Contemporary American designer Maya has created this elegant choker of real pearls, resin and glass beads. 12 1/2" around with a 2 1/2" extension. Depth at its greatest is 5". The piece is signed Maya.

Pardon the hyperbole, but this is the most original bead laden, non sterling, largest nouveau deco ish necklace this person has ever designed and assembled. Massive! Sometimes one sees a piece of 'hardware', as in this circa 1890 brass Art Nouveau escutcheon with butterfly figural motif, and the creative person knows instantly what to create...

Patrice, elegant as always!The necklace is composed of Hsiu jade, red adventurine and natural agate beads with brass. The clip earrings are composed of red and green adventurine with amethyst and brass. The pendant back is as beautiful as the front so that it may be worn either way. Necklace is 19" end to end, pendant is 2" in diameter and the earrings are 1 1/8" in diameter.

Elegant single strand necklace by Maya. Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi precious stones, pearls, crystals and antiqued metal when creating her jewelry. In this lovely necklace she has combined Canada jade, fresh water stick pearls, citrine nuggets and bronze colored metal. Result? Fabulous! Total length end to end is 35". Jade rectangles are 1 1/2" by 1" and are 1/8" thick. Oval metal tag with Maya signature attached.

Maya uses yellow turquoise and green garnets in combination with faceted crystal beads and ornate metal beads. Ornate and dramatic. Shorter strand is 19" with a 3" extension. Gold plated brass pendant is 4" long and hangs over the longer strand.

This is a STERLING TIFFANY & COMPANY NECKLACE with HEART Drop. Made with the Famous Quality TIFFANY Heavier Gauge STERLING the links measure 3/8" wide; again, the overall length is 16"; the Heart drop measures 7/8" X 1 1/16". jpgs provide images of the marks, etc. Circa 1995 to present

This delicate pendant necklace by Patrice is made of vintage German glass with brass. The gold plated chain is 17" end to end. The pendant is 2" by 1 1/8".

Elegant and with the look of real amber, this Maya necklace is composed of amber colored resin and real citrine. It is 16" end to end and has a 3" extension so that it may be worn at different lengths. Maya's oval cartouche is on the back side as shown in the picture.

Maya frequently uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry and purses. In this bold necklace she uses a combination of large amethyst chunks and similar chunks of polished smoky topaz with antiqued metal beads. A striking contemporary necklace by Maya! Necklace is 39" end to end. Pendant is 3 5/8" long.

This beautiful necklace by Maya has it all: gilt finish, chunky amethyst beads, rhinestones, piwa pearls, crystals, butterflies, leaves, flowers and more! Elegant in its creation, it is 17 1/2" end to end, its round links are about 2" in diameter, center dangle 2 3/8". Maya's signature is on the clasp. The earrings that follow in the next picture were made by Maya to match this necklace.

Fabulous massive 106 grams cat cross collectible sterling silver necklace neckcuff choker with 5 dark rich purple amethysts. It was created by and signed in script: 2000, 925 for silver content and Bob Stringer.
He builds his creations in the Southwestern Native American style. More than 50 applied elements...

All metal is sterling silver. If you like carnelian and like dogs, this could be yours to collect and celebrate. 45mm round carnelian with a dog imprint on the pendant that ends in a tested sterling silver spiral is a total of 2 5/8" which suspends from a 20" chain that is marked 925 in 3 places. 1.8 oz or 52 grams...

Elegant Japanese Cultured Peal Necklace (4 strands @ 4.5-5mm., Japan) with 1 Ceylon Blue Sapphire @ 2.59 ct., 180 Pave Diamonds @ 1.45 ct. total weight, set in 18K. Gold. We also have a matching Sapphire Ring, please see our item # 1009531

Delicate look, both the pendant and the beads.Patrice designs are of heirloom quality with, in this case, black onyx, faceted carnelian, and purple jade in the pendant, and tiny, glistening peridot beads in the chain. Double strand chain 17" with toggle closure. Chunky pendant 1 1/4" by 1" with 1 1/2" dangle.

Charming piece by Patrice is composed of vintage German glass, abalone and yellow jade with brass on a 24K 17" gold plated flat chain. Note the beautiful design of the metal work both on the front and the back of the pendant. Pendant is 3" by 2 1/2" and is chunky.

Here is a collar-style necklace with a great modernist look by Ed Levin, who died in 2008. It is set with a cabochon amethyst, and made of a gilded metal. The result is a coppery finish; inside the collar is Levin’s name in script letters and ‘Bronze.’ The well-designed collar is quite comfortable and lies nicely at the base of the neck. It measures 3/8 inch at the front, its widest area, and about 14 inches inside circumference.

