Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Italian Gold Necklace 18k Karat

Midcentury Diamond Necklace

Murano Jewelry

Round Coral Bead Necklace Gold

Venetian Jewelry

Coral Bead Necklace 18k

Knotted Beads

Murano Glass Bead Necklace

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Lapis Lazuli Beaded Long Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold

$4,189

Vintage Marina B Art Glass Bead 18k Gold Necklace Earrings Set Estate Jewelry

By Marina B

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A spectacular Marina B set, featuring an art glass bead 18k gold necklace and earrings. The crow

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Marina B Art Glass Bead 18k Gold Necklace Earrings Set Estate Jewelry

$25,000

Vintage Italian Necklace Sautoir in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Sardinian Red Coral

Located in Miami, FL

numerous beads (3 mm) carved from natural Sardinian Italian red coral. It is suited at the ends, with two

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Necklace Sautoir in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Sardinian Red Coral

$3,675

Vivid blue faceted bead multi row twist necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A wonderful and vibrant colour combination of assorted blue half crystal faceted beads form this

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1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Vivid blue faceted bead multi row twist necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

$2,059

Engraved Red Coral, White Pearls Rows, Diamond Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Charming and fashion design necklace, composed of 4 pearls strands (50.20gr), linked with 18 Kt

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Red Coral, White Pearls Rows, Diamond Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace

$9,575

An 18 Carat Gold and Bead Necklace with sapphire, emerald and citrine

By Illario

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 karat gold long chain with emerald, sapphire and citrine beads with yellow gold spacers and

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1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

An 18 Carat Gold and Bead Necklace with sapphire, emerald and citrine

$5,505

Mid Century 1950 Graduated Coral Large Beads Necklace Mount In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A rare graduated coral beads necklace. This coral necklace is one of the best one we have ever

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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1950 Graduated Coral Large Beads Necklace Mount In 18Kt Yellow Gold

$29,485

Baroque pearl and half crystal bead necklace and earrings, Coppola e Toppo, 1969

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite and bright necklace and earrings from Coppola e Toppo, made from cream baroque pearls

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Baroque pearl and half crystal bead necklace and earrings, Coppola e Toppo, 1969

$1,304

Italian 1980s Lucite Necklace from Elsa Martinelli

Located in New York, NY

1980s Italian black, gold and burgundy lucite necklace in the Art Deco style from Italian actress

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Italian 1980s Lucite Necklace from Elsa Martinelli

$380

Sabbadini Milano Agate Beads Necklace in 18kt Gold 45 Cts of Natural Gemstones

By Sabbadini

Located in Miami, FL

Great pair of earrings designed by Sabbadini. A colorful necklace, created in Milano, Italy by the

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Agate, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...

Sabbadini Milano Agate Beads Necklace in 18kt Gold 45 Cts of Natural Gemstones

$8,950

White and Black Diamonds, South-Sea Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

black diamonds. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect

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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White and Black Diamonds, South-Sea Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

$25,614

Circa 1970 s 18K Gold Lapis Lazuli and Italian Coral Long Necklaces

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind Italian Coral necklace and Lapis Lazuli necklace featuring 18k gold swirls connecting

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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1970 s 18K Gold Lapis Lazuli and Italian Coral Long Necklaces

$11,950

Ancient Italian Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

message center. Beautiful necklace mounted with a row of spheres of Italian coral and a closure in 18

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Italian Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

$598

Antique Coral Barrel Beads

Located in New York, NY

Antique genuine coral barrel shaped beads with 14K gold clasp. Beads 16" Long, Beads 11mm wide x

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20th Century Italian Edwardian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Coral Barrel Beads

$875

Single Row Coral Necklace, Metal Clasp stamped 750, Italy, 1990 s.

Located in Canterbury, England

, original Italy and we date this necklace from the 1990's. This necklace measures approx 47mm in length.

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1990s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Single Row Coral Necklace, Metal Clasp stamped 750, Italy, 1990 s.

