Antique Necklace

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Luxurious antique and vintage necklaces bring elegant sophistication to the forefront and have been in demand since ages; while earlier the general trend was of wearing heavy collars, now it has been replaced with delicate necklaces studded with precious and semi precious stones including sapphires, amethysts, diamonds and rubies etc. These necklaces are reminiscent of the Victorian era when fringes, dog collars, chokers, revieres were a must have for the rich and the famous. The styles can range from delicate and feminine to bold and flashy necklaces. These masterpieces, made by the best craftsmen are highly sought after and are a status symbol.



The value of each piece is based on both the age as well as the authenticity of the necklace. Since genuine antique necklaces are afforded only by the rich and the famous, manufacturers are making antique-look necklaces in order to cater to the masses. These artificial necklaces are a rage the world over.



Style and Design

Antique necklaces are available in eye catching and enthralling styles, right from venetian glass necklace to Italian glass necklace, from Brass and red glass necklace to Victorian era necklaces. These handcrafted masterpieces are also available in a range of metals including brass, silver, white gold, platinum and bronze. Multi-strand, crystal, geometric and boldly designed necklaces are fast becoming a rage with the fashion aficionados. Metals such as Gold, Silver, Bronze, Platinum are some of the popular choices in which these necklaces are sold.



Markets for Antique Necklace

The demand for genuine and antique reproductions is on the rise, with buyers all across the world making it a part of their collection. Exports of these pieces of jewellery are increasing in response to the rise in demand. The trade in antique finish costume necklaces is increasing in countries including UK, US, Australia.



Source: Antique Crafts
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