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South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 15.5 mm 14k Gold Certified $4,950 820707 This
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful and very unique South Sea Pearl convertible necklace with a gorgeous
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Beaded Necklace with Diamonds, Ruby and South Sea Pearl in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:7.42g Diamond:51.38ct Pearl:113.8Cts, Ruby:5.5Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Eostre Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Ruby 2.43 carats and Diamond 0.57 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby

"Goldie" South Sea Pearl Pendant with Ruby-Eyed Shorebird on Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
his gorgeous new South Sea pearl. The stickpin was not marked but we purchased her from an antique
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Champagne Colored Diamond Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One Choker length strand of South Sea pearls, graduating from 12.6 mm up to 13.3mm, of white body
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Vintage Fish Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with fish design. The fish body consists of a south sea pearl (13mm) in the centre and silver structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ant Insect Necklace Gold Platinum Ruby Red Zircon Diamond South Sea Pearl Agate
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
the Necklace are two additional Pearls, each an Oval South Sea Pearl of larger than 10 mm. The two
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, A...

White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated from 15mm to 10mm
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace. Thirty-five high luster, white south sea pearls with shimmering
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl, Diamonds and Gem Stones Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
set with south sea pearls accented with bezel set round brilliant diamonds. The nine alternating links
Category

1990s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Diamonds, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold Fish-Shaped Pendant ‘Chain Not Included ’
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
9k white gold structure, with a central south sea pearl and diamonds on all other body fish parts and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold South Sea Pearl Tsavorite Garnet Black & White Diamond Snowman Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical south sea pearl snowman is dressed up in styles with a tsavorite garnet hat, buttons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Opera Length South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl necklace of opera length is composed of 2 separate strands (36” is 40” long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Necklace, Gems & South Sea Pearls Set in 22 Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Necklace & South Sea Pearls set in 22 Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Rope Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Silver, ...

Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace: A beautiful
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, heart shape and pear shape) and round diamonds suspending a splendid 18mm South Sea pearl. The 3.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Ruby Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, ruby and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls of 12mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
shape) and round diamonds suspending a splendid 18mm South Sea pearl. The 3.50” pendant is accompanied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya Pearl Ruby Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,750 Large 8.25-7.25 MM Fine Quality South Sea Pearl & Finely Faceted Ruby Necklace
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Ruby Diamond Star Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby necklace features at the center a South Sea pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Ye...

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
and baguette cut Rubies. The piece is further accented with cabachon Emeralds and a 12.5 mm South Sea
Category

1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Garnet Pearl Sapphire Ruby Aqua Opal Tourmaline Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
south sea pearl, tumbled ruby bead, tumbled blue sapphire bead, tumbled ruby bead, sapphire encrusted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...

14mm South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18 K Gold Two Tone Pendant + Chain 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Two Tone Pendant in 18K Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl pendant necklace features a fine, large Australian pearl of 17 x 15mm size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue ...

NWT $3, 750 Important 18Kt Gold Fancy Pink Pearl Sapphire Ruby Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Large Pink Pearl Pendant Necklace and Earring Set Magnificently adorned with 3 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Carats South Sea Oval shape Tahiti Pearls Natural Sapphires - 9 Carats 18K Yellow Gold This Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eostre Ruby, Type A Jadeite and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 11.6 mm deep golden south sea pearl is set in the middle of a floral motif pendant in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl pendant features a pearl of approximately 16 x 15mm size. The pearl is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies which was later
Category

20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tahitian Drop Pearl on 2-Part White Gold Fob with Diamond on Ruby Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, South Sea and Tahitian pearls -- no freshwater, nothing from China. He buys directly from the pearl
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, ...

Ella Gafter Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cross brooch features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm, 2 pear shape faceted emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yell...

Bochic “Orient ” Ruby, Tsavorite, Whitezircon Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient ” Ruby, Tsavorite, Whitezircon Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
various natural gemstones such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Gem Flower Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
carat Multi color Natural Sapphires, Garnets, Topaz 13 carat White South Sea Pearls The Necklace is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies In 18K Gold & Silver Set
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient ” Necklace, Green Jade, Coral & Lapis Set In 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

BOCHIC “Capri” Pink Sapphire, Emerald & Ethiopian Opal Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver

Salavetti Pearls Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 108 Ctw Aquamarines And Beryl
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
Pearls and gem bracelet designed by Salavetti Milano. An statement large bracelet with south sea
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1990s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Green Beryl, Yellow Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Beryl, Aquamarine, Wh...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Tanzanite Clip on Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Emerald Necklace
Located in North York, Ontario
Royal De Versailles 18kt yellow gold necklace weighing 106grams. The necklace has four South Sea
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace With Rubies and 18k Gold Clasp and Spacers
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Tahitian South Sea necklace is too beautiful to be kept in a drawer. The combination
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Matsuzaki K18WG Cabochon Ruby South Sea Pearl Diamond Arabesque Pendant Necklace
By Noriko Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
for details. Ruby : 1.30ct / Diamonds : 0.17ct / South Sea Pearl : L11.1mm W9.7mm Approximate Size of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Be My Valentine Necklace is a lustrous strand of pearls that feature heart shaped Ruby
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Ruby Rondelles and 14K Gold Clasp and 18K Findings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful white South Sea pearls with just a special design to make them stand out from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Diamond, Ruby, South Seas Pearl Pendant South Sea Pearls are the most rare and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Buzzanca South Sea Pearl Ruby Garnet White Diamond Gold Chinese Dragon Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique one of a kind Dragon pendant has been crafted using lustrous baby Australian south sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Ruby, South Sea Pearls, Pink and Blue Topaz Pink Amethyst Beads in 18 Karat Gold
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
with an array of Beads, Fine Red Ruby, Pink Amethyst, Pink, and Blue Topaz, and South Sea Pearls
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Other, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

White South Sea, Diamond, Ruby and Green Tourmaline Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This natural color cultured White South Sea pearl pendant set in 18 karat white gold with white and
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Autore South Sea Pearl Red Ruby Pendant
By Autore
Located in Sydney, AU
Round) 30pcs/0.014ct, Red Ruby 3pcs/0.4ct, Red Cabochon 1pc/0.04ct and Autore South Sea 12mm oval white
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Autore Rose Gold Ruby Tahitian Pearl Chain Necklace
By Autore
Located in Sydney, AU
18k Rose Gold with Rubies (1.096ct) and 10mm Dark Green Round Near Round Tahitian Pearls (4 pieces).
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tahitian and Fresh Water Pearl Necklace with Rubies and Gold-Tone Accents
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic 60" necklace of multi-sized Tahitian and gray fresh water pearls is enhanced with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Base Metal

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South Sea Pearl And Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate south sea pearl and ruby necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect south sea pearl and ruby 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic south sea pearl and ruby necklace over the years, but those made by Cellini, Jane Magon Collections and Royaal Stones Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a south sea pearl and ruby necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a South Sea Pearl And Ruby Necklace?

On average, a south sea pearl and ruby necklace at 1stDibs sells for $6,057, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $27,500 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.