Robert Sorrell has only created seven of these necklaces, each hand made by him and each slightly different from the other. He calls this his "scarf". Aptly named since, like a cloth scarf, it is versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways--both ends in front, both ends in back, one in front and one over the shoulder, etc. Rhinestones are of the finest quality crystal and the craftsmanship is exquisite! Scarf is 45" end to end and is 3" wide at each end...

An elegant 17" vintage gold plated signed Christian Dior necklace with purple and white rhinestones c1980s. This necklace features a 1" x 3/4" central drop with a teardrop amethyst coloured foil-backed rhinestone; it has a snap-over catch with an open link extension for length adjustment. It is stamped Ch.DIOR copyright mark on the tag and on the back of the drop. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Very dramatic 1980s goldtone metal mounted wood necklace with a large detailed dimensional head of a leopard, hanging from a heavy double strand of dark red silk cord. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head element is based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and other objects...

Doubled up this would make a nice necklace for a doll. All metal is sterling silver and signed by the jewelry maker. Two pieces: necklace and removable pendant. Pices sign and those who must wear royalty's dark rich amethysts, consider this necklace with removable rose quartz pendant around your neck to bring you love and loyalty...

A handmade studio piece, it sits comfortably around the neck and lies flat without gaps. There is no maker’s mark, just the 925 mark for sterling. The neck ring measures about 4 ¾ inches across, with a 3-inch opening. Internal circumference is about 15 inches. The widest area, at the front, measures a little under ½ inch. Weight: 28 grams

Incredible huge statement long lariat necklace by the Italian fashion house Moschino, with a heavy dark blue silk cord terminating in two very large tassels made from Italian poured glass drops or beads in palest gray lavender, on engraved chains in dark goldtone metal, held in large caps of dark goldtone metal. Marked MOSCHINO and MADE IN ITALY on the attached metal hang tag. Also with original paper label marked MOSCHINO BIJOUX...

Composed of linked hand-forged curved pieces with an A-shaped pendant decorated with applied sterling beads, this 1980s necklace has a strong presence. Hinged bars make it comfortable to wear and cause it to drape nicely around the neck. It is marked sterling on the back with an engraved initial A, probably the maker’s mark. The necklace has an internal circumference of about 15 inches; the pendant drops about 2 ¼ inches. Weight: 41.2 grams

Only one! Fancy floral textured book chain used to make this choker necklace - perfect for the bride to be - custom plated in a rich, lush, antiqued, heavy 24K gold. Added an unaltered circa 1870 30mm Victorian 3 pc button, with cut steel center on same color gold gilt open work metal as a removable pendant!. LegaL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee...

Formed as a pectoral, composed of a molten and forged wire chain and a sizable pendant with three drops. The top of the pendant is set with two cabochon amethysts. The back of the pendant shows unintelligible marks in addition to what appears to be a 925 for silver content; the pendant and chain test definitively for sterling. The necklace measures 15 ½ inches long when clasped; the pendant measures 3 1/8 inches wide by 4 ¾ inches long. Gross weight: 79.3 grams

This impressive and substantial necklace with good heft is composed of what appears to be a birdcage-style chain alternating with twisted elements. It is secured by a working box clasp. The clasp bears the Mexican marks for sterling and a post-1980 maker’s mark, the first letter of which is obscured. It measures 18 inches long, doubled. Weight: 132.7 grams

A great looking gold plated 1 x 3/4" textured finish purse with rhinestones on a 30" chain with a barrel clasp. The purse has an opening top and the necklace has the 1928 maker's tag. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S...

Huge statement multi strand long beaded necklace of glass seed beads and matching dyed red coral color raffia beads, with beaded band. This type of decorative beading, conterie, originated in Italy. This piece is probably Italian. 1980s. This came from a Philadelphia area estate and the original owner purchased this necklace in multiple colors. I am also listing a turquoise version. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Huge statement multi strand long beaded necklace of glass seed beads and matching dyed red coral color raffia beads, with beaded band. This type of decorative beading, conterie, originated in Italy. This piece is probably Italian. 1980s. This came from a Philadelphia area estate and the original owner purchased this necklace in multiple colors. I am also listing a red coral color version. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Chinese porcelain Bead Necklace, 24" long, 13 to 14mm(1/2" diameter) for bead with pink flower design in the green background, filigree gilded silver clasp and double knotted. All the beads are in good condition.

Beautiful two-tone sterling necklace in a modern geometric pattern, with a heavy box clasp. Marked on the clasp MEXICO TL-51 925

A 7/8" across 18k yellow gold plated over sterling silver heart shaped pendant with a small genuine diamond at the point...

Circa 1990 four strand necklace with iridized poured glass beads, metal beads, and carved bone beads, all wired in dark brass tone metal with lobster clasp. Not marked but I have had signed French pieces with the same kinds of beads, glass, and construction. 20 inches wearable length on inside strand and about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. One bead is missing toward the back, pictured but not not at all noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show de...

