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Konstantino Paganini IC XC NI KA Carved Onyx
Sterling Silver Pendant Cross
By Konstantino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to the sides, back, and bail.
With a center-set onyx cabochon carved with the letters "IC XC NI KA
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Gold Brazilian Rutilated Quartz Pendant, Contemporary
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
rutilated quartz cabochon. The oval quartz, measuring approximately 2 x 1 inches, displays mesmerizing
Category
1990s American Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Large Oval Lapis Lazuli Pendant #21221
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant
This bold pendant features a deep blue oval lapis lazuli stone (39 mm x 29 mm) with large bail set in a hammered sterling silver frame.
Size :...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Multi Color Jade + 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
tree with mixed colors of cabochon jade spread throughout the tree branches. This combination of colors
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Baltic Amber
Silver Vintage Foliate Pendant. Latvia, circa 1970
s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Easter European Latvian provenance,
this gorgeous vintage pendant features
a top quality Natural Baltic Amber
measuring 22mm x 33mm,
of distinctive honey colour
Mounted in 92...
Category
1970s Latvian Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Amber, Silver
Vintage John Hardy 18K Yellow
White Gold Amethyst Gemstone Batu Sari Pendant
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
cabochon amethyst. The reverse features Hardy’s signature carved openwork scrolls, adding beauty from every
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
India Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Maltese Cross Pendant #20741
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pendant features a large oval rose quartz cabochon (14.03mm x 9.87 mm) smokeytopaz, aquamarine & garnet
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain
Located in Berlin, BE
Noble 14K red coral pendant
14k yellow gold set with a large red coral cabochon. Finely designed
Category
20th Century German Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Denmark Vintage Sterling + Coral Dove Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Narberth, PA
coral cabochons of varying sizes. This set includes one bracelet, one necklace, and one pair of clip-on
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Diamond
Sapphire Negligee
Located in New York, NY
necklace is typical of
French jewelry of the period.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Tiger
s Eye Frame 50 Pesos Mexican Coin Large Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and impressive vintage pendant was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a 50 pesos Mexican coin piece neatly bezel set at the center. The large coin is surround...
Category
1990s Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
IMPERIAL ROME 337 AD Constantine Antique Coin Pendant In 18Kt Gold
Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
embellished at the sides with two well matched round cabochons carved from natural blue sapphires.
Emperor
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
$3,998 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Yellow Baltic Amber Pendant from Latvia
Located in Boulder, CO
can be put on any necklace of yours you like.
Naturaly formed imperfections and character on front
Category
1930s Latvian Artisan Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Amber, Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Sailboat with Green Jade Donut Pendant
Located in New York, NY
includes colorful cabochon gemstones—green jade, carnelian, onyx, rose quartz, and agate—symbolizing
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960
s , 35 Ct Emeralds
35 CT Rubies + 15 Ct Diamond Bracelet 18KY Gold, 8 "
Located in New York, NY
ct of Rubies
98 Cabochon Natural Emeralds , approximately 35 ct of emeralds
This bracelet is 8 " long
Category
1960s Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pendant with pearl, emerald, coral, 3 monkeys Hear, See, Speak No Evil 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with coral, featuring the three monkeys "Hear, See, Speak No Evil," and set with pearl and emerald.
Detailed description
The pendant is 2.7 cm high and 1.5 ...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Agate Slice Silver Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large agate slice pendant in silver setting.
Beautiful natural banded design agate in modernist setting.
Measures approx 3 5/8" long, 2" wide. Agate measures approx 45mm x 22mm.
...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Agate, Silver
TIFFANY
CO. 1965 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold
Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
concealed framed settings, with 4 matching curved flat cabochon cuts carved from natural vivid green
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$15,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond Emerald Earrings Ring Pendant Set 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
, the opening for the necklace of your choice is 9mm vertically.
