Catalog: New Century: Jewelry: Necklaces (116)

Fabulous signed Siman Tu torsade necklace with twelve strands of oblong pale green chrysocolla beads terminating in large circular elements in rhodium plated silvertone metal set with variegated small round genuine turquoise stones, with a hook clasp and a matching extender chain set with a turquoise stone. Siman Tu couture jewelry was hand made in his New York atelier in the 1990s and 2000s and was sold in top department stores and boutiques. This piece is from an estate. It weighs 255 grams...

Stunning signed Iradj Moini necklace with dark reddish purple melon carved graduated genuine ruby beads, and a genuine dark blue sapphire bead, and a carved reeded green genuine beryl bead on the other side. The rubies are wired in dark goldtone metal, and the sapphire and beryl are mounted in dark antiqued goldtone metal stations set with smaller cabochon stones, rubies at the beryl and emeralds at the sapphire, and crystal accent stones. Marked IRADJ MOINI...

Three very large graduated wood beaded necklaces, all from the same Philadelphia estate, to wear together or separately. All are strung on heavy cord in coordinating colors with matching beads at the ends of the cord. Each is 36 inches long and 1 inch 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.

Fabulous runway statement Ben Amun bib necklace in dark silvertone metal with faceted glass beads in gray and iridescent/metallic finished black, with a centerpiece set with large glass faceted stones in very pale lemon yellow/gray and opaque black. Lobster clasp. Marked BEN AMUN on the back and also marked BA on the tab of the extender chain. 20 inches wearable length and the center drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Beautiful three strand necklace of oblong carved turquoise beads. From an estate. With large very decorative sterling vermeil (gold washed) clasp which is marked 925 and also marked with what look like Italian maker's marks. 19 inches wearable length (inside strand) and 1 1/2 inches wide. The outside strand is 21 inches long. The largest beads are 7/8 inches or 20 mm long. Excellent condition...

Luminous French poured glass bezel set necklace in goldtone metal with glass paste stones in opaque black, transparent opaline, and gold foiled opaline. With drops evenly spaced throughout the length. Marked HISTOIRE DE VERRE, MADE IN FRANCE, AND H DE V on the attached metal tag. Lobster claw clasp.

From an estate, it was made by Thierry Gripoix, the grandson of Suzanne Gripoix, who made haute couture jewelry for jewelry for Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and others...

Stunning modernist necklace with very big oblong genuine polished rock crystal beads and saucer shaped sterling silver beads and solid hook clasp in a slightly matte finish. Marked KUO 925. By Alice Kuo, who is a contemporary jewelry designer. She and her husband Robert are a design team working in a modern style rooted in traditional Chinese art and design, using materials such as gemstones, lacquer, glass, and cloisonne...

Gorgeous glittering extra long gemstone necklace by Italian designer Donatella Pellini. From an estate. Fabulously detailed, with a chain made from wired briolette cut citrine beads accented with large free form watermelon tourmaline beads, with a very large briolette cut smoky quartz teardrop shaped pendant. The beads and pendant are mounted in dark goldtone metal...

Amazing huge four strand necklace by the contemporary designers Jose and Maria Barrera. From an estate, this model was originally retailed by Nieman Marcus. Strands of huge dark red oxblood color coral chunks alternate with small coral spezzati branches, carved faceted coral beads, large round beads which look like coral, tiny faceted vermilion red glass beads at the clasp terminals, and goldtone metal nugget shaped beads. The coral is dyed...

Amazing fabulous necklace of nine strands of genuine carved emerald beads in smooth oblong shapes and smaller faceted saucer shapes, with a sterling slide clasp. Clasp is marked STERLING on both ends. From an estate. Wearable length is 16 1/4 inches (inside strand). The outside strand is 19 inches long. About 2 inches wide. The large oval beads are 10mm by 7mm and the small beads are 5mm in diameter and 2mm thick. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...

