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Antique French Gold Necklace
Antique French Gold Necklace

Antique French Gold Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 32-inch-long antique French necklace features stylish handmade filigree elements. Dressed up or down, the look is Gallic Town and Country chic at its v...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s
Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s

Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 62-inch-long antique French necklace features elegant handmade filigree elements. Stylishly versatile, it can be worn long, wrapped once, or layered w...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 k gold
Antique French Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 k gold

Antique French Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 k gold

Located in PARIS, FR

The clasp is concealed at the back of the necklace and secured by a chain. Regional necklace, Perpignan, circa 1880, France.

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch
French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

Necklace length : 156 cm - 61,4 inch Width links : 0,39 cm Total Weight : 52,5 gr Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : French Horse head

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm
Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm

Antique Victorian 18kt Rose Gold Watch Chain Necklace, France, 40cm

Located in Firenze, IT

A rose gold watch chain, fancy open-mesh rose gold chain, with T-bar drop, hallmarked 18 carat gold, 40cm length, gross weight 27,12 grams.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Baroque Cultured Pearls Antique Clasp Necklace
French Baroque Cultured Pearls Antique Clasp Necklace

French Baroque Cultured Pearls Antique Clasp Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

This antique necklace is composed of cultured pearls in the pinkish white orient.

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20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace
French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace

French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This important antique necklace is formed of a triple jaseron mesh chain held by a ratchet clasp allowing to wear it alone.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18...

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

Necklace length : 38 cm - 14,96 Inch Total Weight : 12,6 gr Lozenge Links : 0,4 cm * 1,65 cm Dog Clip : 0,6 cm * 1,85 cm Bolt Ring Diameter : 1,05 cm Condition : Very Good - Antiq...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61 inch
French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61 inch

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61 inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

Necklace length : 155 cm - 61,02 inch Width links : 0,59 cm Total Weight : 52,3 gr Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : French eagle head

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 31.3 Inch
French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 31.3 Inch

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 31.3 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this lovely French 18 K yellow gold necklace. This elegant chain consists of alternating simpler and fancy paperclip looking links. This lovely chain necklace bears a mak...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 14k Gold Turquoise Enamel Portrait Hinged Locket Pendant Necklace
Antique French 14k Gold Turquoise Enamel Portrait Hinged Locket Pendant Necklace

Antique French 14k Gold Turquoise Enamel Portrait Hinged Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.08 Grams --Stone(s):-- (1) Enamel Portrait - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - 19.65x14.00mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabocho...

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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860

Located in Chicago, IL

France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France
Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France

Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant Belle Époque necklace is composed of collet set oriental pearls and rose cut diamonds connected by foxtail gold chains. The clasp is hallmarked with French assay marks,...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite
French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite

French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite

Located in London, GB

A French antique Fraumont diamond necklace and earring suite, with a drop pendant, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a ...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France
Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France

Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Very elegant and delicate necklace made out of 18 karat gold around 1870 in the neo archeological style. Fine fox tail chains alternate with coral beads and round gold disks reminisc...

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Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Cut Diamond and Sugarloaf Emerald Bar Necklace Plat/ 18K Gold
Antique French Cut Diamond and Sugarloaf Emerald Bar Necklace Plat/ 18K Gold

Antique French Cut Diamond and Sugarloaf Emerald Bar Necklace Plat/ 18K Gold

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Sugarloaf Emerald & French Cut Diamond Bar Necklace in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Elevate your collection with this stunning antique bar necklace, featuring a vibran...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique French 8.50 Carat Diamond, 9k Gold and Silver Necklace Circa 1860
Antique French 8.50 Carat Diamond, 9k Gold and Silver Necklace Circa 1860

Antique French 8.50 Carat Diamond, 9k Gold and Silver Necklace Circa 1860

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive antique French diamond floral necklace has been crafted in 9k gold and silver.