$700

Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. 1970s

Located in bronshoj, DK

Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. Approx. the 1970s In perfect

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1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. 1970s

$560

Italian 18 carat gold rock crystal, yellow sapphire and diamond 1970s necklace

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning 1970's Italian necklace made of 18 carat gold, rock crystal, yellow sapphire and

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Italian 18 carat gold rock crystal, yellow sapphire and diamond 1970s necklace

$18,000

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Rhodium

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

$2,900

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Rhodium

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

$2,900

Italian Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Station Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Necklace designed with round cultured pearls measuring approximately 10.0 mm, cream in body color

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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Italian Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Station Necklace

$2,475

Pierre Cardin Vintage Necklace Long Tiger Eye Pearls Machelite Green

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Pierre Cardin vintage necklace 80s. Long model, embellished with stones: tiger eye, pearls and

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Tiger s Eye

Pierre Cardin Vintage Necklace Long Tiger Eye Pearls Machelite Green

$191

Bulgari Gancio Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A colorful Bulgari Gancio 18 karat yellow gold necklace showcasing gemstone beads including lapis

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Agate, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Gancio Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Necklace

$21,500

Mid-Century 1960 Italian Capricorn Zodiac Necklace 18Kt Gold Tiger Eye Emerald

Located in Miami, FL

Capricorn Zodiac Necklace Sautoir. Beautiful highly decorated piece, created in Vicenza Italy

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Emerald, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 1960 Italian Capricorn Zodiac Necklace 18Kt Gold Tiger Eye Emerald

$8,590

Tiffany Amazonite Necklace

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

n 18 karat yellow gold and amazonite bead necklace. Signed Tiffany, Italy. The necklace is

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1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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18k Gold

Tiffany Amazonite Necklace

$7,250

Coppola Toppo Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Coppola Toppo, green beaded glass necklace c. 1960's.

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Coppola Toppo Necklace

$1,400

Bulgari Chandra Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Milano, IT

Bulgari 18Kt Yellow Gold & Porcelain Beaded Necklace from the Chandra Collection. The necklace

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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18k Gold

Bulgari Chandra Necklace

$29,324

Coral, Retrò Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Simple retrò necklace mounted with beads of coral and a

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Silver

Coral, Retrò Necklace

$263

Big turquoise Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

turquoise and a clasp in silver. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Turquoise

Big turquoise Necklace.

$3,530

Mario Buccellati 1970 Milano 18Kt Gold Necklace with Graduated Red Coral

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

A graduated coral necklace designed by Mario Buccellati. Beautiful piece mounted with 160

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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 1970 Milano 18Kt Gold Necklace with Graduated Red Coral

$4,950

Orange Venetian Glass Necklace

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An orange colored glass necklace made of orange beads with fifties decorations in blue, green, pink

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1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Orange Venetian Glass Necklace

$700

Modernist 1970 Rare Menuki Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Red Coral and Japan Shakudo

Located in Miami, FL

probably in Italy around the 1960 to 1970. This colorful necklace is carefully assembled and crafted in 18

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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo

Modernist 1970 Rare Menuki Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Red Coral and Japan Shakudo

$7,250

Sapphire Diamond Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Made of claw set nine oval cabochon cut sapphires joined by knot shape pave set diamond links to a chain with the claw set sapphire locket and suspending a pendant with a bit larger ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Necklace

An Antique Coral Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising 51 bouton-shaped beads mesuring from 10.03 to 25.11 mm diameter, on a gold clasp

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20th Century Italian Edwardian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, 18k Gold

An Antique Coral Necklace

BVLGARI Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Litchfield, CT

A stunning confection in pink, this 18k yellow gold necklace features an array of superb colored

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1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Tourmaline, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

BVLGARI Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire Necklace

$26,000

Smokey quartz, taupe and clear glass bead collar, Coppola e Toppo, early 1960s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A beautiful, softly hued necklace, consisting of ten rows of smokey quartz, taupe and clear half

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Smokey quartz, taupe and clear glass bead collar, Coppola e Toppo, early 1960s.

