Vintage Necklaces & Sets -Pg 6

This is an exquisite Victorian Era Multi-strand Red Coral Necklace. The coral is all natural Sardinian red coral that was all hand cut. The six strands of 3-4mm beads are strung on red silk. The beads on the first and last inch are all hand knotted, which makes the necklace stronger and prevents bead loss if there ever is a break. It is a sign of excellent quality. There is a 14Kt gold fluted tube clasp and filigree bead caps. The clasp is marked 14K and works perfectly. The necklace is in excellent condition, the coral is A+ with minimal visible pores or flaws. The color is very even and perfectly matched on each strand. The necklace will come in a beautiful gift box. See view A, View B, View C. View D. See the clasp.

Length: 15 inches

This is a gorgeous necklace designed by the world famous jeweler, Patricia Von Musulin. Her pieces are known to be stylish and graceful, and they always have a sculptural quality to them. This necklace is constructed of four strands of round elephant ivory beads with a carved exotic wood center panel. The ivory beads are 8mm and 15mm round beads that are smooth and polished. The necklace is finished with a matching wood clasp that is Von Musulin's signature key design. The carved wood pendant is 2 x 2 1/2 inches.

The necklace is signed (carved) Von Musulin on the back of the wood pendant. We are offering the necklace for a price that is much lower than the original. It is a wonderful opportunity to own one of Patricia's rare and important collectible necklaces. See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5. Read more about artist.

Length: 17 inches

This is a dramatic, extra long black branch coral necklace. I have never seen a necklace with branches this long, it's just incredible. The black coral is all hand polished and natural, it and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. Most of the branches are over 1 1/2 inches and the longest pieces are over 2 inches. These long branches are very rare. There are black glass beads in between the branches and along the neck for comfort. The clasp is a silver barrel. This necklace is a runway, show stopper, you'll never see another like this again! See view A, View B, View C. See the clasp. The necklace is unmarked. Circa 1960's.

Length: 24 inches

This is a wonderful Fringe Collar Choker Necklace designed by Napier. It has long and lovely graduated fringe of chains that alternate between gold and silver tone. The collar itself has beautiful detail and scrolling and is a bright gold tone. It seems to be part of the Egyptian Revival period. The necklace and fringe measures 6½ " in the center. The necklace fits comfortably around the neck and has a chain and hook closure and is open 2½ " in the back. It is in very nice condition. Signed Napier on the hook. See view A, View B, View C, View D.

Length: Adjustable

This vintage necklace features dark blue lapis lazuli gemstone beads. The beads are graduated from 7-13mm and were hand knotted on multi colored threads. They are strung in an unusual Middle Eastern technique and have a fabulous hand crafted look. The threads are tightly twisted at the ends and there is a small sterling silver toggle. Circa 1920's. See some other views 1, 2. See the clasp.

Length: 17 inches

This necklace features a long strand of channel set Swarovski crystals in emerald green. It measures 34" long. The crystals are faceted and each one is channel set in gold settings and linked together. The necklace has no clasp and is long enough to slip over the head. - the necklace is in excellent condition. See other views A, B, C.

Length: 34 inches

This is a wonderful Czech glass necklace from the Art Deco Period. This is an all cream colored glass bead necklace with dark gold color accents. This particular necklace is beautiful and exotic it features elephant beads from his Oriental Designs. The beads are made of Uranium Glass and glow under black light. There are also red faux cinnabar beads and small red spacers for a nice accent. 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 unsigned. - Circa 1920's - See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5.

Length: 25 inches

This is a large and dramatic statement piece to be treasured. The massive pendant measures 3½" x 3½" and has cobalt blue lapis inlaid with dangling bells. There are chains and silver stations along the sides with lapis inlaid in silver squares. The necklace closes with a simple hook and eye clasp that is adjustable. The vintage metal work and design is based on traditional tribal jewelry from Northern Pakistan and Afghanistan, it was most likely made by Nomadic Kuchi craftsmen. This style of necklace can add a dash of tribal flair to any look! See the clasp and view A, B, C, D, E.

Length: 26 inches & 3½" inch pendant
Weight: 156.8 grams

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty branch coral beads and 5mm round 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 3/4 inches. It is finished in a traditional Native American style with sterling round beads and cone. It has a hook and eye claps. Circa 1970's. See View A, B, C, Clasp.

