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Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted
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19th Century Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and pearl set pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been
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Mid-19th Century Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Edwardian Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clarity: VS Ruby Details: Natural Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Antique Square Cut Color: Red
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Ruby Pearl 15ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
, humility and harmony. Our early 20th century pendant features a rubies and pearls set in 15ct yellow gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace 0.90ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
twinkling old cut diamonds (approx. 1ct) three cherry-pink rubies (approx. 0.90ct) and a central pearl
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1890s European Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
extremities of the design are 2 claw set round rubies, 3 oval sapphires, 4 fine pearls (2 round and 2 baroque
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19th Century French Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
ruby at the centre and surrounding pavé set seed pearls pervading the rest of the body.  Condition
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19th Century Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Necklace Tanzanite Ruby Mother of Pearl
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special necklace linked in 18k gold gr.21,78 with carved ruby leaf shape, cabochon ruby
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19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold

Platinum Pearls Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Platinum pearls ruby, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace no marks on the necklace, pearls didnt
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

Victorian Charm Necklace 15ct Gold With Rubies, Sapphires & Pearls
Located in London, GB
Victorian Charm Necklace 15ct Gold With Rubies, Sapphires & Pearls Fixed multiple charms sat on a
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19th Century Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful and very unique South Sea Pearl convertible necklace with a gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
25mm x 3mm Ruby Dimensions: 4 (2mm), 20 (1mm) Pearl Dimensions: 4mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
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W 0.16 in L 1.93 in
Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby ​​and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby and Pearl jewelry. It is in the
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
with diamonds, calibre cut rubies and 2 natural saltwater pearls. This delicate and extremely elegant
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Early 20th Century European Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body, ruby eyes, and a perfect green enamel tail, this pendant is a true masterpiece. The
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, each engraved to
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful early Art Nouveau necklace. This antique piece has been crafted from
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...

Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
with Rose Cut Diamonds, Pearls and Rubies in a gorgeous open work design in Silver atop 14 Karat Yellow
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
Pearl in it its mouth, a Ruby eye, and seed pearls throughout creating the white feathers of the dove
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a
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1880s Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Necklace and Enamel Silver Pendant with Rubies and Pearls
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
pieces of pearls, 3 pieces of rubies and an enamel leaf. It really is a showpiece! Hanger 800 (tested
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Front & Back Ruby And Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, GB
A charming Edwardian 9ct gold front and back seed pearl and ruby floral locket. The front of the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Style Rose Gold Rubies And Seed Pearls Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style Rose Gold Rubies and Seed Pearls pendant. It is a round pendant shaped as
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 carats in total
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1910s Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby Pearl Art Nouveau Maiden Flower Woman Goddess Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
adorned with Ruby centers and Pearl petals in 14 Karat Gold. The Woman Pendant dates to the Belle Epoque
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl 2.25 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with color and quality consistent with age Accented by square cut and round cut ruby, bezel set in
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1910s Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
, two 0.01 carat cabochon cut rubies. 1mm seed pearls are set into the wings. The necklace depicts
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Sapphire and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.12 carat ruby and sapphire, seed pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century French necklace is composed of 18K gold, off round and semi-baroque pearls
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive German 0.60 Carat diamond and seed pearl, ruby and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 0.61 in L 18 in
Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch in 15 carat yellow gold with rubies, pearls and diamonds in a starburst
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1850s British Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
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W 1.23 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.23 in L 1.42 in
Pearl chain with lock set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
necklace, with gold centers set with ruby, 85 cm long detailed description: the length of the pearl
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old gold Princess necklace with rubies in one side and diamonds on the back, with hanging Basra
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
in silver. Finished with a very nice and fine pearl that measures. The necklace pendant is finely
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
stunning necklace was made completely by hand in the 1880s. Gemstone: Ruby Carat Weight: 1.00
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect brooch is large and wearable as a pendant or brooch. The
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Turn-of-the-Century Citrine, Lapis, Ruby, and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Wheaton, IL
This lovely turn-of-the-century citrine, ruby, and seed pearl 14kt yellow gold pendant from the
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
. The head is set with two Ruby cabochons in the eyes. The wings are set throughout with seed pearls
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

French, 20th Century Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape and decorated in application, on the top, of arabesques patterns made of gold cords. 4 half pearls
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Owl and Crescent moon pendant necklace, 15k gold and platinum, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
necklace. Did you ever come across such a beautiful and symbolic piece of antique jewellery?! This
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Russian Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Enamel Gold Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold pendant, made in Russia, circa 1900s. Set with one diamond, ruby, sapphire
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Eagle Ruby Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Gold Antique Belle Epoque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
with a Ruby eye and a Pearl in its beak, in 14 Karat Gold. We love our antique animal and bird jewelry
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace Victorian longguard in a mix of
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19th Century Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant Diamonds Rubies Pearl 18 Karat Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The piece is set with twenty 20 Cabochon Rubies with an estimated weight of 2.51 Carats and one
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Ruby cabochons and Pearls. On the reverse is a glass fronted panel which may be removed to insert your
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
piece is embellished with sixty-three small white pearls and eight red rubies. It is fitted at the
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
& a lovely cushion cut Ruby/pink sapphire eye, is flying over a textured flowing vine with pearl-set
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Locket Pearl Ruby Star Small Charm 14k Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
. Six seed pearls measure 1mm each, with an estimated 0.10 carat ruby set to the center. The small
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rubies and anchored in the center by a pearl. Approximately 1 carat of diamonds, plus 2 carats each of
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1880s Victorian Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

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Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique pearl and ruby 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, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 129 vintage or 16 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect antique pearl and ruby necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique pearl and ruby necklace from Alex Jona, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Baume — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any antique pearl and ruby necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a ruby version from the 91 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding an antique pearl and ruby necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Pearl And Ruby Necklace?

Prices for an antique pearl and ruby necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $169 and can go as high as $200,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,650.

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.