$1,475

Estate Milk Aquamarine Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Napoli, NA

Beautiful Estate Necklace, dated 1970', origin Italy. It is made of 18k white gold and set with

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Milk Aquamarine Diamond Gold Necklace

$837

Gucci Large Wood and Silver inlay necklace

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Gucci Ebony Wood Bead necklace with silver inlay, the largest oval beads measure 2 inch

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1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Large Wood and Silver inlay necklace

$1,895

Moschino Vintage Star Necklace and Earrings Set

By Moschino

Located in Nice, FR

marbled blue glass cabochons/beads and faux pearls. NECKLACE Spring clasp and toggle closure. Indicative

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20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Moschino Vintage Star Necklace and Earrings Set

$478 / set

Cameo Pearl Silver Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Pearls necklace in 9kt gold and silver composed of one

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver

Cameo Pearl Silver Gold Necklace

$1,556

Valentino Gold, Pearl and Rhinestone 1980s Necklace

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

An early elegant Valentino faux pearl necklace from the 1980s. The pearls are glass interior and

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gold Plate

Valentino Gold, Pearl and Rhinestone 1980s Necklace

$700

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Coral

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.

$275

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.

$263

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

and a closure in 18 karat yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

$359

Marina B. “Cardan Perle” Gold Necklace

By Marina B

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1988, 18k, Marina B., Italy. This necklace, with its vibrant pink Russian quartz, citrine

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. “Cardan Perle” Gold Necklace

$18,300

1970s Natural Mediterranean Coral Long Necklace

Located in Napoli, NA

A beautiful necklace strand of fine Mediterranean Coral, Sardinian variety. This coral is one of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

1970s Natural Mediterranean Coral Long Necklace

$7,779

Rock Crystal and Gold Tassel Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Italian!" SIZE: 30 inch long necklace, tassel is 4 inches long WEIGHT: 185.6 grams STONES

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1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rock Crystal and Gold Tassel Necklace

$16,500

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

$2,700

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The

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1960s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

$2,700

Turquoise, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Turquoise Paste

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Necklace.

$538

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

kt yellow gold alternated with little spheres of coral. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Necklace.

$538

Diamond Encrusted Gold Barrel Link Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This stunning necklace is alternating barrel links encrusted with diamonds in 18k yellow gold with

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Encrusted Gold Barrel Link Pearl Necklace

$12,475

Handcraft 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Necklace

Located in Marcianise, IT

message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow gold necklace.Handmade by artisans assembled with aquamarine

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Necklace

$2,992

Estate Milk Aquamarine Diamond Necklace Earrings Gold Set

Located in Napoli, NA

Estate unusual set composed of Necklace and earrings, dated 1970', origin Italy. They are made of

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Milk Aquamarine Diamond Necklace Earrings Gold Set

$2,154 / set

Torchon Aquamarine Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Marvelous intertwined beaded necklace realized with 526 ct of Aquamarine spheres and a closure in

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Torchon Aquamarine Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

$1,974

A striking and rare gold necklace by Buccellati

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional necklace is a wonderful example of Buccellati's distinctive and recognisable style

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1990s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A striking and rare gold necklace by Buccellati

$95,000

Red Garnet Torsade Necklace with Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in Lucerne, CH

approximately 3.5 x 3.8 mm in dimensions. Length of necklace approx.: 45 cm / 17.72 inches Italian maker’s mark

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Garnet Torsade Necklace with Yellow Gold Clasp

$4,850

18K Gold Smoky Quartz, Citrine, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace

Located in Towson, MD

been made in Italy. The necklace is 16.75" long, though it fits slightly smaller due to the thickness

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1990s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Smoky Quartz, Citrine, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace

$5,395

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Vintage Italian Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage italian bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage italian bead necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage italian bead necklace from Moschino, Coppola e Toppo and Valentino — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage italian bead necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring coral, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and single cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage italian bead necklace for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Italian Bead Necklace?

The price for a vintage italian bead necklace starts at $224 and tops out at $52,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,300.

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.

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