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Antique 1860s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Silver

French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold
French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold

French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE GORGEOUS NECKLACE FROM FRANCE HAS A STUNNING ROSE FLO...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

French Antique 19th Century Diamond Silver Gold Flower Pendant
French Antique 19th Century Diamond Silver Gold Flower Pendant

French Antique 19th Century Diamond Silver Gold Flower Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

18K gold and Silver Pendant. In the form of a flower, the heart of this antique pendant is a claw set antique cut diamond surrounded by 11 pistils set with diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Star Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Antique French 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Star Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace

Antique French 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Star Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This antique French pendant necklace is a striking and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a substantial 16.15ct star ruby surrounded by 1.10ctw of diamonds.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Link Chain Necklace

By Orange Blossom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of split oval, navette, and round shaped links Navette links center a pierced orange blossom motif Round links are pierce with filigree detail Accented by milgrain detail t...

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Antique 1870s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace
Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique French Belle-Epoque-period set incudes eight rare ball-cut moonstones beaded on a delicate gilt choker necklace and wire-hook dangle earrings for pierced ears.

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace

Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of knot-style links with single jump rings Suspending a spinning dog clip clasp Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s Width at widest: 5.0 mm Total l...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chain is comprised of oval shaped links Centering a smaller oval and gold bead Alternating with oval shaped cable chain Completed by large spring clasp closure Stamped with French ha...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Antique French Gold Fob Pendant
Spectacular Antique French Gold Fob Pendant

Spectacular Antique French Gold Fob Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, French. This antique fob is a perfect "found object" pendant. Wonderfully decorated with four spectacular lions heads and a delicately hued bright carnelian, the ...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace
Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Marquise Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Rose De France - Slightly Pinkish Purple Color - 16.2x7.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k White Gold...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider
Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this French antique longguard slider. This 18 karat solid gold clip on charm is shaped in the form of a circle and adorned with a royal hand engraved flower and a white p...

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Late 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus

Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian 18ct gold and diamond pendant/brooch necklace made in France during the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - Griffin lion slider
Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - Griffin lion slider

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - Griffin lion slider

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this French antique longguard slider. This 18 karat solid gold clip on charm is oval in shape and adorned with a dragon looking lion, scrolls and leaf shapes. It looks as...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider
Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider

Antique French necklace slide - Victorian clip on pendant - floral leaf slider

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this French antique longguard slider. This 18 karat solid gold clip on charm is shaped in the form of an upside down drop and adorned with a royal leaf, scrolls, a red sy...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870
Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870

Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold sautoir chain; part of our diverse antique necklace and pendant collection.

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Antique 1870s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Watch Chain 18k Yellow Gold
Antique French Watch Chain 18k Yellow Gold

Antique French Watch Chain 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Mārupe, LV

Antique French Watch Chain Rare 18-carat yellow gold (750/1000). An elegant antique piece featuring hand-crafted oval geometric links, characteristic of refined 19th-century French w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, French Art Nouveau Gold Love Medallion
Antique 18ct Gold, French Art Nouveau Gold Love Medallion

Antique 18ct Gold, French Art Nouveau Gold Love Medallion

By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Love Medallion 18ct Gold French Stamped- Eagles Head Circa 1900 Makers Mark F Vernon This exquisite French Art Nouveau pendant necklace, crafted by the renowned Frédéric ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French longchain
Antique French longchain

Antique French longchain

Located in New York, NY

An antique French long chain composed of finely reeded Figaro-style links, crafted in rich 18-karat gold.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace
Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau necklace by Wiese, French made, the necklace is crafted in 18k gold, with 10.5 x 13mm pearl drop.

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Materials: 14K Gold Chain, 18K Gold Pendant Weight: Chain - 12.6 grams; Pendant - 15.9 grams Gemstone: Blue Color Stones, Diamond, Pearl, Painting on Porcelain Measurement: Pendan...

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Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Pendant by Selllier
Antique 18ct Gold French Pendant by Selllier

Antique 18ct Gold French Pendant by Selllier

Located in London, GB

Antique Circa 1880s French Art Nouveau Artist Sellier Pendant Signed Sellier 18ct 750 Solid Gold Religious pendant depicting Mary & Jesus Stamped with French Eagle Mark for 18c...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style
Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style

Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style

Located in Berlin, DE

14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.71 x 1.54 in / 4 x 18 x 39 mm stone weight - 29.90 carats pendant lengt...

