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Modern Link Necklaces

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
Kwiat Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Delicate, graceful and elegant pearl and diamond gold choker necklace by the firm of Kwiat. Kwiat was established in New York in 1907 and is now...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

10 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 10 Carats Tapering Choker Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful Riviera graduated diamond tennis necklace adds grace and flair to your everyday look! The diamonds weigh a tot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold and Diamond ‘Maillon Panthère’ Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Gold ‘Maillon Panthère’ Necklace, Cartier. This dramatic Cartier collar necklace is all glamour, with diamond and white gold lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Large Disc Belt/Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1981 for the Calvin Klein fall collection, this is an oxidized brass disc belt, iconic Robert Lee Morris form, with a Wabi Sabi coloration and fin...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Christian Dior Long Chain Necklace with Hook Details, 1972
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior long chain necklace in gold plate, dated 1972. This long and substantial heritage necklace features chunky flat-sided oval-shaped chain links with an intricately patterned finish, punctuated at intervals by four jaunty nautical hook...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Offspring Graduated Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Offspring necklace tells the beautiful story of the unbreakable bond that exists between a mother and her child. Interlocked organic shapes of elega...
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2010s Thai Modern Link Necklaces

18 Karat Braided Link Necklace W Striated Links
Located in New York, NY
Italian 17 1/2" Braided & Engraved link Necklace with Box clasp and figure 8 safety. Ultra chic . Great Weight and workmanship and great for that cocktail party or intimate supper
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified 5.40 Carat Kashmir No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 5.40 Carat Kashmir NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt/Necklace made in 1983. This design was part of a bigger collection that was entitled Avalon, and inspired by the book by Marian Bradley Zimmer...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hammered Gold Tone S Shaped Swirl Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hammered Gold Tone S Shaped Swirl Shape Necklace. This is another one that looks great on but may not have curb appeal but it has it once ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Tennis Necklace with Round Diamonds 11.31 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Tennis necklace in 14k WG 16” inches TCW:146st-11.31ct Biggest stone is 5.10mm - smallest 2.0mm
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Screws 18k White Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Collectable Vintage From Early 2000, this is a Cartier Love Screws Station Long White Gold Chain Necklace. This is the perfect compliment to all t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Diamond Classic Graduated Round Brilliant Tennis 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Classic Graduated Round Brilliant Tennis 18 Karat White Gold Necklace 16 Inches Length 18 Karat White Gold 6.00 ctw G VS Quality 25.25 grams
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2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Long Gold Chain Necklace with Open Links
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lozenge shaped links alternate with five interwoven circles in this 35 inch long 14 karat gold necklace made by Uno a-Erre. It has a clasp that allows it to be worn singly or doubled...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

18k Gold Two Tone Necklace by Kria
By KRIA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The eighteen karat two tone gold necklace is by Kria. The necklace consists of 29 identical links with a 5" inner diameter and a length of approximately 18". There is a thumb cat...
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Articulated Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Articulated 28 Inches Link Chain Necklace. This David Webb chain necklace is a highly sought-after piece of jewelry due to its intricate design, high-qual...
Category

