What is the most common type of antique necklace?

A gold pendant on a chain, described by its metal and its stone. 'Pendant' appears in 775 titles and 'gold' in 993, and the 9ct-gold-plus-single-gem formula runs right through the low and middle of the range. Amethyst, diamond, opal, garnet, peridot, sapphire, ruby and blue topaz are the stones that keep coming back.

Why are so many listed as Victorian or Edwardian?

Those are dealer categories rather than dates. 'Edwardian' sits in 268 listings and 'Victorian' in 220, and sampled titles mix them freely, with a Victorian title against an Edwardian date field and the other way round. The dated field itself spans 1800 to 1960 across 1,053 listings. Georgian pieces appear only in the samples, given as around 1800.

Are mid-century necklaces included in this category?

Yes, and in quantity. The 1960s account for 273 listings and the 1950s 236, which together outnumber the Victorian entries. A lot of that is Scandinavian silver and enamel. 'Danish silver' is in 81 titles, with Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish work alongside it, and the group is better represented in the archive than in current stock.

What does a hallmark on the clasp tell you?

On pearl and bead necklaces the clasp is frequently the only precious-metal part, so it carries the hallmark. 'Clasp' appears in 165 titles, mostly on strands. That means the metal and date given in a pearl listing usually belong to the fastening rather than to the beads themselves.

How long can these necklaces be?

The spread is wide. Sampled guard and longuard chains reach 56, 59, 62 and 70 inches, originally made for a watch or eyeglass. At the other end, gold chain chokers come in at 13 inches. Pearl strands run single, double, triple and, in one sampled case, five.

Why do watch chains appear among the necklaces?

Because they're sold to be worn as necklaces. 'Albert' is in 67 titles and 'watch' in 60, often complete with T-bars and dog clips, making this a real sub-trade within the category. The heaviest sampled one came in at 67.4g of 9ct gold.

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Neck-worn jewellery from roughly 1800 to 1960: gem-set pendants on chains, pearl strands, lockets, crosses and long guard chains, made for everyday and occasion wear.

Rare 1950s Yellow Lucite Bead Necklace by Paris House London

1940 - 1960

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Rare 1950s Yellow Lucite Bead Necklace by Paris House London

From Millys Marvels

£150

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Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace C.1900

From The Jewellery Warehouse

£1,795

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Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

1900 - 1920

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Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£545

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Georg Jensen Danish Silver " Peak" Necklace.

1940 - 1960

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Georg Jensen Danish Silver " Peak" Necklace.

From Dansk Silver

£695

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Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant Locket Hand Painted Ca 1700’S

18th century

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Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant Locket Hand Painted Ca 1700’S

From Bushells Antiques

£1,950

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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 18? Fancy Link Chain Necklace

1940 - 1960

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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 18? Fancy Link Chain Necklace

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£1,145

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Antique Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Walking Stick Brooch

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Walking Stick Brooch

From Syren Antiques Vintage

£335

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Antique Silver Clasp and Spacers Nephrite Jade Heavy Necklace C.1920's

1920 - 1940

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Antique Silver Clasp and Spacers Nephrite Jade Heavy Necklace C.1920's

From AgAu Jewellery

£225

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Antique Chester '1921' 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain | 13.75"

1900 - 1920

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Antique Chester '1921' 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain | 13.75"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£3,295

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Elegant Art Deco Carnelian & Rock Crystal Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Elegant Art Deco Carnelian & Rock Crystal Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold, Circa 1920

From The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

£1,350

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One-offs from the archive: a butterfly-wing pendant, a carved stag-horn pendant, a necklace strung with 75 Japanese ojime beads, and a pâte-de-verre rose.

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain with T-bar and Fob

1900 - 1920

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Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain with T-bar and Fob

From Mitaine

£1,795

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Edwardian Garnet Pearl Clover Heart 9ct Gold Pendant

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Garnet Pearl Clover Heart 9ct Gold Pendant

From Corvidae Antique

£395

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Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel and Chalcedony Pendant

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel and Chalcedony Pendant

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£650

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Silver Clasped Faceted Citrine (325.00ct) Necklace C.1950's

1940 - 1960

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Silver Clasped Faceted Citrine (325.00ct) Necklace C.1950's

From AgAu Jewellery

£375

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Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/pendant 14k Gold - C.1880

19th century

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Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/pendant 14k Gold - C.1880

From Artisan Antiques

£2,950

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Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

From Syren Antiques Vintage

£345

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Antique Necklaces

Rare 1950s Yellow Lucite Bead Necklace by Paris House London

Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace C.1900

Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

Georg Jensen Danish Silver " Peak" Necklace.

Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant Locket Hand Painted Ca 1700’S

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 18? Fancy Link Chain Necklace

Antique Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Walking Stick Brooch

Antique Silver Clasp and Spacers Nephrite Jade Heavy Necklace C.1920's

Antique Chester '1921' 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain | 13.75"

Elegant Art Deco Carnelian & Rock Crystal Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold, Circa 1920

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain with T-bar and Fob

Edwardian Garnet Pearl Clover Heart 9ct Gold Pendant

Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel and Chalcedony Pendant

Silver Clasped Faceted Citrine (325.00ct) Necklace C.1950's

Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/pendant 14k Gold - C.1880

Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

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