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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Period: 1980s
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Without damage or noteworthy wear. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar s...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Large Textured Round Polygon Sparking Crystal Gold Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Size: 2.8*2.8 cm. Weight: 14 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful pac...
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980S 18K Gold Plated Rope Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How interesting is this 1980s 18K gold plated choker necklace?! Incredible gold tone choker necklace in a super fun rope chain style. This is such a staple necklace suitable for any ...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Vintage Monet Sugarloaf Inspired Statement Collar 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous looking Vintage Monet Sugarloaf Necklace. Featuring pyramid inspired design throughout the links and the black resin embellishments. The black resin panels reminiscent of ...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

David Webb Gold Pisces Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: David Webb Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 85.7 grams Measurement: chain - 14" x 3/8" Pendant - diameter - 1 3/4" Hallmarks: Webb 18K Product details: A great David Webb 18k gold necklace with a Pisces astrological sign pendant. This Webb gold necklace...
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louise Nevelson Pendant Necklace, Black Painted Wood Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Portman Gallery is proud to offer this unique, fully documented Louise Nevelson work, a small sculpture pendant necklace of latex-painted wood, highlig...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-War Pendant Necklaces

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Brass

Re-engineered Vintage Beaded Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Re-engineered Vintage Beaded Necklace, 1980s Beautiful vintage Venetian glass beads rescued from a neglected necklace and transformed into this incre...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

YVES SAINT LAURENT by Robert Goossens Limited Edition 1980s Two Tone Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited Edition 80s vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT by ROBERT GOOSSENS gilded vermeil gold and gunmetal scroll necklace. This YSL beauty is numbered 105/500...
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Vermeil

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Navy Red Green Balls Crystals Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed at the back. It can also wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace. Size: 88 cm. Weight: 40 g. _ _ _ Great for ...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980s Chunky Pearl Choker With Ruby Glass Maltese Cross Pendant By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 14.5" length with additional 3" extender chain - 3.75" x 2.25" Maltese cross style pendant - Gold plated hardwa...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cream Enamel Triangle Crystals Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Pearl Rope with Horseshoe Clasp 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A demure and timeless Vintage Pearl Horseshoe Necklace. Perfect pearls paired with a horseshoe inspired crystal clasp makes this one a perfect jewel box classic or delightful gift. A...
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Crystals Lock Twist Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Colour loss at the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jeweller...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Valentino Tassel Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume necklace This rare and collectible necklace. The cording on the necklace is sturdy and silky feeling. The pendant...
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Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Grey Black Rose Chunky Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or color loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Rose Gold Plated metal. Length: 38 cm. Extend chain: 6...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Rose Gold

1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Tassel Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this stunning gold plated faux pearl tassel necklace circa 1980’s! Channel the playful modernism of the 1980s with this beautiful gold plated necklace featuring a ...
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Knot Bow Crystal Gold Chunky Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Marked 'Chr. Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Very good condition. Some light scratches, barely noticeable. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 5.2*2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g. _ _ _ ...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Beige Black Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Only one stone is shine off. Barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewell...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Christian Dior Asymmetric Pearl Droplet Chain Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Dior Pearl Chain Necklace. Featuring a chunk flattened curb chain embellished with baroque style glass pearls and gold orbs in an asymmetric arrangement. Edgy and timeless, a perfect piece of Dior and total jewel box hero. With archive pieces from her own Dior collection displayed in London's highly acclaimed Dior Designer of Dreams Exhibition, Jennifer understands what it’s like to be on the hunt for your perfect piece of Dior heritage. She has sourced and curated these strikingly beautiful collection of vintage Christian Dior jewels...
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Custard Shield Crystals Chunky Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Necklace only. Very good condition. 100% genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is over 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 36 cm, extend chain: ...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980s Gold Plated Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible 1980s 18K gold plated choker style necklace! The most unique arrangement of mid century style gold plating comes together to create this gorgeous and eye catching necklace. This is the perfect necklace to throw on when you are running out the door as it will pair well with just about anything in your wardrobe. Style this with a Bottega Veneta sweater and a Pucci maxi skirt...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Sonia Rykiel Paris Futuristic Chrome Bib Necklace with Blue Crystals
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Sonia Rykiel Paris sculptural futuristic choker necklace features a massive flat rigid bib shape in shiny chromed metal with see-th...
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Vintage Chanel 1981 Sautoir Chain Necklace w/Pearl & Bevel-Set Gripoix beads
Located in Studio City, CA
1981 Chanel 24k gold plated sautoir necklace made from textured gold links, baroque pearls and two sizes of oval, hammered gold bezel-set dark blue & clear Gripoix glass beads. Necklace was purchased by original owner at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1980's. Not show in photos, necklace has a small round tag with the Chanel stamp, CC logo in the center and year next to copyright. Comes with original gray velvet...
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
This scarce piece is a Vintage CHANEL gold plated necklace composed of double twisted chains. As a pendant, you will find a magnifier glass circled by another torsade. On the top of ...
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold & Silver Flower Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
This one-of-a-kind and rare piece is a vintage CHANEL necklace. Designed with gold and silver metals, you will find all along the neckline small to flowers composed of gold and cryst...
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Tassel Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare necklace is a Vintage piece of the House of CHANEL from the 80's. The necklace is conceived with a gold-plated chain. It closes with a bar and a ring. All around the chain,...
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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

