1930s Necklaces

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.77 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold and platinum set Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collect...

A fine and impressive antique Belgian 0.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressiv...

An impressive antique 1930s 0.87 carat diamond and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.42 carat diamond and platinum drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and imp...

A fine and impressive 3.96 carat aquamarine, 14 karat white gold and 12 karat white gold set drop pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery collection. This fine and...

This enchanting vintage necklace is 1935 circa Composed by a single strand of salt water cultured pearls ranging in sizes from 5 to 7 mm. - connected to an impressive large panel sur...

This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from chrome plated metal. It is...

An Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant, with the centre filled with rows of cultured / natural seed pearls, which were added more recently, surrounded by a rose cut diamond set frame,...

Medal in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medal in geometric form, depicting the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary on yellow gold. The geometric white gol...

Antique German ca. 1920s -1940s pendant made of solid 18K Rose Gold. The inner pendant with a small diamond is suspended, mobile, and can be turned to any side. Hallmarked 756, marks...

Art Deco lariat necklace or belt, featuring silvery glass beads on grey thread. Length 182 cm / 71.6 inches by 1.8 cm / .7 inches width. This ...

Art Deco period ca. 1930s Bohemian Garnet Necklace featuring clusters in Gilt Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold with C-lock. No markings on the pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K...

Beautiful Art Deco gold plated necklace, featuring eleven graduated apple green paste stone drops in open back settings. The faceted paste stones are raised at the front and pointed ...

Silver necklace with a white gold chain with diamonds and sapphires. It comes from the 1930s. Fineness of silver 0.990 and white gold 0.750. It is decorated with 12 round faceted ...

Gold and Diamond Pendant for women : 46x Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total weight of 0.33cts. in G/VS quality : 12mm Australian Natural Pearl in Extra quality : 18kt White Gold : 2...

Necklace of fine pearls in baroque form in creamy-white oriental pearl. The rectangular platinum clasp is adorned at the top with an antique cushion-cut diamond. A safety chain in 18...

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Magnificent antique medal, shuttle-shaped and engraved with a haloed Virgin Mary and roses on a partially enameled gros bleu background. It is surrounded and surmounted by fine pearls. The back is engraved with initials and the date June 18, 1933. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Signed Dropsy on the front. Height : 3.8 cm approximately, width : 17 mm approximately, thickness : 1.4 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 2.7 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1930s. Some missing enamel. Our opinion : This antique art deco medal...

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Locket with a diamond cut Diamond in white Gold rhombus shaped bezel. Hand-engraved ornament on the front side. Swedish pendant. Marked 18K. No hallm...

This beautiful and rare necklace dates from the 1930s and was created in Germany by the Schrieber and Hiller company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is c...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.50 carat aquamarine and 0.28 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our aquamarine jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impress...

Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides. Made in solid 18K Yellow Gold. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All pa...

Antique French Pendant / Locket in solid 18K White Gold inlaid with a hand-carved cameo of Maenad carved on banded Red Onyx with great accuracy and precision. The color of the stone...

Necklace with 5 strands of numerous equally sized round cut Ø 4mm beads of natural Lapis Lazuli stone bound with one row of solid 14K beads of the same diameter. Ornamental openwork ...

Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten Diamonds here, the largest in the center is brilliant cut Ø 2mm /0.03ct, color ca. F, ...

Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...

Convertible diamond necklace/bracelet. Set with twenty-five cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined ...

Gold medallion with a pearl - made of 0.750 yellow gold A golden secretary with space for a photo of a loved one Origin: Scandinavia, 1930s-40s Decorated with a delicate engraved ...

Fabulous Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome brickwork and bar necklace, featuring red and black enamel. Measuring length approximately 45 cm / 17.7 inches by width 1.6 cm / .6 inch. The ne...

9CT YEL GOLD LADIES 17 INCH FULL SOV NCKLT As seen worn by Holly W Designed as full sov, made with solid 9ct gold Fully hallmarked Weight:7.6g

Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...

A Truly exceptional Antique Amber Necklace, circa 1930. Graduated olive shaped beads, crafted from beautiful butterscotch Amber, with a 9ct Gol...

Original antique Art Deco pendant-brooch studded with diamonds. Fine geometric design of the brooch - three intertwined circles with a centrally embedded old-cut diamond weighing ap...

Fabulous gold plated necklace set with sparkling rhinestones. The necklace has a swag design with a lovely centre pendant. The rhinestones are held on a faceted rod chain with a barrel clasp. Measuring length 43.2 cm / 17 inches, and the centre with pendant is length 4.5 cm / 1.7 inches. Most of the gold plating has worn away to reveal the silvery metal underneath. This is a stylish and beautiful Art Deco...

Beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring detailed gold tone and silver tone roses. The necklace is length 39.8 cm / 15.6 inches, and the rose drops are length 9.5 mm / .37 inch. There are three smaller drops at each end which are length 7 mm / .27 inch. We have replaced the bolt ring clasp...

Prepare to be enchanted by a truly dreamlike piece of jewelry – a magnificent aquamarine pendant set in 14-karat rose gold. At its heart, this resplendent pendant features a stunning...

This gorgeous bezel set Diamond Solitaire pendant floating from a chain is the perfect one to have always with you Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold comes with a classy 18 KT chain...

This outstanding Georgian Style necklace has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver A full line of Rose cut Diamonds set in the Georgian manner graduated in size from bigg...

Fabulous Art Deco fringe necklace collar with classic Deco design olive green glass, interspersed with faceted beads which extend to the rest of the ne...

An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black onyx beads, hanging below a brilliant-cut diamond set domed cap, and an old-cut diamon...

Schreiber & Hiller stylish Art Deco silver tone link necklace and bracelet set, featuring channel set rhinestones and ornate metalwork. There are nine rhinestones making up each link...

Unique Pearl Soutoir This extremely charming long soutoir necklace dates 1930/35 ca It is beautifully made by alternated cultured Pearl and solids gold links with lovely geometric de...

9ct Gold turquoise jade beaded necklace Circa 1930s has 9ct Stamp near the clasp overall weight 2.5 grams Very Beautiful Necklace Length 16.35 Inches.

Art Deco silver tone rod design necklace, with a lovely paste drop pendant. Measuring length 43.2 cm / 17 inches, and the paste drop is length 4.1 cm / 1.6 inches. This is a beauti...

Rare in Beauty An Impressive necklace, created as unique during the late 30/40’s Set throughout by natural untreated Aquamarine varying in sizes to fit the design Complemented by ros...

An impressive late Art Deco period large sized pendant. Hand crafted of solid Platinum and solid 18 Kt setting for the main stone, 1930. The focal point is the truly stunning, large,...

This exceptionally rare necklace dates from the 1930s. Condition Report: Very Good - Some darkening to the gilded metal in some small areas. This is only visible upon very close in...

Wonderful Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome plated necklace, featuring red and black enamel painted brickwork links, and a twist and ball design. Measuring length 40.6 cm / 16 inches and ...

This rare and important example of the work of Maison Gripoix was created in the 1930s. Condition Report: Very Good - There are some tiny elements of scuffing/crazing to the surface...

Antique necklace made of coral beads angel skin White to pale pink are the colours of the pearls of this graceful coral necklace. The beads are synchronous and finely cut. The time ...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 42.88 carat aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collection...

A vintage, Tiffany & Co., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with...

An Art Deco diamond set platinum bow choker, with an old-cut diamond set plaque, in the form of a bow, mounted in platinum, on a black moiré ribbon choker, with an estimated total di...

A fine and impressive antique 16.32 carat tourmaline and 0.35 carat diamond, platinum Art Nouveau pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Nouveau pendant has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated frame displays a feature four-claw set 16.32ct baguette cut tourmaline. The upper portion of the pendant is embellished with three individual claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, alternating with curvilinear strands in the Art Nouveau style. The curvilinear strands incorporate twenty-one pavé set eight-cut diamonds, graduating in size dependant on location. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18ct white gold 18' curb chain via a ring loop to the reverse of the setting, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This impressive Art Nouveau tourmaline...

Beautiful Art Deco silver tone and faux tortoiseshell necklace, set with a small dome and rhinestone design (there are three domes missing), and...

Fabulous Art Deco faceted french jet bead necklace with rhinestone ball beads. The necklace is knotted between each bead. Measuring length ap...

Fabulous Art Deco fringe necklace collar with classic Deco design mid blue and clear glass beads. They are interspersed with three small disc shaped fa...

This ancient cross is in 18kt yellow gold and Italian made. Beautiful lace work has been done on the front of the pendant. Lace, a decorative openwork we...

Impressive 1930s Bakelite necklace made up of multicoloured beads in various shades of dark green, mustard, orange, tan, red, brown and black - colours which were given food-related names such as Creamed Corn, Butterscotch, Egg Yolk, and Salmon. Each bead is reminiscent of a chess piece, with rounded lines that very much echo the art deco styles of the era. Originally used for industrial purposes thanks to its ability to withstand heat, moulded Bakelite and its cast cousin, Catalin, made the jump to costume jewellery in the 1920s and had their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s with this necklace being one of the more decadent examples. When worn, the piece makes an impressive statement thanks to its substantial size and colourful appearance. Its generous length makes it possible to slip easily on and off overhead or it can be worn looped over. Truly a rare find which belongs in a serious collection. Condition wise, this is verging on extraordinary given the complexity of the carving and the shear number of individuals beads. We count very close to 250 hand carved beads...