Vintage Necklaces & Sets

Fabulous hand knotted black coral necklace. It is made with beautiful AA quality round coral beads that all have been polished to an extra high gloss. These beads are a rare find in this quality, they are completely black with no signs of brown growth rings; they are 9mm rounds hand knotted on silk thread. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The clasp is a solid 14KT gold pearl style safety clasp. The clasp is marked 585. Never been worn and is in mint condition. See View A, View B, View C, View D, Clasp

Length: 17½ inches

This is a fabulous carved bone necklace that is composed of bone and brass beads in a variety of shapes and sizes. The necklace features a large carved elephant pendant in an ornate brass frame. The necklace has several carved elephant beads too. The bone beads are very nicely carved and are a creamy off-white color. The clasp is a brass hook and eye. Circa 1970's. See view A, B, C, D.

Length: 23 inches

This is a rare 1950's beaded tie necklace. The glass beads are a vibrant Kelly Green color, that were fashioned into long tie necklace. The beads are 7" long on each side and the tie hangs down 11 inches longer. It has a gold hook clasp that is unmarked. ~Most likely made in Hong Kong. Circa 1950's See view A, B, C, D.

Length: 14" + 2" extender

This is a rare necklace by Bell Trading Post in a Southwestern  design that  is very organic and rustic. This massive Bell Trading Post Pendant necklace is solid copper inlaid with natural turquoise. The lovely organic turquoise stones are a bright blue color and each is bezel set on a textured copper pendant. The large pendant is oval with scalloped edges and measures 3 x 2 ½ inches.   It dangles from a copper link chain that is 24" long and has a secure fold over clasp. It is in very good vintage condition with light wear. The pendant is marked SOLID COPPER with the bell shaped logo of Bell Trading Post on the back of the pendant and also SOLID COPPER on the chain clasp. See view A, B, C. Circa 1960's.

Length: 24 inches (chain)
Weight: 68.8 grams

This is a long turquoise necklace with a hand crafted turquoise pendant. The attractive pendant looks like the sun and measures 2½ inches. It has a large piece of turquoise in the center with teardrop cabochons of green and blue turquoise radiating from it. The necklace is composed of round turquoise beads and chips and is a nice long length. The necklace closes with a silver tone barrel clasp. The pendant is handmade of lower quality silver, probably 800 in content. See the clasp and view A, B, C, D, E.

Length: 29 inches & 2½" inch pendant
Weight: 96.3 grams

This is a wonderful Sterling Silver Italian graduated Byzantine necklace. It has a distinctive textural, woven design that sets it apart as a fashion must-have! This beautiful Italian necklace is graduated from 5mm - 10mm and closes with a secure sterling lobster clasp. The necklace is hallmarked 925 ITALY ITAOR. See the clasp and view A, B, C.

Length: 18 inches
Weight: 25.2 grams

Spectacular Crocheted Glass Bead Lariat Necklace. In an iconic 1920s Art Deco flapper style, this necklace consists of emerald green glass seed beads.  The necklace is an extra long length, terminating in tassels and can be worn in so man different ways...even as a belt. Circa 1920's See view A, B, C, D, E.

Length: 55 inches

This long necklace consists of lovely swirling coral Lucite beads with gold accents. The coral beads are graduated barrels with gold beads in between. The necklace fastens with a gold barrel clasp.  Excellent condition. See view A, B, C. Circa 1960

Length: 26"

This is a long necklace composed of Angel Skin coral branch beads. It is longer than most I have seen and the beads are beautifully matched. The natural coral beads are a lovely blush pink color and have excellent polish with no visible pores. Strung on a beading wire, it measures 29½ inches long. ~ Circa 1970. See view A, B, C, D.