GAVILANE Paris, High Fashion SET: Necklace and Bracelet, glass paste
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
HAUTE COUTURE, Magnificent Imposing SET: NECKLACE and BRACELET, glass paste and gold metal, signed GAVILANE PARIS, BRACELET length without clasp 15 cm, with clasp 19 cm, weight 109 g...
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Bulgari Necklace Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 2.29 cts Round Brilliant Diamond STONES: 78 counts WEIGHT: 48.9 grams MEASUREMENTS: 14 1/2" x 7/16" HALLMARKS: Bv...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Embellished Lucite "Strawberry" Pendant & Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical lucite "Strawberry" embellished with rhinestones. The strawberry measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 inch. The gilded gold hardware necklace is styled with a rope-chain design and measures 28 inches. In total with the strawberry hanging on the necklace, it measures 32 inches. Made in the USA. Please note...We also have a Kenneth Jay Lane Jade...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive White Pearl Crystals Swirl Nest Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very rare. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size: approx. 4.5* 4.5 cm. Weight: Approx. 39 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come ...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Rhinestone Jade-Green Lucite Apple Pendant & Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical large jade-green lucite apple is studded with rhinestones throughout. Accented with gilded gold hardware surround...
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Vintage 1980s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Edouard Rambaud Paris Extra Long Gilt Metal Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning extra-long Edouard Rambaud Paris medallion necklace was a Byzantine revival-inspired design. The gilded metal heavy worked chain is all carved and textured with a satin...
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1984 Vintage Chanel Multi Strand Choker Necklace Faux Pearls Yellow Gold Tone
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel multi-strand necklace crafted in yellow gold tone (circa 1984). The necklace features 3 strands of 10mm faux pearls with 2 strands of yellow gold plated wheat-style chains. Measuring 17 inches in length the necklace is slightly adjustable to 19 inches. Given the multiple strands (and the thickness of the chain metal and faux pearl strands...
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

Vintage CHANEL Grande Baroque Pearl Collar and Earrings, Early KARL LAGERFELD
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important and highly desirable vintage chanel pearl necklace and earring suite. Attributed to Maison Gripoix for the House of Chanel a...
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Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces

Kaso Blue Orange Yellow Lucite Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This four-in-one necklace is a spectacular Lucite choker necklace designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso. The piece features a transparent Lucite round molded choker contoured to the...
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Oval Pearl Crystals Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a pearl embellished oval mo...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Exceptional Miriam Haskell Pearl and Rose Monte Pave Bar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Miriam Haskell Pearl and Rose Monte Pave Bar Necklace from the 1980's. This necklace is a reissue of a famous piece by Miriam Haskell from the 1930's. A series of the fin...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Pierre Balmain Silver Plated Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage Pierre Balmain Necklace 1980s An subtle modernist piece from the Balmain 80s archive. Made in Italy from silver plated metal. Signs o...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Handmade Ceramic Beaded Black & White Hearts Necklace By Ruby Z, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 17" length - 2.5" drop - Hand-painted black, white & red ceramic glaze with zig-zag motif - Screw clasps - By Ruby Z...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Handmade Ceramic Beaded Watermelon Necklace By Flying Colors, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Adjustable between 18" and 23" using extender beads - Watermelon focal bead measures 2.5" x 1.25" - Hand-painte...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Pearl and Semi Precious Stone Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this amazing 1980s multi-strand necklace! A plethora of green and white semi-precious stones beaded onto a variety of strands are joined at the center by wrap-arou...
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Vintage HC Louis Feraud Jeweled Drama Mask Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Louis Feraud haute couture silk cord statement necklace with jeweled cream color drama masks, made in Paris.
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Rope Necklaces

