18k Gold Torque Necklace
1970s Emerald Torque Pendant Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold Torque Necklace suspending a round disc pendant set with cabochon emeralds.Emerald weight
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Torque Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Torque Necklace
Approximate Dimensions:
43 cm ( Length)
2.5 cm - 0.5
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold Tourbillon Torque Necklace
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K yellow gold Tourbillon Twist torque necklace.
Classic spiral twist
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20th Century American Classical Greek Choker Necklaces
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Georg Jensen 18K Yellow Gold Torque, Twin Disc Necklace, Jacqueline Rabun, 2004
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and substantial 18K yellow gold Georg Jensen necklace designed by the renown American
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 6.13 in Dm 16.25 in L 9.5 in
Tiffany & Co Gehry Torque Diamond Eternity Square Necklace 18k White Gold 18"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 0.20 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, F - G Color, VS Clarity
Metal: 18k
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Gold
Hermes Simple Stylish 18ct White Gold Woven Torque Necklace, Circa 1990
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold torque style necklace by Hermes c.1990s, the round, solid torque necklace formed
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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Yellow Gold Ilias Lalaouinis For Zolotas Double Chimera Heads Torque Necklace
Located in Surfside, FL
necklace in 18K yellow gold. Chimera heads have approx 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamonds collar and
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Yellow Gold
Torque by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, IDF
Antique torque spirit, amati gold, ended by 2 balls in black onyx, signed, circa 1970-1980
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Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Choker Necklaces
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Onyx, 18k Gold
Gold Ram Head Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold flexible torque necklace featuring Ram head terminals with Ruby eyes, 1.80mm
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Choker Necklaces
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Natural Coral 18 Kt Gold Designer Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
circle makes the focal point of this unique necklace
With graduated beads of gold and coral set on a gold
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Amethyst, Diamond and Gold Necklace
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A square cut amethyst, pavé-set diamond, and 18 karat white gold pendant, on an 18 karat white gold
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Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Fertility pendant by Roland Schad
Located in Paris, IDF
artist jeweler in the 70s, yellow gold, unique piece, signed. Possibility to buy it with the torque in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Modernist Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring Model No. A 77 C by Ole Ishøj
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Located in Paris, FR
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"Cobra" Roberto Coin 18 Karat 1.90 Carat Diamond and Enamel Torque Necklace
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18k Gold Torque Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold torque necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 17 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 18k gold torque necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k gold torque necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elie Top, Ilias Lalaounis and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 18k gold torque necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold torque necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 18k Gold Torque Necklace?
Prices for a 18k gold torque necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $36,717, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,850.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About 18k Gold Torque Necklace
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
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