Modern Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Period: 1960s
Style: Modern
Vintage Boucher Pave and Baguette Layered Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Pave and Baguette Layered Necklace Circa 1960s. This is the most beautiful necklace I have ever had in the rhinestone/crystal family. I had the sister necklace but ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
18ct 750 Gold Cross & 18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Cross Pendant & 18ct 750 Gold 15" Chain
Pendant is Stamped 18k on the round bail
Chain is fully Hallmarked - Cypriot Hallmarks
P...
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1960s Cypriot Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Drop Necklace Circa 1960s
By Henry Bogoff
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Drop Necklace Circa 1960s. Has drop necklace and is on links of stones with designs. There are two 6 stone designs with a stone...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
24" Gold Chain "Damita" Necklace With Tassel Pendant By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 24" heavy chain with clasp closure
- 4" pendant drop
- Gold plated
- Fold over clasp closure
- By Monet (signed on clasp)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- E...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
'60s Heavy Chain Link Necklace With Elephant Pendant By Roger Scemama for YSL
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible jewelry piece from the '60s
- Extremely rare, hard to find piece
- 36" twisted gold plated rope link chain
- Each link of gold chain measures .75" x ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver necklace Sunburst By Tone Vigeland for Plus, Norway 1960s
Located in Stokholm, SE
Vintage sterling silver pendant designed by Norwegian designer Tone Vigeland for Plus Studios, Norway 1960s.
The necklace has a shape as a sun and can easily be connected to the silver collier/neckring.
The pendant is stamped Sterling 925S and the symbol for Plus Studios, Norway.
Measures of pendant: 6.5 cmD x 9 cmH. Diameter of silver neckring: 13 cm.
Mid-century designer Tone Vigeland (1938) is a Norwegian silversmith and vintage jewelery...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bertel Gardberg Very Rare 18 Karat Gold Necklace Made in Ireland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Rare Bertel Gardberg (Finland) 18k Yellow Gold Modernist Collar Necklace
with Sheen Obsidian & Interchangeable Smoky Quartz Inserts
Collar Necklace with Sheen Obsidian & Interchangeable Smoky Quartz Inserts measures 17" in circumference with a 2" gap and 1/4" at its widest. The interchangeable stones...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Gold Chain Shaggy Dog Pendant Necklace By Dominique, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 28" twisted chain
- 3" x 2" pendant
- Gold plated
- Brown topaz, clear and black crystal rhinestone det...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, Moss Agate Stones
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, Moss Agate Stones
Made in Finland in 1962 in Turku
813H Silver and Moss Agate Stone
Chec...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver
Ten Strand Coral Branch Beaded Statement Necklace With Sterling Silver Hardware
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 21" length
- Features 10 strands of vivid red coral beads
- Sterling silver clasp closure (stamped 925)
...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage French Red Beaded With Rondelles Gold and Black Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Red Beaded With Rondelles Gold and Black Necklace Circa 1960s. Red Cone beads and Rondelles with Gold and Black Spacers Necklace. This 1960s double strand is such a be...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Angel Skin Carved Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel skin coral and carved coral bead yellow gold necklace circa 1960.
The facts you want to know are listed below. Read on. It is all remarkably...
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1960s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Textured Iridescent Root Beer Cabochon Spray Necklace By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 12" in length, can be adjusted up to 17" using extender chain
- Gold plated
- Textured root beer lucite cabochons with blue iridescent coating
- Aurora ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
European Made Australian Opal 18 karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning necklace was crafted in Europe. It is made of 18 karat gold. It has the most stunning Australian Opal in the center that measures 25.25 mm x 18.25 mm x 5.75 mm with an ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoked Brown Topaz Crystal Collet Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 28" length
- Gold tone
- Prong set faceted Emerald-cut brown Topaz-colored crystals
- Clasp closure
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
1960s Hobé Green Rhinestone Parure with Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold tone, with gold filled screw on earring backs
- Prong set faceted green rhinestones in two tones
- Clear rhinestone accents
- Bracelet features fold over clasp and necklace fe...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Gold Chain Mesh Pouch Necklace by Whiting & Davis, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 34" length
- Pouch measures 3.5" x 2"
- Gold tone and gold plated
- Kiss lock clasp
- By Whiting & Davis
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage cond...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Bohemian Dramatic Mod Capelet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Juliana Topaz Rhinestone Triangle Motif Necklace By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 15" length
- 2" pendant drop
- Gold plated
- Yellow & Smoked Brown Topaz-colored crystal rhinestones
- Hook clasp closure
- By DeLizza & Elster (D&E)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition with one missing yellow Topaz stone...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Gilded Roman Goddess Cameo Pendant Necklace by Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Chain measures 21" long
- Pendant measures 3" x 2"
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- By Crown Trifari (signed on pendant verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Austrian Beveled Cut Crystals Tiered Bib Necklace Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning versatile vintage tiered bib necklace has layers of Austrian bevel cut crystals hanging it tiers in a bib necklace form. They are gold ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Gold Plated Spiral Chain Wrap Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long 1960's spiral chain wrap necklace is all gold plated and very rich looking. It can be worn so many different ways as a choker wrapped ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gilt & Black Resin Mod Teardrop Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 27" length gilded snake chain
- 2.5" x 1.6" pendant
- Black resin
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso & hangtag)
- Circa 1960s
...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Chunky Bakelite Jade & Onyx Beaded Necklace With Silk Tassel By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Important and rare piece
- 32" beaded necklace
- 7" tassel drop
- Black Onyx-colored Bakelite beads
- Carved faux Jade barrel beads
...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Ornate Rivoli Crystal Medallion Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 26" chain
- Medallion measures 2.5" in diameter
- Gold tone
- Prong set "Rivoli" multicolored crystal
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage con...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Juliana Cascading Aurora Borealis Crystal Necklace By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 26" length
- 3" pendant drop
- Gold tone mesh chain
- Faceted Aurora Borealis crystals
- Clasp closure
- Attributed To DeLizza...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Whiting & Davis Hematite Clamper Cuffs, Necklace & Earrings Set, Signed
Located in McKinney, TX
- Parure includes two hinged clamper cuff bracelets, pendant necklace and clip on earrings
- Silver tone
- Faux hematite
- Clamper bracelets measures 2.5" across, 2.75" tall and open...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Double Stand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Gem Studded Gold Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant double strand Akoya pearl neckace.
