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Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

Vintage Diamond, Rubies, and Emerald Landscape Charm Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exquisite beauty of this vintage charm necklace from the illustrious Art
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Locket Pendant Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Chain length: 14 inches Pendant dimensions
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

GIA Emerald 18K Necklace Antique Victorian Vintage Beads Natural Fine 15.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
NECKLACE AND BOX! Vintage Natural Brazilian Emeralds--Stunning! BEAUTIFUL 18 INCHES LONG NECKLACE
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19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Era Emerald Cut Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Victorian era graduated necklace. Adorned with mesmerizing emeralds and dazzling diamonds, this exquisite
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Emerald Necklace Platinum 18K Antique Diamond Old Mine Huge 105.65 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND NECKLACE AND BOX! Vintage Natural 1800s Russian Emeralds....Stunning! GORGEOUS 19 INCHES LONG
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19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Purple Amethyst Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold Italian
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14k made in Italy, approximately 10 g. 20" gold chain Amethyst 23 x 16.5 mm, approximately 25 cts About 0.60 cts diamonds
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Early 1900s Italian Contemporary Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Pendant 50ct Emerald 1.32ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 16 gr
Located in SE
This is a very attractive golden pendant with a huge natural Emerald surrounded by Diamonds
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1880s Swedish Retro Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond & Emerald Shield Shaped Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Diamond & Emerald shield shaped pendant. The pendant has 4 round diamonds weighing
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Emerald and Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
been crafted into the shape of love heart with a single round faceted emerald set at the centre. A vast
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19th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.33 carat emerald and 1.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.21 in W 0.75 in L 0.98 in
Antique 15ct Gold Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Emeralds & Natural Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Piece, Set with Traditional Suffragette Colours. Amethyst, Cabochon Emeralds & Natural Seed Pearls
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Beautiful Antique 18k Gold Floral Emerald Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. There are other green gems, but emerald
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant Diamond Certified Victorian Huge AAA 5.26 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.26 CARAT GREEN EMERALD AND
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire White Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous diamond, sapphire, and emerald pendant and pin handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Oval Onyx Pendant with Floral Emerald Pearl & Gold Decoration
Located in Arnhem, NL
, emerald, and engraved gold leaves with petals. In the past the pendant was also used a brooch, but the pin
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco French Melon Cut Emerald Glass Sautoir 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
emerald green glass and scale of the necklace combining to make a stunning style statement. Established
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1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

Antique Art Deco Pearl Jade & Emerald Paste Lariat 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
chain embellished with pearls sets the scene. Emerald paste adorns the chain in white settings in step
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1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
. My reserve price is very low and way below the value of this vintage Necklace. This gorgeous piece
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19th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Seal Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
carefully curated collection of one of a kind vintage jewellery pieces. A vintage piece of jewellery has
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant
Located in London, GB
pendant hanging to her Royal Highness's coronet, richly chased and ornamented with emeralds and rubies
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19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Antique Certified No Heat Huge Pendant 4.63 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA Certified Giant Unheated Red Ruby and Diamond Vintage 4.63
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Late 18th Century Late Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant Mother of God
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Guilloche enamel, displaying a captivating emerald green hue. The case itself is meticulously adorned with
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Snake Bracelet Gold, Vintage Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rising snake, with the head decorated by the lapis, diamond, ruby and emerald. The "skin" has amazing
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Early 1900s Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Gold Emeralds Diamonds Black Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cougar Cartier Bangle Bracelet Panther stainless steel yellow white rose Gold
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1990s French Contemporary Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Burmese Sapphire And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880.c earrings centered with natural blue burmese sapphire excellent royal blue color flanked with rose cut diamonds in solitare style gold earrings head diameter 5mm estima...
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Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. The diamond is has I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.85 ct. Box is not included. Please con...
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1970s European Retro Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Burma Cabochon Ruby 4 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Size 6 Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Burma Cabochon Ruby Ring, a timeless piece of elegance and sophistication. This stunning ring features a mesmerizing 4-carat Burma cabochon ruby, renowned f...
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2010s American Contemporary Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1904 Nordic Necklace 200ct Natural Coral 18K Gold /48.5 cm /55 gr
Located in SE
Old Necklace with a set of 47 hand-cut and polished gradually sized beads of natural untreated Precious Coral. Silken thread. Diameters of beads range from Ø 12 mm x 8 mm to Ø 5 x 3 ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Coral, 18k Gold

