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.