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Gold Ruby Garnet Antique Necklace

Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold

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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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Edwardian Garnet Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 9ct
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Serpent & Heart Necklace with fancy cut Garnet & Diamond Eyes, c. 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Ruby and Diamonds Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

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Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

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Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique four-leaf clover pendant dates back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean More Necklaces

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Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Inspired Multi Gem Acrostic Yellow Gold "Darling" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
carats 1 Garnet 0.14 carats 18k yellow gold chain 18" with 16" loop 1 Ruby 0.04 carats (in Aril Jewels
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces

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Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...

Important Antique Early-19th Century Swiss Enamel, Gold, and Multi-Gem Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A highly important Georgian Swiss enamel, gold, and multi-gemstone necklace with pendant elements
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Antique 1830s Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
traditional (garnet and rubies), throwing in some pearly green prehnite and lapis just for giggles. Best of
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural Garnets complemented by six natural (the smallest stones) Rubies Cross measures: 53 x 36
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Antique 1740s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Located in New York, NY
sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty years.
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Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Zircon, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald...

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Rose Cut Diamond & Navratan 18 Kt YG Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Maharajas & Mughal Magnificenct Necklace and Heavy Antique Gold Matching stud Earrings Jadau Traditional
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch/Pendant Ca.1890
Located in London, GB
7cts 2 x ruby eyes Setting Gold and silver Weight 28 grams Dimensions 5cm / 1.9" long and 5cm / 1.9
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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique multi-gemstone and 12 karat yellow gold, silver set pendant
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Antique 1890s Unknown Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
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H 0.28 in W 0.37 in L 6.65 in
Regency Multigem Swivel Seal
Located in London, GB
cabochon-cut turquoise, the centre lined with cushion-cut ruby, foiled beryl, garnet, amethyst and topaz
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Link Necklaces

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14k Art Nouveau Opal Ring with Fleur-de-lis
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating from the early 20th century, this delightful Art Nouveau ring centers on a glowing opal filled with confetti like flashes of bright yellow, vibrant red, brilliant blue and neo...
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Opal, 14k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1986 Small English 9ct Gold Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our vintage 1980s locket features an ornate engraving set in a heart design. The heart shaped locket opens to reveal two areas pictures could be placed. The locket hangs from a new 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k 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 Cocktail Rings

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

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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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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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant most beautiful citrine stone Measurements: Weight 10.41g, length 35mm, width 24mm Materials: 9ct gold and citrine Hallmarks:...
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Vintage 1940s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace, c 1860. The finely painted portrait enamel was probably done in Switzerland as th...
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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspendi...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secretions of diamonds and diamo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Crystals Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Whole Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticea...
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate and resembles chain links. Stone Diameter: 18mm Height From Loop: 3...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi-color portrait enamel portraying a neo classical scene of a cherub resting on a font as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamo...
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Antique 1860s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural! Precious stones: - One cabochon garnet - Two rubies
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

Antique 9ct Gold 'Rolled' Cleopatra Garnet and Ruby Paste Necklace Choker 375
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ROLLED CLEOPATRA STYLE RUBY AND GARNET PASTE NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Thick 9ct Rolled Gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Jill Garber Antique Austro Hungarian Garnet, Ruby and Seed Pearl Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
glorious large drop. • Eight fine antique Austro Hungarian filigree links of natural garnets, rubies, seed
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2010s American Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage pendant chain necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1960. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Small Fox or Wolf Pendant with Ruby Eyes in 18K Gold on Faceted Garnet Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
world from reddish pink ruby eyes that, based on their cut, are not antique but could very well be
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Serpent Biting Turtle Choker with Garnets and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
antique jewelry, we have never seen a necklace like this one, designed with incredible precision and charm
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Multi-Gem Set Marcasite and Gold Inlay Bird Pendant Necklace
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Materials: Silver, Gold inlay Stones: Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Citrene, Garnet and Marcasite
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Marcasite, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Indian Multi Gem Gold Embroidered Collar
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Abundant rubies, emeralds, lapis lazuli, garnets, gold beads and 22kt antique Kundan ornaments are
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Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces

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Emerald

Biedermeier Necklace around 1840 rolled Gold on Silver with Chain well condition
Located in Viena, Viena
bohemian garnet jewelry received as a gift, here we have a beautiful centerpiece of foam gold technique in
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Antique 1840s Choker Necklaces

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Gold, Silver

Swaboda Gold & Semi Precious Stone Buddha and Sarus Crane 1960s Necklace
By Swoboda
Located in New York, NY
in the 1960s. The necklace is antique patinated gold plate and set with carved coral, carnelian and
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

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Antique Renaissance Revival Cross Pendant with Pearl
Located in Chicago, IL
Cross Pendant Central Europe (probably German), c. 1880 Glass Paste or Garnets, pearl Weight 13 gr
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Antique 1880s Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal

Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Garnet, an Amethyst, a second Ruby, and a Diamond at the top. Each stone round stone is faceted and held
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Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Victorian Revival Ornate Ruby Red Crystal Necklace By Weiss, 1960s
By Weiss
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp - Antiqued gold tone
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Jade Pendant as Seen in The New York Times and Town & Country
Located in Southbury, CT
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl

Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Demantoid Garnet Butterfly Miniature Egg Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
rose cut diamonds, a ruby, and a demantoid garnet. The piece is modelled in 56 zolotnik gold, roughly
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

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Antique Victorian Gold Heart Locket Ruby Paste, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold heart locket is Circa 1900. Set with a central Ruby which
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Antique Russian "Butterfly" Miniature Egg Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
rose cut diamonds, a ruby, and a demantoid garnet. The piece is modelled in 56 zolotnik gold, a Russian
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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond. STONES Natural ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, and diamond
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Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Pearls, Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond MEASUREMENTS 3.5 x 2.4cm WEIGHT 10.0g MARKS No marks
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Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
compartment. Modelled in 15k gold throughout. STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond
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Antique Georgian Acrostic Souvenir Purse Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Quartz, Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3.4 x 2.0cm WEIGHT 4.4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold
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Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold

Victorian circa 1850 Ruby Sapphire Opal Emerald Multi Gemstone 18k Gold Bracelet
Located in Berlin, Berlin
the planet, aligned in a colourful row and set in gold. The ruby, topaz, amethyst, citrine, aquamarine
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Gold Ruby Garnet Antique Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold ruby garnet antique necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold ruby garnet antique 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. Finding an appealing gold ruby garnet antique necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Vicki Orr each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold ruby garnet antique necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a gold ruby garnet antique necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Ruby Garnet Antique Necklace?

Prices for a gold ruby garnet antique necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $808 and can go as high as $80,909, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,975.

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.