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2010s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace, Art Nouveau, Circa 1905
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace, Art Nouveau, Circa 1905

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Necklace, Art Nouveau, Circa 1905

Located in Antwerp, BE

Necklace length : 45 cm - 17,7 Inch Widest point necklace : 1,5 cm Total Weight : 10,9 gr Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18 karat solid yellow gold Hallmark : French ea...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).
Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).

Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Splendid and exotic drop necklace consisting of a central pear cut diamond of 1,90 carats in addition to 136 rose-cut diamonds. Antique, Victorian period (19th century, 1870). Mounte...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Chalice & host - French 18k Gold Antique charm - 1906 - Catholic pendant
Antique Chalice & host - French 18k Gold Antique charm - 1906 - Catholic pendant

Antique Chalice & host - French 18k Gold Antique charm - 1906 - Catholic pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are delighted to introduce this lovely 18 ct rose gold patina medal featuring a chalice, which is a cup often use for drinking during a religious ceremony. A host marked with a cr...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Virgin Mary Pendant signed
Antique 18ct Gold French Virgin Mary Pendant signed

Antique 18ct Gold French Virgin Mary Pendant signed

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Antique 18ct Gold Pendant signed Lior Rialla ? Victorian dated 1870s Depicting Virgin Mary French eagle mark present and goldsmiths stamp on the bail Hung on lightweight ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

CELINE Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Carriage Pendant Necklace
CELINE Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Carriage Pendant Necklace

CELINE Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Carriage Pendant Necklace

By Celine

Located in Nice, FR

CELINE vintage antiqued gold tone chain necklace featuring a medallion pendant featuring a carriage and embossed CELINE. Toggle clasp. Embossed CELINE. Indicative measurements : c...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS, NAPOLEON III, BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Circa 1900
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Circa 1900

Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold longuard chain; part of our collection of French chains.

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Antique Early 1900s French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her. The reverse engraved with the name 'J R S...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Antique Crescent Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace Chain French
19th Century Antique Crescent Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace Chain French

19th Century Antique Crescent Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace Chain French

Located in Geneva, CH

Antique Crescent Rose cut Diamond Brooch/Pendant silver and gold on a Necklace Chain 18K gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French

Located in New York, NY

His collection represents some of the most exquisite antique French jewels available. The antique Burmese Rubies in the necklace are absolutely stunning.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French 18ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant
Antique French 18ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant

Antique French 18ct Gold St.Christopher Pendant

Located in London, GB

French Antique Pendant Circa Late 19th Century Jesus 18ct 750 Gold Markings of French maker on Bail Weight 5 grams Diameter 2.3 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace

White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total), circa 1920, French. diameter diamonds: 2.6 – 7.4 mm weight necklace: 19.87 grams l...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her. The reverse engraved with the name 'Mar...

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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique French seed pearl and 0.20Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cherub Pendant 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning 18ct gold pendant is a true piece of history. With a beautiful cherub portrait, this pendant is French-...

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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her and a scalloped edge. The reverse engraved...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Victorian Pencil Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Retractable Jewelry
French Antique Victorian Pencil Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Retractable Jewelry

French Antique Victorian Pencil Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Retractable Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct antique Victorian pencil pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Functional as a pencil in its day, the delightful objet d'art today makes a fabulo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Antique gold locket - French solid gold - Napoleon III pendant - Victorian
18k Antique gold locket - French solid gold - Napoleon III pendant - Victorian

18k Antique gold locket - French solid gold - Napoleon III pendant - Victorian

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this Marvellous 18 K gold Victorian Locket. This piece was crafted during the 19th century in France and is therefor also called a Napoleon III jewel. This stunning recta...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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French Gold Antique Necklace Draperie
French Gold Antique Necklace Draperie

French Gold Antique Necklace Draperie

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely antique necklace, made in France circa 1880. Made in yellow gold 18k, multiple hallmarks (eagle heads).

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Gold Chain Necklace
Antique French Gold Chain Necklace

Antique French Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A lovely antique chain, made in France circa 1890. Made in yellow gold 18k. The weight is 26.90 grams. The length is 80 cm, 9 mm width.

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Antique 1890s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Gold Chain Necklace
French Antique Gold Chain Necklace

French Antique Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely antique gold chain, made in France circa 1890. Made in yellow gold 18k. The length is 144 cm. Weight: 56 grams Width: 5mm.

