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1940s Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Style Womens Necklace
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Straight from the 1940’s we have this classic and timeless piece from Cartier. A, beautiful multi
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Floraleaf Fruit Salad Choker Necklace By Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
1940s
- Estate Acquired
- Good vintage condition with light wear commensurate with age and use
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Necklace
Retro Pinwheel Starburst Diamond Pin Pendant Necklace 1940s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A thrilling, sparkling, 1940s Retro era diamond necklace. Resembling a starburst or pinwheel
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Rose Gold Necklace Brooch Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Retro Rose gold brooch/pendant, earrings, and necklace set. The 14-karat rose gold retro set
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1940s American Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Rare Jeray Sterling Silver Exotic Bib Necklace
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous and rare Jeray sterling silver bib necklace. Individually cast links are elaborately
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Miriam Haskell Ruby Red Glass Bead, Rhinestone Necklace and Earring Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s Miriam Haskell necklace and earring set: Haskell at her most extravagant, inspired
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1940s American Anglo-Indian Vintage 1940s Necklace
Vintage 1940s 14 Karat Gold Crescent and Flower Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1940s 14K Gold Crescent & Flower Pin with Seed Pearl Accent, Newly Made into Necklace with
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
14k Gold
1940s French Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond necklace of flat Brazilian chain with two tapered diamond lozenges
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Vintage Luxury White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Art Deco 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940
s Retro 10 Karat Rose Gold Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1940s
Measures: 1 3/16 x 1 1/2 inches
Total weight: 8.2 grams
Beaming. Rosy. Sweetheart.
Stock
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 1940s Coiled Gold Wire Necklace of Lariat Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold coiled wirework lariat necklace culminating in two overlapping tapered pendants, in
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1940s Austrian Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
FORSTNER 14k Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace Retro Circa 1940s
By Forstner Chain Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Forstner Retro 14k Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1940s
Here is your chance to
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1940s American Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Yellow Gold
RETRO 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond
Ruby Tubogas Choker Necklace 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby Tubogas Choker Necklace 1940s
Here is your chance to
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1940s American Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
12k Gold Filled Art Deco Style Fan Necklace With Black Onyx By Van Dell, 1940s
By Van Dell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Clasp closure
- By Van Dell (signed on verso)
- Circa 1940s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant Link Collar
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer White Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace, Silver Tone
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1940s American Victorian Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Silver Plate
1940s Retro Carved Jade 14 Karat Gold Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
delicately pierced link chain necklace
Accented by two 4.5 mm opaque jade beads, primarily pastel green in
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s - 1940s Navajo Sterling Silver Naja Necklace with Turquoise
Located in Towson, MD
A striking piece of early 20th-century Navajo artistry, this vintage Navajo necklace is a fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Retro Coral Diamond Platinum Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is completed by spring ring clasp
Pendant tested as platinum and 14 karat gold; circa 1940s
Chain
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1940
s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Magnifying Glass Vintage Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending from a jump ring bale
Stamped for 14 karat gold
Numbered and fully signed for Cartier
Circa: 1940
Category
1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Pearl and 1.55 carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940's Art Deco single pearl and 1.55 carat diamond, platinum necklace; part of
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This charming 14 karat yellow gold enamel pendant necklace dates back to the 1940s. A photo can be
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
1940s Large Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle yourself with this vintage Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pin Brooch & Pendant.
This large Diamond piece with an approximate total weight of 33.8 grams.
Exquisitely crafted ...
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1950s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 9.39 Carat Diamond and 4.10 Carat Emerald White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace are circa 1900. It was common practice in the 1940s to amalgamate older diamonds and gemstones in
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1940
s Retro Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Slot Machine Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold
Circa: 1940s
Measures: 1/2 x 11/16 inch
Total weight: 7.4 grams
Stock Number: We-14550
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Wordley Alsopp
Bliss 1940s Retro Jade Pearl 14 Karat Link Necklace
By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with maker's mark for Wordley Alsopp & Bliss
Circa 1940's
Length: 16 inches
Width: 1/2 inch
Total
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Jade, Natural Pearl
Cartier 1940s Gold Curblink Necklace, Convertible to a Pair of Bracelets
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold curblink necklace, convertible to a pair of bracelets, in 18k. Cartier, London
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1940s British Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
18k Gold
Retro 18 Karat rose Gold Platinum Gas Pipe Necklace with Diamonds, 1940s
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
was a very popular style in the 1940 s and this necklace incorporates the fine workmanship from the
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vinatge French 18 Karat Gold Leaf Motif circa 1940s Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Add some nature for the day with this French, circa 1940,
18K Leaf motif choker necklace.
