VINTAGE COSTUME ESTATE ANTIQUE JEWELRY NECKLACES

I sell VINTAGE COSTUME ESTATE ANTIQUE JEWELRY NECKLACES signed and unsigned. Please don't forget to also browse the earrings, jewelry matching sets parures, bracelets, brooches and pins, BRIDAL WEDDING JEWELRY. All are high quality old antique estate collectibles - bakelite, Art Deco and beautiful vintage crystal rhinestone necklaces, Juliana necklaces and fruit salad necklaces. Signed vintage costume designer necklaces include Weiss, Coro, Lisner, Miriam Haskell, Hobe, Trifari, Eisenberg and more. Circa 1920 through circa 1980. Read about the history of vintage estate antique earrings, vintage jewelry glossary and Annie Sherman Designer Jewelry Goes Hollywood. Not only are these collectible jewelry, they are beautiful wedding, bridal, bridesmaid, prom, pageant jewelry and fashion jewelry for parties, cruises and special functions! Every jewelry item comes with a lovely free Oriental silk jewelry pouch! Vintage Jewelry Gift Certificate. I Buy Vintage Estate Antique Jewelry. About Jewelry Appraisals. Vintage Fashion Accessories. Bridal Honeymoon Suite Hawaii Kona!

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Item #N168360 - Five Strand Cream Pearl And Moonstone Beaded Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 16 1/2" including the 2 3/4" extender.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Fabulous five graduated strands lustrous cream pearls alternating beige colored luminous moonstone beads form a beautiful showy bib necklace with the exquisite Art Nouveau edged brass bars to underscore an estate appeal. The largest beads measure 5/8" (12mm) each. Very becoming and elegant! Excellent Condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$148.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168340 -Chunky Ice Teal Blue Crystal Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 85.
Condition: Near Mint Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 17 1/2" including the 1 1/2" extender.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Five sturdy shimmering silvertone strands accented by gorgeous teal blue and antique gold crystals of different cut, shades and sizes exhibiting an array of exquisite hues! The largest faceted teal crystal beads measure 5/8" each and the three extravagant faceted large ice rock crystals each measures a whopping 1" x 3/4"x 3/4"! Wow! Near mint condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$148.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168289 - Juliana Style Ruby Red Marquise Hematite Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 85.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 20" including the 4" extender.
Designer: Marked 'and LOVELY ©'.

Inspired by Juliana jewelry, this enchanting designer necklace features gorgeous chunky ruby red marquises prong set in open back. The marquises are sumptously beautiful and bursting with fiery red sparkles. All the stones are prong set in a glossy jet hematite finding. Rich ruby red contrasting with glossy jet is bringing about an alluring mystique and exquisite appeal. Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$148.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168241 - Juliana Clear And Golden Rhinestone Goldtone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Good to excellent condition.
Flaw: Several stones have darkened from age.
Size: Length: 15" and adjustable.
Designer: JULIANA. Juliana is a style of jewelry and is highly collectible and sought after. It is not signed but is distinguishable and recognisable.

Absolutely beautiful Juliana Vintage Estate Antique Necklace featuring dazzling large round and marquise clear crystal rhinestones and rare golden marquise rhinestones done in a regal bib design (5/8" x 1 1/8"). Most of the stones are sparkling brightly aside from several stones have darkened (discounted in the price) from age. The large round cut stones measure 3/8" each and the gorgeous marquises measure 5/8" in length. All the stones are individually prong set into goldtone metal. Good to excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$98.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168243 - Clear Crystal Rhinestone Silvertone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length 16" and adjustable.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Superb clear crystal rhinestone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace shimmering and glittering around the base of the neck. The gorgeous eye-catching center piece measures 5 1/2" wide and is 1 1/4" in length. All the beautiful stones are individually prong set into silvertone metal. You'll look like royalty wearing it. Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace also to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$98.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168245 - White Faux Pearl Bib Necklace.

Era: Contemporary.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 18" including the 3" extender. Width: 3".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

This exquisite faux pearl bib necklace is perfect for the bride! It is not vintage. The white faux pearls are made of plastic and not glass but lustrous.They are strung in a thin translucent plastic thread in a free flowing manner giving you that gorgeous cascading and spraying effect, as if the pearls are flowing in the air. Light weight, the thin plastic thread is strong but you should not yank it too hard. It closes with a lobster clasp. Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$48.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168248 - Sky Blue Fire Opal Crystal Rhinestone Silvertone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: 45.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 15 3/4" and adjustable.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

The center has five beautiful sky blue opal teardrop luminous stones with flashes of orange fire glowing from within. The middle section are gorgeous sparkling sky blue crystal rhinestones prong set in silvertone metal. The rest of the length is silvertone chain and closes with a J hook. Very feminine and pretty! Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$98.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168231 - Art Deco White Clear Lucite Vintage Bib Necklace.

Era: Circa 85.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 17 1/2".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Dramatic, bold and very deco! If you want to make a fashion statement, this outstanding Art Deco necklace will do it! How can you not be noticed wearing this?! It is a conversation piece and you'll be the center of attention. The large center measures 8" x 3" and has lovely round silvertone beads strung in between the drops. The drops are about 1/2" thick, invitingly smooth and lustrous. The two sides of the necklace are done in smooth, lustrous, slightly elongated round white beads and closes with a spring ring clasp. Breathtaking! Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$128.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168181 - Hobe Sapphire Blue Faux Moonstone Clear Crystal Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Total Length: 16 1/2" and is adjustable.
Designer: Signed HOBE ©. Hobe has been in business since the late 1800s, rich in jewelry history and it seems to be a family tradition. The jewelry items they created in the early years were of museum quality even though they were Costume jewelry. They were considered good enough for queens. Hobe quit manufacturing jewelry sometime in 1992.