Very glam signed Yves Saint Laurent ten strand necklace of gold beaded chains, with a pin clasp which is marked YVES SAINT LAURENT on both sides in script. Circa 1990. 17 inches wearable length (inside strand). The outside strand is 27 inches long. The center drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. No wear to metal finish. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life-size.

Fabulous statement size heavy couture link necklace by long time Chanel jewelry designer Robert Goossens, made under his own line of jewelry. 1980s or early 1990s. Marked GOOSSENS on the metal tag on the extender chain, and GOOSSENS PARIS on the clasp. Weighty and substantial shiny goldtone metal with brilliant Swarovski strass rhinestones. It weighs 272 grams. 18 inches wearable length and 1 5/8 inches wide at center. Excellent condition and all stones are brilliant and better than the pictures...

Incredible monumental tribal style bib necklace by Masha Archer with long double layered strands of Chinese turquoise beads, red and blue glass chevron beads, and goldtone and silvertone cast metal openwork beads, dropping from an engraved silvertone metal collar with an elephant motif, with multi strands of matching red and blue glass beads, and metal beads, attaching to the collar. Marked MASHA ARCHER SAN FRANCISCO and numbered. 1990s. Each ring attached to the collar has two strands of beads....

Gorgeous hand made necklace, possibly a studio piece, with clusters of briolette cut colorless rock crystal drops, and large black onyx beads, with hematite drops and beads, and sterling silver toggle clasp, strung on fine wire. It weighs 260 grams. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

French designer Sonia Rykiel, in business since the 1960s, is known for her luxe casual knitwear. This statement size necklace and matching clip earrings, circa 1990, will add a very glamorous element to any outfit, from work to weekend to occasion. Marked RYKIEL on one leaf of the necklace, the earrings, and marked SR on the necklace clasp. Beautifully made and finished and the same quality as YSL jewelry. With a softly burnished slightly matte finish over hammered surface. Necklace has a weara...

Chic statement circa 1990 necklace and matching clip earrings in silvertone metal with very detailed frogs with dark decorative oxidation. The necklace has finely woven metal mesh and an oversized spring ring clasp. All pieces are marked CABOT. Earrings are 1 inch long and necklace is 19 inches long and 1 inch wide at the terminals. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Chic glam modernist six strand necklace in matte sculpted silvertone metal with blue gray Lucite beads, all wired, with toggle clasp, by French designer Nellie Biche de Bere. C. 1990. Marked BICHE DE BERE. It has a great feature -- one section of three strands is detachable with lobster clasps, to allow it to be worn two different ways. Wearable length is 18 1/2 inches and the center drop is about 3 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Luxe heavy beautifully made and detailed YSL long sautoir in goldtone metal with large textured Renaissance revival elements spaced with heavy S shaped links. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. 1980s. All the elements are substantial and solid cast metal, beautifully finished with great surface detail, and heavily gold plated. Great to wear alone or layer with other sautoirs. 45 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning big necklace circa 1990 with large Chinese turquoise beads, two very large Baltic amber focal beads, cubical deep aqua fluorite beads, and gold washed silver spacers and hook clasp. Hand knotted with matching thread. The silver tests positive for sterling with jeweler’s acid. The beads all have a slightly matte patinated finish. It weighs 165 grams. The turquoise beads are 16mm, the amber beads are 23mm, and the fluorite beads are 10mm. Wearable length is 21 inches. Excellent conditio...