Glam long 1980s black poured glass beaded necklace with large and tiny opaque beads, one tiered silvertone rondelle station with brilliant Swarovski rhinestones, and silvertone lobster clasp. 60 inches long. The rondelle element is 3/4 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous luxe big statement 1980s French long sautoir necklace in antiqued slightly matte goldtone metal with double link chain, faux Byzantine coins, double sided, and large poured resin beads in pale yellow and pale lavender, simulating barbaric carved citrine and amethyst stone beads. Marked JACKY DE G PARIS on metal tag. The beads have cast metal ornate caps in the same style as the coins. Continuous strand with no clasp. Long enough to be worn doubled as shown. Substantial at 133 gr...

A sterling silver pendant necklace set with colorful stones in an oxidized surface, similar to the style of Matilde Poulat. The pendant is decorated with a central cabochon amethyst and roughly set with small turquoise beads and, possibly, coral fragments. Applied wirework wends around the pendant as well as the four drops. The chain is composed of oxidized bow-shaped elements with tire-tread edges, applied wire filaments, and roughly set tiny turquoise beads. The box clasp is in good working o...

Spectacular very big Monies Gerda Lynggaard long sautoir necklace with oblong horn beads dyed in a faux tortoise pattern, and hand knotted in a continuous strand with black thread. Circa 1990. Not marked but with original Monies dust bag. Long enough to wear tripled as shown. Stunning statement great for day to evening. Great size at 84 inches long. The largest bead is 4 inches long. Excellent condition. One bead has very slight age related surface lines, not noticeable when worn. Display form i...

Fabulous big statement Gerda Lynggaard Monies 11 strand necklace with variegated colors of small round horn beads with horn clasp. I am also listing a matching bracelet from the same estate. Not marked but guaranteed Monies. Many signed examples of this group of Monies jewelry, with matching clasps and beads, can be found online. Great size -- 24 inches wearable length at the inside strand and the center drops about 6 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enl...

Chic 1980s minimalist articulated collar necklace in heavy cast silvertone metal. From the same estate as the similar Clara Kasavina necklace I am listing. 14 1/2 inches wearable length including the gap, and just over 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Lot of 5 different hand made semi-precious stone necklaces composed of Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Jade, Coral, Garnet, Carneol and Silver (925) from Afghanistan.

Gorgeous hand made necklace with large free form red sponge coral drops, large baroque freshwater pearls, and briolette cut rock crystal drops, all mounted on sterling silver wire with granulated bead detail, a textured sterling silver extender chain, and sterling hook clasp. The clasp is marked 925. 19 inches long and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Two gorgeous glam necklaces from the same estate, in opaque black faceted glass, one a continuous strand hand knotted with matching thread, and one a continuous strand long flapper necklace with an oversized tassel with a dark silvertone filigree cap. The tasselled necklace is 48 inches long and the tassel is an additional 6 inches long. The single continuous strand is 70 inches long and the beads are 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Vintage 1960's - 1970's Coral glass Seed Bead Multiple Strand Torsade Necklace with Hand Woven Closure. This incredible piece is comprised of 60 strands of glass coral seed beads.... hand strung into this lovely torsade necklace. Coral beads are a beautiful shade of rich tomato red and each is unique in shape and size. Necklace is finished with an off white / cream color cow bovine bone beads and hand woven cording with a button and loop closure. Necklace weighs a hefty 98.9 grams. Necklace meas...

Unisex Diamond Necklace from Rajasthan, India Traditional high carat 20- 22K gold necklace from India studded with 740 diamonds close to 40 ct. Designed so that only the diamonds touch your skin. Good condition with 5 replacement diamonds with settings mounted on the gold hook . This is a stunning piece . End to end of hook is 18" total weight 81g

Michael Bedard necklace for Acme Sudios

Black enamel on silver tone metal with rubber torque

1980

18" around

Each crow measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/2"

Marked Bedard for Acme, Los Angeles

Excellent vintage condition

Anne Forbes sterling silver necklace

American studio artisan

Late 20th century

This bold and well crafted necklace measures 15" long

Weight - a hefty 81+ grams

Signed Anne Forbes in script on verso

Excellent vintage condition

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Hand wrought bronze necklace with amethyst quartz depicting a female nude set in a surrealistic landscape

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 3"

Neck chain - 26"

Weight - 92 grams

Illegible script signature, dated 1989

Attributed to Richard Kaisch

Excellent vintage condition

Beautiful 1980s French long sautoir necklace with glass beads, glass based faux pearls, and large molded and decorated Lucite beads, wired in dark goldtone metal with foldover clasp, in a Renaissance revival style. Not marked but characteristically French. I have had some very similar necklaces marked Monette France. 37 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This spectacular couture necklace is not for the faint of heart, but if you want to feel like the black swan, it's the one for you. Made up of two rows attached to a lucite toggle and ring signed Giorgio Armani. The top row consists of 15 jet crystal marquise or navette shapes hand strung and knotted on heavy black ribbon. Each navette measures 1 1/4" (3.6cm) by a hair less that 3/4" (2.2cm). The top row measures 17 3/4" (45.5cm) across from the toggle to where the ribbon attaches to the...

