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Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace features 2 strands of Natural Cultured Pearls
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1920s Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Double Strand South Sea 7.5mm Pearl & Diamond Floral Motif Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A very fine quality Saltwater cultured pearl double strand necklace. Featuring beautiful saltwater
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Early 20th Century Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

9 - 14 mm Double Tahitian Pearl Strand with 3.38 Carats Diamond & Platinum Clasp
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Double Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamonds in Platinum. The Art Deco Diamond and Platinum
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bracelet or necklace. In rose, yellow, and green golds. The cameo depicts a double profile of a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Platinum Edwardian double strand necklace with Old Mine cut diamonds and two natural pearls. Chain
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Early 20th Century Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Modernist Bold Double Stand Pearl Necklace with Lapis, Gold and Diamond Clasps
Located in New York, NY
These very chic double strand pearls are a fine creamy rose luster and are approximately 7 mm and
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1870s Italian Modernist Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace 10.65ct Antique Victorian 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique 10.65ct Amethyst Diamond Pearl Necklace Double Strand 14K Gold Victorian
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
- Art Deco Period A Fine Double Strand Natural Salt-Water Pearl Necklace mounted with Platinum
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1920s Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
stylish platinum Art Deco jewel is composed of two double-strands of platinum chain studded with 49 tiny
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Fluorite, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Silver, Yellow Gold, 1...

Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
handcrafted demi-parure of a double-strand choker necklace with embellished box-clasp and French-wire clip
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1920s French Artisan Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver

French 19th Century Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Medallion and Pompom Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
screw allowing to carry the antique necklace with double row, a pompom constituted of a chiselled cap
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

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By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1990s Japanese Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Silver

Early Art Deco French Crystal Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco Crystal Tiara of silver lame threads and hundreds of hand sewn rose montee crystal stones in graduated leaf motifs. Wonderful design on a wired base, completely hand m...
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Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mythological fish brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fabulous iconic piece, created at the Tiffany Studios during the modernist period, back in the 1960's. This brooch has been meticu...
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1960s American Modernist Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The marriage of classic elements creates versatility for this lovely pearl diamond heart charm pendant necklace. Perfect for special occasion outfits paired with your favorite earrin...
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Early 2000s American Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gradutated Color South Sea Pearl Necklace with Hidden 18K White Gold Clasp
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gradutated Color South Sea Pearl Necklace with Hidden 18K White Gold Clasp The two strands can be worn as individual necklaces or combined into a long necklace. Additionally, each ...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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South Sea Pearl

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Cameo Onyx Set Bracelet Pendant Earrings 18k Gold Original Box, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Cameo Onyx Set Bracelet Pendant Earrings 18 Karat Gold in it's Original Box. Victorian cameo set from 1900 in its original box. Bracelet, earrings and brooch, that can be w...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Highly Important 43.19 Carat D Flawless Type II A Oval Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly Important 43.19 Carat D Flawless Type II A Oval Diamond Ring Accompanied by a supplemental letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type ...
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2010s American Modern Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length 34" With Diamond Clasp This marvelous vintage Pearl necklace features 1 row of luscious Japanese Akoya pearls measuring a...
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2010s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cultured Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating pearl rope necklace features cultured baroque pearls ranging from 20.05mm-13.20mm. The single stand graduating necklace has a versatile length making it easily doubl...
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2010s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl 2 Strand Bracelet 7.625" 5.85 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl 2 Strand Bracelet 7 5/8 inch 5.85 mm M341 Double Strand Mikimoto Japanese Akoya Pearl Bracelet This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Japanes...
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1990s Japanese Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Harry Winston Diamond Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Flower brooch. This brooch has about 230 diamonds, including the center stone, weighting approximately 20carats , all set in platinum The center diamond is abou...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Triple Strand Cultured Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Allure This timeless Art Deco Pearl necklace is 1925 ca Hard to find triple strands, genuine antique, comes into three rows of antique cultured salt water Pearls graduate in s...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Petite Strand of Cultured Saltwater Pearls
Located in Southbury, CT
I purchased this brief (16 ½" ) strand of early cultured saltwater pearls many years ago when I imagined I would at some point have a niece to which I could give them on her sixteent...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance Revival carved opal cameo pendant, the cameo attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt depicting Arion riding a dolphin, to elaborate surround of renaissance style incorporating sc...
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1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Garnet Pearl Festoon Necklace in Original Box
Located in Middleton, WI
This breathtaking Victorian garnet and pearl gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1850
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Double Strand Not Nucleated Basra Sea Pearls from the Persian Gulf
Located in Napoli, IT
sizes from 3 mm. to 12 mm. comes in double strand which is rare and unique! pearls are all pure
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1870s Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, value, and greatness, this 16 inches cultured pearl necklace is a sparkle blessing
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1680s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Pearl Antique Necklace Graduated 14 Karat Lock
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, value, and greatness, this 20 inches cultured pearl antique necklace is a sparkle
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1650s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated Vintage with 14 Karat Gold, Diamond Brooch
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, value, and greatness, this 15 1/2 inches cultured pearl antique necklace is a
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1640s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Whit 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, value, and greatness, this 7 inches freshwater pearl necklace is a sparkle blessing
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1640s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Pair of Georgian Bracelets Natural Pearl Diamond Royal Blue Enamel
Located in Napoli, IT
natural micro pearls in multi strands, Diamonds and Royal Blue enamelling for a striking contrast Elegant
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1790s Georgian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 0.55Ct Diamond, White Gold Clasp - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive double strand pearl necklace with a 0.55 carat diamond, 9 karat
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive double strand cultured pearl necklace with a 0.45 carat diamond set, 14 karat
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 An elegant Art Deco era double strand pearl necklace is embellished with a diamond and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

