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.
Like droplets of milky cream, this vintage 1950s three strand pearl necklace bathes the neckline in liquid shimmer. One hundred ninety-three light cream cultured Akoya pearls are arranged in a three strand, graduated, nested design. The 14k white gold 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 vintage 1950s antique pearl necklace is strung with 108 dark cream cultured Akoya pearls. A 14k white gold navette shaped clasp joins the strand. This filigree accent is centered with a matching spherical Akoya pearl that is slightly larger than the pearls that encircle the antique necklace. 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.
This pearl necklace with filigree diamond clasp takes understated Hollywood glamour to a whole new level. You'll love how this creamy pearl necklace adds sophisticated elegance to any outfit. This traditional pearl necklace is comprised of forty-two round pearls. What adds an interesting touch of originality and class to this necklace, however, is its diamond accented filigree clasp. Set in 14k white gold, this clasp is carved in a floral pattern for added femininity. Its petals and center are then encrusted with nine diamonds for a total weight of 0.18 carats. The center stone is a round full cut while the eight outer stones are round single cuts. Each of the three-quarter-dozen diamonds are of VS clarity and H-I color. It's all in the elegant details with filigree diamond clasp pearl necklaces like this one. Circa 1950s-1960s