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Chanel rhinestoned necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Rhinestoned golden metal element necklace with three rows. Jewelry from
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Nina Ricci enameled necklace
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with enamel. Condition: Very good
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel green pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long green glass pearl necklace with golden metal elements and
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with colorful glass pearls in golden metal cages
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel short necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short multirow golden metal and blue glass pearl necklace with a central
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Imperial Egg Necklace Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell naturalistic lapis bakelite Russian Imperial egg inspired necklace. Signature
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1960s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace winter 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork necklace with costume pearls. 1994 Fall-Winter
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel cc necklace 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL -(Made in France) Short red glass paste necklace with golden metal cc elements. 1990 Spring
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal pendant brooch decorated with multicolored
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1970s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel fine necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal fine necklace with green glass paste elements. Jewelry
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1970s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel camellia necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots, with a rhinestoned golden
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with tiny colorful glass pearls in metal cages
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940 s Mid-Century Modern RARE Layola Fourtane Metal Art Necklace with Earrings
Located in US
1940's Layola Fourtane Mid-Century Modern Metal Art Sculptural Necklace from Mrs. Gump's Estate
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1940s Modern Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Copper

Christian Dior Massai necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Impressive multi-row Massai necklace made of golden metal snake chains. A Collection from
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Carven Choker in Gilded Metal
By Carven
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - Choker in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions
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1970s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace Winter 1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Multi-row golden metal chain necklace interlaced with black leather. 1991
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel pendant necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal medallion with green and red
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace. Golden metal pendant with green glass
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel blue pearl necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Blue glass pearl necklace with a golden metal fastening. Jewelry from the
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel pendant necklace 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace, pendant ornamented with glass paste
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

NAPIER c.1974 Vtg Modernist Tri-Metal Oval Pendant Necklace Bracelet 4 Pc Set
By Napier
Located in Thiensville, WI
NAPIER c.1974 Vtg Modernist Tri-Metal Oval Pendant Necklace Bracelet 4 Pc Set Brand / Manufacturer
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1970s Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass

Chanel cross necklace 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace with a cross pendant ornamented with
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1960s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long necklace made of golden pearls, costume white and blue pearls, and
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel pendant necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Necklace composed of a well-made chain and a pendant with glass paste
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1960 s Chartreuse Rhinestone Enamel Leaf Necklace Sixties necklace
Located in Cheltenham, GB
outfit. The decorative rhinestone and enamel front of the necklace, is linked to a gold metal chain, with
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1960s Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

Yves Saint Laurent necklace 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with orange resin cabochons
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent pink necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with rhinestones in pink
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel antique necklace by Goossens
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Nine-row golden metal sautoir necklace ornamented with a green glass paste cabochon and
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1970s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Gerda Lynggaard Bronze and Silver Metal Leaves Three Strands Necklace
By Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and unique Gerda Lynggaard leaves necklace. What a statement jewelry. Necklace has three
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1990s Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Silver, Bronze

Chanel cross necklace Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with pink glass paste and a cross
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Gold metal pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Gold metal and rhinestone pendant. Additional information
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel choker necklace 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal choker necklace interlaced with black leather. Central
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Givenchy Pearl Necklaces
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of versatile Givenchy faux pearl and crystal necklaces. Can be worn layered or as one long
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone link necklace embellished with multicolored glass cabochons and
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s Blue Glass Statement Beaded Necklace 1950 s Glass Necklace
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly eye-catching 1950's necklace, constructed on a silver toned metal link chain, upon which
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Chanel necklace from the Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Double chain necklace in gold-tone metal, suspending a gold-tone metal pendant topped with
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Mexico Mixed Metal Inlay Shaman Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexican mixed metal, enamel and stone inlay Shaman pendant. This large and unique pendant in the
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

French Modernist Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French modernist artistic vari link necklace composed of gilt discs, faux wood and bakelite rings
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent necklace circa 1996
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Necklace composed of golden metal rings, and green and red
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel choker necklace Haute Couture 1989s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short necklace made of a black elastic band and golden metal rings
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Trifari Articulated Snowflake Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Trifari Articulated Snowflake Necklace from the 1940's. Set in pinkish gold vermeil with
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1940s American Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Alexis Lahellec Vintage Necklace
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Nice, FR
ALEXIS LAHELLEC vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring three handpainted polychrome abstract
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel sautoir necklace from the Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Long necklace in gold-tone metal chain, imitation turquoise glass beads, and fancy mother
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Trifari Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari pendant necklace of brushed silver and gilt metal, 1970's USA. Excellent condition. L28
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1970s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1970 s Gold Mesh Whiting Davis Cowl Mesh Necklace Nib Necklace Mesh
By Whiting Davis
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1970's Whiting & Davis necklace with a central statement gold mesh cowl neck is
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1970s Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Chanel sautoir necklace from the Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Long necklace in fancy mother-of-pearl beads interspersed with aged gold-tone metal strips
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Silver Floral Capsule Chocker Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant silver-toned necklace features a striking central pendant with intricate engravings
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Modernist French Chrome Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Modernist large scale chrome flat link necklace terminating in two chrome spheres. Reminiscent of
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Pierre Cardin Lucite Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
3 strand graduated lucite necklace composed of elongated black barrels and faceted clear lucite
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mazer Retro Wide Link Necklace
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Important Mazer wide Retro link necklace of rhodium plate base metal and yellow gold plate
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1940s American Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Chanel Japonesque Fan Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel Japonesque Fan Pendant drop necklace circa 1960's France. A combination of European and
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1960s French Baroque Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Mazer Retro Topaz Necklace
By Joseph Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Impressive retro Mazer gilt necklace from the 1940s. A large faceted topaz "stone" and graduated
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1940s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1960 s Buddha Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1960's Buddha Necklace by OR. Silver toned buddhas with faux onyx cabs are bolted onto a gilt
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1960s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL -Golden metal chain necklace with lion head clasp. Condition: Very good condition
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1960s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage GRIPOIX Necklace, 1982
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring pebble shaped MAISON GRIPOIX black glass beads, a
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Judith Lieber Vintage Gilt Necklace
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
panels with metal massels, measures 3-1/2" at the widest x 8-1/2" long, with a 14" chain necklace. Signed
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1970s Unknown Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Long Vintage Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful branch coral necklace measuring 28 3/4" long. The longest branch is 1.61". The clasp is
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Base Metal

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Vintage Metal Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage metal necklaces. If you’re looking for Gold vintage metal necklaces and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Gray and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage metal necklaces such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Metal Necklaces?

The prices for vintage metal necklaces start at $95 and top out at $12,000 with these items, on average, selling for $750.

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 Metal Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    Clasp 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Vintage 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, 2024
    To 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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