Length: 29½ inches

Here is a wonderful Double Strand Fetish Necklace. It is made of shell in a traditional Zuni style. It is composed of very smooth and even shell heishi beads and 48 hand carved fetishes. The ends of the necklace feature sterling silver beads and a sterling silver hook and eye clasp. This is a very lovely necklace that is in excellent shape and is very wearable. The hook is marked 925. See View A, B, C, D E, F.

Length: 29 inches

A beautiful and unusual pendant by Finnish designer Hannu Ikonen. The necklace is one of his iconic “Renmoosblüte” or Reindeer moss pieces and was produced by Finnish firm Valo Koru. Its organic quality and rich bronze patina make the piece warm and appealing. The detail is wonderful, with each curving segment separate from the rest. Drawing from the natural world around him, Ikonen's design has become iconic in modernist jewelry circles, and is highly sought after by jewelry collectors. The craftsmanship and patina are unmatched. This style of necklace can be worn by a man or woman. It has a hook clasp on a long chain necklace. The back is signed MADE IN FINLAND. See view A, B, C, D, E, F.

Length: 23 inches

This is a stunning Egyptian Revival glass necklace from the Art Deco Period, it is one of two Neiger Brothers Beaded Necklaces we have. Max and Norbert Neiger were jewelry designers from Gablonz, Czechoslovakia and operated from 1905 -1930's. This particular necklace features their very popular scarab beads, which were used in many of their Egyptian Revival Designs. These pressed glass beads have grooves in them with black enameling to enhance the designs. These beads were made of Uranium Glass and glow under black light. There are also red round accent beads, this is a color pattern they often used. There is silver tone clasp with a red glass cabochon in it and it is marked Czechoslovakia on the back. Today Neiger Jewelry is Rare and Highly Sought After by Collectors. Circa 1920's - See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5.

Length: 28 inches

Lovely necklace of honey amber chips that are hand knotted on silk. The silk thread is a medium brown color. The genuine amber is nicely polished and is translucent with the largest chips measuring around 15mm. It has a brass barrel clasp. See view A, B, C, D. Circa 1970's

Length: 21½ inches

This is a beautiful vintage Japanese Millefiori glass bead necklace. It features black glass beads decorated with small and colorful flowers made of glass canes. The necklace has hand made millefiori glass beads in between gold filigree wire work. Millefiori literally means 'thousand flowers', because the beads look like there are little flowers inside. This necklace has a matching glass slide clasp and is in very good condition. The earrings on clip ons with the same millefiori beads are 1 ½ inches long. Circa 1950's. The clasp and earrings are both marked Japan. See some other views A, B, C, D, E. F.

Length: 24 inches

Lovely vintage angel skin coral necklace that has just been hand knotted on silk. The coral is a beautiful light pink with a fabulous polish. It is a very high quality. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated in any way. These beads are 7mm and have a solid 14kt gold pearl clasp. The beads are from the 1960's and have never been worn, the necklace is in perfect condition. See more views 1, 2, 3, 4

Length: 21 inches

A pearl necklace is always a timeless statement of good taste and simple elegance. These cultured salt water pearls are 4.75 mm and are individually knotted on silk. These pearls have excellent luster and their color is bright white with subtle pink to silver overtones. The necklace is matinee length (24") and is finished with a 14Kt gold filigree pearl clasp. Akoya pearls are the highest quality and best-known variety of all cultured pearls. The roundness of the pearl and the depth and consistency of luster have positioned this pearl as the preferred choice. See some more views 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 The clasp is marked 14K. The necklace comes in a beautiful gift box.

Length: 24 inches

Vintage Tribal Bakelite and Silver Necklace. Seven large square red bakelite beads adorn this ethnic necklace. The bakelite beads are 20mm translucent square beads with rounded corners. They are surrounded by ornate sterling silver filigree bead caps and rounds. This style and design are typical of Turkoman Silver Beads. The necklace has silver chain and long cones on the ends that are a lower quality silver, probably 800 in content. The necklace is in good vintage condition, with the inevitable dents and depressions on the silver beads that come with age. The necklace's closes with a simple hook and eye clasp that makes the link adjustable. Beads tested positive for Bakelite with Simichrome. See the clasp and view A, B, C.

