Necklaces date back to 3,000 B.C. in Egypt, where gold was fabricated into beautiful wide, heavy collars which were worn around the neck. The trend has continued for ages, with more delicate necklaces eventually replacing the heavy collars. In the Victorian era, women often wore their necklaces in multiples and necklaces were often enhanced with brooches. Popular necklace designs included rivieres, fringes, dog collars, sautoirs, lavalieres, chokers, and pendants. The Edwardian period translated platinum and diamonds into lacy necklaces while the Art Deco period favored geometric and boldly designed necklaces.
Our Antique Necklace Collection
Topazery's necklace collection contains antique necklaces representing every jewelry period and trend. We carry a stunning selection of antique pearl necklaces, estate pearl necklaces, antique diamond necklaces, estate diamond necklaces, and antique and estate necklaces enhanced with a variety of other gemstones. Our antique necklaces and estate necklaces range in style from flashy and showy to delicate and feminine and everything in between. We carry the much sought-after antique Y-necklace. No matter her personal jewelry style, a Topazery antique necklace or estate necklace is sure to delight.
A trio of diamonds cascade down the neckline in this 1930s filigree antique pendant. A finely detailed 14k white gold base provides the shimmering backdrop for this antique pendant. Suspended below a pair of imitation glass bead pearls, this 1930s pendant boasts a trio of pagoda set diamonds. Ranging in color from E to F and in clarity from VVS1 to VVS2, these round single cut diamond accents total 0.07 carats. The14k white gold chain is included. Circa 1930
Rhomboid and teardrop shaped amethysts are drop set in this Y-design 1950s amethyst and pearl pendant. The 14k yellow gold Y is constructed of pearl-tipped bars dangling from a curb style necklace. In total, six natural seed pearls delicately enhance this 1950s pendant. At the junctions of the gold bars lie a pair of amethysts, one square faceted cut the other pear cut. This amethyst duo has a gemstone weight of 2.0 carats. Circa 1950
Vintage 1950's Three Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Like droplets of milky cream, this vintage 1950s three strand pearl necklace adorns the neckline in shimmer. One hundred ninety-three light cream cultured Akoya pearls are arranged in a three strand, graduated, nested design. The 14k white gold diamond clasp of this 1950s pearl necklace is fashioned in a floral design and is accented with nine round full cut diamonds that total 0.17 carats. Circa 1950 or later
This 14K yellow gold link necklace will make a stylish addition to a man's jewelry wardrobe. The necklace measures approximately 20.28 inches in length and has a concealed box type clasp with a gate safety latch. The curb links are 5.71 mm wide and 2.68 mm thick. The design on this gent's link necklace is elegantly masculine. The necklace weight 45.10 grams. Circa 1970s.
A diamond-studded clasp lends an unexpected splash of radiance to this classic double strand antique pearl necklace with diamond clasp. A total of 127 pearls are threaded between this antique necklaces two strands. One strand lying inside the other, this antique necklace secures at the nape with a diamond heart and teardrop set 14k white gold clasp. The 13 round full cut diamonds that accentuate the diamond clasp total 0.33 carats. A pair of matching pearl studs are part of your purchase. Circa 1950 or later.