The cultured Akoya pearls of cream color with rose overtones, and a gorgeous high l...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Miriam Haskell Gilt and Pearl Loop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell gilt and faux pearl necklace composed of a finely woven gilt brass circle mounted on a signature gilt filigree bordered by a twisted rope of small faux pearls. Four...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Sweet Sixteen Pendant Necklace, Yellow Gold, Peridot and Pearl Large Charm
Located in Austin, TX
Sweet 16 August Birthday Charm! A 16th birthday is a milestone and a very important birthday so help your daughter or granddaughter remember it! What better way to mark this birthday than by having a fine jewelry piece to wear? This Sweet Sixteen charm...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Navette Crystal Juliana Cluster Necklace by DeLizza & Elster (D&E), 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 24" length
- Pendant measures 2.25" tall
- Gold tone
- Orange crystal rhinestones
- Aurora Borealis crystal accents
- Hook clasp closure (adjustable)
- By DeLizza & Elster (D&E)
- Circa late 1960s
- Made in the USA
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition, one missing orange rhinestone...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Gilt & White Enamel Modernist Collar Necklace by Eisenberg, 1960s
By Eisenberg
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Very rare piece
- Collar fits up to a 20" neck, measures 4.75" across at widest point
- Pendant measures 2.5" tall
- Gold plated
- White enamel
- By Eisenberg ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Rare Givenchy 1960's Body Jewel
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Rare Givenchy Body Jewel of gilt bronze from the 1960's. Designed surely to showcase a simple turtleneck mini in solid tones. This massive and rare design s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Mod Chrome Swiss Pendant Watch Necklace
By Geneva
Located in New York, NY
Large Mod Swiss Pendant Watch necklace made circa 1960's, Switzerland. Chrome metal tubing forms pendant with floating watch held by a thick sil...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1969 Jan Arenhill Sterling Silver Sculptural Choker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Unique sterling silver choker necklace by Jan Arenhill.
Malmö, Sweden, ca. 1969.
Hand hammered sterling silver.
Impressed with the following hallmarks:
Year mark {T9 1969}...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Necklace with Diamond Knots Mounted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Dolce vita"
By Lischetti
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kr yellow gold Knot Necklace is a delicate handcrafted accessory featuring 7 intricate diamond pavés set in 18K white gold. Its mesmerizing...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Textural Reticulated Gold Plated Collar Necklace Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
A combination of brushed and woven gold-plated bar makes this vintage collar necklace a stunner. It lays beautifully on the neck and looks like real gold. This is elegant on the neck...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Coppola e Toppo for Pucci Cluster Beaded Lucite Collar Necklace Vintage Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and arresting Italian vintage cluster of pop hued plastic beads in orange/red and interspersed with crystal lucite clear beads is so dramatic on the neck. It is hallmark...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Platinum Flower Brooch, 2.10 Carat Emerald, 1.75 Carat Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
This stunning single flower double function, brooch and Pearl strand enhancer, is artfully crafted in platinum and encrusted with a beautiful 2.1...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pauline Trigere Citrine Geode Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unique Pauline Trigere Citrine Geode Collar from the 1960's. This hand hammered brass collar, was custom crafted in Denmark to her modernist design. A ra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Brass, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Lucite Ring Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Multi Lucite Ring Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Crystal lucite rings hang from a necklace composed of faceted lucite beads in smoke, crystal and olive. 1960's USA....
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mod Lucite and Chrome Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Mod Lucite and Chrome Pendant from the 1960's. A series of super long chains suspend a chrome ball with and floating lucite sphere wi...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Silver Plate
Diamond and Gold Archaeological Style Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
A Necklace of leaves and a bunch of grapes design.
43 cm long, weight: 14.3 gr
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Floral Lattice Choker Necklace With Aurora Borealis Crystals By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 13" using extender chain
- Gold plated
- Aurora borealis crystal rhinestone accents
- Hook clasp closure
- By Coro (s...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Gold Textured Link Choker Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 16" length with additional 3" extender chain
- .6" width
- Gold plated
- Hook clasp
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Necklace Made of Apple Coral
Located in Berlin, DE
Necklace made of apple coral
Elegant jewellery for the neck from the depths of the sea. This necklace has a striped pattern in shades ranging from delicat...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Extremely Rare 1963 Georges Braque Gold "Zetes et Calaïs" Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
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Exceptional 18K Gold Necklace by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
The piece is signed "Bijoux de Braque" and numbered EA ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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