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Period: 1990s
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Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular and rare late 1980s - 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain. The scale and detail in this glorious designer piece reminiscent of the runway, this one warrants arch...
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1990s Necklaces

Michael Bondanza Platinum, 18 Karat and 6.79 Carats, Diamond Pompei Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Michael Bondanza, world renowned for his work in precious metals. Each Michael Bondanza piece is expertly hand crafted in the heart of New York City. Eighteen graduating hand made li...
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North American Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Coral Multi Strand Necklace Mounted in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Coral necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare modernist necklace, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios by Angela Cummings, back in the 19...
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American Modernist 1990s Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Vintage 1990s Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic vintage Cartier collar necklace features 4 rows of geometric links crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 1990s. Measu...
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1990s Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Adler Panther Diamond Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic diamond panther pendant by Adler showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds, square sapphires, and emerald eyes in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures .53" wide by 1.59" in le...
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1990s Necklaces

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

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 49" Weight: 31.8 grams Width: 10mm at Tip, 2mm Chain Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co 18k...
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American 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

One-of-a-kind Michael Zobel Modernist Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1995, 18k, by Michael Zobel, Konstanz Germany. WOW! This striking necklace by renowned German Goldsmith, Michael Zobel features 68.04 carats of e...
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German 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Panther Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
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Spanish Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Penelope Diamond Double C Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Penelope Double C Diamond Three Row Necklace by Cartier. With 16 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately .70ct This stunning ne...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Hematite Bead Diamond Chalcedony Long Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Hematite Bead Chalcedony Leaf Design Stones Necklace by Cartier. With 1 strand of Hematite beads Each approx 9mm in size 10 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 ...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Vintage Yellow Gold Bean Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Bean Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 14.5" Weight: 18 grams Width: 9mm each bean Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co Peretti k18 *Free Shipping ...
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American 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Lapis Diamond Bow Pendant Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace by Christian Dior. With 12x round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weig...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Wight Gold Drop Necklace
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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Italian Artisan 1990s Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Blue Pink Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Baby Girl Shoe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous baby girl shoe pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue and pink enamel and is set with brilliant-cut round F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighi...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

UnoAErre 14k Gold Twisted Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 14k gold twisted necklace by UnoAErre. A whimsical rope weaving creates a great 3D effect. The necklace looks massive but is actually lightweight and airy. The gold has high-polished finish that works great with the the flowing character of the necklace. Italian made, this necklace is meticulously crafted to create a modern piece by the traditional Italian quality standards. About estate jewelry Buying jewelry online might be challenging. The quality of the making has not got better over the time while the design is getting more and more generic. Add ever rising prices and you could end up with not finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider buying estate items. • Quality vs Quantity Estate pieces mostly belong to the era when jewels were handmade and not mass produced. There were simply less jewelry makers at that time and they cared about their reputation. Opposed to the current fast fashion approach, life pace was in general slower. That allowed makers to take more time to craft a truly quality piece. • Fair price vs Overpriced Designer pieces aka signed pieces can cost multiple times more than their unsigned equivalents. We pay not only for an item itself but also for the brand advertising campaigns and all the buzz the name is creating. Prices for estate jewelry form differently and mostly depend on the cost paid by a seller. A pre-owned Bulgari ring and a brand-new Bulgari piece have a very appealing price difference. Ask your local jewelry store about a retail price of the desired piece and you’d be pleasantly surprised. • True value vs Seasonal rush Pre-owned jewelry retains its value. Over the time it gets rare and more expensive. Think purchasing a new car that loses its value right after you left your dealer versus buying a vintage vehicle.
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls. This piece can be worn as a brooch, or the back hook can be attached and used as a pendant on a necklace. Mad...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Chopard Golden Diamonds Diamond Chrome Stone White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Golden Diamonds Diamond Chrome Stone Pendant Necklace by Chopard. Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color Round Cognac color diamonds 1 Large 20mm x 15mm Pe...
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Swiss 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elizabeth Gage Hammered Pendant, Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elizabeth Gage Hammered Pendant on a wheat chain. Pendant is signed Gage, British hallmarks, 18k, Circa 1990's
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British 1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Diamond by the Yard White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond By The Yard Choker Necklace by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.5ct...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Buccellati Rigato 18k Gold Silver Flat Wide Link Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This graceful Buccellati Wide flat link necklace is crafted in a combination of silver and 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 88.3 grams. composed of 1...
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European Retro 1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Twin Swan Pendant with Diamonds & Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
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Spanish Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