20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Convict Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type mesh : filed convict mesh. Dimensions : Length : 57 cm approximately. Width : 1,7 mm approximately. Clasp : spring ring. Weig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trillion Cut Morganite & Round Cut Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Trillion Cut Morganite & Round Cut Diamond Halo Pendant / Necklace 20" Inches in 14K Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Big, Bold 14k Gold Mid-20th Century Italian Necklace, Bracelet Combination
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding large link 14k yellow gold necklace and bracelet combination could only have been imagined and created in Italy. In bold style, scale, and quality of manufacture, it...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Paper Clip Chain, 2.1 mm 18 Inch Flat Chain Necklace Yellow, White or Rose Gold
Located in Austin, TX
2022 the latest fine jewelry fad! This necklace is available in 16", 18", 20", 24" in Yellow, White, and Rose Gold at different prices. This gorgeous, fashionable paperclip link chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen Figaro Link Chain Unisex 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Showcase your classic sense of style with this unisex Figaro solid link chain necklace. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold. Length: 20 inches. Width: 4.05mm Weight: 11.32 grams. Clo...
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Versatile Long 18k Satin Finish Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace W/Tassels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful vintage wheat chain link Lariat necklace is the personification of "La Dolce Vita"! It is absolutely unique among other lariats with it's...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dramatic Midcentury 18k Gold & Tiger-Eye Hard Stone Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lavish vintage 18k yellow gold and tiger eye necklace is pure 1960's with all of the decadence that infers. It is made up from fifty richly textured, round, 11/16 inch diameter ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace 19.61 Carat t.w.
Located in New York, NY
Surround yourself with glamour and dazzle with this magnificent Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace, boasting 19.61 carats of sparkling diamond brillia...
Category

2010s North American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Reversible Long Gold Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Long 18 karat gold chain necklace by Buccellati with a different finish on either side. One side is gloss and the other has a lightly textured finish made of extremely fine straight ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

8.43cttw Round Cut Diamond Cuban Link Statement Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond Cuban link statement necklace is set with 801 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.43 carats. Diamond quality: H color and SI-I clarit...
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Curb Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Type mesh : flat curb chain mesh. Dimensions : Length : 46,5 cm approximately. Width : 2,6 mm approximately. Clasp : spring hook. Weight ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.43cttw Round Cut Diamond Cuban Link Statement Necklace 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond Cuban link statement necklace is set with 801 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.43 carats. Diamond quality: G-H color and SI-I clar...
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Miami Cuban Chain Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Semi-Solid Chain
Located in Austin, TX
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 22 inches Width: 7 mm Weight: 30.2 grams (approximately)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold

4.32ctw Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Strand Hidden Clasp Link Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Three strand diamond necklace crafted in woven 18 karat yellow gold. The diamond stations feature 216 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.32 CTW and graded G-H colo...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Necklace Amethyst Rose Quartz 14k Gold Long Strand Nugget Links
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage amethyst & rose quartz necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Amethyst beads measure (average) 3/4 x 1/2 inch (in very good condition and f...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Y Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Type of mesh : Y mesh. Dimensions : Length : 45.5 cm approximately. Width : 2.4 mm approximately. Clasp : ring with spring. Weight :...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Chain 10k Yellow Gold Necklace Double Link Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage long 24" chain crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). The vintage necklace features an intricate double link chain design. The necklace...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.08ctw Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
ECJ Collection Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: 7.08ctw Reference number: YFJ01038
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant choker necklace by Hammerman Brothers with a design of undulating diamonds alternating with sapphires. The necklace has a total weight of approximately 6 carats of diamonds t...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen Miami Cuban Link Chain Unisex 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic Miami Cuban link chain is handcrafted in highly gleaming 14K white gold. The chain is 28 inches in length and 4mm in width. Total weight: 36 grams. This chain securely l...
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Vintage Gucci Hercules Knot Necklace Silver Blue Enamel Collar
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Gucci Hercules knot necklace crafted in sterling silver (circa 1960s). The Gucci necklace features three blue enameled Hercules knots...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

