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Natural Pink Tourmaline Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare natural pink tourmaline necklace from the end of 19th century. Necklace has 33 pear cut
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Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, Silver

Antique Natural Pink Tourmaline Necklace, circa 1880
Natural Pink Tourmaline Necklace, circa 1880
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H 0.25 in L 16 in
Tourmaline Pendant with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular pendant finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, with tourmaline and diamonds weighing a
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1920s Unknown Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Temple St. Clair Tourmaline Moonstone & Diamond Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
Temple St. Clair tourmaline moonstone and diamond necklace Oval tourmalines, oval cabochon
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Jade & Tourmaline Gilt Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in Southbury, CT
Created just after the turn of the century (circa 1917), this gilt silver jadeite and tourmaline
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal

Edwardian Red & Blue Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This enchanting Edwardian period necklace is 1910 ca Exquisite and feminine bow design with
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Necklace Platinum Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional and very rare Edwardian to Art Deco Necklace set with Pink and Green
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Victorian 2.65 Carat Tourmaline and Peridot Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is exceptional quality set with an impressive peridot and tourmalines, all displaying a vibrant
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1890s Unknown Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Edwardian Mindi Mond Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
A 6.30 Tourmaline from the Edwardian era. 0.90 Diamond CTW. Set in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carved Amethyst Medallion, Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Necklace Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Captivating Carved Amethyst Medallion Pendant Necklace depicting a Beautiful
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Necklace with Diamonds Pearls Red Spinels and Tourmalines
Located in Chicago, IL
This Marshall Field & Company Antique Victorian necklace is made of 8K yellow gold and weighs 18.90
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1910s Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold

Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tourmaline representing
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1920s Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Suffragette Pendant Necklace Pink Tourmaline Peridot and Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Beautiful, suffragette piece made
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau style necklace with diamonds, peridots and tourmalines, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. The necklace is set with old-cut diamonds, 5 pink tourmalines and two beautiful green peridots. The
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace - c.19
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Edwardian pink tourmaline and seed pearl pendant
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Early 20th Century Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Era Green Tourmaline Pearl and Diamond Gold Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique, from Victorian era, 14k gold and silver top pendant, set with a center green tourmaline
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

19th C Gold Locket With Rose Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Viennia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Antique Gold Locket with inset rose diamonds,pink tourmaline and chased decoration
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1870s French Early Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold

Heart-Shaped Pendant-Necklace with Pearls and Tourmalines
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is finely crafted in 14k and 15 yellow gold with pearls and tourmalines. Circa 1920.
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1920s Unknown Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

15 Carat Aquamarine Green Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Art Deco 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Green Tourmaline and Pearl Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The magnificent Aquamarine is 25mm long and the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Carving Gemstone for Necklace Jewelry 22.25 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Carved Weight: 22.25 Carats Dimension: 24x15x8 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Tri ( Black,Red
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, B...

1880 Silver Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Diamond Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique 1880s Silver Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot Diamond Seed Pearl Necklace with
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1880s Antique Tourmaline Necklace

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Silver topped with gold wreath designed brooch set with cushion cut Tourmaline's measuring
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
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W 1.13 in L 1.25 in
30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 30.35 Carats Dimension: 25x23x6.9 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color
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16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
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H 0.99 in W 0.91 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant. Created around 1890. A massive Art
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zorab Creation Dainty Blush Tourmaline and White Diamond Pendant
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Distinguished yet dainty, this feminine pendant features a 2.96 carat pink tourmaline stone housed
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18th Century Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique ArtNouveau Tourmaline Gems & Lampwork Glass WhiteGold Filigree Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Epitomizing the Art Nouveau movement, this antique post-1912 sautoir drop necklace with a white
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Huge 197.45 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Carving Gemstone from Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Rubellite Tourmaline Weight : 197.45 Carats Dimensions : 45x45x11 Mm Origin
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Early 17th Century Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Rubelite, Tourmaline, Base Metal

Huge 197.45 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Carving Gemstone from Africa
Huge 197.45 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Carving Gemstone from Africa
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H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.78 in
Two-Strand Green Tourmaline Choker with Circa 1900 Bacchante Cameo Pendant
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
years old. Eytan gave Miss Good Times a big makeover. We found these sparkly 2.5mm green tourmaline
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Micheline Necklace. Delicate pink tourmaline has been bezel set in oxidized silver and intercepted
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
tourmalines and cultured seed pearls. The pendant centres on four brilliant cut pink tourmalines and is
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 47.70 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Vase Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 47.70 Carats Dimension: 41x20.5x8.5 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red
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16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 2...

