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18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Pendant and Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
".
Necklace Specifications:
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Pendant Measurements: 27 mm tall, 22.6 mm wide
Diamond
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Crescent Moon Charm Estate 14k Gold Man in Moon Winged Angel Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate crescent moon charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The charm features a man in the moon with a winged angel hanging at the base. Ideal worn as a charm on a bra...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady Justice Blindfolded Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Legal Jewelry Goddess
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Lady Justice blindfolded charm (or pendant) crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The nicely detailed charm is small in scale and features a blindfolded Lady Justice. The ch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grand Piano Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Small Pendant Estate Jewelry Opens
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed grand piano charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features lifelike detail of a grand piano (the top opens!). The bale measures 3mm and can accommodat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Letter M Cursive Initial Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage letter "M" crafted in 14k rose gold.
The nicely detailed vintage pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) can be worn on a chain or as a charm on a bracelet. The let...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Poseidon Charm Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold King Neptune Pendant Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Poseidon charm (or pendant) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The nicely detailed charm is medium in scale and features Poseidon, Greek God of the sea, storms, earthquak...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cupid Angel Heart Pendant Charm Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed cupid angel heart pendant (or charm) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The nicely detailed pendant is small to medium in scale and features a winged cupid angel. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masquerade Ball Eye Mask Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage masquerade eye mask charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The eye mask charm is small in scale, ideal worn on a charm bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganite Gemstone Pendant in Gold 14 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
when it comes in pink to orange-pink it’s called Morganite after J.P. Morgan, the 19th-century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Morganite, 14k Gold
A. Augis 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond “Plus Qu
hier” Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a love charm pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features rose cut diamond and rectangular cut rubies. Circa 1950.
The design of the pendant is created by French j...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
A. Augis 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond “Plus Qu
hier” Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a love charm pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features diamond and rectangular cut rubies. Circa 1950.
The design of the pendant is created by French jeweller A...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 60s Folding Picture Frame Orb Pendant Charm 14k Yellow Gold Fob Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage folding picture charm (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The orb features three picture frames that expand and retract flush into the orb in one...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eric de Kolb Allegorical Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Medallion Jewelry
By Eric de Kolb
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large medallion pendant designed by surrealist artist Eric de Kolb, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The beautifully detailed pendant (can also be worn as a brooch) de...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bird on a Branch Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage bird on a branch pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The nicely detailed pendant can be worn on a chain or as a charm on a bracelet. The bird features life...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Diamond Birthday Cake Round Disc Charm
Located in New York, NY
A large 14k yellow gold round disc charm with a birthday cake set with 4 diamonds, circa 1960. The charm features a dimensional birthday cake with hearts and diamonds set on a fluted...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co Small Heart Charm 18k Gold Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Pendant
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed pre-owned Tiffany & Co 18k gold loving heart charm.
The small heart charm (3/4 x 1/4 inch) is designed by Paloma Picasso. Ideal for wear as a charm on ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Charm Lantern Temple Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Japanese pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant features a Kimono clad figure carrying a lantern with a Temple and Cherry Blossom backdrop. The pe...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Fox Medallion Pendant or Charm Sterling Silver Red Blue Enamel Estate
By Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Buccellati medallion pendant, crafted in sterling silver.
The medallion features a stylized fox in red enamel, framed with navy blue enamel. The large oval medalli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Frog Pendant Enhancer Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage frog pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Two estimated 0.10 carat tsavorite garnets are set into the eyes (0.20 carats total estimat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Globe Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold Movable Estate Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed globe charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features all of the continents on a movable globe. The bale measures 3mm and can accommodate a thin to med...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Lantern Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Lanterns charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The lantern features a small enameled candle to the center of the charm. The piece can be worn as a charm on a b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Medallion Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Heraldic Crown Theme Large Charm
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large medallion pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The large medallion pendant measures 30mm diameter (1.18 inches) and features a pressed heraldic pattern with ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buddha Pendant Lapis Lazuli Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Buddha charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Lapis lazuli measures 1 x 3/4 inch. Two rubies are estimated at 0.02 carats each (0.04 carats total ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby
A. Augis 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby “Plus Qu
hier” Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a love charm pendant crafted in 18K gold. The piece features diamond and rectangular cut rubies. Circa 1950.
The design of the pendant is created by French jeweller Alphonse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Elsa Peretti Octopus Pendant 18K Gold Diamonds
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Mārupe, LV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Octopus Pendant – 18K Gold with Diamonds
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. pendant, designed by Elsa Peretti, features a stunning octopus design, craft...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Diamond
Pearl Pendant with Chain in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
"M" and stamped "K18". The bail is also stamped "K18" The necklace is vintage in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 8 Carat Red Ruby Peacock Pendant on 18k Gold Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous peacock ruby necklace features 8 carats of red rubies. The pendant is approximately
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant, Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Large Pendant by Montclair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold pendant was created by highly regarded American
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 2.8 Grams
Chain Length: 16
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Sputnik Dome Pendant Gemstone Medium Charm 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
pendant was popular during the Mid 20th Century with a resemblance to the Russian space satellite "Sputnik
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Fleur De Lis Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Charm
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed fleur de lis diamond pendant, crafted in 14 karat rose gold.
