on the reverse of the pendant. Danish jeweller and s...
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1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find... Crafted in 15K yellow gold, it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 0.86ct old European cut diamond pendant, GIA certified
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This diamond is set in its original Georgian collet setting which was made in Germany around 1890. The bail was newly added by Beaubijouxantique. Th...
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1890s German Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The extraordinary Snake Pendant is 14 Karat Gold. The head and eyes of the snake are set with a pear shaped and two round faceted red Garnets. The locket portion is covered with a crystal or rock crystal cover on the front. The reverse of the locket portion opens with a lovely detailed hinge with a glass cover. The pendant is 34mm long including the bales. Without the bales the snake is 28mm long and 12mm wide. The interior of the locket portion is 4mm in diameter and is 4.5mm deep. The snake is 14 Karat Gold. The pendant weighs 1.6 grams. The listing is only for the snake pendant. The chain is only shown for display. The bales may be a later addition. A pendant with a poison compartment is extremely rare and having one in the form of a snake is highly unusual. The combination of both a snake and an pendant is rarely ever seen. The following is a description of poison rings: A poison ring or pillbox ring...
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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian 14 KT Large Carnelian Fob 1806 Plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period Carnelian Fob is from Prague bearing hallmarks dated 1806 – solid 14 Kt gold Magnificent in shape and superb Georgian workmanship, pretty large in size Hanging from a solid 18 KT solid gold...
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Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 karat gold Oriental Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A unique handmade 18 karat gold (Acid tested) Necklace, This necklace comes from somewhere in the region of Iraq , Kurdistan or countries to the east of that, Composed of Nine Round ...
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Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Star Pendant with Old Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a striking antique diamond pendant in the shape of a stylized star. Chunky & fiery old cushion cut diamonds dazzle in this piece that was converted from a larger antique ...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1820’s A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian pendant. Set with gorgeous, foil backed, flat ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Diamond Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Pendant 15c Gold Tested Circa 1800’s A pretty, floral shaped, Georgian gold pendant. Set with gorgeous, rose cut- natural dia...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1840s, post Civil War, Chain, 25 inch original Late G...
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1840s American Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Ivy Maple Five Leaf Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Signed Dior at back and clasp. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Size: 30 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 7.5*2.8 cm. Weight: 30 g. _ _ _ Gre...
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1980s German Georgian Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Egyptian scarab charm pendant created in stone and set to a gold bail. In ancient Egypt, scarabs represented resurrection. Like the ...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

A Georgian Gold and Turquoise Dove Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Georgian dove 9-carat gold pendant (brooch conversion). The bird is pavé-set with vibrant cabochon cut turquoise. It carries a stylized branch of garnets, pearl, and turquois...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Acrostic Yellow Gold "Dream" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This very pretty necklace hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word. In this case, there's a Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...

Antique Silver & Rose Gold Early Georgian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Georgian Diamond Pendant Necklace Early Georgian Circa 1800-1820 Beautiful Rose Cut Diamonds Set in Silver with a Rose Gold Back (slight indent on the back due to age) High Cara...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Georgian Diamond And Silver Flower Pendant, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian old cut diamond flower pendant, with six petals and a diamond set halter, mounted in silver, with scratched inventory marks 7142 C3...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Inspired Multi Gem Acrostic Yellow Gold "Darling" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This lovely necklace hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word. In this case, there's a Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, Labradorite, Ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces

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Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, glass intaglio
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Georgian era seal fob pendant. Made from bronze, it has a rustic feel to it and it was once gilded in bright gold but this has all worn away. The seal fob has an open scrolling arch design, often found on Georgian seal fobs...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Bronze

Georgian Natural Pearls and diamonds necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Very Cool Natural Pearls and Diamonds pendant Georgian Necklace consisting in 5.5 cts of diamonds and 32 Natural saltwater pearls ranging from 6.4 mm to 3.8 mm. 55 cm long.
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Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Important Antique Early-19th Century Swiss Enamel, Gold, and Multi-Gem Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A highly important Georgian Swiss enamel, gold, and multi-gemstone necklace with pendant elements, in 18k. The elaborately decorated links are set with topaz, peridots, garnets, sap...
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1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Lovers Heart Pendant Garnet 15 Gold Sentimental Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful heart pendant was hand crafted in the second half of the 18th Century. Within a heart shaped frame hand crafted out of gold and set w...
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1770s George III Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold

Antique enamel memorial pendant, circa 1830.
Located in London, GB
Gold and enamel memorial pendant with locket back. A disk form pendant centrally decorated with a circular enamelled plaque containing a blue forget-m...
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1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendan
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

1803 American Miniature Mourning Portrait Painting 14K Solid Gold Frame
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work Marked 1803, mourning portrait American work, 14 karat gold frame, 16.7 gram, hanging 3 inches and 2 inch wide detailed work It's a baby...
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Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Mid Century Double Strand Cultured Pearls with Diamond Pearl Clasp
Located in Stamford, CT
A double strand of 7.143 mm cultured pearls close with a beautiful pearl and diamond clasp. Pearls are classic worn today as well as in the Georgian Period. These strands are cream i...
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1960s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs. This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubie...
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1770s European Georgian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details Adorned with a s...
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1740s European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k 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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