20th Century Necklaces

An incredible multi-strand faceted sapphire and diamond necklace by Adler’s of New Orleans. The clasp is done in heavy 18K white gold and channel set with approximately .60cttw in F-...

A Vintage Ornella Bijoux, Italy, Bird of Paradise Necklace. Crafted with wonderful materials in a stunning multirow design boasting a large and elaborate clasp. A true work of wearab...

Circa 1980s, 18k, by Elsa Peretti, for Tiffany & Co., New York. Elsa Peretti's designs for Tiffany created a new style in jewelry. Visually capturing fluid narratives in metal, her ...

330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring set in 18 Karat white gold 277gm Choker just looks like a crown , and with litt...

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...

Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Pate de Verre Tassel Coin Necklace from the 1970's. Maison Goossens manufacture with amazing pate de verre jet beads, gilt fox chain, hammere...

Michael Zobel Aquamarine necklace accented with large 18K gold and silver elements finished with a matching invisible clasp. The clasp is signed Zobel, 1995. It also bears Zobel's nu...

A vintage estate natural black Chinese agate carved pendant and bead necklace. The agate pendant is cut in fruit design and is strung on black silk cotton with high-quality agate bea...

Vintage 1990s Givenchy round link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises heavy round links with an elegant hook and loop closure and extension chain punctuated by the Givenchy 4G...

This sparkling 1950's choker by Weiss constructed on a silver claw set base encasing ice blue radiant cut rhinestones and smaller circular rhinestones along the adjustable length cha...

An attractive Etruscan Revival 14 karat gold cannetille charm pendant. This pendant is decorated with cannetille and set with various colored cabochon cut gemstones. Smaller stones a...

The Magic Snowflakes Like pure white sparkles atop freshly fallen snow, a tribute to the magic of nature Edwardian period in transition to the Victorian, Diamond snowflake pendant, s...

This exquisite vintage pendant highlights a beautifully carved green jade, radiating a serene translucence that captures the essence of elegance and tranquility. Known for its symbol...

Vintage Deanna Hamro Dusty Rose Pearl Choker. Four rows of Dusty Rose Pearls on Gold Bars with Pearls with Long Chains and Dangling Pearls. Always a Chic Ch...

Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 17*0.47*0.08IN Weight: 78.1 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 5J241 Note: P...

Beautiful necklace in silver structure mounted with pearls,onyx,turquoise and a green stone as pendant. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in p...

This elaborate cross pendant features a total of 1.20 carat worth of Emeralds. The central stone is 0.25 carat with the surrounding emeralds all 0.15 carat. The final emerald on the ...

This gorgeous vintage triple strand statement necklace by Deauville, circa 1950, is an elegant piece of costume jewelry history. Perfect for dressing up an evening look, this piece ...

For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique dog clip and a lovely ...

This Vintage Beaded Turquoise Multi-Strand Necklace with Gold Accents is a striking piece of jewelry that combines the natural beauty of turquoise with the luxurious touch of gold. ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant – This elegantly crafted pendant in radiant 14K yellow gold features a timeless cross design. Its smooth, poli...

Antique Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Medallion Pendant In Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite Antique Egypt Revival Medallion Pendant in rich 18K gold. This stunning piece fe...

This elegant necklace was created in c.1910. Condition Report: Very Good - Some wear to the plating on some of the links of the necklace. This is consistent with age and does not d...

Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt clasp. The beautiful faceted beads are graduated wit...

DETAILS • signed SAL SWAROVSKI • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vint...

An art deco Tutti-Frutti gemstones brooch. This is a gorgeous vintage brooch, created in America during the late art deco period back in 1940-1950. The brooch has been designed as a...

This wonderful Albert chain, dates to the 1880s and features a rare trombone linked design in 18 carat yellow gold. Weighing 54 grams this beautiful example of an Albert chain is 17....

An absolutely exquisite platinum and diamond pin/fur clips from the Art Deco era! This wonderful and unusual piece is made of 26 gm of platinum and encrusted with Approximately 12 c...

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver 925 diamond necklace Elsa Peretti Single diamond "Diamonds by the Yard" Single Diamond 1P Details: 16in length 0.08ct Diamond bezel set Please ask...

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace. A stunning necklace with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beaut...

Comprised of woven silk cord joined by square slide station and terminating with jade pendant Intricately carved to depict florals and eggplants with foliage throughout Translucent l...

Center Stone: Sapphire Cut: Cabochon Cut Weight: Approximately 4 Carats Color: Blue Accent Stone: 99 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine, Old European and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 3 Carats...

Dramatic bohemian capelet necklace from the 1960's USA. Handmade and composed of multicolored imported glass, resin beads and Swarovski crystal balls which form a capelet over shoulders. Wonderful colorations, perfect over a simple gown. 1960's USA. Neck Length 14 .25", plus necklace extender...

Stunning and rare vintage 14k yellow gold and sapphire dancer charm. She is detailed from her head to her toes -- even her bloomers underneath her layered skirt, which is set with b...

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...

Vintage French Love Medal Pendant Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Star of Love Lucky Charm Romantic Gift for Her Gift for Him This vintage French love medal pendant, inscribed with “Etoile ...

