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Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: 1840s
Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Lavaliere Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Vintage Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Style: Lavaliere ...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eduardian Style Gold Filigree Antique Pendant with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant antique finery in Eduardian style is presented on this exquisite pendant necklace. An intricate and delicately appointed fan shaped filigree pendant with tear drop charm...
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1920s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian style 21.93 carat total weight diamond necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Georgian-style necklace showcases 21.93 carats of dazzling old European cut diamonds, elegantly set in 18k yellow gold and silver for timeless sophistication. Center sto...
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1920s Georgian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Modern 14.48 carat peridot platinum by the yard necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern platinum "by the yard" necklace highlights 14.48 carats of vibrant peridots, offering timeless elegance and versatile wear with its 53-inch length. Center stone: 25 roun...
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1920s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Peridot, Platinum

Art Deco Silver Tone Chain Necklace with Square Azure Blue Glass Crystals
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring beautiful square azure blue crystals in open back settings, with a spring bolt clasp. The faceted crystals are...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

Red Coral Tutti Frutti Necklace Solid 9 KT Rose Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Art Antique 1920 ca, artistry made Tutti Frutti Coral full necklace A centre wide panel of Tutti Frutti of attractive red Coral is set in the middle, this is entirely hand work...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Amazing and Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament from the 1920's. The daring necklines of the period allowed for jewelers, both fine and faux, to experiment with ideas tailored to the latest fa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a glorious workmanship Marvelous in design tailored in a sort of heart shap...
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1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful cross that dates back to the Art Deco era. The cross is crafted in in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and features, pearls, calibrated sapphires and rose...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total), circa 1920, French. diameter diamonds: 2.6...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Pink and Black Glass Bead Rhinestone Vintage Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France. Condition Report: Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strun...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Circle Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco necklace in 14k yellow gold with an open circle design accented by diamonds and a breathtaking opal center! The center of the necklace is an open circle i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare antique Victorian Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth. The snake necklace dating to circa 1840. The sna...
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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1920 Art Deco Platinon and Crystal Vintage Guard Chain
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant and chic long chain was created in the Art Deco era - c.1920. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from Platinon - the fastening ri...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal

Jade glass bead and clear paste lariatt-style necklace/sautoir, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An elegant and eye catching long sautoir, in a soft 'jade' green, from France, in the 1920s. Made from imitation jade glass round beads, and clear paste rondelles, caps and balls, it...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace with filigree tongue and box clasp . Very well made piece with beautiful det...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Large Red Coral Cabochon Stone Pendant Made In Egypt 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely Unique Antique Large Red Coral Cabochon Stone Pendant Made In Egypt 18k Gold. The stone measures 20.22mm X 27mm and weights a total of 14.1g Circa ...
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1920s Egyptian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Gold Propelling Pencil
Located in Firenze, IT
by Sampson Mordan & Co, hallmarked for London, 1925, of plain cylindrical form, with ring terminal, length 10.3cm. Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita
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1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces

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Gold

The Emperors Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Emperors Necklace, an early Victorian hardstone cameo necklace, the twelve oval chalcedony cameo plaques, each carved with the profile of a Roman ...
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1840s British Greek Revival Antique Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

1920 Art Deco 14 Karat Green Gold Carved Carnelian Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning necklace is a fantastic example of Art Deco from 1920 and features a lovely combination of 14k green gold and rich orange carved carnelian. The center of the necklace i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays Designed ornaments with ancient Egyptian motifs give this necklace a noble, discreetly elegant look. Chain length: 41 cm France ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Silver

14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite 14K white gold Art Deco pendant necklace features a lovely black onyx set with an accent diamond, framed in beautiful meticulously detailed intricate 14 Karat white gold...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

An Art Deco silver metal, green and blue chalcedony glass , clear paste necklace,
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding Art Deco pendant necklace in highly characteristic colour and design. It is composed of blue and green chalcedony glass rounded baguettes throughout, highlighted with ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Base Metal

Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the most versatile and loved pieces of jewellery. This particular model is a very rare...
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1920s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.
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1920s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1840s, post Civil War, Chain, 25 inch original Late G...
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1840s American Georgian Antique Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 2.20 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.20 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated setting is ornamented with an impressive feature 0.25ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, pavé set in a square cut cornered frame. The feature stone setting is incorporated into a vertical Art Deco fanned design ornamented with twenty-seven diamonds, in a combination of transitional modern brilliant round and eight cuts. The tapering sides of the pendant are embellished with twenty-two pavé set diamonds, accented with a rounded design to the apex bearing five further diamonds, completing the design. The pendant suspends from a 15k white gold, 18' chain via a tapering bale to the upper border of the design, securing to the reverse with a spring-loaded bolt ring clasp. This impressive diamond pendant necklace in white gold has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold with a 15 karat gold chain...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Art Deco diamond drop Pendant necklace. The necklace features two old cut diamonds that lead to a single knife edge drop with a further old cut diamond at the bott...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond

