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Artisanal Fused Glass Modernist Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Artisanal Fused Glass Modernist Necklace from the 1960's. Hand crafted white metal bezels are used
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1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

CHANEL Vintage CC Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage chain necklace featuring a CC logo medallion pendant. Gold tone metal hardware
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Pastel Bead Necklace
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet pastel 3 strand pate de verre bead necklace. Composed of rose quartz, amythest, and
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Necklace Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured free form links embellished with
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cis Mughal Bib Necklace
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis large scale Mughal bib necklace 1950s. Composed of signature flat link gilt chain
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1950s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Miriam Haskell Multi-Strand Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell 10 strand necklace of signature freshwater faux pearls, tomato red pate de verre
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1950s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl Seashell Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's signature freshwater pearl two strand necklace. The double strand faux pearl beads
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1940s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Seguso Jet Glass Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of black glass links with metal spacers and pave
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1960s Italian Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Imposing 80s Necklace, Tess Shalom
Located in New York, NY
Large scaled necklace of sapphire twist and cut beads with gunmetal clasp set with large pear
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1980s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

3 Strand Rousselet Pearl Necklace
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 3 strand glass pearl necklace by Louis Rousselet. Baroque and beautifully scaled cream
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1950s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Czechoslovakian Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large Czechoslovakian Art Deco pendant necklace of faux gem stone colored glass crystals. Prong set
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

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

Miriam Haskell Aquamarine Moghul Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell elaborate aquamarine faceted crystal Moghul style pendant necklace. Center clasp of
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1950s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Vintage 1970 s Napier Brushed Silver Bamboo Accent Necklace
By Napier
Located in Cheltenham, GB
join the elegant chain link chain, rendered in a silver toned metal. Measurements of the Necklace
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1970s Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Silver, Mixed Metal

Chanel medallion necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace. A 1984 Collection. Condition: Very good
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Christian Dior Coral Torsade Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior faux coral pate de verre long torsade necklace. Consisting of eight strands of the
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1950s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel golden necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir necklace. Condition: Very good condition
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Rebajes Sun Moon Pendant Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Rebajes Sun-Moon Pendant in patinaed silver metal. A "face" charm swings over
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1940s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco Marcasite and Green Stone Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco necklace is made from a costume silver metal and has stone jade like life
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Marcasite, Base Metal

Art Deco Enameled Mesh Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Enameled Mesh Bow Necklace from the 1930's. Woven twist chain is enameled in off
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Deco-style crystal necklace featuring carved dropped center section on a strand of frosted crystal
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Crystal, Base Metal

Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gilt Snake Chain Draped Necklace from the 1990's. Unsigned but high quality gold toned
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHANEL Vintage GRIPOIX Poured Glass Floral Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX red poured glass flower links
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel quilted necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal quilted necklace. Jewelry from the 1990s under the
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Roger Scemama Starburst Pendant Necklace
By Roger Scemama
Located in New York, NY
Roger Scemama antique silver and brcopper metal abstract brutalist starburst pendant- brooch
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1950s French Modernist Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Copper

MOSCHINO Iconic Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO iconic vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring various charms : keys, clothespins
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20th Century Italian Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Spellout Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone snake chain necklace featuring a movable spellout DIOR logo
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Floral Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER gorgeous vintage gold toned necklace featuring textured bows, leaves and
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Dior silvery necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (made in Germany) Silvery metal articulated necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Edouard Rambaud Paris Bi-Color Ceramic Pearl Necklace
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Edouard Rambaud Paris ceramic choker necklace features a romantic-inspired design with
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1990s French Romantic Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Multistrand Necklace, 1950 s.
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
instictive effortless elegance. Unsigned 16-19" lengths, 2.5" width Many necklaces from the period become
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1960s French Renaissance Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Dior silvery necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (made in Germany) Silvery metal articulated necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good
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1990s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Chanel Gold Tone Chunky Link Choker Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this Chanel 80s oversized gold tone link choker necklace. Glamorous and
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Monet Retro Link Chain Necklace
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking Monet retro link chain necklace. The five strands of rose gold, yellow gold
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1950s American Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Graduated Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natural, undyed angel skin coral bead necklace strung on wire with a gilt and white metal clasp
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Coral, Base Metal

Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Braided 2 Tone Chain Necklace from the 1980's. Bright cut chain in gold and platinum tones
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1980s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Gilt Tube and Citrine Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Gilt Toggle and Citrine Bead Necklace from the 1980's. Gilt metal tubes are spaced with
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1980s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Fendi Italian Gilt Pasta Sampler Necklace, Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Charming Fendi Italian Gilt Pasta Sampler Necklace, Lagerfeld from the Spring/Summer 1992
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1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Gold Tone Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage textured gold tone choker necklace embellished with domes. Comes from a
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured openwork links embellished with
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Mazer Retro Gold and Paste Necklace
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Mazer Retro Gold and Paste Necklace from the 1940's. Central motif of ribbed gold and
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1940s American Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s. This is one of the most unusual and well-made
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1940s American Modern Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Link Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Alfred Philippe for Trifari retro link necklace composed of gold plated base metal pierced
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1940s American Retro Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Mod Chrome Swiss Pendant Watch Necklace
By Geneva
Located in New York, NY
Large Mod Swiss Pendant Watch necklace made circa 1960's, Switzerland. Chrome metal tubing forms
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ethnic Inspired Charm Necklace, 1980 s
Located in New York, NY
Ethnic Inspired Charm Necklace or belt from the 1980's. Antique gold finish on brass with
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Lucite and Gilt Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cool lucite and gilt chain pendant from the 1960s. Chunky ribbed links are wrapped around the lucite oval and lucite stations are spaced into the neck chaining.
Excllent condi...
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1960s American Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel necklace antique 1930s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Silvery metal sautoir necklace with rhinestones. A Collection circa 1930 - Gabrielle
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1930s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Choker Necklace Circa 1940s. These are some of my favorite necklaces
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1940s American Modern Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone charm necklace. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN
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20th Century French Vintage Metal Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Jewelled Tassel Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Chinese style YSL pendant necklace on magenta purple silk cord and tassel. Pierced medallion set
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1980s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Iconic Sautoir Necklace by Goossens
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel's signature baroque, gilt metal filigree, ruby pate de verre and crystal rondelle sautoir
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1950s French Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Bronze

Italian Venetian Glass Calla Lily Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian lampwork glass Calla Lily necklace circa 1930. Composed of hand made, milk glass
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1930s Italian Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage Delicate Floral Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage delicate floral chain necklace featuring gold toned textured leaves
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20th Century German Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1970s Crystal Ribbed Goldtone Beaded Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ribbed crystal and goldtone beaded necklace with gold-plated clasp, circa 1970. Light scratches and
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1970s Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Knot and Nacre Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and forever Chanel long necklace has knots in a darker gold plated gilt metal with a
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1980s French Modern Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace circa 1960. Of pink Gripoix hand knotted faux pearls
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1960s French Artisan Vintage Metal Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.

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