Vintage 14K Gold Ruby Panther Link Necklace Marked: FJ14K Approximate Dimensions: 44.2 cm (Length) 1.3 cm (Width) 2.68 mm - 3.35 mm (Pearl) 49 grams in weight.

This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and Pearl Pendant Lavaliere in 14 Karat Gold. The exquisite pendant has delicate open work des...

An delicate and elegant Antique Silver Pearl Lavaliere Necklace from the Edwardian era. Crafted in sterling silver with round and teardrop pearls. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure...

South Sea Pearl & VVS quality Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Watch , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat White Gold 285 Gm with Each piece is signed PIAGET , 750 , PT and serial # Full length of the necklace is 36 inches with both pearl string attached but you can take the long pearl string out as it slides out. With only one pearl layer is 22 inch long. Earrings # E 50816 Weight of the earring 14.15 Gm 38 Round diamonds are hanging from a micro pave diamond flower. The quality is the finest you can find . It has omega back to support the ear. Approximately diamond weight of the earring is 6.5 ct Earrings are 1.8 inch long Necklace Necklace # PIAGET , 750 , PT , # E50811 Necklace has two layers of solitaire round Tennis necklace , Hanging from two long bows of diamonds. All VS quality and D in color The Necklace has two layers of absolutely white south sea Pearls with no blemishes at all . It is museum quality. 1st layer has 40 brilliant cut diamonds and second layer has 48 round diamonds Both layers has round diamonds ranging approximately from 5 to 35 pointer of diamond in graduating size. with Two micro pave long bows, approximately diamond weight is 25 ct to 30 cts. The Necklace has two layers of absolutely white south sea Pearls with no blemishes at all . It is museum quality. Size of the pearl 7 to 12 MM with most of the pearls are 10 mm The gross weight of the necklace is 178 gm Length 22 inch with one pearl layer and 36 inch with both pearl layers. Ring Large cocktail ring with center round diamond 1.22 Ct GIA certified GIA report # 2221645330 E color VVS2 , EX EX EX with no fluorescence Serial # Ring # PIAGET 54 E # 53016 All other diamond, VS1 and E color quality. 18 Karat gold of the ring is 30.27 grams. Approximate weight of the diamonds 8 ct...

Measurements : Chain length : 45.5cm Chain width : 0.7cm Pendant length : 3.7cm Pendant diameter : 2.7cm Pendant width : 0.5cm This Portuguese Necklace is a stunning representatio...

Huge 18 Carat Green Tourmaline & 2.5 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold and three layers of natural pearls, Estate This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Oval Shape Green Tourmaline 18 Carat. The Green Tourmaline is surrounded by approximately 2.5 Carats of brilliant cut round diamonds in the pendant and clasp very clean Stone no inclusion Cushion shape , full of luster and shine . Very High quality. There are three rows of luxuries pearls...

18k gold zoisite and diamond necklace set with a disc of raw zoisite and a brilliant-cut diamond weighing app. 0.05 ct. Jewelry artist and sculptor Björn Weckström (Finland Born 193...

Globe Locket in 18K Yellow Gold with Brush and High Polish Finish. 22.4mm (0.88 in) Diameter 14.62 Grams

Title: 5.20 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 1.00 Carat 1.00 Carat Oval Shape 1.00 Carat Pear Shape 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Metal: 18 Karat White Gold G...

Silver and turquoise pendant necklace by Native American artisan, signed MB. Signed with an etched MB, this substantial necklace features different types of...

Necklace made of 18 kt. white and yellow gold with diamonds signed BULGARI. This beautiful piece dates from c. 1980. The necklace consists of alternating diamond and plain groumette ...

14 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring 61 graduated links with a high polish & hammered motif. 11/16

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The pendant is on a 30 inch chain. Total weight is 14 grams.

Beautiful Iradj Moini seven strand pearl necklace with removable pale emerald colored pear shape stone brooch decorated with clear and colored small stones.

This elegant Mid-Century Modern Space-Age long metal necklace with a geometric pendant was handmade in the 1960s in France. The piece features a chromed metal articulated wired chain...

A 22K gold pendant with precious and semi-precious gemstones depicting the Nava Ratna mythology on one side and kundan gold and enamel work depicting flowers on the reverse. The pend...

Simply Awesome! Featuring a Tiger’s Claw, Hand set with 12 Carat Ruby Hand set a 14K Yellow Gold Bezel setting. Pendant measures approx. 3" long. More Be...

This Necklace and Earrings set is a true masterpiece that showcases the exceptional quality and beauty of natural sapphires and diamonds. The necklace is made out of 18 Karat white gold and consists of 5 emerald cut natural sapphire...

A simple 'sautoir' style necklace, in soft dusky pink mirrored fragments, set in black Talousel resin, from the early 1960s. This necklace dates from the second burst of creativity f...

A divine Vintage Emerald Crystal Demi Parure. Inspired by Georgian jewellery designs this beautifully crafted demi-parure comprises a riviere style collar with droplets accompanied by a statement pair of matching, long teardrop earrings...

THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed THIE...

The central panels with applied rose-cut diamond to the diamond collet suspending a seed pearl and diamond tassel all to the articulated seed pearl and ...