Length: 29 inches

This vintage Monet necklace is gold plated and has a great art moderne style. It is a heavy textured diamond cut chain with a tear drop shaped pendant. The chain measures 27 inches and the pendant is 2½". It has a fold over clasp that works very well and is secure. See View A, View B, View C, View D. It is in excellent condition. It is signed Monet©. Circa 1970's.

Length: 27" chain
               2½" pendant

This is a hand crafted chunky turquoise and coral necklace. It was made by the Santa Domingo Native Americans. The coral is all natural Italian red branches intermixed with large chunks of Arizona turquoise. The combination of these two colors is eye catching and a classic Native American look! The beads are graduated from 6mm - 34mm and the necklace is 22 inches in length. The necklace closes with a silver tone barrel clasp. See view A, B, C. Circa 1960's.

Length: 22 inches
Weight: 87 grams

This is an elegant woven wheat chain necklace in a round design. It is simplicity at its best. This round chain is 2mm in diameter and 17 inches in length. The endless versatility of this piece is mind blowing. Wear it with your favorite pendant or as a stand-alone chain. It has a traditional lobster clasp and is marked USA MA 14K. It was made by Michael Anthony and is in Excellent condition. Circa 1990's. See some other views 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Length: 17 inches
Weight: 5.8 grams

This vintage Ann Klein necklace is a heavy gold plated chain necklace. This style of chain is called a Curb Chain. The plating is in wonderful condition and the chain lays flat and beautifully around your neck. The chain measures 18 inches and the links are 12mm wide. It has a large toggle clasp that is easy to fasten. See View A, View B, View C, View D. It is in excellent condition. It has an Ann Klein hang tag.

Length: 18" chain
            

Patriotic Miriam Haskell Necklace in a long rope design. It can be worn long or doubled or knotted. Its so versatile! There are navy blue round glass beads highlighted with larger red glass beads, capped off with white flowers. Click to see the Miriam Haskell hang tag. Circa 1960's

Length: 48 inches

Here is an Old Pawn Native American Seafoam Turquoise nugget necklace. The nugget beads are nicely graduated from 14mm - 8mm and the necklace measures 19" long. The turquoise is all natural and not dyed, it most likely came from the Lone Mountain Mine. It is an intense and deep blue color with black spider web matrix, it is nicely matched turquoise, but under close examination you can see the slight color variations that exist in natural (not dyed) gemstones. The ends of the necklace feature handmade sterling silver cones that are decorated with stamped designs and a sterling silver hook and eye clasp. It has been restrung so it is stable and very wearable. This is a wonderful Old Pawn piece of jewelry. Sea Foam Turquoise is one of the rarer and most collectible type and there is little for sale in the market today. See View A, B, C, D Clasp.

Length: 19 inches
Weight: 41.1 grams

This is an elegant multi-strand pink coral necklace. There are three strands of pink coral beads strung together in an endless style with no clasp. The necklace is 30½ inches long and will fit easily over your head. The round beads are 4mm, AA quality, all natural and haven't been treated or dyed in any way. The coral beads have a nice shiny luster. It has two large and intricately carved coral roses. These roses are surrounded by genuine fresh water pearls and gold beads for accents. The necklace is in excellent condition. It weighs 76.6 grams. The necklace will come in a beautiful gift box. See some other views-A, B, C, D, E

This set features beautiful elephant ivory beads intricately carved into delicate rose flower beads. The beads are graduated from 6mm - 18mm and were expertly hand carved. There are three matching beads on each of the dangling earrings. These beads were imported before the ivory ban and are in wonderful condition. The necklace has a traditional ivory screw clasp. The earrings have gold clip on hardware. The set is in excellent condition, it looks like it was never worn. The ivory has no yellowing. See other views A, B, C, D, E, F. Circa 1960's

Length: 19½ inches

This vintage coral necklace has a fashionable combination of apple coral tiger coral beads in different shapes accented with round gold beads. The apple coral beads are hand cut into tubes, rondelles and squash shapes. The tiger coral beads are 10mm rounds, they are the tan and brown beads. It is a beautiful necklace measuring over 21 inches. It is finished with a gold tone barrel clasp. Apple and Tiger coral are almost extinct and can no longer be imported, so they are very rare. See view A, B, C, D. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 21 inches

This is a classic Art Deco pendant necklace in refreshing green and white glass. It has large green molded glass pendants suspended in the center. There are beautiful green and white Murano glass beads that are a mixture of ovals and disks. The pendant extends 1½ " below the necklace. This necklace is probably European in origin, but is unsigned. This is necklace is in excellent condition and has a silver lobster clasp. See some other views 1, 2, 3

Length: 22 inches

A rare and gorgeous coral butterfly necklace. This vintage necklace is composed of genuine round apple coral beads. The large butterfly pendant is a mosaic of apple coral. It has an applied plastic piece for the body. It has a brass barrel clasp. I have seen several lion necklaces, but in all my years of collecting, this is the first butterfly. See view A, B. C ~Circa 1970's.