Huge statement 1980s or 1990s unsigned couture Lucite necklace with large shaped beads hand knotted with blue silk cord and lobster clasp. From the same estate as the Monies Lucite earrings and necklaces I am listing. 21 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches at center. Most of the beads are very slightly champagne in color; one or two are slightly pinker. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Spectacular bib necklace by Kenneth Lane in dark silvertone metal with very big aqua and peridot green openback unfoiled glass stones and small brilliant clear stones, all prong set, in an 18th century style. Marked KENNETH LANE. Circa 1990. 18 inches wearable length and 2 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition with one tiny stone at the clasp a bit darkened. All other stones are brilliant. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous chunky five strand chain necklace in matte goldtone by Karl Lagerfeld, who, in addition to his role with Chanel, has designed under his own name since the 1980s. There are three rope form chains and two with an applied beaded design. The hook clasp is in the form of two very dimensional and detailed handbags. The handbags have the KL logo on the front, and one is marked KL on the back. Circa 1990. I am selling the matching earrings in a separate listing. Perfectly on trend with ...

Stunning Native American necklace with eight strands of oblong carved turquoise heishi beads, two large barrel shaped stations with inlay in turquoise, mother of pearl, spiny oyster shell, and what feels like smooth polished black resin, and graduated saucer shaped turquoise beads, with silver cone shaped terminals, and a hook and chain close. Probably Santo Domingo Pueblo, circa 1990. 31 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. There is a small lo...

Fabulous very big statement size necklace with genuine lapis lazuli beads slightly graduated, hand knotted with blue thread, and with embedded gold hook clasp. Vintage, probably a handmade studio piece. The lapis is gemologist verified. The clasp tests positive for 14KT gold with jeweler's acid. The beads are a gorgeous subtle dark variegated gray blue with veils of silver and gold pyrite adding sparkle and shimmer. Very heavy at 486 grams/17 ounces. Great size -- the center largest bead is 23mm...

Stunning very big signed Monies bib drop necklace in wood with a gold finish, strung and hand knotted on black leather, with asymmetrical drops, and a toggle close. Late 1980s or 1990s. Marked MONIES. From the same estate as the other Monies pieces I am listing. Great size -- 19 inches wearable length and the drop is 6 inches. Excellent condition. One bead on the inside strand has some loss to the gold finish on one side, pictured but the necklace can be worn so that this does not sh...

1980s or early 1990s unsigned carved horn necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies Copenhagen, with five strands of oblong flat beads and a large heavy toggle clasp. Not marked but distinctively and guaranteed Monies, as collectors will recognize. Monies pieces were and are sometimes only marked with paper hang tags. From the same estate as the other Monies pieces I am listing. 16 1/2 inches wearable length on inside strand and 4 1/2 inches wide. This will fit pretty closely around the...

Four strand vintage glass beaded necklace in glowing colors, including pale translucent opal, chartreuse green and yellow, blue, pale peach pink, red orange, and orange. Also with colorless beads. All beads are glass. 1980s. With silvertone metal mounted terminals with matching opaline cabochon stones and opaline beaded extender chain and hook close. A fabulous stunning statement. 34 inches wearable length about about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Pho...

Lush fabulous 6 stranded necklace with oblong flourite beads, small Chinese carved turquoise beads, large and small Chinese turquoise beads in round, oval, and disk shapes, pale golden agate faceted beads, and oblong faceted horn beads, wired in bronze, with bronze strands and decorative bronze flower form hook clasp. Marked STEPHEN DWECK. Guaranteed authentic, from an estate. Wearable length (shortest strand) is 27 inches and longest strand is 33 inches. About 4 inches wide in the center. Excel...

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 statement size modernist French necklace with a fixed pendant mounted in sculpted dark silvertone metal with a large carved horn drop, on a beige gray fabric cord with matching hook clasp. Marked LA TRIBU RIGAUX (The Tribal Queen) and FRANCE. Circa 1990. Wearable length is 23 inches and the center drops 4 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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...

Huge statement black Lucite link necklace or belt with dark silvertone hook and attached metal tag marked BEN AMUN. 1990s or later. Ben-Amun jewelry has been hand made in New York City since the early 1980s. Designer and founder Isaac Manevitz, a pioneer of the statement jewelry trend, has made jewelry for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Oscar de la Renta, among others. 48 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. The large links are 1 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form ...

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.

