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Manfredi Amethyst Citrine and Diamond 18 K Rose Gold Choker Necklace
By Manfredi
Located in Goettingen, DE
Manfredi Amethyst Citrine and Diamond 18 K Rose Gold Choker Necklace Attractive, handcrafted 18K
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20ct Oval Tennis Necklace, Natural Diamonds (F-G, VS-SI1) in 16 Inches 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis necklace features beautifully cut Oval diamonds set gorgeously in 18k gold
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2010s North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold necklace. The necklace measures 16 1/4 inches in length and 15mm
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Necklace
18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.6 in L 16.25 in
Mario Buccellati Vintage 18k Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
iconic jewelry maker. This very elegant Vintage piece is made By its founder Mario Buccellati in 18k
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Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

SI Clarity HI Color Pear Round Diamond Chain Necklace 18 K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
. :- 16.40 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 14.83 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.86 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Turquoise, White Agate & Diamond Necklace In 18k White Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Turquoise, White Agate & Diamond Necklace with Blue Topaz accents In 18k White Gold
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2010s Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 5.45 Carat Multi Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with square cut sapphire pieces and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Circle Necklace Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Circle Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tennis Necklace, 18K Gold, 26.67ct
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
. Width: 4.5mm Natural Diamond – VS1 clarity Also available in other sizes (16 & 20 inches). Please
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18k Gold Diamond Leaf Necklace Bridal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designer Diamond Leaf Pendant with Round Cut Diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Leaf Necklace Bridal Necklace
18k Gold Diamond Leaf Necklace Bridal Necklace
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H 1.26 in W 0.4 in
18k Gold Diamond Anchor Necklace Nautical Necklace Marine Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Anchor Necklace in 18k White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate dainty anchor charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Gold Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Lotus Necklace Meditation Necklace Floral Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Lotus Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace #15228
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace This gorgeous Y necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold that would
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace #15228
18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace #15228
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L 16.75 in
Certified 20.6 Ct Blue Sapphire Wedding Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Disc Pendant Necklace, Thanksgiving Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Sapphire Disc Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18K Gold studded with round cut multi sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Rope Twist 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One rope twist design, high polish 18K yellow gold necklace measuring 16 millimeters wide
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Key Necklace Diamond Faith Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
for daughter, 18k gold Faith necklace, diamond Key, Clover necklace, wedding necklace, diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Love Necklace Minimalist Dainty Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Love diamond necklace, Minimalist dainty necklace, gift for her, 18K Gold, Everyday necklace, Pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace 18k
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An excellent Cartier yellow gold chain necklace that was made in the late 1980s. ​The unusual link
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Love Knot Necklace Bride Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Love Knot Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Baguette Diamond Necklace Minimalist Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Clover Necklace Simple Minimal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Woven Gold Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold necklace in a woven style. It is tubular with a very heavy tongue closure and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Woven Gold Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Woven Gold Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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W 0.44 in L 18 in
18k Gold Diamond Cluster Necklace Flower Cluster Necklace Minimalist Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, beautiful diamond necklace, 18k gold diamond Flower, Bridal necklace, wedding necklace, diamond pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Clover Charm Necklace Genuine Emerald Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful Clover Charm Necklace is made of 18k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Form Necklace
By Aaron Henry
Located in Weston, MA
, set in 18k yellow gold and platinum, signed Aaron Henry Necklace: 16 inches length, 5/8 inches at
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Form Necklace
18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Form Necklace
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W 0.63 in L 16 in
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold, White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Pave Diamond Necklace Simple Minimal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pave Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Religious Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace, Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 9.94 mm. x 10.04 mm. is made of 18k solid gold available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Bezel Necklace Diamond Bar Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace Diamond Station Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Star Necklace Minimalist Charm Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Star Necklace is made of 18K solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Cluster Diamond Necklace Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cluster Diamond Necklace made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay 18K Hammered Gold Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
Henry Dunay collar necklace in 18K hammered yellow gold, marked "B4550 750 Dunay 18K" on the back
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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay 18K Hammered Gold Necklace
Henry Dunay 18K Hammered Gold Necklace
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W 0.5 in L 16 in
18k Gold Square Drop Necklace Minimal Necklace Layering Necklace Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Drop Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Curved Bar Necklace Bridal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Bar Necklace in 18k White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 18k Solid Gold Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Blue Sapphire Necklace Dainty Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful little minimalist necklace is made of 18k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Kite Pendant with Diamonds from K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
K. Mita's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kite Pendant is accented with 0.25 Carats Diamonds (total weight
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Fish Cross Necklace Christian Necklace Religious Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Fish Cross Necklace in 18K White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate Minimal Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Diamond Emerald Butterfly Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 18K Gold, birthday gift for daughter diamond butterfly, Bridal necklace, wedding necklace, diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Hamsa Hand Necklace Evil Eye Necklace Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful little Hamsa Hand Pendant is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Hope Key Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, gift for daughter, 18k gold Hope necklace, diamond Key, key necklace, wedding necklace, diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 18K gold, gift for her Diamond necklace, marquise cut, solitaire necklace, wedding necklace, Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Cross Necklace Diamond Mini Cross Necklace Religious Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Dainty Cross Charm Necklace with a natural diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Micro Pave Necklace, 18K Gold, 2.74ct
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
artistry and sophistication. Versatile in its appeal, the Micro Pave Necklace effortlessly transitions from
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18k Gold Big Diamond Baguette Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big diamond baguette necklace, wedding diamond necklace, 18k gold, Dainty diamond necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
AROUND THE WORLD" "AVAILABLE IN WHITE GOLD, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GILIN 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
, everlasting love. The necklace diamond as 0.55 carat, made in 18K yellow gold, necklace size is 16 inch.
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tennis Necklace, 18K White Gold, 26.67ct
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
. Width: 4.5mm Natural Diamond – VS1 clarity Also available in other sizes (16 & 20 inches). Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tennis Necklace, 18K Rose Gold, 26.67ct
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
. Width: 4.5mm Natural Diamond – VS1 clarity Also available in other sizes (16 & 20 inches). Please
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

16 Ct T.W. Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Tassel Necklace with Pearls in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 16Ct.T.W. Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Tassel Necklace with Pearls in 18k/925 - a
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 9.77 mm. x 10.70 mm. is made of 18k solid gold available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
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H 0.39 in W 0.43 in
PANIM 18K Diamond Taviz 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K Diamond Taviz 18K White Gold Choker Necklace A chic and elegant 16" link necklace set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 7.98 mm. x 8.20 mm. is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
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H 0.32 in W 0.33 in
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 7.82 mm. x 8.26 mm. is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
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H 0.31 in W 0.33 in
Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace. It has 45 full cut round brilliant diamonds of VS clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Lucky Clover Diamond Necklace Delicate Clover Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lucky Clover Diamond Necklace in 18k Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate dainty lucky
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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16in 18k Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 16in 18k gold necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2880 vintage editions and 5320 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 16in 18k gold necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 16in 18k gold necklace over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 16in 18k gold necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 5149, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a 16in 18k gold necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2558 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 16in 18k Gold Necklace?

The price for a 16in 18k gold necklace starts at $1 and tops out at $785,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,986.

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.