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Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Briolette Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and a diamond center. Each flower is attached to a design set with round diamonds en pavé, each in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Muti Colored Briolette Cut Sapphires & Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphires and round diamonds. The Briolette cutting is difficult to do and seldom manufactured. The 8
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pendant Necklace with Colored Briolette-Cut Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Weston, MA
, terminating in a fringe of briolette-cut fancy-colored sapphires. The chain is 17 inches in length The
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

Cellini 18KT Gold 37.55 Carat Pink Sapphire Briolette & Diamond Flower Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and 37.55 carats of pink sapphires. The briolette cut allows the sapphires to dangle and move
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2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Briolette Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.79cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamonds 8.45 Carat Briolette Sapphires Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type:Diamonds 0.20 CT G VS2 - 8.45 Ct Natural Sapphires Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Condition: New
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Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires. It hangs from a hook set with diamonds and connects to a 21” 18 carat white gold chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphir...

Elegant Dangling Sapphire and Diamond, 1930s Necklace
Located in Wailea, HI
Elegant Dangling Sapphire and Diamond 1930's Necklace Seven Briolette Sapphires weighing 6.50
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Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires of pastel colors for an approximate weight of 12 carats. The design is complete with 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires. It hangs by a hook set with diamonds to a 17” 18 carat white gold chain decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires of pastel colors for an approximate weight of 12 carats. The design is complete with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Briolette peridot pendant in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Briolette peridot pendant in 14k gold. Apple green peridot, Yellow sapphire pendant. Briolette
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Briolette peridot pendant in 14k gold.
Briolette peridot pendant in 14k gold.
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W 0.53 in L 0.95 in
2-In-1 Citrine Briolette Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
versatility with this product. Designer 2-in-1 citrine briolette pendant necklace with citrine, rhodolite
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW This amazing necklace is finely
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adamas Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Adamas
Located in New York, NY
the allure? The Adamas Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace is made in Italy in the 21st century, circa
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
) suspending 5 multicolor sapphire briolettes of lovely pastel colors. The pendant is attached to an 18 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Long Chain Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
The necklace composed of oval-shaped briolette-cut pink sapphires, each interspersed by round
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Lariat Necklace Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
attached to a bell-like design that in turn suspends a cascade of sapphire briolettes of various pastel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 1...

GIA Certified 13.78 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco yellow marquise briolette sapphire and diamond necklace pendant. Gia certified natural no
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
carats) suspending 7 multicolor sapphire briolettes of lovely pastel colors (7.50 carats). The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Amethyst Chiocciolina Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
De Grisogono Diamond, Sapphire & Amethyst 18ct Rose Gold Chiocciola Necklace Brand- De Grisogono
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2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural 260 Carat Blue Topaz and Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
260Ct. Natural Bue topaz Briolettes & Rose Cut Bead Necklace Clean and gorgeous aqua tone. The
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT Gold Petite Purse Necklace with 1.50 Carat Diamonds & 1.50 Carat Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds and blue sapphires are set in the front of the purse. The clasp is set with a diamond
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1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Acque Stellate 18k White Gold Necklace Aquamarine Topaz Sapphire Diamond Pearl
Located in Montréal, Québec
Our waterfall necklace, Acque Stellate, is made in 18K white gold. Faceted sapphires, aquamarines
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace, 35.43in.- 90 cm. long, with 40.10 carats of blue sapphire briolette drops. Alex Jona jewels
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Yellow Sapphire Bead Necklace with 18K Clasp
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate multi strand golden sapphire necklace with an 18K yellow gold and diamond
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1990s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
12.88 carats of briolette cut blue sapphire drops. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

A Garnet, Sapphire & Diamond Gold Plated Silver Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Gold Plated Silver Drop pendant, Set with Pyrope Garnet Cabochons, Red Sapphire Half Briolettes
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2010s Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver

A Garnet, Sapphire & Diamond Gold Plated Silver Pendant
A Garnet, Sapphire & Diamond Gold Plated Silver Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 1.2 in
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires. It hangs from a hook set with diamonds and connects to a 16.5” 18 carat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, White Gold, 18k ...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
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L 16.5 in
Peridot and Yellow Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
diamond. Peridot pendant in 14k gold. Yellow sapphire pendant in 14k gold. Material: 14k gold Weight
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Peridot and Yellow Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
Peridot and Yellow Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
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H 0.53 in L 0.99 in
Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire and Champagne diamonds pendant by Julia Shlovsky
Located in Seattle, WA
One of a kind ! 28 ct cabochon Tanzanite and 0.7 ct yellow sapphire briolette set in 18k gold with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

18kt Gold Pendant with Yellow Diamond, Boulder Opal & Pink & Teal Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
18kt Gold Pendant set with a Yellow Diamond, an Australian Boulder Opal, a Pink Oval Sapphire & a
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2010s Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold

Amethyst Pendant in 14k Gold, Pink Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold pendant with amethyst, sapphires and diamonds. Amethyst pendant in 14k gold. Pink sapphire
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Multi Gemstone Necklace #14689
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features five white pearls, one round single cut diamond and five briolette Bi- Color Tourmalines set on a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18 Karat WG Diamond & 8.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. The center is set with pink sapphire briolettes "en tremblant" (moveable). The flower hangs from
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Pendant in 14k Gold, Pink Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold pendant with amethyst, sapphires and diamonds. Amethyst pendant in 14k gold. Pink sapphire
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold over Yellow Gold, Aqua, Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold, over yellow gold pendant, set with one full cut round diamond weighing
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire

Alex Jona Multicolor Sapphire South Sea Pearl Tassel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
covered over the top by multicolor sapphire briolette drops. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 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
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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Valente Shirasi 18k Yellow Gold with Multicolored Saphires Brioles and Diamonds
By Valente Milano
Located in Bilbao, ES
Yellow 18k gold Necklace and charm with diamond and multicoloured briolle faceted saphires Shirasi
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose and White Gold Opal Lariat Necklace with a Reversible "Sparkle Circle"
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
0.12 total carat weight of multicolored diamonds and sapphires. This necklace was custom designed and
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold Diamond Mermaid Pendant w/ Pear Green Quartz
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
surround a lyre. Their bodies are set with 0.42 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The mermaids hang from
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Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dilys' 268.50ct Lavender Jade Grape Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is further adorned with 60 White Diamonds (0.69ct), 2 Carved Sapphires (1.59ct), 2 Briolette Pink
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Adamas Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings & Necklace Suite
By Adamas
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with multi briolette sapphires and round diamonds. The cascading
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified No Heat Briolette Pear Yellow Sapphire Cts 31.44
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace the warmth of the sun with our radiant GRS Certified No Heat Briolette Pear Yellow Sapphire
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

Matsuzaki Rose Flower Briolette Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
3.29ct / SAPPHIRE(PINK & BLUE) 0.43ct  GREEN GARNET 0.08ct / DIAMOND 0.07ct  weight : 6.18g Aquamarine
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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning Pink Sapphire Briolette Moonstone Diamond Gold Necklace
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
and briolette cut pink sapphire, 0.70 ct brilliant cut diamonds and brilliant cut moonstone peach
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Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

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

Matsuzaki Rose Flower Briolette Morganite Sapphire Garnet Pendant Necklace
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
2.65ct / PINK SAPPHIRE 0.36ct  GARNET(GREEN & ORANGE) 0.18ct / DIAMOND 0.06ct  weight : 6.89g Morganite
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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.8 Carat Sapphire Briolettes Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
), custom cut briollete sapphires (6.1ctw), and diamonds (1.2ctw). Comes with 18K solid gold double chains
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and 9.17 Carat Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Bradford, Ontario
18K Sapphire and 9.17 CTW Diamond Fringe Necklace I came across two Sapphire necklaces during the
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Exceptional Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
A sapphire and diamond necklace designed as multiple graduated rows of sapphire bead briolettes
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French More Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Chiocciolina Diamond Pink Sapphire Rubellite Gold Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, 0.60ctw of Pink Sapphire briolettes, 0.35ctw of Pink Sapphires, and 0.20ctw of VS/G Diamonds. Necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Enamel Blue Sapphire Diamond and Gold Peacock Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
stone: these are possibly sapphires. The diamonds are framed by yellow gold with intricate Mughal enamel
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Late 20th Century Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

159.97 Blue Sapphires Beads and White Diamond Briolè Beaded Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
total, spaced out by White Diamond Briolette, for 4.16 Carat total. The length of this Sapphire Beaded
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2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

159.97 Blue Sapphires Beads and White Diamond Briolè Beaded Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
total, spaced out by White Diamond Briolette, for 4.16 Carat total. The length of this Sapphire Beaded
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2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Blue Sapphire Teardrops and Canary Diamonds
By Forge and Foundry Jewels
Located in New York, NY
an 18k yellow gold pendant bearing three blue/green sapphire briolette beads, approximately .75 carat
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fumé Quartz Pendant with Yellow Sapphires and Fancy Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
Yellow Sapphires and Fancy Diamondsfrom d'Avossa Reve d'Argent Collection. It is a very Stylish
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Silver

Fumé Quartz Pendant with Yellow Sapphires and Fancy Diamonds
Fumé Quartz Pendant with Yellow Sapphires and Fancy Diamonds
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W 1.38 in D 0.79 in L 2.56 in
18 Karat Rose Gold 4.61 Carat White Diamonds 12.13 Carat Pink Sapphires Nacklace
Located in Genoa, IT
5.00 Grams White Diamonds Briolette Cut 4.61 Carats Pink Sapphires Briolette Cut 12.13 Carats 34 inches
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Chandelier Necklace with Blue Sapphire Teardrops and Canary Diam
By Forge and Foundry Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Eight blue/green sapphire teardrops (approximately 2 carats) Six canary diamonds
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Sapphire Briolette Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sapphire briolette diamond 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 White Gold. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect sapphire briolette diamond necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A sapphire briolette diamond necklace from Ella Gafter, Cellini and Valente Milano — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a briolette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a sapphire briolette diamond necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Sapphire Briolette Diamond Necklace?

The price for a sapphire briolette diamond necklace starts at $1,295 and tops out at $107,511 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $10,245.

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.