Zorab Creation Rose Rubellite Tourmaline and White Diamond Pendant
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
flourishes to any outfit or garment. Featuring a flawlessly cut 2.10 carat rubellite tourmaline as the
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Mid-18th Century Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged
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1790s French Georgian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box
Located in Berlin, DE
This jewellery set from the era of Napoleon I consists of a necklace and matching earrings. The
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18th Century French Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace; circa 1880 21 graduated precious and semi
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
sapphire, aquamarine, tourmaline, and diamonds. The rainbow of colors makes this necklace versatile for an
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yell...

Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of Chinese Art Deco Drops from the 1920's remounted later in the century. Each drop has a
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1920s Chinese Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Silver Plate

Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
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H 1.25 in L 26 in
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
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Lavaliere necklace from the early 20th Century featuring a wonderful pear-shaped pendant
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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

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 Tourmaline Necklace

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

Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace with pink tourmaline, turquoises and old
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1890s European Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Natural pink tourmaline necklace (167 gms) with rare gold Veraguas/Diquis supernatural drummer
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Gold

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, set with aquamarine, citrine and pink- and green tourmaline. This lovely little treasure measures
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1880s Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
-shaped red tourmaline gems and a mother-of-pearl carving. The silver chain is 24" and the pendant hands
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Jade

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Brooch Rhodolite Pearls Enamels Silver/ 10.5gr
Located in SE
, 13 natural pink Rhodolites (variety of Tourmaline), Seed Peals, Mother of Pearl and Enamels. Silver
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel

Coomi 20 Karat Gold Roman Bronze Horse Emerald Pendant
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Century AD, with 13.25cts emerald, 1.61cts diamond, and 0.83cts green tourmaline. Before human beings
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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White Diamond, Gold

Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
interchangebale. Blue Topaz 8.45 ct, white Crystal Quartz 7.35 ct, Amethyst 6.95, Tourmaline 7.50 ct, Onyx 9.90 ct
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum

22 Karat Antique Etruscan Revival Tourmaline Pearl Rare Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
comes to life this extraordinary Etruscan revival necklace of endless beauty to impress for ever 22 KT
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k 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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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

Georgian Hand Painted Pink Tourmaline & Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This necklace and pendant are exquisite. We don't really know how to describe it. We believe there
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19th Century Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Enamel, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
0.32 carat and two beautiful pink tourmaline in a pear, and octagonal shape totalling to 6.35 carat.
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Era Platinum 6.51 Carat Crimson Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Located in Seattle, WA
tourmaline weighing 6.51 carats. The tourmaline is surrounded with 25 single-cut diamonds weighing 7.13
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian English Necklace
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in New York, NY
18K gold with Renaissance style enameling throughout, set with central tourmaline, small antique
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1880s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Edwardian 4.0 Carat Natural Rubellite 1.40 Carat Diamond Rare Bow Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
An authentic Edwardian period pendant necklace, romantic bow design beautifully crafted during 1900
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Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Rare Regency Love Message Gem Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
It was created during the early English Regency era and is of such quality that it could only have been gifted to a lady of very high rank and would have been worn at court and could...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
decorated in Pearls, with a beautiful 0.85ct Emerald cut Tourmaline in the centre and a lovely Amethyst
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Edwardian Multi Stone Pendant with Antique Box
Located in New York, NY
, pink tourmaline and citrine are set into this 14k gold pendant. The pendant was found with the
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1910s Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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14k Gold

5.10 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.93 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting with the 12k gold fineness mark (K12). This antique tourmaline necklace is supplied with an
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1880s Unknown Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Pearl Necklace, circa 1905
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Exquisite antique necklace from the Edwardian era featuring a colourful display of pink tourmaline
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline

7.39 Carat Tourmaline Ancient Artifacts Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
legacies. Antiquity 20k gold necklace with rose-cut diamonds, amethyst, blue topaz, tourmaline and citrine
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Contemporary Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold

Edwardian Watermelon Tourmaline Gold Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large drop shaped watermelon tourmaline on a 14 carat pink gold mounting and a 18 carat gold pink
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Tourmaline Necklace

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

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Antique Tourmaline Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique tourmaline necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect antique tourmaline necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. An antique tourmaline necklace from Giulia Colussi, Natkina and Andrew Glassford — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique tourmaline necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Tourmaline rings, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 bead and emerald cut alternatives. Finding an antique tourmaline necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Tourmaline Necklace?

The price for an antique tourmaline necklace starts at $495 and tops out at $27,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,950.

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 Antique Tourmaline Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.