Length: 25 inches -Pendant is 3 inches

This striking necklace has a fabulous look. It is composed of rare apple coral rondelles and black coral round beads. The hand cut beads are graduated from 8-13mm. The colors of the black and apple coral beads work well together and are all natural. It is a beautiful necklace measuring over 16 inches. It is finished with a barrel clasp. Apple coral is almost extinct and can no longer be imported, so its very rare. See view A, B, C and it is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 16 inches

This long necklace features stunning Venetian art glass beads and coral glass beads. The necklace has traditional gold tone links separating the art glass beads. The Murano beads are clear rounds with shiny coppery gold flecks inside, often called aventurine beads. The clasp is a gold tone barrel style that is very secure. Excellent condition. Circa 1950's. See some other views 1, 2, 3. See the clasp.

Length: 32 inches

This is a fabulous necklace with a cloisonné carousel pony or horse pendant that was expertly handmade.  The horse has a black background with turquoise, red and white accents. The word cloisonné means partition or section. This pendant began with a copper base, then delicate and thin copper strips are soldered onto it. The open spaces were then painted with colored enamels and later hand-ground, polished to a flat smooth surface then gold plated. It is really a beautiful pendant and is hanging on a long gold plated chain with a spring ring clasp. See view A, B, C, D, E, F.

Length: Chain 23½ inches
Pendant: 2 x 2 inches

This is a vintage sterling silver rosary necklace that is hand engraved. The necklace is handmade and is completely composed of silver beads and connectors. It has an engraved heart in the center, with AVM on the front design and a cross on the back. It has a beautiful crucifix that is almost 2 inches long, hanging from a 3½ inch drop. The back of the cross is engraved ELLY 19-4-'54. It has a dark, untouched patina and is in excellent condition. See View A, B, C, D, E, F, G.  It is signed with CW and Dutch Sword Hallmarks on two of the bails. It tests to be made of sterling. The necklace weighs 26.4 grams.

Length: 29½ inches

Sparkling elegance to the max! This necklace has three strands of round (5000) Swarovski AB crystals in vitrail and comet argent light, offset with clear crystal spacers. There is a silver tone hook with a 2" extender. The necklace is graduated with 7-12mm crystals. There are matching clip on earrings. The necklace is in good vintage condition, but there are some scratches on the crystals' AB finish.

Length: 15 inches

This is a fabulous modernist necklace from the famous Haute Couture designer, Pierre Cardin. This large 1960's style is all the vogue right now! It is a special and important necklace, sometimes referred to as a Runway Show Piece. It is silver tone metal with black and cream enameling. There is a large flowing pendant in the center that measures 4 ½ inches long and is made in two sections. It adjusts and moves with you. The chain is made up of silver tube beads linked together with rings and it has a spring ring clasp. Signed Pierre CARDIN © on reverse of pendant. See view A, View B, View C, View D, View E.

Length: 17 inches

This is an antique Mexican hand made linked chain necklace. This sterling chain was expertly made by a Mexican craftsman, 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 3mm wide and it has a handmade hook clasp. ~It is in excellent condition and It is marked 925 Cuernavaca, See the clasp, See view A, view B.

Length: 20 inches
Weight: 9 grams

Here is a beautiful and collectible Estee Lauder bright gold tone necklace compact. The compact is dangling like a pendant from a long linked chain. It is a 2 inch domed circle of brushed gold-tone metal, with lines radiating from a central blue cabochon stone that is faux lapis lazuli. It opens from a clasp at the top and has Youth Dew solid perfume in it. It is known as "Empire" made in 1973, and is pictured in "The Estee Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection 1967-2001" by Roselyn Gerson. The chain is 24" long. The compact is signed "ESTEE LAUDER" inside. It is in excellent good condition. Highly collectible. View A, B, C

Length: 26 inches

A beautiful long necklace made from polished turquoise beads in a variety of shapes. The beads are nicely graduated and the necklace measures 28" long. The ends feature sterling silver round beads and long cones with a ss hook and eye clasp. Made by Frances Begay a Navajo Jeweler and Silversmith. See View A, B, C, Clasp.

