Pink Blown-Glass Bead Necklace with Rings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis blown-glass necklace has clusters of pale-pink beads wound together with wire and linked with clear-glass rings. This Art Deco jewel from my personal collection looks like a garland when worn. The materials, construction, and screw-barrel clasp make me think this necklace was made in Europe. A unique and classy piece that creates a lovely and memorable topping to a round-neck garment, any time of year.USD$395.00USD$395.00Ruby 1920s Pendant Necklace with Chicklets
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis delicate 1920s pendant necklace is another variation of the chicklet-style so popular in the Art Deco era. This piece has a beautifully-faceted, rectangular ruby-glass stone suspended from a smaller, oblong-shaped stone along with three chicklets on each side of the chain closest to the center drop. The metal is silver-tone and unmarked. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. I don’t usually like pendants, but this one is special! It’s perfect for a v-neckline.USD$175.00USD$175.00Ruby Bead & Crystal Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis ruby red and crystal necklace has single and clusters of blown-ruby-glass beads separated by crystal disks. Made in the 1920s-1930s, this lovely and versatile piece closes with a filigree fish-hook clasp. At 18 inches, this necklace is longer than most of its contemporaries.USD$275.00USD$275.00Ruby Bead, Filigree & Rondelle 1950s Necklace by Miriam Haskell
1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis ruby-glass bead necklace by Miriam Haskell is a 1950s classic. The round beads are accented with large glass nuggets in the same color. They have a Russian-gold-filigree end cap, a rondelle, and a small filigree bead on each end. The filigree-topped box clasp is embellished with rose montées. Made in a rich color with elegant, this opera-length piece can go everywhere and never goes out of style!USD$345.00USD$345.00Ruby Glass Bead Necklace with Rondelles
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage red glass bead necklace with rondelles is probably from France. The uniformly-sized beads were molded in the shape of melons, a popular style in the 1920s-1930s. Wear this piece as a single long strand of 33 inches, or double it with a necklace shortener or ribbon tied at the back. Either way, you’ll love the deep-red color and the substantial quality of these beads. This necklace from my personal collection has been professionally restrung. Just add simple diamond studs to complete your look.USD$595.00USD$595.00Sapphire Bead & Ivory Galalith 1920s Puzzle Necklace by Louis Rousselet
1920s Jewelry, Louis Rousselet Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis sapphire bead necklace is another example of Louis Rousselet’s puzzle designs. The mottled-blue-glass beads are interspersed with interlocking cream and dark-blue Galalith oval beads, all strung on chain. This French Art Deco necklace closes with a screw-barrel clasp. This gorgeous piece was part of my personal collection. I guarantee you’ll love wearing it.USD$495.00USD$495.00Sapphire Chicklet & Enamel 1920s Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis faux sapphire necklace has faceted, square-cut, blue-glass chicklets alternating with glass stones molded in a step pattern. The result is an Art Deco classic. The two blue-enamel links on each end make me think this piece is European in origin. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. The original silver-tone finish is worn in places, so much of the brass is showing, but who cares? This elegant piece is versatile and timeless, and from my personal collection. Scroll down to see a lovely sapphire Art Deco bracelet to wear with this jewel.USD$295.00USD$295.00Sapphire Melon Bead Necklace
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis melon bead necklace in deep-sapphire-blue raises a simple strand of beads to new heights! Exactly when this piece was made is uncertain, but I associate glass beads molded in the shape of melons with the Art Deco era. This strand of uniformly-sized beads was professionally restrung with knots by my expert jeweler after these photos were taken. It closes with a filigree, gold-tone concealed clasp. Scroll down to see a complementary bracelet.USD$225.00USD$225.00Sapphire, Chrome & Enamel Necklace
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis enamel necklace is a quintessential Art Deco design. Dark blue-and-white on chrome chevrons alternate with faceted, rectangular sapphire-glass stones. This extraordinary piece closes with a spring-ring clasp. All of the enamel is present and in great shape. Any washed-out spaces are simply the glare from the lights needed for the photos. This necklace looks lovely with the pieces shown below — scroll down to take a look.USD$295.00USD$295.00- Sold out
Sapphire, Diamanté & Sterling 1950s Necklace by Engel Bros.