Theodor Fahrner c.1920 Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from s...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Marcasite, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Brooch & Pendant Platinum 950 with Diamonds 11 Carat, Vienna, c.1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Art Déco Platinum Brooch With Numerous Old Cut Diamonds. Elongated shape with fine open worked hand made milgrain setting, centered with five larger stones, middle s...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The cameo depicts a gorgeous left-facing woman with flowing hair and beautiful flower accessories...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tour...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Art Deco 14K white gold cameo diamond pendant brooch showcases timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The oval-shaped carved shell cameo features a beautifully...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25Ct Coral and Diamond, 22k Yellow Gold Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 22 karat yellow gold, 20.25 carat coral and 0.05 carat diamond necklace, bangle, brooch and earrings jewellery set - boxed; part of ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco pendant with 2 carats of diamonds accented by specialty French calibre cut synthetic sapphires. Beautiful design with bows and a central rosette. There are about 11...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian inspired large pearl diamond platinum necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian-inspired platinum necklace features a luminous 12.63mm pearl, enhanced by sparkling old European diamonds, exuding timeless elegance and refined sophistication. Cente...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Style .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately .35 Carat Color: I Clarity: VS Accent Stone: 5 Single Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately .05 Carats Color: H Clarity: SI ...
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1920s Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections. T...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum .98ct GIA Round D/VS1 Diamond Solitaire Pendant & 18" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Old Cut Fiery Diamond. Faces up as 1.15ct --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Circular Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.98ct (exact - certified) *See C...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian rare 18 KT Split Pearl Necklace and Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique pearl and diamond demi parure, 19th century in yellow gold, comprising a necklace and brooch, the necklace formed of a single row of square and floral links set with pearl...
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1840s European Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pendant Sapphires & Diamonds floral design
Located in Milano, MI
Beautiful deco period (1930s ca.) pendant set in gold and silver with rose cut diamonds and square cut sapphires. Measurements: 5.5cm in length and 3.3cm in width
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Located in Bethesda, MD
A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57 rose cut diamonds and articulated with French cut black spinels. The chain necklace...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum

Early Victorian Blue Enamel and Pearl Locket
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian blue enamel pendant with pearl star motif and locket back, the pendant oval, approximately 42x26mm front decorated with ...
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1840s British High Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Pearl, Enamel

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful cross that dates back to the Art Deco era. The pendant is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and features a central cross which is formed of rich...
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace Circa: c.1920’s Markings: Sterling Style: Fringe pendant necklace...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces

Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Station Bar Necklace Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0g Measurement: 15 Inches Condition: Excellent Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Open-Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece. The crystals are set in a silver tone base with double links holding them in place. Thes...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Marquise Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Rose De France - Slightly Pinkish Purple Color - 16.2x7.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k White Gold...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Antique Chain 14.75 Inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.6g Measurement: 14.75 Inches Condition: Excellent
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1920s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Gold Camphor Glass W/ Diamond Filigree Pendant 17" Textured Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set (1) Camphor Glass - Carved Unique Shape Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 5.38 Grams Chain Type: Original ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Enamel Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking historical Art Déco pendant necklace with diamonds, onyx and black enamel. Delicately handcrafted in white gold and platinum with geometric motifs set with old cut diamonds ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Handmade Necklace Chain 18.8 Gram 1920s Possibly Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Platinum Handmade Necklace Chain possibly Japan 1920s Length 21 Inch Measurements Longer links 13mm by 2mm thick, Smaller 3 mm round Metal Platinum, tested at 90% Weig...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

0.93 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.93 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's diamond drop pendant has been crafted in 18k gold with 18k white gold settings. This antique pendant is ornamented with a feature claw set 0.38ct and 0.37ct Old European round cut diamond, displayed to the lower portion of two articulated linear drops. Each feature diamond is encompassed with a yellow gold halo ornamented with a festoon style border. The graduating linear drops are each accented pavé set Dutch cut diamonds incorporated into white gold simplified quatrefoil-shaped floral designs. The linear settings suspends from an interlacing organic frame ornamented with a two further claw set Old European round cut diamonds, completing the design. The necklace suspends from a 14" yellow gold chain...
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1920s European Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18 karat white and yellow gold pendant from ca 1925. Centrally set with vibrant deep purple cushion shaped Amethyst and embellished by numerous bright white round old cut di...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous necklace is made of clear rock crystal with a matte effect and a shiny effect. The gold beads between are modelled in 9ct gold. Length: 43.5cm Bead Diameter: 8-14mm ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Large I Love You Spinner Gold & Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Extra-large size "I LOVE YOU" spinner charm. 14K yellow gold solid gauge, with blue enamel lettering and red enamel hearts. Unusual hand engraved and e...
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1920s American Vintage Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Early Art Deco Jade Rose Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of carved jade and rose quartz stations set with split prongs Jade is rectangular shaped and measures 12.5 x 18.0 mm each Translucent light pastel green with white to mediu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Gemstone Snake Necklace with Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, and gemstone necklace designed as an intertwined serpent with a gold, blue enamel, and old mine diamond-set head with ruby eyes, suspending a...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany Necklaces on 1stDibs

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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