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Place of Origin: European
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace 13.4 Grams 20"
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring oval links weighing 13.4 grams. Each link is 3/4 inches long and 1/4 inches wide. Available in white gold and rose gold. Available in smaller and...
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2010s Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Box Chain in Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver with Pendants, Size M
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
2mm Box Chain in Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver (Compatible with Pendants), Size M A classic box chain is the perfect base for layering and for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Cleopatra Collar Bib Necklace Choker & Bracelet 68gm
Located in New York, NY
Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Cleopatra Collar Bib Necklace Choker & Bracelet 68Gm , Italian Vintage 18 Karat Hammered yellow gold wide collar necklace w...
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2010s European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Highly Detailed Snail Charm
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical, detailed and stunning vintage 18k snail charm set with ruby and emerald cabochons. Made in Italy, this beautiful piece looks fabulous a single p...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 18” Snake Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage snake chain is super fluid, allowing charms to move up and down it easily. Sleek and slinky, it also looks great alone as a clean, simple line. A great useful staple for...
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1980s Modern Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Phoebe Philo for Celine Large ID Gold Plated Brass Link Chain Choker Necklace
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Phoebe Philo for Céline Large ID Gold Plated Brass Link Chain Choker Necklace is an exquisite example of modern luxury meets timeless design. Under Philo's visionary leadership a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

An 18 Carat Gold Boucheron Globe Charm
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pendant in the shape of a half globe with an Air France airplane around the globe. signed and numbered: Boucheron, P6970 on a 14 carat gold chain. weight: 11...
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1990s European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is delicate compared to the chunky stones and is fastened using a bolt clasp...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold

Chanel CC Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a rhinestoned cc pendant. Jewelry from the mid-1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length:...
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1980s Vintage European Necklaces

Antique 15ct Gold Round Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Locket Circa 1901 -1910 Beautifully simplistic Locket design with Central Natural Turquoise Cabochon surrounded by Cultured oil pearls displaying the blu...
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Early 20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Handcraft Cross 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Coral Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Necklace – 9 Flowers in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and rare piece features nine delicately crafted floral motifs, each set with brilliant diamonds that shimmer beautifully in the light. A true collector’s item, it come...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated twisted wire sterling silver curb link long chain necklace. Marked Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Fancy Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous Fancy Link Edwardian Chain. This Chain Incorporates Two Different Style Links- Mariner Link & Byzantine, Joined To...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold necklace set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct – G/H – SI Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 6.2 mm wide the size of the...
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2010s Modern European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Hand-Carved Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our aries zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Harlequin Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Harlequin Necklace 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1980’s Beautiful, vintage necklace. Set with a wonderful arrangement of coloured, natural ...
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Late 20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Couture Late1920s ChanelRousseletStyle Pearlescent Pendants SilverChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring 12 large patinated pearlescent charms distinctly handcrafted by Parisian Louis Rousselet--the master glass-and-metal-ornament parurier for French couture fashion houses since 1920--this heavy silver chain necklace is made in the unique chunky style of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel that she introduced in the late 1920s. Capping Rousselet's signature Art-Deco-period handmade beads, his intricate multi-texture metal tops for these balls resemble organic shapes like the stems of acorns or fruit. In a bib arrangement, the duotone reflective heavy spheres--in black glass, blue-gray enameled galalith, and silver metal--conform to the cleavage of the wearer. Aside from chain jewelry commissioned by Chanel, Rousselet-style jewelry was usually constructed with thin wires or braided string to enable his beads to attract the most attention. Notably, this necklace fastens with an enlarged spring-ring clasp that became associated with increasingly heavy Chanel costume jewelry. Like 1920s Chanel jewelry by Rousselet, the necklace is both unmarked for French origin and unsigned. In subsequent decades, variations of chunky-charm chain necklaces were reproduced by Chanel with her other paruriers using different materials in which they specialized, such as a similar Chanel-signed piece in the 1960s by bronze-maker Maison Denez...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver

Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
A charmingly sweet heart shaped pendant dates back to the Victorian era. It is composed of grain set rose cut diamonds scattered over the silver setting, totalling to 0.90 carat, inc...
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1860s Victorian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Alex Jona White Diamond Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Snake Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning One-of-a-Kind 18 karat brushed yellow gold flexible coil snake necklace. With circular cut diamonds set on the head and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

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

Mid Century Natural Turquoise Necklace 18 KT Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding mi-century Turquoise necklace is totally untreated, 1950 ca. Majority of Turquoise necklaces are in fact treated, stabilized , tinted, waxed, reconstituted, vaporized quarts enhanced to end with paste which is the poorer This scarce vintage find weighs 127 grams, large beads ranging from 11 mm. to 16 mm. Prizing gorgeous robin egg colour with minimal matrix Completed with a large Turquoise cabochon clasp complemented with a halo of round brilliant cut Diamonds for 1.60 Ct assessed G VVS...
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1950s Contemporary Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple retrò necklace mounted with coral and a clasp in 18 kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Coral 18.7...
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1950s Retro Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Paste Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant Sterling Silver Circa 1850 This stunning sterling silver swallow pendant is a true vintage piece, dating back to circa 1850. The swallow, known for its symbolism of love, loyalty, and freedom, is delicately suspended from a beautiful bow-shaped bail which is adorned with antique paste stones...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Convict Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This chain is made of filed forçat mesh with a spring ring. Length : 61.5 cm approximately, width : 2 mm approximately. Weight : 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic Parrot Pendant Necklace 9ct Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Parrot Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880 A truly fabulous Victorian piece. This beautiful pendant features a wonderful parrot made out of tiny,...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
By Heribert Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition. Hallmarks: Stigbert (Designer) HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Green Resin Cabochons Collar Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone collar necklace featuring green resin cabochons and acqua blue crystals. Spring clasp closure. Adjustab...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Royal Pendant 18K Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 18 K (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 24,66 Length 38 cm Diamond 34-Round-0,75 ct Diamond 21-Round-0,15 ct Diamond 1-Round-0,04 ct Blue Sapphire 92-1,69 ct ...
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2010s European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Moonstone with Fire Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Enchanting multi gemstone necklace, methiciously hand knotted with precious stones like opal and tourmalines. Gemstones included; • Swiss topaz • Tanzanite, • Apatite • Ethiopian O...
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2010s Modern European Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...

Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the round clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The clasp is absolutely g...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Par Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301503 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2011 Model N7067800 Serial Number RN**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Onyx Weight Approximately 22.39 g Length Approximatel...
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2010s European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and a laurel leaf surround. Signed LO Monet. Stamped with the e...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Aqua and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pendant has a delicate design and this pendant features two aqua stones and holds small and tiny seed pearls. This also has a pin on the back so it can be a pendant. Th...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold

Antique Gunmetal Heart Locket Pendant Glass Locket Back
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size locket heart pendant was created in the last two decades of the 19th century. The heart is a locket pendant with a glass back. The front of the heart locket is made ou...
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1880s Belle Époque Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Steel

French Pierly Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique a jour blue enamel surround in a gothic arch stained window effect. ...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

CHANEL black triple strand pearl strass crystal clasp CC pendent necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black triple strand pearl strass crystal clasp CC pendent necklace Reference: BMPA/A00109 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
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2010s European Necklaces