The chain is not included, for display
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including a 12-carat rectangular cabochon pink tourmaline and a 15-carat oval cabochon green tourmaline. The
Category
1970s Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant #14011
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pendant features one oval cabochon pink tourmaline (14 mm x 10 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant
Rectangular jade pendant intricately carved on both sides, set in a yellow gold frame
Accompanied by GIA report stating Jade is jadei...
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Australian Opal
Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Australian Opal
Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
This mid-century pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features four prong-set Australian opals to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Native American Ronald Tom Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Feather Pendant/Pin 16081
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and onyx feather Pendant/Pin by Native American Navajo artisan Ronald Tom.
Large oval black onyx is in a sawtooth bezel surrounded by feather and bead ball detailing...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Estate 14K Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Heavy Lapis Cross Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
finished off in natural long lapis Cabochons. Makers mark is visible on the back.
Dimensions/Weight
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
26.16 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut emerald, claw set in 18k yellow gold with a border resembling a rope.
The feature emerald is
Category
1980s French Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Coral Diamond 18K Gold Pear Halo Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
closure.
GIA report #2231051593
Coral Shape: Pear Cabochon
Color: Red and orange Translucent
Measures
Category
1980s Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
5.50 Carat Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl 8.31 Carat Diamond, Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning feature central yellow gold collet set 5.50ct oval cabochon cut opal.
This feature gemstone is
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bielka 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant on Chain with Diamonds
By Robert Bruce Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
yellow gold and turquoise enamel chain necklace.
Extraordinary quality and attention to detail are among
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular
Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Featuring an 18.5 x 13.3 x 5.5 double cabochon of highly translucent, bright apple green natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Jade
$7,908 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Carved Carnelian Leaf Pendant with Gold-Filled Vine Detail
Located in Milford, DE
This beautifully hand-carved carnelian pendant features a rich reddish-brown hue and a flowing botanical motif, meticulously shaped into a stylized leaf form. The organic carving bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Crystal, Carnelian, Gold-filled
MidCentury Retro Golden Carriage Charm with Chalcedony Gems, Articulated Wheels
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A fun and fabulous jewel, this pendant was originally a charm for a charm bracelet! Charm bracelets in the 1950s were big and bold, with figural and gem-studded charms all the rage. ...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Native American Cecil Sanders Sterling Silver Charoite Pendant #20840
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and charoite pendant by a Native American artisan, Cecil Sanders.
A large oval purple charoite stone is bezel set in a sawed edge pendant.
Measures approx 2 1/2" hi...
Category
20th Century Native American Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Charoite, Sterling Silver
1.50 Carats Triangular Opal
Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous 1970s pendant, featuring a 1.50 carats triangular cabochon opal. Surrounded by a unique
Category
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant with coral in a shape of a buddha 18k yellow gold 13.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with corallium rubrum in the shape of a buddha
detailed description:
dimensions of the pendant are 3.7 cm long by 2.1 cm wide
Weight: 13.6 grams
set with:...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold scarab pendant set with labradorite - 10.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold scarab pendant set with labradorite
Detailed description:
The pendant is 4.2 cm high, 2.2 cm wide, and 1.2 cm deep
Total weight 10.2 grams
set with
- 1 x 2.9 cm ...
Category
1990s Dutch Egyptian Revival Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k yellow gold pendant with coral in the shape of a buddha 10.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with coral in the shape of a buddha
detailed description:
dimensions of the pendant are 3.5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide
Weight: 10.8 grams
set with:
- 1 x 1.8...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold
Tiger
s Eye Pendant With Etched Castle Design
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
gemstone with the elegance of gold. The pendant features a polished cabochon of tiger's eye, a captivating
Category
1930s Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Kunzite
Turquoise Matte Finish Open Work Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):--
(14) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Baby Blue Color
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Kunzite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,012 Sale Price
27% Off
Lot of 4 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green
Red Jade Carved Floral Fruit Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Explore the intricate beauty of these Jade Pendants, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Each pendant is carved from jade, showcasing detailed motifs and organic forms, adorned w...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Native American Jensen Sterling Turquoise Bear Paw Feather Dangle Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Native American sterling silver turquoise bear paw pendant with and feather dangles by Navajo artisan A. Jensen.