Robert Demi Parvre 1980s Synthetic Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all green lovers! This incredible 1980s Robert Parvre synthetic diamond necklace is compromised of the most beautiful palette of green tones ...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Rectangle Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 32 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.2*2.0 cm. Weight: 39 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful package. Makes the perfect gift for Teens, Sisters, Friends, Girlfriends, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas and many more. With exquisite fine detail, these fashion jewellery are ideal for a glamorous look. Ideal for a splendid gift or an eye-catching jewellery for your everyday outfit. Also don't forget to look through my other listings, I have so many more beautiful jewellery waiting for you. _ _ _ I am a freelancer more than 2 years. I love fashion, I believe jewellery play a very important role in this field. I am really addicted in it, so the related because my full time work. I am very versatile, chasing different kind of jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a costume jewellery designer. I am a new 1stDibs seller...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Tiger’s Eye Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1980 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Tiger’s Eye WEIGHT: 12.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: The chain’s length is 17”, the diameter of pendant is 10/16...
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this necklace. Crafted from polished gold plated brass, the piece is adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystal embell...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Snake Omega Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Materials: Gold plated metal, Faux pearl. Length: 38 cm. Extend ...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 80s Coin Pearl Pendant Chain Choker Necklace 24k GHW 66495
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 66495 Chanel 80s Coin Pearl Pendant Chain Choker Necklace 24k GHW A collector's piece. Measures 16.5 inches, thick chain choker with hanging second chain draping with coin and pearl...
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Huge Yellow Crystal Openwork Star Pentagram Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition, with some surface wear and colour loss due to time. Very rare. Can be used as pendant or brooch. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size:...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Gothic Studded 'Snake' Pendant with Gothic Rope-Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully detailed Gothic "Snake" pendant studded with multi-colors of rhinestones measures 2 5/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches. The matching gothic rope-chain necklace m...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Silver and Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane necklace. Twisted rope style silver tone metal with gold tone metal cross details. Choker style, this necklace sits tight to the neck but is lightweig...
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

1980s Cyclope Paris Chain Toggle Necklace with Hammered Pendant, Signed
Located in McKinney, TX
- 18" length - 1.6" pendant diameter - Silver tone - Toggle clasp - Made in Paris, France - By Cyclope Paris - Signed on back of pendant - Excellent vint...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Givenchy Signed Vintage Chromed Metal Chain and Ball Pendant Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic signed Givenchy necklace is vintage. It has the toggle clasp and is from the 80's. The ball pendants hang off the link chain. There are 2 different size balls that become ball pendants hanging off the link chain. It is chunky, substantial and modern. It is a chromed metal of some sort. This is a timeless piece and will go day to evening. How great will this look with a leather jacket ? It is 8 inches high or long on ones neck and each side is 1.5" W. When sitting on your neck it is 4 inches wide. It almost has a silver gun metal look...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces

Custom Made Topaz Tourmaline Africa 14K Gold Multi Stone Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Attention all Africa lovers! This large abstract 1980s pendent is calling your name! Beautiful vintage multicolor pendent compromised of large blue topaz and pink tourmaline stones alongside 14K yellow gold come together in a beautiful shape of the African continent to create this stunning statement piece. Style this on a black chord in a choker style paired with a Jean Paul Gaultier dress and some stewpot YSL sandals...
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

18K Gold Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this breath taking 18 karat yellow gold interlocking oval pendant circa 1980s. One of the circles contains 18 faceted round cut sapphires, measuring approximately ...
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marvella Elegantly Hand-Knotted Pearl with Polished Gold Hardware Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marvella wonderfully elegant hand-knotted pearl with polished gold hardware clasp closing measures 54 inches in total length. The circumference of the pear...
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Multi Strand Pink Faux Pearl Necklace W Pierced Earrings
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful Yves Saint Laurent 1980's vintage mauve pink faux pearl multi strand necklace with faceted amber crystal beads and a pair of Teardrop...
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Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces

14k Gold Textured Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel confident and powerful in this 14k gold necklace enhancer! This necklace pendant is incredibly detailed with super detailed engravings that will draw you in. This has an interesting textured and pebbled effect complimented by a smooth cross shape in the middle. It is in very good vintage condition, with no signs of wear. The cross is the iconic Christian religious symbol known to symbolize faith, good luck, and fortune. It is believed to protect you from harm, protect from evil spirits, and bring the wearer calm and peace. This is a perfect necklace enhancer to add to your collection as it has endless possibilities for day-to-day wear. Change up the vibe of this necklace with a simple outfit change or change up the chain. For a statement and boho look, put it on a leather choker chain. For a luxe layering look pair with your Rolex...
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage Fashion Necklaces and Other Costume Jewelry

Find a broad range of eye-catching and unique vintage fashion necklaces in the collection of fashion jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

From understated cords to chunky designer necklaces in the Art Deco style to the vibrant collars of the 1960s — when psychedelic-prints maestro Emilio Pucci commissioned Milanese fashion jewelry house Coppola e Toppo to create dramatic designs strung with Pop art–hued plastic beads — has costume jewelry’s clever marriage of base metals and imitation gems ever gone out of style?

For lovers of fashion or costume jewelry, which is typically designed to wear with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of extraordinary necklace designs over the years from brands such as Trifari, Miriam Haskell and others.

In the 1980s, designers like Yves Saint Laurent looked to the flashy wartime-era fashion jewelry of the 1940s for inspiration when creating his statement-making necklaces of glass and rhinestones (the latter have defined glamour since as far back as the 13th century). Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel introduced her costume jewels in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Today, vintage Chanel necklaces from the brand’s fashion jewelry lines — glass and faux-pearl designs as well as gold pendant necklaces — are particularly popular.

On 1stDibs, find vintage drop necklaces, beaded necklaces and other costume jewelry today.

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