Length: 28 inches

Vintage Tribal Butterscotch Bakelite and Silver Necklace. Five large square butterscotch Bakelite beads (20mm) adorn this ethnic necklace. The Bakelite beads are surrounded by ornate sterling silver filigree bead caps and rounds. The sterling round beads have a seam in the center and are flared on the ends. 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. Beads tested positive for Bakelite with Simichrome. See the clasp and view A, B, C, D.

Length: 21 inches

This is a vintage blue denim coral necklace. It is composed of rare blue denim sponge coral round beads. They are hand carved beads and are slightly graduated from 8-11mm. It is finished with a silver tone barrel clasp. See view A, B and a close-up of the clasp. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 15½ inches

This is an antique Navajo hand made chain necklace. This sterling chain was expertly made by a Navajo craftsman, these chains are very time consuming so they are rarely made today. This long chain has a soft dark patina and could be for a man or woman. The necklace has a handmade slide clasp. ~It is in excellent condition and It is marked 925 with an arrow and a partial mark, See the clasp, See view A, B.

Length: 27 inches
Weight: 28.8 grams

This is a fabulous German Lucite jewelry parure or set. It includes this triple strand bead necklace, a triple strand bracelet and beaded earrings. The set features a fantastic assortment of faceted, round and swirl shaped Lucite beads mixed with gold tone faux pearls. The colors are a mix of greens and golds. The longest strand on the necklace is is about 17", the shortest is 13". There is a beaded extender chain which will add 2 3/4". The hook is marked Germany. The bracelet is a triple coil style that is 8 1/2" long and almost 2" wide. It still has the paper label that says made in Western Germany. The matching earrings are a cluster style of clip on with the same matching beads. They are marked made in Germany. This jewelry is coming straight out of the old original boxes and has never been worn. It is in perfect condition and you'll really enjoy wearing it. The sets must have been made before the end of WWII since the findings are marked only made in Germany. However, a paper label was added to the bracelet which says made in Western German, which indicates they were exported after WWII. I would conclude they were made in the early 1940's.

Necklace Length: 17 inches +(see above) Bracelet: 8 ½ inches +(see above)

This is a fabulous Victorian Era Double-strand Red Coral Necklace and earring set. The coral is all natural Sardinian red coral that was all hand cut and strung on red silk. The necklace has a lovely filigree & rhinestone brass box clasp. The earrings are an older style clip on with each piece sewn together with red silk. The coral is Italian Sardinian coral in an orange red color. See view A, B, C. D, E, F.

Length: Necklace 15½ inches
               Earrings 1 inch

Celebrity made this fabulous modernist enamel pendant necklace. The chain is a gold-tone twisted rope design. The pendant is 1 ½ x 2 ½' long and has a golden background with blue and white enamel designs on it. See View A, B, C, D

Length: 24 inches

This is a vintage red branch coral horn pendant on a sterling silver bead chain. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The Italian coral is a nice dark red color and in a horn shape that is considered good luck. The necklace is 16 ½ inches long~ See view A, B, C, D, E. The necklace is marked 925 Italy.

Length: 16½ inches

This is a wonderful large and long necklace that is made from hand carved bone beads in large squares and rondelles as well as carved wood beads. The wood beads are a dark brown color and are nicely carved in a fluted design. It has a silver tone screw clasp. There are matching bone clip on earrings. See other views A, B, C, D. Circa 1970's.

Length: 24 inches

This extra long vintage necklace is composed of horn and wood beads and was designed by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies. Danish Modernistic Jewelry by Monies is always fashionable and is always is always made from all natural materials. This necklace is comprised of a variety of horn beads in 3 shades of brown and wood beads in ivory and gold. The free form earrings are made of dark brown horn and are signed Monies on the clips. The clip on earrings are over 1½  inches long. The beads are graduated from 8-20mm. The necklace has a modernist gold tone hook closure. The necklace measures 32" long.

