Monday, March 1, 2010

VINTAGE & RETRO NECKLACES 9

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VINTAGE RED GUILLOCHE ENAMEL & FAUX PEARL LOCKET NECKLACE
Price: S$28.00 (US$23.33) nett


Size: 24" chain (max length, adjustable), 37 x 47mm pendant including bail
Chain is signed '©SARAH COV' on a handmirror motif tag. The locket is probably not original to the chain although it is very similar to an earring design of theirs entitled 'Westminster'. I didn't find any info if there is a necklace counterpart to it. Chain is a paler goldtone than the locket, it has slight wear. The locket is in good condition, the center small pearl has been replaced. The back has some wear to the gold-plating, also on the edges and bail. Front has aging on the rim of the red enamel. Under the enamel there are some etchings, like guilloche. The locket opens up to store 2 photos. J-hook clasp. Probably 1960s.

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VINTAGE GERMANY MILK GLASS ORGANIC-SHAPE CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$20.00 (US$16.67)


Size: 14 - 15.5" adjustable, 6 - 16mm beads
Signed 'GERMANY'. Good condition, these are molded white glass beads in a 4 lobed cup shape, graduated to form an organic garland style shape. There is aging on the brass findings with lots of patina, the pins holding the beads do have some verdigris (green oxidation) occurring on the loops. J-hook clasp. 1950s/60s.

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VINTAGE RED BEAD PLASTIC CAB CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$6.00 (US$5.00) nett


Size: 14 - 15.5" length adjustable, 30mm centerpiece
Fine condition, one of the baguette crystals on the top has a crack within, also some glue residue on its top that has yellowed. The red beads and round cabochon are made of plastic, slight scuffs. Fish hook clasp, has patina on it. 1960s/70s.

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VINTAGE CORO GOLDTONE LEAF LINK NECKLACE
Price: S$35.00 (US$29.17)


Size: 13.5" length adjustable, 13mm width
Signed 'Coro' in script with the Pegasus symbol and 'DES PAT PEND'. Good condition, minor aging, there are some chipping of the plating at the hinges links, this is normal, one of the links 3rd from the right has a bit more chipping that extends a bit more towards the front, also a bit on the adjacent leaf. Elegant leaf link choker, yellow goldtone colour. J-hook clasp. 1950s/60s.

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VINTAGE SILVERTONE CHUNKY INTERTWINING FLORAL NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00)

Size: abt 22.25" length, 92mm pendant
Good-very good condition, aging on the pendant, the silvertone has yellowed a bit. The chain is in excellent condition. The pendant is very large, it has a brushed surface and intertwining details that forms a floral motif. Spring ring clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE TRAPEZE BLACK CABOCHON PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00)

Size: 20.5" length, 105mm pendant length, 18 - 55mm width pendant
Very good condition, the black round cabochon has some scratches on the tops of the domes. Large scroll-design pendant in 2 recticulated segments. Chain is in excellent condition, it is a thick rhodium-plated about 7mm wide. Spring ring clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE LISNER ARTICULATED DIAMOND-SHAPED NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00)

Size: 22" adjustable, 87 x 60mm pendant
Pendant is unsigned, the chain has a Lisner swirl tag on the extender. Very good condition, slight aging. Pendant is reticulated in 3 parts, giant-sized with a textured front. The chain is in excellent condition. J-hook clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE LISNER SILVERTONE GIANT CONCENTRIC OVAL NECKLACE
Price: S$28.00 (US$23.33)


Size: 21" length adjustable, 76 x 56mm pendant
Signed '©LISNER'. Very good condition, pendant is a giant concentric oval, shiny polished surface, there is a bit of uneven plating on the right side. Back is brushed surface. The chain is in excellent condition, probably rhodium-plated. J-hook clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE LISNER SWINGING GIRL FIGURAL GOLDTONE NECKLACE
Price: S$18.00 (US$15.00)

Size: 30.25" chain, 95 x 54mm pendant
Signed '©LISNER'. Fine-good condition with chipping on the plating of the floral bail, the holes of the parts that links also has plating wear. Slight nicks on the back rim and aging on the pendant. It is a giant sized horse-shoe shape with a girl figural swinging in the center. Chain is in good condition with minor aging. Spring ring clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE LISNER CORAL-SHAPED TASSEL PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00) nett


Size: 22" length adjustable, 125 x 47mm pendant
Signed '©LISNER'. Good condition, there is some darkening on the end parts of the chains. The pendant is very good condition, it has a texture, resembling coral, in 2 segments and ends with a tassel. 4 chains. J-hook clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE LISNER RADIAL SCROLL BORDER PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$20.00 (US$16.67)


Size: 23" length adjustable, 51 x 76mm pendant
Signed '©LISNER'. Fine-good condition, the back of the pendant has discolored. Fronts are ok, the flat disc charm is already polished so nice and shiny now. One of the chains have darkened towards the back. J-hook clasp. 1960s-1970s.