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century, in Munich, Germany working for the ...
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
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Tahitian Pearl Necklace 11mm-13mm 14K Gold 18 Inches
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Type: Tahitian Condition: Very Good ( Minor Grows Marks ) Diameter: 11 - 13.29 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 82 Grams Necklac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Starburst Star Diamond Accent Enamel Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
14k Solid Yellow Gold Starburst Star Diamond Accent Enamel Bead with Emerald Green. and Pearl White necklace. I named this necklace "Me and You", you can wear these pendants either ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Three Strand Emerald Necklace Graduated Natural Mined Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This is a radiant Emerald Necklace with Three Strands of Graduated Sparkling Natural Mined Emerald Beads with a fabulous Emerald clasp. The Emerald Necklace is 22 inches (55 cm) lon...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Gemstone Band Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & emerald 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1910s to 1920s). The larger Old mine cut diamond is estimated at 0.40 carat...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. Surely It was crafted in Austria or Germany with the difficul...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...

Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the Victorian diamond centre-piece with an old brilliant-cut diamond centre, estimated to weigh 1.5 carats, surrounded by two rows of old-cut d...
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1890s Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

1920s Egyptian Revival Silver Gilt and Enamel Vintage Charms Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny ...
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1920s Egyptian Revival Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Silver, Enamel

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Victorian Emerald and Diamond Swallow Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
A precious swallow bird in flight necklace form the Victorian Era!! Antique and Vintage jewelry
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1860s English Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Emerald Cross
Located in Bilbao, ES
Classic Bizantine gold cross with 12 carre emeralds Measures 30 x 24,50 mm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Fabulous Vintage Found Objets Bohemian Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
necklace also includes artwork of two cherubs, framed by tourmalines and hung gracefully from peridot
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1820s Early Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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White Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold,...

Double Strand Emerald Beads Necklace and Diamond Clasp
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage double strand of Emerald beads with 18K white gold and Diamond clasp. The double strand
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Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

Antique Halley's Comet Conversion Necklace 14k Rose Gold Seed Pearl Vintage Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
. 0.02 carat ruby and one approx. 0.04 carat emerald. Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 17 1/2
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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

ART DECO c.1920's Ornamental Brass Jade Czech Peking Glass Pendant Necklace
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1920s Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

Art Deco Vintage Citrine Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Austria, Vienna, circa 1930 This elegant vintage white 14K gold pendant features an emerald cut
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 9k Rose Gold, Guilloche Enamel and Sterling Silver Fob Pendant
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 9K Gold Brooch Harvest Wheat with Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds & Ruby
Located in London, GB
band of sparkling diamonds. Embedded and embellished within the overall sheaf, some emeralds
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Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Gubelin Diamond Enamel Platinum Gold Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900’s Platinum and 18k white gold pendant watch necklace. Retailed by Gubelin circa 1915
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Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Spanish Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A wonderful ornate vintage 18 karat yellow gold emerald cross pendant. The pendant is beautifully
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Cincinnati, OH
This one-of-a-kind emerald pendant with a custom made 18 karat yellow gold mounting makes a
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19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Emerald & Diamond Star Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
of the star features a stunning diamond, while eight natural emeralds surround it, adding a pop of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ruby Rhombus Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Edwardian rhombus pendant necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold. Sapphire’s mount
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Jade Pendant as Seen in The New York Times and Town & Country
Located in Southbury, CT
together by links made from hand-twisted wire links. This necklace is the same vintage as the jade, circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl

Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage or antique necklace of emerald green jadeite beads, also known as mala or prayer beads
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Stone, Jade

GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant 14K Star of David Necklace VS 4.64 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY. HUGE GIA CERTIFIED 4.64 CARATS COLOMBIAN EMERALD
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19th Century Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Silver and Green Enamel Heart Pendant, Seed Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
heart pendant is made from sterling silver, the front decorated Ina rich emerald green enamel and set
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Located in London, GB
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Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique vintage emerald necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique vintage emerald necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique vintage emerald necklace from Harbor Diamonds — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique vintage emerald necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 emerald versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique vintage emerald necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Vintage Emerald Necklace?

On average, an antique vintage emerald necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,875, while they’re typically $1,062 on the low end and $16,070 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.