Each
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1950s French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold
Tiffany
Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace, circa 1940s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace Circa 1940s
Here is your chance to
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Yellow Gold
Retro Tiffany
Co. 14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant charm with Citrine, 1940
s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage Tiffany & Co. pendant or charm, dating back to the 1940s, showcases a
Category
1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 18K Rose Gold Woven Collar Necklace with Diamonds, Circa 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
A striking example of Retro-era craftsmanship, this substantial 18K rose gold woven collar necklace
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Garnet and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k white gold pendant front the 1940s with a cabochon cut garnet heart, surrounded by white
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940
s Tiffany
Co. Retro Carved Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Linked Chain Necklac
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of circular links alternating with ribbed spacer bar links. While centering
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.30ct Diamond Pendant, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
White Gold
Age: 1940s
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Multi-Strand Red Ball Chain Bib
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s multi-strand red ball chain bib necklace with wonderful patina and brass toggle closure.
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Necklace
1940s 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14k Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.0 grams
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Ruby Gold Crazy Cat Pendant and Chain
Located in New York, NY
Channel the 50's with this adorable smiling cat necklace. It's typical of the time period, made of
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1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Vintage Diamond Drop Pendant and Chain, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Clarity: VS1
Metal: Platinum
Age: 1940
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Austrian 18 Carat Gold Ball and Circle Necklace
Located in London, GB
A 1940's yellow and rose gold necklace, comprising of gold ball and circle links in 18ct gold
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1940s Austrian Modernist Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Square Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This medal of square shape represents the profile of the Virgin. The angles are decorated with floral patterns. This religious pen...
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
necklace is 16 inches in length.
About this Item: This 1940's Rose Gold Necklace is a true stunner! With
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Heavy Gold Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Rope Chain. Ca 1940. Never ending - no clasp. A staple choice - worn with
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1940s American Contemporary Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
years 1940.
Our opinion : The yellow gold used to create this antique pendant has a satin finish, giving
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro French Tubogas 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is distinctive of 1940's style. This solid classic necklace was finely crafted with premium quality
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond Citrine Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1940s retro necklace is crafted in 14k gold and features a bold citrine and diamond focal
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine
Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Necklace
18ct White Gold
Circa 1940’s
Gorgeous, Vintage White Gold Necklace
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine
Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Necklace
18ct White Gold
Circa 1940’s
Gorgeous, Vintage White Gold Necklace
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked 1940s Sitting Bunny Rabbit Pendant with Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Rabbit Pendant
14ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1940s
This vintage solid gold rabbit pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Colombian Emerald Diamond Drop Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful 18 karat yellow and white gold necklace featuring at the bottom a drop shape Natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1940s
Additional Information:
Period: Retro
Year: 1940s
Category
20th Century French Retro Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Buccellati Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Cross
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Emerald and Diamond Cross. Vintage!
All set in 18k Yellow Gold and Silver, this cross has 6 cabochen shaped emeralds with total carat weight of approximately 50cts and 51 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s 10.98 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940's 10.98 carat citrine and 14 karat yellow gold pendant and contemporary
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940
s Retro Chevron Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
1940's Retro Chevron Necklace in 14K Gold.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
14k Gold
1940s 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to meet your personal requirements.
This vintage 1940's pendant has been independently tested using
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20th Century Unknown Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Ruby, Platinum
Bulgari Coral Gold Parure 1940s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar parure manufactured by Giorgio Bulgari in during the 1940s. The necklace and bracelet
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Necklace
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1940s Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage 1940s necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage 1940s necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage 1940s necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Miriam Haskell, Trifari and Mazer Brothers are consistently popular. A vintage 1940s necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 26, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage 1940s necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Vintage 1940s Necklace?
The price for a vintage 1940s necklace starts at $119 and tops out at $139,999 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $650.
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 Vintage 1940s Necklace
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a necklace is vintage, one approach is to conduct research using trusted online resources. Start by looking for hallmarks and then use the maker's mark to identify the brand that produced it. From there, you can look at online catalogues and reference guides to determine approximately when your jewelry was made. A necklace is vintage if it is between 20 and 99 years old. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler help you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage necklaces.
- What makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a rhinestone necklace is vintage, look on the clasp or the back of the pendant for a maker's mark. By snapping a photo of the mark and performing a reverse image search or entering a description of the marking into an online search engine, you can often identify the maker of a piece. Then, conduct further research to learn when the company or artisan was active and producing necklaces similar to yours. It is vintage if you estimate that your necklace is between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. For additional assistance with dating your rhinestone necklace, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a vintage Tiffany necklace is real, look closely at the links and clasp. Due to their expert craftsmanship, Tiffany Co. links appear continuous and have no visible seams or solder marks. The clasp should also be sturdy and free of solder or glue marks. Hallmarks can also help you authenticate your piece. Most Tiffany Co. jewelry will say the maker's full time or “T&Co.” Items marked simply with “Tiffany” are usually not authentic. Comparing the markings on your jewelry to hallmark images found on trusted online resources can help you identify counterfeits. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can also be of assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage Tiffany Co. necklaces.
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