Antique Gold Necklaces
Antique gold necklaces and vintage gold chains in 9KT, 15KT, 18KT and 22KT: Victorian collars and long guard chains, gold Albert chains now worn as necklaces, floral gold necklaces, gold lockets and pendants, and the textured gold chains of the 1970s by makers such as Bulgari. Antique gold has a warmth and depth of colour that modern alloys seldom reach. See our antique gold lockets or all antique necklaces and pendants.
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Cartier Draperie 18KT Gold Necklace, Original Box and Invoice£19,850
Cartier Panthère 18KT Tri-Colour Gold Choker Necklace, Original Box£24,850
Georgian 22KT Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket£26,850
Vintage 18KT Gold Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Diamond Hand Clasp£2,345
Mikimoto Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set, Diamonds£24,500
Ancient Roman Coin, Ruby & 20KT Gold Multi Strand Necklace£3,450
Victorian Amethyst Fringe Necklace, 9KT Gold, Approx. 130 ct, Circa 1880£11,950
Stuart Devlin 18KT Gold, Coral & Pearl Figural Link Necklace, London 1970s£5,875
Vintage 18KT Gold Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Necklace£5,950
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18KT Gold Choker Necklace£19,850
Georgian Emerald and Natural Pearl Necklace, 33 Natural Emeralds£13,950
Vintage Buccellati Diamond Necklace, 18KT Gold Openwork, 1950s to 1960s£9,850
Vintage Jade, Onyx and Coral Necklace, 18KT Gold Links£7,985
Victorian 15KT Gold Natural Lapis Lazuli Fringe Necklace£12,985
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Questions
How can you tell if a gold necklace is real?
Look for a standard stamp such as 9KT, 18KT, 375 or 750, or a full hallmark, on the clasp or a tag near it. Marks such as "GP", "RGP" or "GF" mean plated, rolled gold plate or gold filled. A jeweller can test an unmarked chain with an XRF reading or acid.
Do gold necklaces tarnish?
Pure gold does not tarnish. Lower standards such as 9KT contain more silver and copper and can dull slightly over time; a soft cloth or a jeweller's clean restores them. Higher standards stay bright but scratch more easily.
Can you wear a gold necklace all the time?
A solid gold necklace can be worn daily. Take it off for swimming, sport and sleep, which strain the clasp and links, and keep it away from chlorine and harsh cleaning products.
Do gold necklaces break easily?
Solid gold necklaces of good construction are durable. Fine chains, hollow chains and snake chains are more delicate and can snap or kink if caught. Check clasps and jump rings regularly, as they are the usual weak points.