East-West Marquise Tennis Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
East-West Marquise tennis necklace in 14K White Gold 40 diamonds totaling 7.78ct G/H Color & VS clarity 16 inches
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.72 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl 18 Carat White Gold Wide Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
Resplendent and bold, this wonderful 18 carat white gold collar necklace features an intricate open work design beautifully inlaid with round brilliant cut diamonds on its frontal ha...
Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Paperclip Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Paperclip link yellow necklace set in 18K gold. The necklace is set with 5 sections of diamonds. The total diamond weight is 1.22 carats. The stones are F color and the clarity is VS...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aletto Brothers Geometric Mariner Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Black Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric necklace designed by the Aletto Brothers. A contemporary geometric mariner necklace, created by the Italo-American jewelry designers Aletto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl 14 Karat Gold Open Circle Swirl Link Estate Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
South Sea pearl and diamond necklace handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The open circle links feature 21 round brilliant cut diamonds and 17 South Sea pearls. The diamonds weigh ap...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 5.80 Carat Total Brilliant Round Diamond Heart Shape Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This unique charmingly splendid heart shape link necklace features 653 pieces of round shape diamonds weighing 5.80 carats total, D-F in Color and VVS+ in Clarity. The heart shape di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Asch Grossbardt Mosaic Gemstone and Diamond Inlay Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn your neck in vibrant modern art! This gorgeous diamond and gemstone mosaic necklace from esteemed jewelry designer, Asch Grossbardt is sure to make a bold statement. Asch Grossbart jewelry is known for exquisite color combinations, as well as signature mosaic designs which are reminiscent of the ornate stained glass windows in European cathedrals. A piece of Grossbart jewelry is a true wok of art. This incredible necklace features a colorful gemstone mosaic in a modern abstract pattern set on a woven polished yellow gold chain...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Blossom Sautoir Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Color Blossom celebrates the Monogram flowers, this stunning authentic 36-inch-long necklace is by Louis Vuitton from the Color Blossom Sautoir Collection, it is crafted from 18k pin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Love 18k Yellow Gold Stations Chain Necklace w/Cert
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A classic sophisticated and authentic long necklace by Cartier from the Love Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine polished finish. The necklace has 30 small ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marine Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type of mesh : filed marine mesh. Dimensions : Length : 50,5 cm approximately. Width : 2.8 mm approximately. Clasp : lobster clasp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
Paperclip chains are the latest fine jewelry fashion trend in 2020! They are stylish, modern and compliment any outfit! This 4.2 millimeter. wide paperclip chain necklace is a great ...
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.36 Carat Diamond, Coral, & Ebony Horn Pendant Necklace 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 0.36ctw Diamond, Coral, and Ebony Italian Horn Pendant Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Pendant Details: This pendant has an Ebony...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Fancy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Links Necklace 124.5 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
Make your mark in fashion with this fashionably designed 1980's Figure 8, Infinity style, 17 inch Italian necklace. Weighing 124.5 grams of 18K yellow gold, this 13mm Wide neck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

80s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace 17" Choker Yellow Gold Tone Graduated
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage 80s Chanel medallion necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa early 1980s). The necklace features 'CC' logo medallions that grad...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

168.00 Carats Pink & Peach Opal and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pink & Peach Opal and Diamond Necklace. The Necklace is 18K Rose Gold. The necklace has 1.65ct Diamonds G SI. There are 168.00 Carats in Peach & Pink Natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Curb Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type of link : filed curb mesh. Dimensions : Length : 50.5 cm approximately (presence of an intermediate ring at 43.5 cm approxima...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Monet Bouclais Collar Necklace Circa 1972
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Monet Bouclais Collar Necklace. This is a very special piece from Monet and always looks relevant. This collar just turns magical when you put it on as you can see from the video below. This looks great on a tshirt or wearing it for black tie. The last photo below also shows this against the Schiaparelli Gold...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Cinvict Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold. Type mesh : filed convict mesh. Dimensions : Length : 42,2 cm approximately. Width : 1,2 mm approximately. Clasp : ring with spring...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace Butterfly 1ct Necklace 14kt White Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Butterfly necklace with natural diamonds in 14KT white gold made with 1ct of diamonds. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.47gr GOLD: 14KT white gold NECKLACE chain-18"" NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Br...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marli "Coco" Coral Diamond Necklace Rose Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Marli "Coco" Coral Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold. Diamond 0.30ctw, adjustable chain length 35 inches to 39 inches. Retails for $8300
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2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
You will love this David Webb 1970's chain link necklace made in 18K Yellow Gold that measures 28 inches. It features chunky links and is very articulated. This necklace is not for...
Category

20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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