This stunning Hobe sapphire blue faux moonstone necklace features beautiful smooth, round faux moonstone beads and aurora borealis faceted blue crystal beads. The faux moonstone beads have a silky tone to them and the blue faceted crystals have a hue of green, purple and blue shimmering with glitters. Some of the faux moonstone beads are hugged with jet black filigree caps and rings of clear glass beads are strung in between the blue faceted crystals! The largest beads measure almost 5/8 each. The glorious beads and crystals are graduated in size and strung in a sturdy metal chain. You'll be hard pressed to find jewelry made like this any more. A beautiful and precious Hobe necklace to add to your vintage jewelry collection. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$168.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168247 - Large Butterfly Enamel Silvertone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 26".
Designer: Marked © GOLD CROWN INC.

Isn't this just breathtaking?! The wings have gorgeous intricate hand tooled open work highlighted by a textured distinctively wide rim outlining the four wings. And get this, the two very feminine peach colored floral enamel pieces on the top wings are hung and they swing! They have a shiny and smooth glass surface. How cool is that? This attractive butterful is large and eye-catching. It measures 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" and is almost 1/8" thick. It is a substantial piece. Then, you'll have two long rolla chains to adjust the length of the necklace, wear the beautiful butterfly higher and closer to the neck or lower to suit the neckline. The silvertone metal is weighty and textured. What a vintage treasure, a rare find indeed! and Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$168.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168257 - Two Strand White Faux Pearl Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 45.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 15 1/2" including the 2 5/8" extender.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Two gorgeous graduated strands of luxuriant white faux pearls! The pearls are perfectly round, alluringly smooth and have so much luster that they glow and shine. The largest pearls measure almost 5/8" each in diameter. Timeless elegance! Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$88.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168230 - Clear Crystal Rhinestone Loopy Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 45.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 15 3/4" and adjustable.
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

I love the beautiful design of this outstanding classy clear crystal rhinestone necklace! The center piece is tastefully done in marquise and triangular shaped shimmering rhinestoned loops which are connecting to one another by 3 large glittering baquettes. All the sparkly crystals are individually prong set into bright silvertone metal. I throw in a pair of pretty screwback dangle earrings (1 1/4" x 7/8") as a bonus because I think they match the necklace beautifully and will give you a superb complete look. Even though one screwback is slightly bent, it doesn't affect its functionality and secures the earring onto the earlobe nicely. Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$98.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168251 - White Faux Pearl Woven Vintage Bib Necklace.

Era: Circa 45.
Condition: Good Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 18 1/2".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Beautiful lustrous round and barrel shaped white faux pearls woven into an exquisite bib necklace. It is light weight, drapy, lays softly on the skin and radiating around the entire base of the neck. The bib is 1" wide. There is a lovely 1/2" round domed antique goldtone filigree insert clasp to show off too. Ravishing! Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$88.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168250 - Liz Claiborne Art Deco Style Clear crystal Hemetite finish Necklace.

Era: Contemporary.
Condition: Mint Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 20".
Designer: Liz Claiborne. Signed LC on a hanging tag.

Famous Liz Claiborne Art Deco style necklace! It is done in a hemetite finish accented by shimmering clear round crystals. The exquisite Art Deco style drop (3" x 1/2") is drapy, fluidy and the tassels have cute little glistening diamond shaped crystals throwing off even more shimmer. The black hemetite finish constrasts strikingly with white diamond glitters making this beauty simply irresistible! Mint condition, never been worn and still have the paper tag on! A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$38.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168198 - Multi Strand Lipstick Red Glass Bead Vintage Torsade Necklace.

Era: Circa 45.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 30".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Twelve glorious strands of shimmering bright lipstick red glass beads! So fluid that you can drape them loose torsade style and just let them cascading down, twist into a rope style to create volume and texture, or wear in 2 layers. Please see large photos. Versatile, dramatic bright lipstick red and oh so gorgeous! Excellent condition. It closes with a spring load clasp. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! US$98.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168121 - Faux Pearl Clear Crystal Rhinestone Silvertone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 85.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length: 16".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

How incredibly beautiful and glamorous! The heavily cast love knot is encrusted with sparkling clear crystal rhinestones. The absolutely luxurious large faux pearls have tremendous luster. Each faux pearl measures 3/8" in diameter. The sophiscated rhinestoned center measures 3" x 2". This gorgeous necklace closes with a bold foldover clasp. Excellent condition. A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! Excellent Condition. US$78.00. SOLD.

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Item #N168128 - Two Strand Faux Pearl Clear Rhinestone Vintage Estate Antique Necklace.

Era: Circa 55.
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Flaw: None.
Size: Length 17".
Designer: UNSIGNED BEAUTY.

Two strands of beautiful, luxurious faux pearl necklace! The awesome, high-end designer's center piece is richly encrusted with sparkling clear rhinestones with two rings of lustrous faux pearls looping around each side and a movable gleaming faux pearl pendant handing in the center. What a sophiscated old Hollywood piece. Simply stunning! A fabulous necklace to wear at weddings, prom nights, pageants, parties, cruises and special functions! Excellent condition. US$98.00. SOLD.

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