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VINTAGE CARVED CAMEO SCROLL FRAME PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33) nett

Size: 18" chain, 22 x 30mm pendant excluding ring
Chain is signed 'AJC 1/20 12K CO', this means the chain is gold-filled in 12K. Not original to the pendant but vintage in very good condition with normal aging. The pendant is in good condition, the back settings do have slight wear on the plating revealing a silvertone. The cameo appears to be carved shell, or perhaps glass. Probably 1970s.

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VINTAGE GENUINE HORN TUSK SHAPED PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 24.25" chain, 67 x 20mm pendant excluding loop & ring
Good condition, some aging to the chain (darkening), some wear on the rings at the clasp. It is not original to the pendant, from the 70s. The pendant is genuine horn, it is large but very lightweight. The type of horn could be something like buffalo/bison horn... not too sure. They have some slight cracks on the top, and some metallic studs/solder embellishments. Back is flat. The age of the pendant is unknown.

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VINTAGE DOUBLE RHINESTONE STACKED HEART NECKLACE
Price: S$7.00 (US$5.83) nett

Size: 17.75" chain, 25mm
Chain is marked 'LLF' it is in excellent condition with still shiny and clean goldplating. It is not original to the pendant. Pendant has slight aging to the rhinestones, it is not clear white but more greyish. It has minor wear on the back. Probably 1970s.

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VINTAGE DOUBLE SEASHELLS TWIST CHAIN NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 23.75" chain, 75 x 33mm & 53 x 18mm shells
Good condition, aging on the bead caps' silvertone which has tarnished with a slight yellow tint. The larger shell has aging. Both shells are geunine, one is glossy, one is greyish matte. The chain is in very good condition. 1970s.

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VINTAGE BRASS HEART LINK RHINESTONES CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33) nett


Size: 16" end to end, centerpiece main design is about 5", 20mm largest heart depth
Fine-good condition, lots of aging, this has uneven patina because it is unplated raw brass. The solder can also be seen from the back. The rhinestones consists of clear and lemon yellow colour, generally still shiny with minor aging. 2 of the link connectors soldered on the smaller hearts are not brass, probably iron, those have turned a slight coppery colour. This is for someone who likes shabby chic. About 1960s/70s.

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VINTAGE BRONZETONE CHUNKY DOUBLE CHAIN TASSEL NECKLACE
Price: S$18.00 (US$15.00)


Size: 27" chain, 95 x 16mm tassel
Very good condition, minor aging. The colour is a little bronzey. Chains are 9mm & 4mm ending with a spring ring clasp. The tassel is a generous size with many chains dangling and a thick filigree bead. Necklace weighs heavy. 1960s/70s.

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VINTAGE OPENWORK SQUARE LINKS 3-CHAIN NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 52-55" chains, 7mm square connectors
Fine-good condition, some wear on the plating of the square connectors and the chains, also aging where the goldtone has darkened a little. It consists of 2 curb chains and an openwork square connector link. 1970s.

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VINTAGE FAUX PEARL CONNECTOR 3-CHAIN LONG NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 52.5" chain 7.5mm faux pearl
Good condition, minor wear some aging to the goldtone. Three chains, one has faux white pearls and rod connectors spaced at intervals. Foldover clasp. 1970s.

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VINTAGE SILVERTONE PERFUME BOTTLE FIGURAL NECKLACE
Price: S$20.00 (US$16.67)


Size: 25" chain, 50 x 29mm pendant
Good condition with aging on pendant and chain with minor darkening, this is a dull silvertone with some texture. Pendant weighs heavy, design is same on both sides, three-dimensional. It does not open. 1970s.