1950s Jewelry, Engel Bros. Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis 1950s necklace by Engel Bros. features a centerpiece of faceted, pear-shaped sapphire-glass stones along with round and navette diamanté. The setting is rhodium-plated, sterling silver. A square-cut faceted diamanté separates each link. This elegant and timeless necklace has a fold-over clasp.USD$245.00USD$245.00 Silver Ring Bib Necklace
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis Art Deco bib necklace is an unusual 1930s piece. It is formed by embossed silver-tone rings connected with embossed links that suggest the appearance of inset stones. The bib portion is an additional two strands, which form a wide V-shape in the front. This piece closes with an older style spring-ring clasp. A versatile necklace for a woman who looks best in cool colors.USD$195.00USD$195.00Sterling Flower 1930s Necklace by Fahrner
1930s Jewelry, Fahrner Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis Theodor Fahrner necklace has scrolled filigree-topped flower petals and decorative links that illustrate the high quality of this maker’s work and the elegant simplicity of their design. This charming sterling silver piece has a touch of gilt remaining on the petals. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. Even the link that attaches to the clasp is decorated! Scroll down to see a gorgeous Fahrner bracelet to wear with this lovely necklace from my personal collection.USD$795.00USD$795.00Sterling Silver Choker by Walter Lampl
1940s Jewelry, Vintage Necklaces, Walter Lampl JewelryThis sterling silver choker by Walter Lampl was the height of style in the mid- to late-1940s. The simplicity of this piece makes it wearable with almost anything. This well-constructed necklace closes with a concealed clasp. This choker was made for a slim neck, even though the construction allows for a bit of stretch. Please note the length (14 1/2"), and measure your neck before making this purchase. This necklace was advertised in the May 1947 issue of The Jewelers' Circular - Keystone (a trade publication). I wrote a blog post about two stars who wore this style of necklace in 1940s films – read it here. Cate Blanchett wore a gold version in the 2015 movie Carol. After seeing the 2019 Oscars, I was inspired by Amy Adams' red-carpet look to add a Marcel Boucher brooch to this necklace, as shown in the last photo. Scroll down to see this brooch as well as a gold flexible bracelet by another maker.USD$295.00USD$295.00Turquoise Bead & Silver Chain Long Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis long turquoise bead necklace features round and tubular-shaped glass beads in various sizes connected with silver-tone chain. Today we’d call this piece a station necklace. When I bought it for my personal collection, I had my expert jeweler add the spring-ring clasp. The photos show this 47” piece worn doubled; if you have a slim neck, you could also wear it tripled!USD$295.00USD$295.00Turquoise Bead Choker Necklace
1950s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis turquoise bead choker necklace has molded glass leaves with diamanté accents wired onto a brass-colored link base. The construction adds flexibility to this fun 1950s piece, which beautifully conforms to the shape of the neck. This choker closes with an adjustable hook-and-tail clasp, with beads on the end of the tail to add an extra touch of glamour. For even more of this fabulous color, add the matching earrings and/or bracelets – scroll down to see them.USD$225.00USD$225.00Yellow Glass Bead & Caramel Disk French Necklace
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage yellow bead necklace is a substantial French Art Deco jewel. In between the yellow-and-white glass beads are sets of five colored-glass disks: four caramel with a teal/green in the center. The color combination is unusual, striking, and extremely versatile. This necklace, which closes with a screw-barrel clasp, has been restrung on chain by my expert jeweler. The clasp can be a bit tricky, but it works fine. This piece was part of my personal collection. A beautiful jeweled accessory for a woman who wears warm colors.USD$445.00USD$445.00