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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Renaissance
Vintage Salmon Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant vintage salmon coral bead necklace. Features two strands of coral beads, fastened with a luxurious 14K yellow gold clasp, with a ...
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20th Century American Retro Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
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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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl 30 inch Long 14k Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970s Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace - Creamy Beige Golden Hue, 30-Inch Length, 14K Yellow Gold Clasp Description: Step back into the glamorous era of the 1970s with t...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Gold and Enamel Religious Medal of Jesus and Mary (#2077dbs) An intricate religious medal in enamel and 10 kt Gold shows Mary holding baby Jesus painted on one side and Jesus o...
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1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic set from the Retro (ca1960s) era! This beautiful earring and pendant necklace set is created by Carrera y Carrera! Crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, the earrings and...
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1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Retro Vintage” Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Pear Shape 1.03 Carat From Sri Lanka Diamonds 0.55 Carat F color VS clarity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro gold link necklace circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: delicate scallop-shaped motifs give this vintage necklace an airy and feminine look that ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k 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

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings from the 1950's. Lovely retro style design has matching clip earrings wit...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is 1.30 ct. The diamond is has s1-s2-s3-Pique1. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

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

14 Karat Gold Byzantine Tapered Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Byzantine Tapered Necklace with hollow links. The width of the necklace tapers from 7.5mm - 10.5mm. Stamped on the back of the clasp is ITALY and 14K. The total gold we...
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k solid gold Retro popcorn chain - 1960's necklace - 44.5 cm - 17.25 inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 k gold retro necklace. This Necklace necklace checks of all the characteristics of the typical retro jewelry, no or a small number of gemstones (because these wer...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Round medal with 10 cut sides, depicting Saint Christopher and the Infant Jesus on matt gold, the border in smooth gold. The back ...
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20th Century French Retro Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Graduating Genuine Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Circa 1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A lovely vintage Coral necklace displaying dark red to medium red tones C1950s. The necklace features 16 uniform beads at the front which then graduate to alternating large and sma...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Tiffany & Co. Vintage X Collar Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful necklace by famed designer Tiffany & Co. the necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is from the X collection. The necklace shows a 7.5 mm width and weighs 64....
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Emerald Sapphire Ruby Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 0.90 ct. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Total lenght is ...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Silver Link Necklace with Large Baltic Amber Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage hand crafted pendant with a silver link necklace. The pendant is made from a drop shaped amber cabochon and it is in an oval silver frame decorated with silver leaves. The...
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20th Century Polish Retro Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Retro 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Engravable Book Locket Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural or Synthetic Sapphires - Custom Calibre Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.1 Grams Width: 23.8mm (0.94") Height (w/ Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace with Balls and Ribbed Spheres
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat solid yellow gold necklace with ribbed spheres and oval shaped balls. The necklace features a double rope chain and it closes with a spring ring clasp. The neckl...
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20th Century Dutch Retro Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally ruby is 3 ct. Totally lenght is chain 43 cm...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 108.04 Carat Minor to Moderate Oil Ural Origin Carved Emerald and Diamond Heavy Pendant Necklace. A vintage regal design with mid to late 20th century origins and a gol...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Malachite Beaded Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Beaded Necklace. The necklace features forty-one round malachite beads and ten rondelle gold beads in a single strand. The malachite beads measure 10mm...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 31.4 grams. Total is diamond about 1.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is chain lenght 45 cm. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Collectible Natural 1.06 Carat Ruby Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18k yellow gold. Center stone: 1.06. carat natural ruby. Oval shape. Good color and saturation. Diamonds: 0.60 carat total. SI2 clarity, F color. Round cut diamonds. 100%...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace. This beautiful Mikimoto pearl pendant is crafted with 18k white gold. The top of the horseshoe has a...
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1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Coral Multi-String Layered Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This multi-string layered necklace is a handcrafted piece, composed of 18 karat yellow gold and decorated with coral beads. The design features multiple chains interlinked and cascad...
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Late 20th Century Retro Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5 Carat Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold. This necklace features an emerald-cut emerald center stone, weighing 5 carats total. The emerald is paired with round-cut whi...
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20th Century North American Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.10 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Pl...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 8K Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Lock Style Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.2 grams. Rose Cut Diamond is totally about 0.80 carat. Brilliant Cut Diamond is totally 0.35 carat. Clarity is diamond G-H-I color and vs-s...
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1990s Turkish Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Cancer Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Rectangular-shaped medal featuring a crab, signed Cancer Zodiac, on an amati gold background. The matte gold back is smooth. Medal...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Stars Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique vintage jewel features a large lapis lazuli bead studded with small gold stars. A large yellow gold ring forms the ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally lenght is chain 40 cm. Please contact for an...
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1990s Turkish Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

French 1970s Signed Augis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely antique medal in matte gold, it depicts the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary at prayer. The back of this religious jewel...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Scales Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 40 cm. Please contact for any ques...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 37 cm. Please contact for any qu...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any qu...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A round medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the Infant Jesus on his shoulder, with a border decorated with faceted triangul...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

132 g Angel Skin Pink Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure Multi-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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1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.31 ct. The diamond is has H-I color vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.13 ct. Totally ruby 0.41 ct. Total len...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1970s Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please conta...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 38 grams. Totally is diamond 4 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is necklace 52 m. Please contact for any ques...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Buddha Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Buddha Pendant. The pendant features a praying Buddha with round 1.5mm diamonds adorning the majority of the pendant...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER PARIS 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant w/Pouch 1950s Retro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris 18k Two Tone Gold Pill Box Pendant Retro Circa 1950s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pill box pendant. Truly a great piec...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 35.2 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 9 ct. Total lenght is 44 cm. Pleas...
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1990s European Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Magnificent Ammolite & Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold 585. Vintage 1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centering an AA grade drop-shaped Ammolite of 12mm x 8mm exhibiting the most mesmerizing & unique play of colors & pattern bezel set in 14K yellow gold tear-shaped solid setting...
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1970s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1.00ct Violet Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant in Two-Tone 9K Yellow & Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centering an Oval Natural Tanzanite of distinctive intense violet colour & excellent clarity set within 4 claws in complimenting yellow gold Tanzanite is measuring 7mm x 5.5mm &...
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Early 2000s Australian Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Star Pendant 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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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage necklace, signed by Chaumet, in 750 thousandths yellow gold (18 carats), choker model, semi-rigid, in fall, composed of a superposition of pointed patterns, embossed texture,...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant 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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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 9k yellow gold screw pendant, Mid century, Novelty
Located in NEWARK, GB
This fabulous novelty vintage 9ct gold screw pendant is truly a fantastic piece. Small yet mighty, it is made from solid 9ct gold and is realistically modelled as a screw with an in...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian, Turquoise, Onyx, Agate, Tourmaline, Rose Gold and Silver 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

Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Angel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any qu...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Aquamarines
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This IGI Certified Gold Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines luxury and sophistication. Crafted from 14kt yellow and white gold, this necklace boasts a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Spiga Design with Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in MADRID, ES
Elevate your style with this exquisite Retro Spiga design necklace crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, adorned with sparkling diamonds. This necklace exudes sophistication and charm, of...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm detailed description: the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0.7 mm w...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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