A bit of punk madness from the house of Yves Saint Laurent. Blackened metal surrounds giant stones wrapped in black and dark brown leather. The necklace measures 16 1/8" (41.2 cm) not including the YSL metal hang tag at the tip. The front is 2 3/4" (7.5 cm) long. The largest center stone is 1 1/2: (4.1 cm) by 1 1/8" (3.1 cm). Made in France c1990. This witty Yves St Laurent necklace is in pristine condition.

This is a rare vintage, matte gold cast metal, Etruscan Revival necklace. It dates from around 1980. It is 22 ½” (57.5cm) long. The circles are 1 3/16” (3.5 cm) in diameter and the drops are 2 1/8” (5.75 cm) long. It is signed GENNY “ Made in Italy” on back of the necklace and is in excellent vintage condition. (Cleopatra might have coveted it.)

Hanging from its original green cord, this sparkling Dolce & Gabbana pendant has poured red and green glass, ruby and emerald rhinestones, as well as light green cabochons and a single teardrop pearl. (The pendant is 3 3/4" (9.8 cm) long and 2" (5.5 cm) wide. Unknotted the cord is a hair under 40" long in total, including the gold end caps and drop teardrop pearls. We've knotted it so the pendant hangs long, but you can make it any length you choose and allow the ends to drop graceful...

Chic Kenneth Lane chunky bib necklace with interlocking chain links, in slightly matte goldtone metal. With paper hang tag marked KENNETH LANE COUTURE COLLECTION. Lobster clasp with extender chain. From an estate. I am also listing a similar pair of earrings from this estate. 20 inches wearable length and 3 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Super chic Kenneth Lane chunky chain necklace and matching bangle bracelet in leopard pattern Lucite. The necklace has goldtone hardware with S hook clasp and is marked KENNETH LANE on a metal hang tag. Necklace is 35 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches wide. Bracelet is 1 3/16 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display forms are life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This is a substantial Valentino lucite & gilt metal necklace. It measures 19 3/4" (50.5cm) long from the hook to the last ring in the chain. Each of the orange lucite pieces are 1 3/8" ((4cm) long.. They measure a hair more than 1" (3cm) across the top and 1 5/8" (4.5cm) at the bottom. They are about 1/4" (.6cm) thick. The gilt metal spacers are separated from each lucite piece by a gold bead.. IFrom around 1985, it looks to be in unworn condition. It is signed with the V cartouche in the unders...

From around 1980, this Ugo Correani necklace make quite a statement. The necklace is 25 1/2" (66.5 cm) long--opera length. The beads are 5/8" (2 cm) in diameter, and the decoration is 4 1/4" (11 cm) long and extends 1 3/4" (4.7 cm) on either side of the beads. It is signed U. CORREANI on the back of the clasp. Surprisingly, it is not as heavy as it looks, and feels comfortable on. It is in pristine vintage condition. FYI, besides designing under his own name, Correani worked with Versace f...

A 14k white gold M initial pendant with diamonds on a chain necklace. This 5/8 x 7/16" pendant is stamped 14K and it has five small diamonds and the 23-3/4" box chain has a sprinring clasp. It is stamped 5/8 14K ITALY and this necklace weighs 4.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs...

A 10k white and yellow gold loop pendant on a 14k chain necklace. The 1 x 3/4" (sans bale) hoop style pendant has a central tooled white gold segment which resembles diamonds. The 18-1/8" flat-link yellow gold anchor chain has a springring clasp and it is stamped 585 and 14K while the pendant is marked 10K MHJ. The pendant weighs 0.7 grams, the chain weighs 3.2 grams and this necklace and pendant combination is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or r...

A 10k white gold serpentine style chain or necklace. This 16" chain has a 1/16" square profile and serpentine style links and it has a lobster clasp which is stamped 10K. The chain is stamped MHJ 417 ITALY, it weighs 3.9 grams, it is rhodium plated and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. ...

A 14k yellow gold chain necklace weighing 8.2 grams. This 20-3/8" chain has a lobster clasp, it is in the Espiga or wheat chain style and it is stamped ACo 14K. It is 1/8" side and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $26 (...