Antique & Vintage Necklaces
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A pretty 1940s malachite necklace. Polished malachite nuggets have been hand-strung and set to a decorative silver clasp. A timeless vintage necklace. Length: 44.5cm (17.5"), average width: 6mm, weight: 16.9g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A gorgeous burgundy-coloured glass necklace. Polished glass nuggets have been hand-strung and set to a brass barrel clasp. A beautifully made piece of vintage costume jewellery. Length: 51 (20"), average width: 10mm, weight: 68.4g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
A stunning cognac coloured Czech crystal necklace. Faceted frustum shaped glass beads together with small clear glass spacers have been strung on a silver chain and set to a brass barrel clasp. The graduated frustum shaped beads create a wonderful cascading effect towards the bottom of the necklace, where a single barrel-shaped faceted glass bead is positioned. A beautiful original vintage costume necklace. Size: 41cm (L), 12mm – 6mm (W), weight: 46g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright and cheerful Czech crystal necklace. Graduated Czech canary yellow faceted glass beads, together with small clear glass spacers have been hand-strung and securely set to a brass ring spring clasp. The higher lead content in this necklace ( which Cezch crystal is famous for ) allows it to sparkle beautifully in the light. A lovely vintage costume necklace. Size: 40cm (L), 15mm - 7mm (W), weight: 45.2g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
An eye-catching Czech sapphire blue crystal necklace. Graduated faceted blue glass beads have being strung on a fetter chain and set to a brass ring spring clasp. Czech crystal was famous for its higher lead content which allowed their faceted beads to catch the light beautifully. A very pretty vintage costume necklace. Size: 51cm x 14mm - 6mm, weight 44g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful candy red glass necklace. Graduated oval shaped opaque glass beads have been individually hand-knotted and securely set to a brass barrel clasp. These gorgeous beads still show faint mould lines and the tiny indentations of being moulded by hand. An original 1920s artisan vintage costume necklace. Size: 95cm x 12mm – 5mm, weight 60g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
An elegant freshwater pearl necklace. A single strand of baroque freshwater pearls has been hand-strung and set to a push-in box clasp. These pearls are very evenly matched and they have a beautifully delicate lustre to them. Size: 42cm ( 16.5" ) x average pearl size 5mm, weight: 12.1g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful malachite bead necklace. Graduated malachite beads together with small green glass spacers have been hand strung and set to a decorative brass barrel clasp. These malachite beads have been highly polished and have a gorgeous lustre to them. A must-have necklace for all vintage jewellery lovers. Size: (L) 61cm x (W)8mm to 5mm, weight 47g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A gorgeous Venetian art glass necklace. Handcrafted opaque glass beads, together with small gold-tone glass spacers have been hand strung and set to a brass barrel clasp. A one-of-a-kind vintage costume necklace. Size: (L) 54cm x (W) 13mm, weight 75.5g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A classic gold heart locket pendant. A beautiful rich 9ct yellow gold heart-shaped locket, with a floral engraving on the front. This locket opens up to reveal two compartments in which to put photos/pictures. A very stylish piece of vintage jewellery. Size: 19mm X 16mm, weight: 3.6g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright and cheerful Venetian glass bead necklace. Hand-crafted graduated opaque glass beads, with small gold-tone glass spacers have been hand strung and knotted to the original brass barrel clasp. A wonderful example of a Venetian art glass necklace. Size : (L) 47cm x (W) 12mm – 6mm, weight 36.9g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright and glittering amber nugget necklace. Gorgeous rich cognac coloured natural Baltic Amber nuggets, have been hand-strung and knotted to an amber barrel clasp. This highly polished graduated necklace is very tactile and comfortable to wear. A must-have jewellery box essential. Size: 58cm x 20mm, weight: 41g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A sparkling Venetian aventurine swirl necklace. Hand-blown amber glass beads containing crushed Aventurine, together with small gold-tone glass spacers have been hand-strung and set to a brass barrel clasp. An eye-catching vintage costume necklace. Size: (L) 41cm x (W) 12mm, weight 43.9g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