Large sterling silver bear paw pendant in a shadow box design featur...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Rene Lalique Paris Silver Mounted Large Crystal Monkey Head Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 - 1060s Rene Lalique Paris Large Frosted Crystal Monkey Head Pendant mounted in Sterling Silver. Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 2 1/2 inches and 3/4 inch deep. A very...
Category
1950s French Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 7.47carat Coral and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
7.47Ct round cabochon cut coral.
The coral is set to a lobed, multi-stranded frame.
The pendant
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed FAF Sterling Silver Malachite Large Modernist Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large sterling silver and malachite modernist pendant, signed FAF.
Beautiful natural banded oval malachite stone in an oxidized modernist setting.
Measures approx 2" long, 1 3/4" w...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Pitcher Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Pitcher Charm-
This lovely 3D 14K yellow gold charm features a beautifully detailed pitcher accented with one 5 mm white pearl.
Size: 25 mm x 14 mm...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow
White Gold Round Lapis 0.50ctw Diamond Halo Hexagon Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Custom Cut - Round Flat Cabochon - Prong Set Bezel
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan-Style Lantern Fob Charm Circa 1960, in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w Amethysts
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was made in Italy or Turkey.
Included with the pendant is a removable beaded necklace* we made
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Macefield Modernist Moonstone
Turquoise Angel Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A striking modernist angel form pendant by Macefield from 1940, crafted in the United States.
This piece showcases a captivating moonstone as the primary stone, complemented by a v...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Moonstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mandoline Guitar Turquoise and 18K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
genuine 18 karat gold charm is the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Modernist Lapis Pendant
Located in San Antonio, TX
A unique 18k gold modernist pendant set with a lapis cabochon.
Category
1960s American Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$4,800
GIORGIO FACCHINI Sculptural Abstract Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Coral
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
Orbital necklace designed by Giorgio Facchini (Pesaro 1947-).
This is an sculptural pendant
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold and Turquoise Ball Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
beautifully crafted with turquoise cabochon stones around the body. The gold of the ball is interspersed with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Jadeite Jade "Dragon Hook" Chinese Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
belt buckle in China, and has now been repurposed as a stunning pendant necklace. set in 18k yellow
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Crystal Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.4 Grams
Stone: Black Opal 0.25ct
Measurements: 17.7 x 9 x 4.2mm
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Notes: Crystal Opal of the finest caliber. Stones like this are Rarely seen on the ma...
Category
20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Natural Turquoise
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant. Meaningful. Timeless.
This refined cross pendant crafted from 14-karat yellow gold is a subtle yet powerful symbol of faith, protection, and enduring elegance. Weighing just...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Finish Pendant Moonstone solid 14K Gold / 3.3gr.
Located in SE
Shiny pendant with natural Yellow - Orange toned Moonstone cut cabochon 17.5 mm x 13 mm x 7.2 mm
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Teardrop Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous large teardrop shaped amethyst pendant featuring a large dark purple round cabochon
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Cabochon Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage cabochon necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 123 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage cabochon necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage cabochon necklace over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Bulgari and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage cabochon necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage cabochon necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Cabochon Necklace?
The price for a vintage cabochon necklace starts at $143 and tops out at $89,999 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,705.
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 Cabochon Necklace
- 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 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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Cartier Roadster Pink Dial
Cartier Santos 1564
Cartier Santos 1566
Cartier Santos 1970
Cartier Santos 2961
Cartier Santos Black
Cartier Santos Carree
Cartier Santos Demoiselle
Cartier Santos Dumont Large
Cartier Santos Link
Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies Watch
Cartier Santos Two Tone Mens