Antique & Vintage Necklaces
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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. -
An elaborate Victorian fob pendant. Containing three oval-cut gemstones, a Bloodstone, a Carnelian, and an Onyx, which are set in 9ct yellow gold. These highly polished gemstones form a triple side swivelling fob. Which is pivoted beneath an arch and a central column, with decorative floral motifs to each shoulder. A precisely crafted piece of antique jewellery. Size: 37mm x 22mm, weight: 8g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
An elaborate Victorian triple sided fob pendant. Three oval gemstones, a bloodstone, onyx and a carnelian each uncarved are set in 9ct yellow gold to form a swivelling fob. The ornate and intricate design of this fob showcases the very high standard to which Victorian jewellers worked. A well-made and wearable piece of fine antique jewellery. Size: 28mm x 23mm, weight: 5.3g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A classic Victorian swivel fob pendant. Consisting of a dark red carnelian onyx gemstone and a bloodstone set in rich 9ct yellow gold, to form a disc. This disc pivots beneath a rigid chain link arch, to create a swivelling fob pendant. Beautifully made and a testament to the skill of Victorian jewellers. Size: 36mm x 23mm, weight : 7.5g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). 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 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. -
A meticulously crafted Victorian 9ct gold locket. The front of this locket has been engraved with a shield and scroll motif, which has been highlighted with black enamel. While the back features a concentric circle design. Inside there are two compartments, each with an oval framed piece of glass allowing this locket to hold two pictures. A rare and unique piece of Victorian Jewellery. Length: 44mm, width: 26mm, depth: 6mm, weight 7.5g, Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 to 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A large Victorian Citrine swivel fob. A faceted Citrine gemstone has been set in 9ct yellow gold to form a triple-sided swivel fob pendant. This Citrine gemstone has exceptional clarity, which looks amazing when worn. Size: 36mm x 33mm x 23mm, weight: 23.6g. Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. -
A unique opal & diamond pendant necklace. A polished cabochon opal weighing 2.39ct is mounted in rich 9ct yellow gold by means of a secure claw setting. Opal is Octobers birthstone and it symbolises purity and hope. This opal has a gorgeous play of colour, with its shifting hues of green, red and blue. It is surrounded by diamonds which have a combined weight of 12 points and are set in a modern contemporary 9ct yellow gold open framework. This pendant is suspended from a 9ct gold cable chain. A beautifully designed piece of jewellery. Pendant size: 36mm x 14mm, chain length: 46cm, weight: 5.5g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
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 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 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 captivating Georgian garnet cross pendant. Foil-backed garnet gemstones have been set in a 9ct yellow gold close back setting. These flat cut garnets have amazing colour saturation as a result of been foil-backed, a technique that was very popular in the Georgian period. An exquisite and rare cross pendant. Size: 42mm x 27mm Weight: 3.6g. Thickness: 3.5mm The average garnet is 8mm in diameter. Period: Georgian Jewellery ( 1714 – 1837 ). Layaway plans available.