Length: 22 inches

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty natural Italian branch coral beads beads. The coral is a light to medium pink color. The branches are graduated and are extra long in the center. This is a very high quality natural Italian coral. (It hasn't been dyed) The longest branches measure over 1 1/2 inches. It has a gorgeous sterling slide clasp with three sparkling Cubic Zirconias (CZs) marked 925 SM. Circa 1980's. See View A, B, C, D.

Length: 19 inches

This is an antique hand made sterling silver linked chain necklace. This sterling chain was expertly made by a silversmith in a Southwestern Style. These chains are very time consuming to construct so they are rarely made today. This long chain has a soft dark patina and is unisex. The necklace links are 4mm wide and 12mm long. It has a handmade hook clasp. ~It is in excellent condition and It is unmarked, but tested to be sterling silver. See View A, B, C, D.

Length: 21½ inches
Weight: 12.4 grams

This is an exotic Elephant Glass Necklace from the Art Deco Period, it is one of two Neiger Brothers Beaded Necklaces we have. Max and Norbert Neiger were jewelry designers from Gablonz, Czechoslovakia and operated from 1905 -1930's. The elephant beads are cream colored pressed glass with gold accents. This exotic necklace features elephant beads from their Oriental Designs. The long necklace also contains red fluted glass beads and small red spacers between the cream saucers for nice accents. The beads are made of Uranium Glass and glow under black light. The main necklace measures 33' long, with three - 3 ½" tassels dangling below. There is no clasp as the necklace fits easily over the head. Today Neiger Jewelry is Rare and Highly Sought After by Collectors. This necklace is about 100 years old and has some wear to the gold enamel accents which is typical. Circa 1910's - See some other views 1, 2, 3 .

Length: 33" plus 3 ½" tassels

This vintage necklace is composed of beautiful red branch coral beads that are Italian. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1¼ inches long in the center. The coral is a nice dark red color with a high polish. It is finished in a traditional Native American style with handmade sterling cones and an hook and eye clasp. Circa 1970's. See View A, B, C, Clasp.

Length: 17½ inches

This gorgeous necklace features white rectangular Venetian Glass "Wedding Cake" Beads from the Isle of Murano in Italy. The term wedding cake beads stems from the way the pink, blue, yellow and sparkling gold aventurine decorations are added to the white beads like icing on a wedding cake. There are glittering bands and swirling lines with pink and blue flowers. It is a long necklace with round white beads linked in between the wedding beads. The necklace is so long you can easily slip it over your neck or use the traditional gold tone barrel clasp. The rectangular shape of the beads is rare, they are more commonly round beads. See some more views 1, 2, 3, 4. Circa 1950.

Length: 32½ inches

This vintage apple coral necklace set with clip on earrings. This set includes a necklace with two large pendants and 8mm round natural Apple Coral beads. The largest pendant on the left side measures 3 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches high. The right pendant measures 1 3/4 inches wide x 1 inch high. The clasp is a silver tone hook. It has a modern and stylish geometric design. It is a beautiful necklace measuring over 21 inches. Apple and Tiger coral are almost extinct and can no longer be imported, so they are very rare. See view A, B, C, D, E. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 21 inches

This is a wonderful ethnic necklace composed of handmade metal beads and African Trade Beads. The metals beads are a combination of rounds and tubes. The trade beads are red white and blue striped Italian Chevrons. The Italians are famous for making the highest quality glass beads. These barrel shaped beads have a brick red center and 7 layers of canes. Venetian Chevron or star beads are the most beautiful, recognizable and collectable of all of the African "Trade Beads". This style of necklace can be worn by a man or woman. It has a handmade coin silver tube clasp. See the clasp and view A, B, C, D.

Length: 21 inches

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