See View A, B, C, D, Clasp & Signature

Length: 32 inches

This is an Estate 14K White Gold Necklace with Three Brilliant Cut White Diamonds. The three diamonds are graduated and prong set in a lovely white gold pendant. The carat size of the diamonds are .25, .20 and .17 for a total weight of .62 cts. (The ct weight is approximate) The lobster clasp and chain are marked Italy 14K and AI. The back of the pendant is also marked 14K. The necklace and pendant weigh 3.7 grams. See view A, B, C, D, E, F. This is a very nice estate necklace and it would make a wonderful gift! It will arrive in a lovely gift box.

Chain Length: 16 inches

Spectacular Orange Spiny Oyster heishe necklace with a matching sterling cross. The large silver cross is inlaid with an oval spiny oyster cabochon. It is a piece to be treasured. The large cross pendant measures 2½" x 1½" and has a southwest stamped design on the front. The spiny oyster beads are lovely hues of orange, coral and cream that have been expertly polished to a high sheen. The necklace closes with a sterling hook and eye clasp. The clasp is marked 925 and the back of the cross is marked sterling. See the clasp and view A, B, C, D, E.

Length: 19 inches & 2½" inch pendant
Weight: 92.9 grams

This is a long double strand rose quartz necklace. These gemstone beads are large 10mm round beads in a soft pink color. They are high quality natural rose quartz beads that are nice and even in color and are not dyed. They are hand knotted on pink silk. It is a simply beautiful and classic necklace that is elegant in style. It has a secure sterling silver slide clasp. Circa 1980's. See some other views 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Length: 21 inches

This vintage pink salmon coral necklace that is made with 7mm round beads. This coral necklace is really beautiful, it has the pink salmon color beads that the Victorians loved. The coral is Italian and is all natural and not dyed, the beads are very nicely polished have no pitting. The beads are 7mm rounds and it has a lovely silver clasp with a matching coral cabochon. The clasp is marked with an M logo and S for sterling. The necklace weighs 32.3 grams. See view A, B, C, D, E, F. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1940.

Length: 17 inches

This necklace features lovely yellow jade gemstone beads. The beads are 8mm rounds that have been hand knotted on silk. They have a 14Kt yellow gold spring ring clasp. It is in Excellent condition. Circa 1970's. See some other views 1, 2, 3.

Length: 25 inches

This is a thick oval sterling collar necklace with Cross Pendant. The wire collar necklace is a rigid oval and it tapers around your neck beautifully. The neck wire is 1/4 inch wide and a perfect stand alone piece, or it can feature your favorite pendant. Designed specifically for the woman that prefers wearing her jewelry a little lower on the neckline. The cross pendant is 2 inches long has a turquoise cabochon in the middle with traditional southwest stampings decorating it. The cross easily slides off so you can switch pendants. It is in excellent condition. See View A, B, C, D, E. It is marked 925 on the neck wire and TB-48 Mexico 925 on the bail. The necklace and pendant weigh 43.3 grams.

Size: 16 inches

This vintage apple coral necklace has a lovely combination of apple coral beads in different shapes accented with gold beads. The apple coral beads have gorgeous colors and are hand cut into large rounds, rondelles and half round shapes. The largest round beads are 25mm. It is a beautiful necklace measuring over 20 inches. It is finished with a gold tone hook clasp. This necklace is composed of genuine and rare Apple Coral, it is not limestone. The colorations are all natural and very striking. It is almost extinct and can no longer be imported, so these beads are very rare. See view A, B, C, D. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 20½ inches

This vintage Ivana Trump Cross necklace has a great look. It is a large beautiful gold tone cross inset with black glass stones on a long chain. The chain measures 30 inches and the cross is 3½". The cross easily slips off the chain and can be worn as a pendant. It has a safety bar clasp on the back. The chain is finished with a lobster clasp. See Another view, the back, the signature. It is in excellent condition. It is signed Ivana©.

Length: 30" chain
               3½" cross

This is a Victorian Era coral necklace composed of natural Sardinian Coral round beads from Italy. The beads are nicely graduated from 9mm to 3.5mm. The salmon coral rounds have a nice cut, color, shape and luster. This rare coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way and are a deep salmon orange color, they are AA quality. The necklace has a gold filled spring ring clasp and is 14 inches long. The Victorians believed coral had protective values, so it was popular jewelry for their children and this may have been a child's necklace. It is a short choker length, but we will include a gold tone extender to lengthen the necklace to 16½ inches. The clasp is marked 1/20th 12K GF and the necklace weighs 10.9 grams. See some other views A, B, C, D.

Length: 14 inches & 16½ with the extender

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