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VINTAGE SILVERTONE EATEN APPLE PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$9.00 (US$7.50)


Size: 17.5" chain links, 35 x 20mm pendant
Fine-good condition, the pendant has some wear on the paintwork, it is made of metal. There is minor aging on the rod link connectors. The photos show the front and back of the pendant, it is 3-D, the chips are mostly on the edges on the topmost areas where it is painted a slight glossy red colour, this can be touched up if you wish to with nail enamel even. The spring ring clasp is brass coloured. 1970s.

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VINTAGE SILVERTONE ROUND DISC MOLECULAR NECKLACE
Price: S$25.00 (US$20.83)

Size: 15.5" length, 42mm center height
Very good condition, normal scuffs on the discs from bumping around. Other than that the plating quality is excellent, probably rhodium-plated and still shiny. The modernist design does not look out of place today. This is probably 1960s. Foldover clasp.

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VINTAGE EMMONS GOLDTONE LOOP RHINESTONE NECKLACE
Price: S$25.00 (US$20.83)


Size: 13.5 - 16.75“ adjustable length, 15mm width
Signed '©EMMONS' on a tag. Good condition, the rhinestones have aging though, with some clouding, a couple have darkened. Pretty design still and very wearable. Gold-plating has minor scuffs. 1950s.

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VINTAGE CORO SCALLOPED FLAT CHARMS LINK NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00) nett


Size: 12.5 - 14.5" adjustable length, 20mm width
Signed 'Coro' in script, very good condition, normal surface scuffs on the flat charms. Choker length, lots of movement. J-hook clasp. Probably 1960s.

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VINTAGE SPERRY RHINESTONE DROP NECKLACE
Price: S$25.00 (US$20.83)


Size: 14.5" length, 43 x 58mm centerpiece excluding link
Signed 'SPERRY' on the clasp. The teardrop rhinestone drop has clouding and turned yellowish, other than that the necklace is in very good condition, minor wear and nicks on the centerpiece goldtone. The baguette crystal rhinestones are still clear and shiny. The design is slightly asymmetrical. Foldover clasp. 1950s.

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VINTAGE SARAH COVENTRY 'NAVETTE CRYSTAL' NECKLACE
Price: S$15.00 (US$12.50)

Size: 18" chain, 37 x 23mm pendant
Signed '©SARAH COV'. Good condition, the center crystal navette has aged and turned cloudy. The rest of the necklace is in excellent condition. The pendant appears to be a berry or fruit motif. 1960s/70s.

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RETRO 4 BEADED STONE NECKLACES
Price: S$15.00 (US$12.50)

Size: abt 36" length, 4-4.5mm beads
Excellent condition, unworn retro stock, 'Made in Taiwan' sticker still intact. Small stone beads, riverstone or marble-like, coloured ones are probably dyed. No clasp, these are also great for crafting! Twist them together and clasp them with a ring to form a torsade necklace. 1970s-80s.

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VINTAGE FAUX PEARL TEARDROP ACCENT CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$9.00 (US$7.50)

Size: 14.75 - 15.5" adjustable, 8mm beads
Good condition, quality glass pearls in off-white. There are some normal scuffs on the surface and some aging to the necklace, abit of ruboffs on the extender faux pearls. The teardrop accent at the ends have missing rhinestones but these are tiny they are not visible when worn. J-hook clasp. 1950s/60s.

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VINTAGE SARAH COVENTRY 1978 'DUKE' NECKLACE
Price: S$12.00 (US$10.00)

Size: 18.5" length, 6-9mm width
Signed 'SARAH COV' on a tag. Very good-excellent condition with very minor aging, the plating quality is very good. This is a plain design suitable for men and ladies alike, entitled 'Duke' from 1978.

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VINTAGE GOLDTONE CHAINMAIL-RING STYLE NECKLACE
Price: S$9.00 (US$7.50)

Size: abt 30.5" length, 8mm thick
Good condition with minor aging, some wear on the plating revealing a slight silvertone. Plain goldtone chain with multiple ring links. Foldover clasp. 1970s.

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VINTAGE TRIPLE CHAIN BLACK CABOCHON CLASP NECKLACE
Price: S$12.00 (US$10.00)

Size: 20" length, 17mm clasp width, 3mm each chain
Fine-good condition with aging (some dulling on the inner sides), some wear on the plating revealing a silvertone. 3 chains attached to a pushbox clasp with a glass black cabochon. 1970s.