Diamonds graduate in size from 0.01 to 0.03 carats and total an estimated 0.28 carats (estimated at G-...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Swiss Chalet Charm Opens Vintage 18 Karat Gold House Pendant Jewelry Movable
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Swiss Chalet charm crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The unique charm is beautifully detailed with a tiled roof and windows, and opens to reveal two enameled hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Red Lipstick Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lippy Estate Pendant Make Up Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage red lipstick charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features lifelike detail of a tube of red lipstick rendered in enamel. The bale measures 3m...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Blue Enamel Egg Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Filigree Pendant Diamond Pattern
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage navy blue enameled egg charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
The unique charm features a recessed diamond pattern, with navy blue & whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bear Pendant Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Animal Jewelry Solid
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Bear pendant or charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features lifelike detail of a Bear with texturing to the entire piece. The bale measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold "Mi Casita" Key Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Key Shaped Charm Pendant Circa 1950's
Crafted of solid 18K yellow gold, this little charm will be the key to your heart. It's a perfect memory marker for first time home buy...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical clown charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
The distinct and unusual clown features movable eyes and a tongue, activated at t...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ice Cream Charm Estate Chocolate Scoop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant 3D
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate ice cream 'chocolate scoop' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The unique charm features lifelike detail of an ice cream cone with a chocolate single scoop r...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Diamond Pearl Pendant 18k White Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
" chain. Pearl, 6.5-7 mm. Round brilliant diamond, carat weight .05.
Necklace Specifications:
Brand
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Horse
Dog Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Fine Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse & dog pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Three estimated 0.01 carat single cut diamonds are set into the eyes (H-I color and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Coral Pendant Devil Horns 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved coral pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Carved coral measures 34mm x 21mm. The coral is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips.
The ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Citrine Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Warm Orange
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage citrine pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The pear cut citrine measures 18mm x 11mm (estimated at 8 carats). The citrine is in ex...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Pendant Carved GrapesCertified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
middle of the previous century (Circa 1950s;1960s). Even though it is opaque like most lavender jade, I
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
French News Kiosk Charm Enamel Vintage 18k Gold Fine Hallmarked Jewelry Paris
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage French enamel kiosk charm crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The colorful polychrome enamel charm is cylindrical in design with a textured domed top and square ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large 30 Carat Madeira Citrine Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Fine Emerald Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large vintage Madeira citrine pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The citrine measures 24mm x 15mm (estimated at 30 carats). The citrine is...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Cross 18kt Yellow Gold with Garnets
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
commonly used as gems. This gem was very popular during all the XIX th century until the WW1.
This cross
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge 125 Carat Smoky Quartz Pendant 14 Karat Gold Oval Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage large smoky topaz (quartz) pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Oval faceted smoky quartz measures 40mm x 28mm x 21mm (estimated at 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tree of Life Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Gold Round Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tree of Life pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
62 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.31 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gem Set "Sputnik" Ball Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
In 18 Kt, this pendant or charm, a gem studded ball, is set with colors true to their calling, garnet, aquamarine, citrine, amethyst, sapphire and green tourmaline. The stones are de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Garnet, 18k Gold
Huge 44 Carat Citrine Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage citrine pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Large emerald cut citrine measures 30mm x 18mm (estimated at 44 carats). The citrine is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gavel Charm Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Judges Mallet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gavel pendant or charm, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The pendant is in excellent original condition.
Particulars:
Weight: 4 grams
Stones: N/A.
Size & Meas...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Credit Suisse Pendant 5g 24k Yellow Gold 9999 Fine Charm Ingot
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Credit Suisse pendant crafted in 24k yellow gold (14k gold frame).
The nicely detailed gold ingot weighs 5 grams, great for wear as a pendant on a chain or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruser Key Pendant Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Saint Genesius Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Ruser key pendant charm (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Saint Genesius of Rome is a legendary Christian saint, once a comedian and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Vintage Ireland Charm 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Hallmarked Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Ireland charm crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1969).
The country of Ireland is cutout and rendered in lifelike detail. The piece can be worn as a charm on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mumma Bear
Cubs Charm Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Jade Pendant Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage charm depicting a mother bear and her two cubs, crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
The beautifully detailed charm depicts a mother bear loo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gecko Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Lizard Emerald Eyes Charm Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Gecko pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Small approx. 1mm emeralds are set into the eyes.
The beautifully detailed pendant highlights a slinky gecko. With we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fleur de Lis Diamond Pendant Charm Estate 18 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate fleur de lis diamond pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
37 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.18 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity).
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Midcentury Modern Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact midcentury modern necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 32 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a midcentury modern necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic midcentury modern necklace over the years, but those made by David Andersen, Hans Hansen and Harry Winston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any midcentury modern necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Jade version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a midcentury modern necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Necklace?
Prices for a midcentury modern necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $375,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,175.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Necklace
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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