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18k gold 11.05cts Polki Diamond &pink sapphire & pearl Necklace
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold nw 128.840gm 18k necklace polki 11.05cts pinksapphire 342.91cts pearl 137.45cts
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
flat cut pink sapphire weighing 1.26 ct. Dimensions: L x 18.11 in / L x 45cm. Alex Jona jewels stand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Fashionable Circle Multi Sapphire 18k Pink Gold Necklace Choker for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Pink Gold 18 K Diamond 0.81 Cts/103 Pcs Multi Sapphire 4.48 Cts/ 103 Pcs Weight 12,84
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a flat cut pink sapphire weighing 2.00 carats. Dimensions: L x 18.11 in / L x 45cm. Alex Jona
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Washer Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold necklace with pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Opal Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
alternating opal cabochons with pink sapphire pavé links. Total stone weight: Opals 21.60 cts., Pink Sapphires
Category

2010s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Alex Jona Faceted Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain necklace with pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Blue and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
by 5 multicolor flat cut pink and blue sapphires weighing 4.14 carats in total. Alex Jona jewels
Category

2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
with pink sapphires for total 0.30 carats. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
set with 38 pink sapphires weighing 0.25 carats in total and 4 white diamonds, mounted on 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
pink sapphires (ct. 0.37), cabochon amethysts (ct 1.35) and white diamonds (ct. 0.18), mounted on a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Impressive Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.19 Cts/37 Pcs Pink Sapphire 14.84 Cts/51 Pcs TB 0.22 Cts/5 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
cut Pink Sapphires and 2.74 carats of Brown Diamonds, drilled and linked in 18 Karat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangling Drop Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
7.56 carats of pink sapphire briolette cut dangling drops. Total length: 18.11"- 45cm. Alex Jona
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a heart cut pink sapphire weighing 1.11 carats in total, surrounded by 0.13 carats of white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Seven Carats Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
7.28 carat natural unheated untreated orange-pink Padparadscha Sapphire in cushion cut, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A royalty piece from the late 1800s. This antique Edwardian Diamond GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

18kt White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 15 in, New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
NEW, Contemporary 18kt white gold diamond, vibrant pink sapphire, and blue sapphire designer
Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
long) alternating briolette blue sapphire drops and pink tourmaline briolette drops for a total weight
Category

2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cannetille Pink Paste Collar Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
Pink Sapphires. It’s in excellent condition and displays pristine Victorian workmanship throughout
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pinchbeck

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Contemporary Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Contemporary Necklace 18ct White Gold Fabulous French Made Contemporary Pendant. Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace of 6 rows of cultured white oriental pearls, diameters; 6.5
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

Alex Jona Flat Cut Rose and Yellow Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
, featuring 125 carats of flat cut pink and yellow sapphires. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite Butterfly Pendant with Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
covered with precious gems. The butterfly is covered with 29 pave set Rubies 0.53 ct, 106 pink Sapphires
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco 18K yellow gold circle pendant - the perimeter with 20 heart shaped bezel set Pink
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Spinel 18ct Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Pink Spinel 18ct Gold Necklace is a testament to simple elegance. Its slim strand of pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Coomi 20K Antique Feline Pendant with Diamonds, Opal, Emerald, and Sapphire
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
channel set diamond accents, 0.26cts orange sapphire eyes, 0.17cts yellow sapphires, 0.13cts pink
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace composed of 6 rows of fine white round oriental pearls
Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
stated. Antique boxes are for display purposes only, our items come in beautiful pink vintage style
Category

Late 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Cross Shaped Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
stated. Antique boxes are for display purposes only, our items come in beautiful pink vintage style
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1890s Russian Multi Gemstone 15 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
composed by the following gemstones: aquamarine, spinel, sapphire, yellow sapphire, rubelite, pink sapphire
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...

Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sapphires and rubies set in channel Weighing approximately 1.08 and 1.21 carats, respectively Alternating
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enameled Leaf Diamond Blue Garnet Necklace #16978
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Delicate and dainty, this draped chain holds iridescent pink and green enameled leaves with a
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
Great Antique Necklace from ca. late 19th - early XX century featuring 13 Natural Gemstones. All
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Sapphire Opal Mask Pendant Blue Purple Green Yellow Orange Natural Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
, yellow, green, purple, orange, and pink sapphires. The sapphires are all faceted and have exquisite
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Flat Cut Rubelite & Green Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold 85cm long chain necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rich Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings Necklace: Natural Ruby, Colors - Red
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian Gem-set Dragonfly Platinum and Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white gold necklace) Gemstone: Pink Sapphire = 2 ct. Gemstone: Diamonds totaling 3.50 ct., J-K / SI-1
Category

Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Gemstone Butterfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Butterfly Necklace 18ct Gold (yellow & white) Circa 1950’s Pretty Little Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Gemstone Butterfly Necklace
Vintage 18ct Gold Gemstone Butterfly Necklace
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H 0.59 in W 0.82 in
Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
natural pink Sapphire. The Sapphire measures 13.42 x 10.15.4.40 mm with a measured weight of 6.37 carats
Category

Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
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H 0.5 in W 2.25 in L 4 in
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
, black onyx with 18 k yellow gold accents. Pink and yellow sapphires, approximate weigh is 1.20 tw, are
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Fancy Color Cushion Stones & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Harkening back to the early 20th century, this pendant is a testament to the era's exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from the opulence of 18k white gold, it serves as a captivating ...
Category

20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, Whi...

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
, cat’s eye quartz, grossular garnet, hessonite garnet, pink and blue sapphire. *Note: Gemstones are
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
yellow luminescence. The wonderful antique Pink Sapphires are the most beautiful color and the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Cartier Trinity Diamond Black Ceramic 18K White Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Stones Pink Sapphire Weight 6.1 g Length 42 cm __________________________________ If you are interested
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Alatyr Star Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 16-Round 57-0,11-4/6A Ruby 16-Round-0,12 Т(4)/3C Pink Sapphire 32-Round-0,43 2/2C Weight 2.09
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Wedderien 1928 Art Deco Carved Jade Clip Platinum 12.51 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
can be used as a brooch of course, as a pendant on a chain or as a holder for a pearl necklace. This
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Flower Bracelet
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flowers are set with white and pink sapphires weighing .80pts. The bracelet is hinged for tight fit, it
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

4.74 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
A cushion shape 4.74 carat intense pink sapphire is beautifully surrounded by an antiqued square
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Blue and Pink Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
The most exquisite antique sapphire pendant necklace, 15-carat yellow gold, complete with
Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Necklace, Ruby, Sapphire and Pink Tourmaline, 22 Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
Long necklace in 18K with an antique pendant in 22K gold set with rubis, saphir and pink tourmaline
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Antique Gun Necklace with 0.43 Carat White Diamond, 1.78 Ct Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade 18kt Rose Gold ,925 Sterling Silver,0.43 ct Near Colorless Diamonds,1.78 ct Pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Silver Collar, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the fire and brilliance of gemstones. Pink Pastes simulate the beauty of pink Sapphires which are
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Late Victorian 14 Karat Sautoir Snake Slide Chain Accented with Pink Sapphires
Located in Seattle, WA
accented with two prong-set imitation pearls and two bead-set round faceted pink sapphires. Three tassels
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1950'S Pair Of Gold & Austrian Crystal Earrings By, Hollycraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"book piece" earrings feature antiqued gold plate fancy prong set brilliant cut and faceted pink
Category

Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Trinity Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
__________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Cartier Pouch / Dandelion Antiques Authentic Card
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Antique Pink Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique pink sapphire necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique pink sapphire necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique pink sapphire necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Natkina and Coomi are consistently popular. While most can agree that any antique pink sapphire necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Sapphire version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives. Most of our antique pink sapphire necklace for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Pink Sapphire Necklace?

Prices for an antique pink sapphire necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,388 and can go as high as $28,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,954.

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.