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VINTAGE SILVERTONE PUFFY HEART LONG TWIST CHAIN NECKLACE
Price: S$9.00 (US$7.50)

Size: 24" chain, 33mm pendant
Chain is in excellent condition, good plating, The pendant is in fine condition, main problems are tarnishing with dark areas in the grooved design and age spots which gives it an overall dulling, I gave it a gentle polish though. Some normal scuffs. The heart is a puffy heart, I think it is made of silver plated over copper or maybe a plated heavy plastic? 1970s.

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VINTAGE PURPLE TEARDROP RHINESTONE DOUBLE LOOP NECKLACE
Price: S$6.00 (US$5.00)

Size: 17.75" chain, 25 x 27mm
Fine-good condition, some plating loss on the back & edges revealing a silvertone, minor aging and scuffs on pendant. The front features a teardrop shaped crystal purple rhinestone, set on a double looped design. Chain is a goldtone box chain in good condition, not original to the pendant. 1970s.

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VINTAGE PARKLANE OPEN HEART RHINESTONE NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 18" chain, 27 x 39mm pendant
Signed 'PARKLANE'. Good - very good condition, some aging, minor wear. Pendant is an open-heart motif with clear rhinestones. 1970s.

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VINTAGE SMALL SILVERTONE FILIGREE OVAL PENDANT NECKLACE
Price: S$7.00 (US$5.83)

Size: 18" chain, 14 x 18mm pendant
Good condition with aging, the rhinestone has dulled. The jumpring holding the pendant has worn off its plating to reveal the copper base. Chain is in very good condition with minor aging. Small oval shaped pendant with wirework filigree design. 1970s.

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VINTAGE PLAIN GOLDTONE BEADS ON BOX CHAIN NECKLACE
Price: S$6.00 (US$5.00)

Size: abt 19" length, 3mm gold bead
Signed with a 'T' logo tag, not sure of the maker. Good condition, minor wear and aging. 1970s.

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VINTAGE HERRINGBONE FLAT CHAIN WITH BLACK STUD NECKLACE
Price: S$5.00 (US$4.16)

Size: 18" length, 3.5mm width
Fine condition, aging to the goldtone (dulling), also some loss of plating especially on the foldover clasp and the back neck areas. There is a single black opaque chaton on the front it has some scratches. Still wearable, looks ok on the front. 1970s.

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VINTAGE GOLDTONE 4-LEAF LINKED CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$30.00 (US$25.00)

Size: 13-17" length adjustable, 14mm width
Very good condition, minor aging, gently used. Plating is still shiny on front and back. The links consist of 4 leaves connectors, cleverly disguised as if they were individually linked. Pale yellow goldtone colour. 1950s.

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VINTAGE FAUX PEARL ORANGE BALL CHOKER NECKLACE
Price: S$35.00 (US$29.17) nett


Size: 13-15.5" length adjustable, 14mm width
Good condition overall, the front is in good condition, the chain is in average condition with loss of plating to a greyish metal and darkening. The back has some wear on the plating from contact, mostly on the connector hinges, one of the connectors has worn off more revealing a copper base. Design features a delightful fresh colour palette of white faux pearl and peach-orange balls. 1950s.

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VINTAGE 31" GLASS FAUX PEARL NECKLACE
Price: S$10.00 (US$8.33)

Size: 31" length, 8mm beads
Good condition, minimal scuffs, aging on the clasp. These are heavy glass pearls knotted in between each other in an off-white colour. 1960s/70s.

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RETRO MATTE AQUA-GOLD GRADUATING BEADED NECKLACE
Price: S$12.00 (US$10.00)

Size: 25" length, 8 - 17mm graduating beads
Very good condition, graduating matte beads with a cool turquoise and gold marbling effect. They appear to be clay-ish or maybe a heavy plastic. Spring ring clasp. 1980s

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RETRO BLACK GLOSSY WOOD GRADUATING BEADED NECKLACE
Price: S$12.00 (US$10.00)

Size: 17.25" length, 8 - 19mm graduating beads
Good condition with scuffs. Aging on the clasps (patina). The beads appear to be wood with a coat of paint, they are strung on a very fine metal chain (instead of cords).

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VINTAGE COGNAC-COLOUR TRIPLE STRAND BEADED LONG NECKLACE
Price: S$9.00 (US$7.50)

Size: 35.5" length, 8mm per bead
Very good condition, minor aging to the clasps. The melded beads are flat and faceted, in 3 strands and various shades of cognac. Probably 1970-80s.

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