Double Strand Pearl and Opal and Diamond, White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage double strand cultured pearl necklace with an antique 2.01 carat opal
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1920s Unknown Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Akoya Double Strand 14 Karat Opra Length Pearl Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Old European Cut Diamond Akoya Double Strand Opra Length Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Pearls
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Early 20th Century Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Platinum Double Row Pearl Necklace with Natural Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Double Row Pearl Necklace with Natural Diamond and Sapphire Clasp Metal: Platinum Weight
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Hancocks Victorian Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl & Banded Agate Necklace c.1865
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A wonderful diamond, pearl and agate necklace by Hancocks c.1865 designed as an extravagant festoon
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Agate, 18k Gold

Hancocks Victorian Gold Old-Cut Diamond Pearl and Banded Agate Festoon Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A wonderful diamond, pearl and agate necklace by Hancocks c.1865 designed as an extravagant festoon
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Banbury, GB
This beautiful necklace of lustrous white pearls dates from circa 1910. Lustrous graduated double
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Double Strand of Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Platinum Clasp
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A classic Art Deco double strand of cultured pearls 8-9.5mm, with a stunning diamond platinum clasp
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Gold Suspended Type Necklace with Fine Pearls
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow and pink gold, horse head hallmark. Composed of chain strands
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
flowers surround her boundaries as do sapphire gems and natural pearls. Garlands form double strands
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 18K White Gold Long Pearl & Diamond Necklace Sautoir
Located in Versailles, FR
sautoir or double/triple strand necklace. Its unusual and remarkable length makes it look very luxurious
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Ladies Gold Twisted Rope Pattern Slide Chain
Located in Miami, FL
This ladies double strand chain is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold in a fascinating twisted rope
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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14k Gold

Elegant Classic 1920s Double Strand Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace Floral 14K White Gold Diamond Clasp Pearls measure
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1920s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Double Strand Freshwater Pearls with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Set Opal Clasp
Located in Addison, TX
This absolutely stunning natural pink freshwater pearl double strand necklace is one of a kind and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Graduated Pearl Necklace with Vintage Amethyst Double Pendant
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pearl necklace with 2 graduated loops to highlight the collar bone. The double pendant is
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
, these far smaller pearls speak of old-school luxury and quality. This rare double strand is in minty
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Silver

Japanese 19th Century Vertical Shop Sign with Painted Portrait and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
each side of her neck which is draped with a double strand pearl necklace. The rest of the sign
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19th Century Japanese Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Wood

14kt gold and Lapis Lazuli 4.50mm Bead Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
beads. The necklace is 26 inches long. Wear it as one long strand of beads or double it if your
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1880s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Edwardian Art Nouveau Reproduction Paste Jade Necklace and Earring Suite, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
. Reproduction Edwardian Art Nouveau jewelry suite including pendant necklace, double-strand choker necklace and
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper

1920s Art Deco Murano Glass Bead Brass Necklace in Red Blue and Green Extra Long
Located in Portland, OR
's jewelry. The necklace measures 46" (when doubled) and 92" in total circumference. There are blue
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Brass

Victorian Natural Pearl Platinum Long Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
doubled lengths. 16 and 21 or 18 and 17 inches. 195 natural silvery white pearls, 2.5 – 3mm, good
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Early 1900s Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian 2-Tone Gold Seed Pearl Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 2 Tone Gold Seed Pearl, Enamel and Tassel Double Chain Necklace. This piece is
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Early 1800s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold

Edwardian Burma Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
strand seed pearl necklace.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Fancy-Link Platinum Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
doubled up or as a single strand. STONES Natural Pearls MEASUREMENTS Length: 28 inches Pearls: 3.5mm
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco French Double Pearl Necklace 1 Carat Diamond Clasp, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This impressive Art Deco French Pearl necklace is a testament to the skill of the jewellers of this
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Boucheron Pearl Neckace with Carved Emerald and Diamond Clasp
By Boucheron
Located in San Francisco, CA
, curves ever so slightly along with the triple strand of lustrous cultured pearls, ranging in size from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace

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Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique double strand pearl necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect antique double strand pearl necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. While most can agree that any antique double strand pearl necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and bead versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique double strand pearl necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Double Strand Pearl Necklace?

The price for an antique double strand pearl necklace starts at $834 and tops out at $29,179 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,810.

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.