A glittering amber Czech crystal necklace. Wheel-shaped glass beads, with faceted outer edges, have been set on a bar fetter chain. This unusual design of bead, creates a beautiful contrast between the reflection from the smooth inner part of the wheel and the sparkle from the outer facets. A beautifully designed vintage costume necklace. Size : (L) 41cm x (W) 13mm – 5mm, weight 28.6g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty aventurine swirl necklace. These shimmering glass beads were made by a Venetian artist, who mixed crushed aventurine gemstone dust with molten glass. The necklace chain is made of fetter links with small faceted amber glass pieces intermittently spaced. Which gives further depth to this gorgeous necklace. A fine example of the very high standards to which Venetian artists work. Size: 45cm x 12mm, weight 26.2g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright and sparkling Venetian art glass necklace. Handcrafted green and black glass nuggets together with clear faceted spacers have been hand-strung and set to a brass barrel clasp. A unique and beautifully made vintage costume necklace. Size: (L) 52cm x (W) 18mm - 7mm, weight 51.4g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A stylish baroque pearl necklace. Three strands of freshwater baroque pearls have been hand-strung on silk thread and set to a push in box clasp. These baroque pearls are very evenly matched and have a beautiful lustre. A classic vintage necklace which is very flattering when worn. Length: 61cm (24″), average pearl size: 4mm, weight: 36.5g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
An eye-catching white agate necklace. Highly polished white agate nuggets, together with malachite nuggets have been hand-strung and set to a barrel clasp. These polished agate nuggets have a luxurious shine which contrasts beautifully with the rich green malachite nuggets. A one-of-a-kind piece. Length: 41cm (16″), width: 14mm, Weight: 37.1g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
A 1920s inspired Egyptian Hieroglyphics pendant, with a textured background allowing the polished symbols to be highlighted. A beautiful and iconically themed pendant. Size: 49mm x 13mm, weight: 3.1g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty Art Nouveau heart-shaped locket. Made from 9ct yellow gold and engraved on both sides with a foliate design. This pendant is suspended from a curb link chain with its original push-in barrel clasp. A timeless piece of jewellery. Pendant size: 24 x 21mm, chain length: 43cm, weight 6.5g. Metal: 9ct gold Period: Art Nouveau Jewellery ( 1890 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A fabulous pearl flapper style necklace. Off-round Tahitian pearls have been set at intervals on multiple strands, with small glass spacer beads in between. Some of these clear glass spacers are speckled black, which adds a beautiful depth of colour. These five strands are brought together with a knot near each and with each strand cumulating in a black briolette glass bead. An exceptional piece of vintage jewellery. Length: 130cm (51"), width: 20mm - 30mm, weight: 98.5g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
An original 1950s pearl necklace. A single strand of evenly matched freshwater pearls has been hand-strung on silk thread and set to a push-in box clasp. These off-round pearls have a beautiful lustre to them and are very flattering when worn. Length: 42cm ( 16.5" ), average pearl size: 9mm, weight: 14.7g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful mauve Venetian foil necklace. Handcrafted glass beads containing silver foil, together with smaller baroque glass beads and clear glass spacers have been set to a push-in decorative box clasp. This impressive triple-strand foil necklace has been expertly strung and lies perfectly when worn. A gorgeous Venetian foil necklace that deserves to be treasured. Size: (L) 46cm x 12mm beads, weight 205g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A must-have vintage amber necklace. A mixture of opaque and translucent natural amber nuggets, creates a beautiful contrast which brings this necklace to life. These nature amber nuggets have been highly polished giving the necklace a wonderfully smooth texture, which is very comfortable to wear. This necklace has been hand-strung on silk thread and is set to an amber barrel clasp. A jewellery box essential. Size: 61cm x 15mm, weight: 43.8g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A fashionable gold pendant. A single cultured pearl with a beautiful lustre is mounted in a closed-back gold setting. Surrounding this pearl is a framework of textured 9ct yellow gold. A stylish piece of vintage jewellery. Pendant size: 26mm x 15mm, weight: 1.5g Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
An intricate Art Deco butterfly wing necklace. This beautiful scene of a beach with golden sands and a palm tree was made using iridescent butterfly wings. It was made by using a technique called reverse painting, where the butterfly wings were placed onto the back of the glass and then mounted in sterling silver. Which is finished off with a decorative border and a flower bail. This exquisite pendant is suspended from its original sterling silver Singapore chain. The necklace was manufactured and signed by Thomas Mott (TLM) circa the 1920s. A beautiful piece of history, which has become very collectible. Size: 40mm x 18mm, weight: 6.6g. Chain length: 45cm. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