vintage Givenchy floral crystal necklace & bracelet 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully pretty, yet impressive vintage Givenchy floral necklace and matching bracelet. Floral sprays embellished with delicate white and pink chatons tantalise and draw the eye to the intricacy of the design. A stunning couture demi parure that would thrill upon every wear. One of the late great 20th century couturiers, Hubert de Givenchy founded his namesake fashion house in 1952, destined to leave an indelible mark on fashion history. Famed for disrupting fashion codes of the time and his iconic muse, the legendary Audrey Hepburn with her little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's; his achievements are nothing short of eternal. The power of Givenchy style is breath-taking. Judge for yourself with this iconic piece from our exclusive collection of Vintage Givenchy Jewellery...
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1990s Necklaces

Cartier Three Row Maillon Panthere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.10 carats total featured on alternating maillon links. Size 16 1/2 inches. Signed and numbered by Carti...
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1990s Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Earrings Necklace Suite 14Kt Gold 1.07 Cts In Pink Sapphires Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Parure of earrings and necklace. Beautiful modern suite, crafted in Italy in white gold of 14 karats. The main central pieces are mounted with 18 white cultured round p...
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Italian Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.22 Carat Ruby Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship. This 1...
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American Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker, Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker Circa 1990s. This stunning and well made choker with various shapes of crystals is so chic and actually detaches from the gold rig...
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French Artist 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage EP Matte Gold Tone Heavy Link Necklce Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage EP Matte Gold Tone Heavy Link Necklce Circa 1990s. Works well for everything. This necklace looks so great.
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American Modern 1990s Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace with .60 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat rose gold choker necklace is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic w...
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Italian Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1991 Studios Perforations Free-Form Necklace Solid .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Perforations necklace designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural necklace, created by Angela Cummings at her goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1981. This moderni...
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Modernist 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

La Nouvelle Bague 18KT White & Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace with .74ct. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold choker necklace is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic w...
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Italian Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pasha De Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Pasha De Cartier openwork circle pendant enhancer is crafted in 18k yellow gold, pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamo...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Pendant Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Circle of Life
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Roberto Coin Circle pendant and chain, made of 18 karat yellow gold featuring fancy colored diamonds. White and fancy colored diamonds ar...
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Italian 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Louis Vuitton Diamond, Malachite, Pearl and Quartz Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted in the 1990’s by one of the world’s most renowned fashion houses, this stylish necklace by Louis Vuitton is crafted in 18k yellow gold, set with brilliant diamonds and malachite...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Leaves Parure Necklace and Earrings
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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Italian Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