Gorgeous huge signed Escada necklace in heavy shiny cast goldtone metal with fired enameled flower form drops in very pale green with small white center cabochons that feel like plastic. Marked ESCADA. This piece was issued in 1992. Weighty and substantial at 293 grams. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and the bib drops 3 inches. Excellent condition with some finish loss at the clasp only, from storage, pictured but will not be noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to sho...

Very beautiful Dominique Aurientis Byzantine style necklace with a long wired chain of large Gripoix poured glass beads in two shades of topaz, a heavy goldtone metal toggle clasp, and a large cruciform pendant with matching stones, and pyramid shaped applied metal decorations. Chain and pendant are marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. 1990s. I am also listing the matching earrings separately. Dominique Aurientis began her design career at Christian Dior, and worked for Givenchy and Isabel ...

Beautiful French necklace with large clear Lucite beads mounted in very ornate French stamped openwork dark silvertone metal in a Medieval style. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS on goldtone metal tag. With long extender chain with heavy small S shaped links. The Lucite beads are molded in traditional French shapes, including oblong melon and ruffle shapes. Continuous strand. 48 inches wearable length. The longest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The large center bead is 1 inch in diameter. Excel...

Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent necklace in dark gunmetal gray with luminous peach color poured glass cabochons. Circa 1990. The clasp end piece/charm with the YSL signature, which is commonly found on YSL necklaces, was missing when I purchased this necklace, but I purchased it with another signed YSL necklace from the same estate, and it is guaranteed. The very distinctive poured glass stones, and the construction, are very recognizably YSL. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. The center...

Statement making circa 1990 YSL necklace in heavy cast goldtone metal with large dimensional flower form elements, chains, and an adjustable toggle clasp. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. Wearable length is 18 1/2 inches. The center is 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition and appears never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Vintage unsigned Gerda Lynggaard Monies necklace in beige coconut shell with dark brown carved horn terminals and hook close. Not marked, as is common with Monies jewelry but this necklace in particular is very recognizable as Monies. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and about 3 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous hand made necklace, probably a studio piece, with fifteen very large graduated labradorite stones wired in 14KT gold and with a 14KT gold oblong slide clasp. The gold is not marked but tests positive for 14K with jeweler's acid. The stones have gorgeous gray, blue, and green flashes, and the color is ever changing. It weighs 109 grams. 17 1/4 inches wearable length and the largest bead is 1 1/8 inches long, 7/8 inch wide, and 1/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...

Fabulous 1980s season 23 signed Chanel long sautoir with green poured glass Gripoix stones and brilliant colorless strass stones. Stones and settings are double sided in classic Chanel style. The strass stones have quilt form decoration on the sides of their settings. The chain links have very decorative detailing as well. With oversized spring ring clasp and fob type clasp, so it can be connected in different configurations. Great for layering with other long necklaces.I am listing...

Amazing vintage 1980s long necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies. Large carved round horn beads are hand knotted in a long continuous strand with two green hardstone carved huge beads, one oblong and one round. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES COPENHAGEN on attached round metal tag. 68 inches wearable length and the largest bead is 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Some naturally occurring lines and splits along some of the horn beads, all are completely stable and not noticeable...

Early vintage signed Monies necklace with four strands of graduated carved horn beads in variegated colors, with matching hook clasp. The beads are strung on monofilament. Marked MONIES and GERDA LYNGGAARD on the attached metal tag. 21 1/2 inches wearable length on inside strand. Outside strand is 27 1/2 inches. Drops 4 inches at center. Excellent condition with naturally occurring surface texture on many of the beads. Slight extra length to strands not visible when worn. Display form is life si...

