Vintage Necklaces & Sets

This triple strand necklace is so luxurious. The beads are a light blue givre, that mean there is color encased in clear glass. They are faceted and are strung in graduated sizes The largest beads are 12mm. Each bead is hand knotted on light blue silk, which is a sign of excellent quality. Unmarked ~ Circa 1940-50's See Clasp, See Another View.

Length: 14" + 2" extender

This is an exquisite Victorian Era Multi-strand Red Coral Necklace. The coral is all natural Sardinian red coral that was all hand cut. The six strands of 3-4mm beads are strung on red silk. The beads on the first and last inch are all hand knotted, which makes the necklace stronger and prevents bead loss if there ever is a break. It is a sign of excellent quality. There is a 14Kt gold fluted tube clasp and filigree bead caps. The clasp is marked 14K and works perfectly. The necklace is in excellent condition, the coral is A+ with minimal visible pores or flaws. The color is very even and perfectly matched on each strand. See view A, View B, View C. See the clasp.

Length: 37 inches

This is a vintage Bohemian Black Glass and Brass Pendant Necklace. It has a beautiful brass pendant dangling at the end of the brass and glass beaded necklace. The pendant has a large black crystal in the center and has graduated brass chains hanging below it. The necklace is made of interesting links of brass and black glass beads. The pendant and chains extend 3 " below the necklace. The closure is a brass hook and there is an open chain extender on the end so that you can adjust the link. This necklace is probably Czech in origin, but is unsigned. The Czech were known for their wonderful work with brass and glass. This is necklace is in very good condition- Circa 1920's - See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4

Length: 14-17 inches

This elegant necklace features a graceful centerpiece with simulated pearls that are surrounded by pave set rhinestones. There is a matching teardrop shaped pendant dangling in the middle. It has a fabulous woven gold plated chain with a lobster clasp closure. It has a Christian Dior CD hang tag. The necklace is signed twice on the back and on the hang tag as well. Circa 1970's - See a close up, See the back, and the clasp.

Length: 17½ inches (adjustable)

This dazzling necklace has an elegant centerpiece with sparkling prong set rhinestones and one large dangling pear shaped crystal. It has a double row of round crystals going up each side of the necklace. It is gold plated with a hook clasp that is adjustable. The necklace is in excellent condition and is unsigned. See another view, See the back.

Length: 13½ inches (adjustable)

Beautiful gold tone collar necklace from designer Kenneth J. Lane. It has a matte and hammered gold finish. There is a hinge on one side to make it easier to get on and off. It is still on the small side, not for someone with a larger neck. Has a Kenneth Lane oval plaque inside. In perfect condition. See the inside. See the signature.

Length: 4½ inches across

This is a handcrafted sterling and pearl necklace made by Houstonian Rebecca Lankford. This is from her collection of sterling hand wired jewelry, this one of her well known designs. It has lovely gray peacock freshwater pearls with a deep luster. They are all expertly hand wired together with sterling silver round wire. It is finished with a sterling spring ring. This is necklace is in excellent condition and retailed for over $300 - See some more views 1, 2,3- The clasp is marked sterling.

Length: 16 inches

Richelieu white faux pearls are showcased on this stunning necklace. There is a beautiful crystal pendant in the center with amethyst cabochons and sparkling crystals wrapped around them. There is a fold over gold tone clasp. The necklace is in excellent condition. Signed with Richelieu on the back of the pendant and clasp. See the back. See some more views 1, 2,3

Length: 15 ½ inches

Gorgeous Miriam Haskell Necklace with faux ivory and gold beads. The faux ivory beads have lovely floral pattern molded in them with a gold end cap on each one. The gold rectangular beads have a very nice brushed finish. The clasp is gold filigree embellished with matching gold and ivory beads. This is a fabulous signed Miriam Haskell piece! Circa 1960's - See the signature.

Length: 30 inches

Classic and beautiful large Baroque faux pearls, which measure 12mm. They are a lovely creamy white color with fabulous lustre. This is truly a must have. It has a secure lobster closure with the gold tone charm CD. It is also signed Chr.Dior with the copyright sign following, measures 16 ½" long. The baroque pearls are not perfectly round, they have soft facets and are made of glass with a high gloss. They are strung on a thick white silk and each pearl is individually knotted. It is a high quality piece of jewelry. See another view. See the clasp.

Length: 16 ½ inches

Swarovski white crystal pearls are hand knotted on this necklace. There is a gorgeous sparkling crystal pendant in the center with amethyst and siam (red) crystals in it. There is a fold over gold tone clasp encrusted with more crystals. The necklace is in excellent condition. Signed with Swan logo - originally retailed for over $150.00. See the back.

Length: 16 inches

This elegant necklace is composed of faceted freshwater peacock pearls. They are beautiful dark silvery black pearls that are multi-hued. The pearls are 9mm and potato shaped. There is a Swarovski crystal in between every three pearls. It has a gorgeous sterling box clasp with a large white pearl set in the center. It is signed 925 KH. See another view. See the clasp. See the signature.