9ct gold trace link chain. This necklace is hallmarked for Sheffield 1984. A pretty and useful vintage chain. Chain length: 48cm, weight: 6.8g, thickness: 2mm Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A petit Art Nouveau 9ct gold locket. This beautiful locket has been engraved with a nature scene, depicting a bird in flight surrounded by a floral border and finished with scroll motifs to the top. Size: 31mm x 27mm, weight: 2.5g. Period: Art Nouveau Jewellery ( 1890 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A distinctive Victorian Silver Locket. An octagonal-shaped locket depicting a deer in raised profile. This locket is hallmarked for 1889. A unique and beautiful Victorian locket. Length: 31mm, width: 18mm, depth: 6mm, weight 7.8g, chain length: 44cm ( 17.5 inch ). Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 to 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
An eye-catching 9ct gold rope chain necklace. This elegant necklace is a jewellery box essential and can be worn with almost any outfit. Chain length: 61cm, weight: 5.4g, thickness: 3mm Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A traditional heart-shaped locket. This beautiful heart locket is made of shiny 9ct yellow gold and features ornate etching on the front. The locket opens to reveal two heart-shaped photo/picture frames within. The heart locket is a symbol of love, that will be forever in fashion. Size: 22mm X 18mm, weight: 2.9g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A modern and stylish garnet and diamond pendant. Consisting of ten oval-cut garnet gemstones with a combined weight of 1.9ct set in rich 9ct yellow gold, by means of a secure claw setting. These bright and vivid garnets are further accentuated by pave diamonds set in 9ct white gold. These pave diamonds have a combined weight of 4 points and add that extra sparkle to an already beautiful pendant. Pendant size: 29mm x 7mm, weight : 2g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A charming Art Nouveau style locket. An oval-shaped gold plated locket depicting two songbirds over a floral scene, which opens up to reveal two picture frames inside. This pretty locket is a very wearable piece of vintage jewellery. Size: 31mm x 20mm. Thickness: 5mm, weight: 4.7g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
An original Art Deco flapper necklace. Graduated polished sea sediment Jasper beads have been hand-knotted to form this exotic necklace. These sea sediment jasper beads have a crackle glaze pattern with hues of turquoise. An iconic necklace of the 1920s. Size: 90cm x 13mm – 7mm, weight 112g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
An original Art deco pendant necklace. An imperial jade gemstone set to a brass bail. This jade pendant is semi-translucent when held up to the light, changing to a lighter green and revealing the dark veins within the gemstone. This beautiful pendant is suspended from an antique brass chain with toggle clasp. A very well-made and wearable Art Deco necklace. Pendant size: 5.3cm X 1.4cm, weight 7.5g. Chain length: 51cm (20″), weight 15.3g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful double-side Edwardian glass locket. Two oval cabochon pieces of glass are held together with a 9ct rose gold frame and securely fixed with a threaded bail. A well-made piece of antique jewellery. Pendant size: 57mm – 36mm, weight: 22.4g. Period : Edwardian Jewellery ( 1901 – 1914 ). Layaway plans available. -
An original Victorian smoky quartz fob pendant. This triple-sided, faceted smoky quartz gemstone is mounted in decorative 9ct yellow gold. The gold setting has beautiful scrolling detail above a bifurcated arch. A must-have jewellery box essential for all antique jewellery lovers. Size: 24mm x 24mm, weight: 6.6g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A lovely 1940s picture locket. Made from 9ct yellow gold, this oval-shaped locket features a decorative border and a scroll motif. The center of the locket can be removed entirely, with the photos been placed between two pieces of glass. A very pretty retro locket. Size: 52mm x 27mm, weight 7.1g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A pretty Amethyst pendant necklace. An oval cut Amethyst gemstone weighing 2.12ct has been set in 9ct yellow gold using a bezel setting. The pendant is finished with a rope twist around the base and is suspended from a 9ct gold curb link chain. An eye-catching piece of vintage jewellery. Pendant size: 19mm x 10mm, chain length: 45cm weight: 3.9g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A luxurious Art Deco Jade Necklace. Cushion cut jade which has been hand carved with a lattice pattern, along with spherical jade beads have been hand knotted on a silk thread and securely set to a ring spring clasp. This highly polished nephrite jade has a delicate mottled pattern, which is very well-balanced and gives it a visual depth of colour. A classic piece of vintage jewellery. Size: 40cm x 14mm – 9mm, weight 55.6g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available.