Chic modernist statement size necklace with large carved geometric black wood beads strung on thin black fabric cord with decorative knotting, in two strands, with a single round bead at the back center. Probably an unsigned Monies. 1980s. Wearable length is 32 inches and width is about 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Beautiful, super versatile, great to wear alone or layer, signed YSL necklace in antiqued goldtone with thirteen large Byzantine style coin form drops of varying sizes and designs. 1980s. Some of the coins are two sided, with different designs on each side. Marked YSL on the attached metal tag, and also marked YSL on the S shaped hook close. 33 inches long. The largest coin is 1 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Super chic vintage Art Deco revival Yves Saint Laurent necklace with a centerpiece in slightly matte goldtone metal with large red resin stones, on a "gaspipe" chain finished in dark gunmetal tone. Marked YSL. Circa 1980. 1 7/8 inch wide at center and 16 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Gorgeous early signed and dated Chanel long sautoir chain necklace, with Gripoix plique a jour glass poured glass stations in pink and topaz, mounted in dark goldtone metal, with glass based faux baroque pearls, also Gripoix, with a watch style clasp and Chanel signature charm dated 1984 at the clasp. 66 inches long. The glass stations are 3/4 inch by 9/16 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very big and stunning 1980s necklace with seamless polished black Lucite egg shaped beads with small black spacers, with knitted loop,and button clasp. Possibly an unsigned Monies or in the style of Monies. Wearable length is 20 inches. The large beads are 1 7/8 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Snake chain and sliding pendant in matte goldtone. Pendant has matte black resin. Marked GIVENCHY on pendant and with logo tag on lobster clasp. 1980s. Pendant is 2 inches by 2 inches. Chain adjusts from 39 to 42 inches wearable length with the 3 inch extender. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning huge statement vintage asymmetrical modernist necklace with many different shapes and colors of art plastic beads, goldtone metal beads, and a large cast goldtone metal brutalist style toggle clasp. 1980s. Marked GRAZIANO. Wearable length is 31 inches and the largest bead is 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Beautiful 1980s Celine Paris long necklace in slightly matte goldtone metal with a thick snake chain and a heavy solid cast metal pendant in the form of a bow with asymmetrical tassels. Marked CELINE MADE IN ITALY and dated 88. Wearable length is 29 inches and the pendant is 2 inches by 2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Gorgeous 1980s Karl Lagerfeld pendant necklace with a sliding pendant on matching chain in matte goldtone metal with silver and gold poured resin stones. Marked KL on attached heavy tag and on the back of the pendant. Pendant is 3 1/2 inches long and chain is 42 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Chic signed 1980s necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies with clear Lucite closure and black fabric strands, in a lariat style which can be worn several ways. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES. Wearable length is up to about 18 inches and the drop is up to about 10 inches. The clasp is 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer heavy link necklace in goldtone metal in a very primitive barbaric style. Marked SCHERRER PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE and JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER in script on the toggle clasp. With huge asymmetrical champagne colored resin stones simulating citrines and small colorless strass stones. Jean-Louis Scherrer worked as an assistant at Christian Dior, 1955-59, designed for Louis Féraud, 1959-61, and founded his own label in 1962. 17 1/2 inches wearable lengt...

Lovely feminine signed Valentino necklace with large faux pearls and a center element of three textured cast goldtone flowers. Hook clasp and extender. Marked with the Valentino V and copyright symbol. 1980s. 17 inches wearable length and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Luminous 1980s Yves Saint Laurent drop necklace in goldtone metal with softly faceted peridot green resin cushion shaped stones spaced with chunky dimensional triangular links, and a center drop with a teardrop shaped green stone. Marked YSL, MADE IN FRANCE, and also numbered E8. 18 inches wearable length. The sides are just over 3/4 inch wide. The center drops 2 3/8 inches. Excellent condition. Two of the stones on close inspection (pictured) show slight glue lines under the backing of ...

Very chic vintage 1980s runway size French necklace with large black and white Lucite disks on thick black silk braided cord, with ornate Etruscan style goldtone snap clasp. Not marked but it looks like the Yves Saint Laurent jewelry designed by LouLou de la Falaise in the 1980s. 18 inches wearable length and 3 1/8 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.