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1900s French Antique Gold Bracelet Necklace
1900s French Antique Gold Bracelet Necklace

1900s French Antique Gold Bracelet Necklace

Unavailable

W 0.4 in D 0.08 in L 15.75 in

1900s French Antique Gold Bracelet Necklace

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

18k yellow gold necklace. Can be transformed and used as a bracelet. French work. Circa 1900. Total necklace length: 40 cm Total bracelet length: 17.5 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Gold Crucifix
Antique French Gold Crucifix

Antique French Gold Crucifix

Located in London, GB

Above the figure of Jesus Christ are the letters INRI and at the bottom of the Cross are French Gold hallmarks for 1817. Three of the terminals, front and back, are simply engraved w...

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Antique 1810s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Gold and Natural Pearls French Antique Necklace
Gold and Natural Pearls French Antique Necklace

Gold and Natural Pearls French Antique Necklace

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A lovely antique necklace, made in France circa 1900 by C Louchet PARIS.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Beautifully Constructed Antique French Gold Cross
Beautifully Constructed Antique French Gold Cross

Beautifully Constructed Antique French Gold Cross

Located in London, GB

With repousse floral decoration on the upright and each terminal features a pine cone. The reverse is also unusual because it repeats the front of the Cross but is totally flat. The ...

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Antique 1850s French Baroque Revival Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian French Green Quartz Gold Necklace circa 1880
Antique Victorian French Green Quartz Gold Necklace circa 1880

Antique Victorian French Green Quartz Gold Necklace circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This genuine Victorian French 18ct yellow gold necklace is Circa 1880. Stamped with French hallmarks on the fancy gold chain, beautiful all round French workmanship. Typically Fren...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Enamel Antique Necklace
Gold and Enamel Antique Necklace

Gold and Enamel Antique Necklace

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely antique necklace, European made in 19th century.

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace
18 Karat Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace

18 Karat Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is an exquisite 18K Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl Necklace. A stunning example of Victorian jewelry with (78) Old Miner's Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds, G-J in Color, VS-...

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

French Victorian 12.20 Carat Diamond Antique Necklace
French Victorian 12.20 Carat Diamond Antique Necklace

French Victorian 12.20 Carat Diamond Antique Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

It’s always exciting to discover a beautiful object that is unknown to the collecting world What kind of lady held this beauty in her jewellery box at the time Was it a gift from her...

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Antique 1840s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold
Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique coral cross gold necklace in yellow gold 18 karat.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique French Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1850
Antique French Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1850

Antique French Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1850

Located in Lancaster , GB

A magnificent antique French necklace Circa 1850, featuring a cross pendant and chain made up of fabulous deep red cabochon cut Garnets.

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Antique 1850s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Long Chain Necklace, circa 1870
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Long Chain Necklace, circa 1870

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Long Chain Necklace, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A charming 18ct yellow gold and natural pearl antique French long chain, made circa 1870 Length 150cms

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique French Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Necklace Dates from 1920
Antique French Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Necklace Dates from 1920

Antique French Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Necklace Dates from 1920

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Antique French diamond 18ct gold and platinum necklace; this dates from the 1920s and is formed of a circle of rose cut diamonds with millegrain edging surrounding a transitional cut...

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Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique French Enameled Necklace with Diamond and Natural Pearls
Antique French Enameled Necklace with Diamond and Natural Pearls

Antique French Enameled Necklace with Diamond and Natural Pearls

Located in Paris, FR

Antique 18kt gold enameled necklace (quality mark: head of eagle and rhinoceros) which pendant is set with old cut diamonds, which total weight is estimated around 0,50ct, and natura...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tag Necklace, Yellow Gold, Ruby
Tag Necklace, Yellow Gold, Ruby

Tag Necklace, Yellow Gold, Ruby

Unavailable

W 0.79 in L 17.72 in

Tag Necklace, Yellow Gold, Ruby

Located in PARIS, FR

Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation. Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.92 carat rub...