Length: 17 inches

I love this Swarovski's color, Light Colorado Topaz. It is a soft taupe color with an AB finish on the beads. This double strand necklace is composed of round topaz beads with Swarovski crystal spacers in between each one. There is a silver tone hook with a 3 " extender. The necklace is graduated with 6-12mm crystals. The necklace is in very good vintage condition. See another view.

Length: 15 inches + 3" extender

This necklace features two strands of round (5000) Swarovski crystals in emerald green accented by Chanel set crystals of the same color. It measures 13 ¾" long at the shortest strand and it includes a beaded 3" extender. The crystals are each hand knotted on green silk - the necklace is in very good vintage condition, but there is a little wear to the gold Chanels.

This is a classic Art Deco pendant necklace. It has a large molded glass pendant suspended at the end of the brass and glass beaded necklace. The green glass is often called chrysoprase glass and the beads are a mixture of ovals and beautifully faceted rondelles. The chain has ornate brass flower ovals linked together with the green beads. The pendant is in a brass frame with large roses on the sides that hold the glass pendant in tightly. The pendant extends 1 " below the chain. This necklace is probably Czech in origin, but is unsigned. The Czech were known for their wonderful work with brass and their rich colors in glass. This is necklace is in very good condition - See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5

Length: 15 inches

Here is a very nice full dark red Italian coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1¾ inches long in the center. It is strung on red silk nice and has a gold tone spring ring clasp that is unmarked. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a dark red color. See view A, B.~ Circa 1950's.

Length: 19 inches

A very pretty vintage red coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1½ inches long in the center. The coral is a nice dark red color. There are handmade silver beads on the ends with a handmade silver hook clasp that is unmarked. ~ Circa 1970's. See view A, View B. See the clasp.

Length: 24 inches

Sparkling elegance to the max! This necklace has three strands of round (5000) Swarovski AB crystals in vitrail and comet argent light, offset with clear crystal spacers. There is a silver tone hook with a 2" extender. The necklace is graduated with 7-12mm crystals. There are matching clip on earrings. The necklace is in good vintage condition, but there are some scratches on the crystals' AB finish.

Length: 15 inches

Beautiful elephant ivory beads with a stunning puzzle ball pendant in the center, and two more puzzle balls dangling below. The puzzle balls are intricately carved beads with concentric pierced balls carved with a geometric pattern. This necklace was imported before the ivory ban. It has a 14Kt gold spring ring clasp that works well. It is in excellent condition, no yellowing, looks like it has never been worn. See other views A, B,C, D- Circa 1960's

Length: 21" with 3" dangles

This is an antique Navajo hand made chain necklace. This sterling chain was expertly made by a Navajo craftsman, these chains are very time consuming so they are rarely made today. This long chain has a soft dark patina and could be for a man or woman. The necklace has a handmade slide clasp. ~It is in excellent condition and It is marked 925 with an arrow and a partial mark, See the clasp, See view A, B.

Length: 27 inches
Weight: 28.8 grams

Colorful y-shaped necklace falls to a wonderful feather point. It is composed of fed coral, picture jasper, lime chrysoprase, turquoise, amethyst, carnelian and denim lapis beads of various shapes and sizes make up the necklace’s beaded strand. A sterling silver feather charm hangs from the beaded strand, forming the centerpiece of this colorful necklace. Necklace measures 17" long plus a 3" extender and the sterling silver feather measures 2” long x 1/2" wide. Ends feature sterling silver oval links and a lobster claw clasp. Made by Carolyn Pollack in New Mexico, USA. See another view and see close-up of chain and clasp.

Length: 17+ inches

Another wonderful coral lion necklace. This vintage necklace is composed of genuine apple coral beads in multiple strands twisted together and accented with gold rounds. The large lion pendant is a mosaic of tiger and apple coral along with black onyx and mother of pearl. It has a gold tone barrel clasp. See the back ~Circa 1970's.

Length: 26 inches -Pendant is 3 ½ inches

Fabulous Native American necklace in a traditional design that includes three beautifully detailed feathers. The central pendant has a vibrant piece of blue turquoise set in a silver domed shadow box. There are 2 inch long feathers on each side of the pendant. The Navajo craftsmen are masters at creating the most beautiful Turquoise Jewelry. The necklace is in perfect condition and is signed Sterling W. See a close up, See the back.

Length: 21 inches + pendant adds 2¾ inches

This beautiful beaded necklace is made of black crystals with a hand made sterling orchid pendant. This hand crafted pendant is really the star of this necklace. It has very nice detailing on the petals and is a classic beauty. The clasp is a sterling lobster and there is a nice extender chain accented with dangling crystals. This is nice feature, because it makes the length adjustable. This is necklace is in excellent condition - See some more views 1, 2, 3 - The clasp is marked 925, the pendant is unmarked but tested as sterling.

Length: 15 inches + 2 inch extender

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