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Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18KT Baby Shoe with Pink and Light Blue Enamel
Located in New York, NY
"The Absolute Perfect Gift for Mom" This 18 karat yellow gold baby bootie shoe is detailed with light blue and pink enamel, with yellow gold laces. The bo...
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American Modern 1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ciner for Joan Rivers Faux Pearl Diamante 4 Strand Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner for Joan Rivers Faux Pearl with Diamante 4 Strand Necklace. Has two detailed diamante pieces on either side in gold tone that connect the three strands of faux pearls. ...
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American Modern 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approxima...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Zolotas 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Cross and Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This large 22kt yellow gold Greek Cross was designed by Zolotas of Athens , Greece. Founded in 1895 the company merges Greek heritage with modern style to create these timeless piece...
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Greek Classical Greek 1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond White Gold 8 Station Long Love Link Chain Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Love Link 8 Station Necklace by Cartier. With 144 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.00ct Inclu...
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European 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stephan Hafner 18kt Yellow Gold, .20ct Diamond Pocketbook Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The absolute cutest purse on a chain!! Designed in 18 karat yellow gold ,the hi-polished purse is sprinkled with 0.20 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The 1" hinged purse is set o...
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Italian Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .36ct. Lucky Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is designed with a sandblasted finish. Eight lucky white gold stars, each with a round brilliant diamond center are in a raised three dimensional se...
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American Retro 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Double Heart Pendant Chain Yellow and White Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Double Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. Details: Pendant : 29mm x 14mm Chain: Length 19.5" Chain Width: 2.5m...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Screws Station Long White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Love Screws Station 47" Long Chain Necklace by Cartier. This necklace was cleaned and inspected by Cartier and comes with service paper from Cartier store. Details: L...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Precious necklace made entirely by hand by skilled Neapolitan goldsmiths, the drawn shapes look like flowers, made of 18-karat white gold featuring oval cabochon-cut rubies, emeralds in different shapes (rectangular and oval) of Brazilian origin and natural diamonds. The chain is a white gold mouse tail. An elegant but at the same time easy to use necklace...
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Italian Artisan 1990s Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Eagle Head Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat rose...
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Spanish Contemporary 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Yellow and White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Tubogas Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Length: 16 3/4" Weight: 145 grams Width: 15mm Stamped Hallmarks: Bulgaria, 750, 2337AL, SB *Free Shipping within the...
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Italian 1990s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Weight: 21.1 grams Length: 18" Width: 3mm Pendant: 33mm x 22mm Sta...
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Italian 1990s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Diamond White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features an open heart-shaped enhancer pendant set with 48 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an est...
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French 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Gold Crystal Embellished Chain Collar 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crystal Chain Necklace. Featuring a gold plated double flattened curb chain with bezel set crystal accents. In very good vintage condition, approx. 44.5cm. A stunning capsule necklace...
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1990s Necklaces

Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yellow Gold Blindfolded Cupid Pendant with Mabe' Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is the perfect example of Carrera's iconic work. A beautifully detailed blindfolded cupid is crafted in a sandblasted 18 karat yellow gold finish. She holds a heart shaped mabe' pearl representing "love is blind...
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Spanish Classical Greek 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Bvlgari pearl, sapphire, ruby and diamond necklace circa 1990, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an AGL certified heart shaped blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 6.83 carats, an oval ruby cabochon weighing approximately 1.32 carats, 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats total, H-I color, VS clarity, 5 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately .78 carats total, H-I color VS clarity and 37 8.5mm-8.75mm pearls. The blue sapphire heart is bezel set and surrounded by a single row of bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds, resting on a diamond encrusted heart pillow, suspended from a ruby cabochon, bezel set and detailed with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. The Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond heart pendant is suspended from a single strand of pearls, alternating with gold rondelles. This gorgeous necklace weighs 54.3 grams. Our pieces are all accompanied by an appraisal performed by one of our in-house GIA Graduates. They are also accompanied by GIA grading report(s), AGL grading report(s), original certificate(s) and other documents, if specified in the listing. We guarantee all products we sell and our number one priority is your complete 100% satisfaction The legendary House of Bvlgari was established in Rome, Italy in 1884 by Sotorio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith. Sotorio focused on creating spectacular silver ornaments, which quickly became popular with English tourists. The first Bvlgari store...
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Italian Modern 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carlo Weingrill for Vaid Roma Modernist Sautoir Necklace 18Kt White Gold & Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist links Sautoir necklace designed by Carlo Weingrill for Vaid Roma. Beautiful and elegant sleek piece from Vaid, created in Roma Italy at the jewelry atelier of Carlo Weingr...
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Italian Modernist 1990s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

CHANEL CC Turnlock Gold Metal Chain Link Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Metal Gold Tone Hardware Chain Length 28" Charm Measures 1.5" W x 1" H Includes Box 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
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1990s Necklaces

Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Spell Out Charm Necklace 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Spell Out Necklace. Featuring the most fabulous array of crystal set charms spelling out Dior, not once, but three times. Create...
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1990s Necklaces

Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal, Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal and Faux Turquoise on Gold Chain Necklace. 3 Different Emblems On Gold Chain with Dangling White Piece in the Middle. 22"-24" L. Dangling Middle is 3" L. Each Piece is 2" by 2" Guy de Maupassant wrote a famous story about a necklace. The story is about a young, pretty, intelligent, well educated but poorly endowed bride who has to marry a petty official; and thus suffering from the limitations of living a life with a husband that lacked any exquisite qualities. In order to entertain his dejected spouse, one day her husband gets an invitation to a ball and gives his wife 400 francs he had saved for a hunting rifle so that she would be able to order an appropriate dress. However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to attend the ball while looking so poor. The protagonist approaches her rich childhood friend with whom she was raised together at the monastery and borrows a diamond necklace from her. The ball is a great success and she is the centre of attention. However when the woman returns home, she discovers that she has lost the necklace. In order to conceal her faux pas from her friend, she buys a new necklace identical to the one she lost, and to pay it off the woman gets into a huge debt which over the years gradually drags her down the social ladder from bourgeoisie to poverty. Ten years later, having lost her good looks, the woman encounters her friend on the Champs Elysees, who still looks young, beautiful and rich. The protagonist reveals to her friend the whole story about the necklace, but her friend replies in amazement that the diamonds were fake and would “cost 500 francs at most”. Maison Gripoix starts out with a dramatic story. In 1869 (or a year earlier, according to other sources), Paris master glass-maker Augustina Gripoix began making replicas of pearls and crystals; casting glass into different shapes and colours and inserting them into most sophisticated settings. She used the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique, whereby a traditional ceramic or qypsum form was filled with a multi-colour pieces of glass and special gluing substances and then baked in a furnace, resulting in objects featuring fantastical hues. Only Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the press moulds skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency and shine. She found a simple method to make beautiful jewelry and thus Marquises, Duchesses and Princesses qued up ... so Madame Gripoix would make them replicas of their own jewelry in case of robbery or loss, or some unusual jewelry pieces for their new wraps, neckpieces, or boas. The so-called ‘costume jewelry’ emerged to a large extent thanks to the work of Maison Gripoix. Augustina Gripoix earned her fame in the 1890’s when she started making necklaces for Sarah Bernhardt to wear on stage; and later the costume jewelry for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s contacted her and she created sophisticated oriental style jewelry for him to match his famous oriental costumes based on the aesthetic of Diaghilev’s initial Russian seasons. The value of costume jewelry was now being recognized in its own right; and not just for imitation purposes. The taste of emancipated young girls, who were gaining more and more freedom and opportunities, was best met with bijouterie. So in the 1920, when Augustina’s daughter Susan became the head of the House; Gripoix prospects became even more exciting. Girls with short-cropped hair in short dresses zoomed by in open-top cars wearing bijou rather than diamonds. Everyone ordered bijouterie from Madam Gripoix during this period, from Jeanne Lanvin to Jean Piguet...
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French Artist 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Choker Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive ethnic tribal inspired four strands gold toned choker necklace featuring links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished with orange resin cabochon. This is one of the special and unusual pieces that Lacroix created. This is a spectacular piece. Truly special in the world of jewelry. Hook clasp closure. Adjustable length. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : adjustable length from approx. 30 cm (11.81 inches) to approx. 37 cm (14.57 inches) / width approx. 7 cm (2.76 inches) Has weight on it : approx. 450 grams. About the Designer Christian Lacroix At a time when sharp padded shoulders and crisp lines were trending, Christian Lacroix created venturesome clothing that was bubbly, flirtatious and exuberant. The iconic French fashion designer, whose body of work includes handbags and purses, evening dresses, jackets and lots more, has always favored theater over fashion. He has long integrated corsets and bustles into his work, drawing on diverse cultures and citing epic historical dramas as inspirations. Today he is creating opera costumes...
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French Artist 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Fred Leighton Aquamarine Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive platinum necklace manufactured by the renown New York jeweler Fred Leighton showcasing an amazing Santa Maria blue aquamarine weighing approximately 85 carats. All set in platinum with a 30 inch chain...
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American 1990s Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Long Chain Necklace Marquise & round cut diamonds linked together forming a long necklace. Total Diamond Weight: 22....
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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