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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Lapis Lazuli Bead And Gold Necklace
Antique Lapis Lazuli Bead And Gold Necklace

Antique Lapis Lazuli Bead And Gold Necklace

By Maison Auclert

Located in Paris, IDF

The beads are original antiques and the mounting is modern hand-made in our Paris workshop with French hallmarking (eagle's head).

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French Chain Necklaces

French Gold and Diamonds Antique Locket
French Gold and Diamonds Antique Locket

French Gold and Diamonds Antique Locket

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A lovely antique pendant locket, made in France circa 1860, Napoleon III era. Made in yellow gold 18k (eagle heads hallmark) and set with an old mine cut diamond cut of 0.20 carats ...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Pendant Necklaces Yellow Gold Amethyst
Pendant Necklaces Yellow Gold Amethyst

Pendant Necklaces Yellow Gold Amethyst

Unavailable

W 0.48 in L 0.81 in

Pendant Necklaces Yellow Gold Amethyst

Located in PARIS, FR

Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). pendant set with two amethysts. one cushion cut square about 4.35 cts. and the other trillion cut about 1.05 cts. Length: 43 cm. ...

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Gold and Diamonds French Antique Pendant
Gold and Diamonds French Antique Pendant

Gold and Diamonds French Antique Pendant

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very beautiful antique pendant, in its original boxe from Danoux Palais Royal Paris. Made circa 1870. Made in rose gold 18k, silver ans Old European cut diamonds. The central cush...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900
Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900

Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Antique French Sterling Silver natural white and blue Topaz necklace is Circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Indigolite Tourmaline
Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Indigolite Tourmaline

Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Indigolite Tourmaline

Unavailable

W 0.79 in L 17.72 in

Tag Necklace, Rose Gold, Indigolite Tourmaline

Located in PARIS, FR

Playing with materials. Playing with light. Contrast and color. The Tag necklace embodies the art of composition and eco-creation. Here, the Tag necklace highlights a 0.74 carat ind...

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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Necklace With Antique Eurasian Art Griffin Head
Gold Necklace With Antique Eurasian Art Griffin Head

Gold Necklace With Antique Eurasian Art Griffin Head

By Maison Auclert

Located in Paris, IDF

The griffin head is an original antique, the mounting modern hand-made in our Paris workshop with French hallmarking (eagle's head), signature and individual number.

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French Chain Necklaces

Maison Auclert Paris Necklace with Antique Gold Etruscan Artifacts
Maison Auclert Paris Necklace with Antique Gold Etruscan Artifacts

Maison Auclert Paris Necklace with Antique Gold Etruscan Artifacts

Located in Paris, IDF

18K mat pink gold necklet set with four diamonds (0.24 carat total weight) with three gold pendants representing the heads of young ladies, Etrusco-roman art, IV th-IIIrd century B.C...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French Agate Cameo Contemporary Diamond Mounting Brooch Necklace Pendant
Antique French Agate Cameo Contemporary Diamond Mounting Brooch Necklace Pendant

Antique French Agate Cameo Contemporary Diamond Mounting Brooch Necklace Pendant

Located in Melbourne, FL

A piece from my personal collection and one of my favorites. When worn, it was truly a conversation piece. The center is an`antique French agate cameo surrounded by 18 karat yello...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl, Gold and Enamel Duck Pendant
Antique Pearl, Gold and Enamel Duck Pendant

Antique Pearl, Gold and Enamel Duck Pendant

Located in London, GB

The body made from a large Natural Baroque Pearl and with Enamelled neck and head, Gold beak and Ruby eyes, with skilfully engraved Gold feet in the paddling mode. The Gold suspensio...

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Antique 1890s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bolt Necklace, Blackened Silver and Rose Gold, Diamonds and Spinel

Bolt Necklace, Blackened Silver and Rose Gold, Diamonds and Spinel

Located in PARIS, FR

Bolt necklace is transformed around antique gemstones. Inspired by 19th-century archives, it gives new life to the Rosace medallion invented by Léon Rouvenat. Here, Bolt necklace hi...

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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

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Antique French Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique french gold necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique french gold necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing antique french gold necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An antique french gold necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 41, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also french cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our antique french gold necklace for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique French Gold Necklace?

On average, an antique french gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,927, while they’re typically $580 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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