Jugenstil Estate Saltwater Akoya Pearl 150 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Japanese saltwater Akoya pearl necklace; these off white colored saltwater pearls are beautifully round with a slightly pink overtone. All methiciously hand knotted and finished with...
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1970s Jugendstil Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Nephrite Jade Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace made of one single-strand. The necklace consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. The jade beads have a nice green color and are equally sized. To keep some space between the beads, the thread is nicely knotted between each bead. The silver worked barrel-shaped closure has a lovely engraved design. The necklace is in very good condition and of high quality. Length 38.5 centimeters Weight 33.29 grams We will wrap your necklace in a black and gold jewelry box.
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Early 20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Soccer Ball Necklace, Spring 1998
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone chain necklace featuring a white and clear resin soccer ball with 2 CC logos. Designed on the occasion of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL 98P...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace. A stunning necklace with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Silver Neck Ring by Alton Made Year 1973
By Alton
Located in Stockholm, SE
This fixed sterling silver neck ring has a beautiful patterned surface. When holding it you can feel the quality and genuine handcraft. The neck ring is simple but yet elegant and i...
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1970s Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Silver

22 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Flat Braided Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In rich 22 karat yellow gold, 5mm wide gold is woven to create this spectacular 24" long braided 22 karat yellow gold necklace with decorative S- hook closure. Designed to lay flat w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 Seed Pearls and 3 half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Platinum on 18K Ye...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Damiani 18KT Yellow and White Gold Bib Necklace with 4.92Ct. Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
“The history of Damiani jewellery is that of an Italian family strongly tied to tradition and passion for goldsmith art". This 18 karat yellow and wh...
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1990s Contemporary European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Multi-Color Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Byzantine Style Cross Pendant Enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 2 Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine European Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gol...

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
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1880s Victorian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 K Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal, Made 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pendant features an 18-karat gold setting that cradles a stunning faceted baguette rock crystal. The rock crystal is embraced by a beautiful design. The sides feature a delicate wavy pattern, enhancing the pendant's intricate craftsmanship, while the top showcases a motif that resembles a royal monogram...
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1940s Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.07 Carat Diamond and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18 karat yellow gold teddy bear is fully set with 1.07 carats of round brilliant diamonds, ...
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Early 2000s Modern European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chaine d'Ancre Marine 24K Gold Plated Silver Sterling Necklace cm 45
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Bold Chaine d'Ancre Marine 24K Gold Plated Silver Sterling Necklace Handcrafted in Italy, cm 45 in length. The Bold Chaîne d'Ancre Marine Necklace is handcrafted in Italy, made of 24K gold-plated sterling silver, and measures 45 cm in length. This statement piece features a bold, hollowed marine link chain design, which gives it a substantial yet elegant appearance. The links are beautifully polished, offering a refined shine that complements its luxurious look. Despite its bold design, the necklace is lightweight due to the hollowed construction, making it comfortable to wear. The Chaîne d'Ancre, inspired by nautical anchor chains...
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2010s Modern European Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

1978 Chanel Haute Couture Documented Gold and Seed Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This rare and documented Chanel seed pearl and gold chain link necklace was designed for the spring/summer 1978 haute couture collection by J. Cazaubon and Y. Dudel. Gabrielle Chane...
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1970s Vintage European Necklaces

Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture Chanel-favorite parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique styles of jewelry with rock crystal and faux stones, also collaborated with Madame Alix Gres. Relevant to this statement necklace, the Parisian theatrical-costume designer, who founded the French fashion-house Maison Gres, commissioned Goosens to make spiral-wire adornments for her couture gowns. This handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped en-tremblant pendants is decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. The piece dates between 1969-1971 based on similar unsigned spiraled-wire metal jewelry without goldsmithing marks in the museum collection of TheMet (see our photo), which acquired it from Maison Givenchy founder Hubert de Givenchy, who was one of most supportive fans of Gres. Like the legendary sculptural clothing designs of Madame Gres, this necklace was inspired by Greco-Roman costumes, while its sculpted shapes by Goosens reference her signature curvilinear fabric techniques that earned her the sobriquet of "the master of the wrapped and draped dress". Goosens (1927-2016), nicknamed Monsieur Bijou, also made jewelry inspired by other periods of antiquity to compliment the couture clothing of Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. After Goosens collaborated with Gres, he revisited golden spiral designs with Saint Laurent. Similar to the free-flowing fabric manipulated in Gres gowns, this hand-shaped necklace that we photographed in sunlight is a study in motion that drapes across a curvy cleavage. Adding drama to this necklace below its wire choker, the top teetering-wire pendant is a twisted and hammered horizontal double spiral, which is a Hellenistic symbol of life and transformation suggesting the breasts of a goddess of fertility and motherhood. Yet distinctly Goosens, 18 hand-cut and hand-dyed "ancient-Roman-blue" rock-crystal beads are wire-strung to weight a second tier of two separate vertical double-spiral pendants. On each, a wrapped-wire tube divides the blue beads. Between these vertical pendants in two tiers, the central vertical pendants each feature a one-of-a-kind multicolor bead (yellow/blue/red/black/white) in two lengths with abstract organic patterns recalling ancient Italian glasswork. Four more blue beads bracket these larger colorful beads. An additional 10 blue beads and 5 wire tubes decorate the bottom looped wire pendant, as well as the bottom of the wire choker. Like the hammered-wire jewelry designs of modern artist Alexander Calder, the creative complex construction of this necklace surprisingly required no metalsmith techniques, such as soldering or casting, just great skill with a jewelry pliers and hammer. For a bigger picture of couture clothing by Madame Gres during the decade beginning in 1969, she notably designed many museum-collected one-color silk-taffeta draped long gowns with empire waists and simple high collars or geometric cut-outs. Remarkably, the focal points for some of these unique dresses were at the wrists, from where long pouf sleeves voluminously droop around the hands to nearly the floor like two enormous long-petaled flowers. If paired with this equally downward-focused and balanced necklace from this same period, its bold Greco-Roman elements would have pulled a viewer's gaze of the dress from floor to face. Although there is no significant provenance for this necklace, hammered brass and tinted rock crystal were among the few materials repeatedly associated with Goosens from 1969-71. For example, in his overlapping interior-decor collections based on themes of waterlilies or foliage, Goosens hammered gilt brass wire and sheets (see our closeup photo) to represent plant parts or he wired rock-crystal beads to appear as tiny fruits. While the two multicolor glass or resin beads in this necklace are atypical, the combination of blue, yellow and red is a palette that the designer used for other pieces of rock-crystal jewelry and he created many kinds of multicolor faux stones with glass or resin paste, such as faux Tibetan turquoise including black and white. According to journalism based on interviews with Goosens, he often acquired unusual stones and glass for inspiration during his extensive travels exploring museum-collected antiquities. Since Maison Goosens was acquired in 2005 by Maison Chanel, it opened the Parisian showroom Galerie Goosens and associated shops to sell many kinds of reproductions and reimagined works by the founder, which fortunately does not suit the completely handmade elements of this necklace. So this couture piece remains one-of-a-kind. If desiring a vintage haute-couture original by Robert Goosens, we recommend perusing the Maison Goosens website so that a reproduction with a contemporary signature is not mistakenly purchased. Madame Gres (1903-1993) was born Germaine Emelie Krebs, but initially identified her fashion designs with the pseudonym Alix and later Alix Barton...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Revival European Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric reversible Cross pendant is beautifully handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine European Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, P...

Christian Dior Vintage Faux Jade Stones Necklace 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned articulated necklace embellished with faux jade pear-shaped glass stones. Hidden push button closure. Embossed CHR. DIOR ...
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20th Century European Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Dutch 19th century cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Swedish Sterling Silver Åke Bergman Stockholm 1963 Pendant Necklace
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very unusual design. Rare piece by Åke Bergman. Pendant size 11x9cm. The chain is 81cm. With Swedish silver marks "STERLING Åke Bergman ÅBS N9". Nice vinta...
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1960s Modernist Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Long Gabrielle Chanel Rare and Early Sautoir by Maison Goossens circa 1970's. Of signature articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand...
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1970s Byzantine Vintage European Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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