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Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
cultured pearls with 22 full cut accent diamonds. 17-18 inches in length. Appraisal and restringing at
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Karat Clasp Sautoir Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Cultured Pearl yellow gold 18k clasp Sautoir Necklace. Crafted in the 1980s, this piece exudes
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Citrine, Ebony and Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
consisting of 172 round Akoya cultured pearls from 6.0 to 6.5 mm. The hook clasp is manufactured in 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearls, Oxblood Coral, 14k Gold Beads and Clasp
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This necklace contains 12 strands of JAPANESE cultured peals, ranging in size from 2-4.5mm. Mixed
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2010s Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

AJD Dramatic Natural Cultured White Pearls Leaf & Burgundy Pearls Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This double strand of really dramatic necklace is 18 inches long. It is natural real white Pearl
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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

18K Rose Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond & Freshwater Pearl Double Strand Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
cultured round ivory pearls in cup settings are stationed along with round white diamonds secured within
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

50" Multi-strand Pearl and Onyx Tassel Necklace with 18k White Gold Diamond Bar
Located in La Jolla, CA
50" Multi-strand Pearl and Onyx Tassel Necklace with 18k White Gold Diamond Bar 50 inch Long Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Fresh Water Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
A Fresh Water Pearl, Torsade Necklace, set with Cultured Color Change Sapphire Briolettes. The
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2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Fresh Water Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Fresh Water Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
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W 0.4 in L 18 in
18 Inch Cultured White Pearl Strand, 6.5mm Pearls, 14kt Yellow Gold Clasp, Knot
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This elegant 18-inch white cultured pearl strand is a timeless addition to any jewelry collection
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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
rigorous selection process, culling the very best quality pearls. This 18” Akoya cultured pearl strand
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Double Strand Akoya Cultured Pearl Station Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless bracelet displays a harmonious fusion of classic pearls and opulent 18-karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Large Cultured Pearl 3.50 CTW Diamond Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strand necklace is comprised of Cultured pearls - hand-knotted Graduating in size from 12.5 mm to
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Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Plat...

Diamond Multi Strand Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
strands of lustrous pearls secured with a stunning 18 karat yellwo gold clasp adorned with 17 round
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Bead Chain Necklace - 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
: 36.22 grams One knotted single-strand matinee uniform Mikimoto pearl necklace. Engraved with "750". The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Row Cultured Pearls Necklace Yellow and White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant necklace featuring 6 strands of twisted cultured pearls, enhanced by an 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 49 white roundish to pear shaped South Sea cultured pearls from 9.1 mm to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Essential Necklace 7mm Cultured Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Clasp 18"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
soft pink overtones with excellent luster. The strand of pearls measures 18 inches in length and sits
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Japanese Pearl Strand with 18K Gold Unique Versatile Double Clasp LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
unique rich 18 karat gold clasp can be the focus of the pearl strand or just an accent. The beauty of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 33 round dark gray Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from 12.0 mm to 15.1
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Mabé Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Mabé Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Necklace The single-strand composed of
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bracelet, Large Diamond Pendant 1.20 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bracelet. Large Diamond Clasp 1.20 T.D.W. 18 Karat White
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Late 20th Century Baroque Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured White Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This elegant 18-inch necklace features a strand of 58 freshwater cultured pearls (8.5-10mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Genuine Rare Keshi Pearl Three Strands Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
shapes and beautiful luster! Silver Lobster Clasp Genuine Cultured Keshi Pearls (3 Strands) 16 to 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

14kt White Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace, Deep Blue Silver, Irradiated, 18 in New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18 inch 5.8mm pearl strand that has cultured pearl that; treated to richen the color to a deep blue
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2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace Length 18" , 18 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Length 18" With 18Kt white Gold Clasp matching
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Multicolored Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 35 round Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from 11.3 mm to 11.9 mm. Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolored Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 44 round to slightly round multicolored Tahitian cultured pearls graduating
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White and Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 29 white and golden South Sea cultured pearls from 12.8 mm to 16.5 mm. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 41 round dark gray Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from 10.0 mm to 11.8
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Very Fine Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
cultured pearls graduating from 14.0 mm to 14.9 mm. The pearls are of perfectly round shapes, with a clean
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Beautiful Baroque Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 27 charmingly baroque shaped and multicolored Tahitian cultured pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with Clasp in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 33 near round white South Sea cultured pearls from 13.0 mm to 13.9 mm with
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 36 round to slightly near round Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Triple-Strand Necklace Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Necklace LARGE 8.5-8 mm 17-18 Inch Necklace 14 KT White Gold 16 Pearls total on Necklace Strand 17-18
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KY Three Strand Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Three strands of round white cultured pearls, 5.0-5.5mm each. Hidden slide closure. 7 inches long.
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Late 20th Century American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Akoya Pearl 2-Strand Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 14k Gold 18" 7.5 mm Certified $9,750 116393
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Graduated A1 Double-Strand 18 Karat White Gold G85820D1WSPEC
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
rigorous selection process, culling the very best quality pearls. This 18/20 inch graduated Akoya cultured
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bead, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl Transformable Necklace
Located in New York, NY
strand necklace, as a 370 mm (14.5 inch) lapis, gold and pearl necklace or as a 355 mm (14 inch) pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto 8mm Golden Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" Strand Estate Fine Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace finished with a 18k yellow gold clasp (circa 2003
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Strand with Pink Undertones with a 14 Karat Ball Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls make an 18 inch strand made out of 33 pearls. The pearls are expertly strung with a double knot
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Link Bracelet - 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: One (1) circled round Japanese Akoya cultured pearl: Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Freshwater Baroque Strand with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
. There are 15 lustrous 18mm and bigger pearls making an 18 inch strand. This necklace is expertly strung
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black South Sea Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Inch strand of 37 south sea black cultured pearls graduating in size from 10mm to 13.25mm
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Featuring 38 slightly oval shaped pearls with beautiful luster, this strand measures 18 inches long and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Large Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Necklace Strand 18 1/2 Length with an extra 2 Inch Drop 14.556 Grams Necklace Rose Overtones Exceptional
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible Akoya Pearl Necklace, 18 K Gold and Diamond clasp with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
We present to you our short 14.5" strand of lustrous Japanese Akoya cultured Pearls set with our
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Akoya Pearl & Necklace Diamond Clasp 9mm Luxury Size Pearls, circa 1980s
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a stunning vintage pearl necklace measuring 18 inches in length and composed of 55 9mm
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20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto 18K White Gold Pearls in Motion Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 18K white gold single strand collar pearl and diamond bead necklace. The metal was tested
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Baroque 13mm South Sea Pearl in 18K Gold Fob Pendant with Rhodolite Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This lustrous white South Sea baroque pearl is set in a Byzantine-flavored, satiny 18 karat yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Garnet, Rhodolite, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...

Vintage 70s Cartier Necklace Onyx Choker Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier onyx choker necklace finished with a sterling silver and 18 karat yellow
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...

1920 Antique Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique Akoya cultured pearls are drilled in a two strand pearl necklace diamond with a
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Vintage 1920s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany, Schlumberger Multistrand Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Necklace, France. 18 kt., composed of twenty-three strands of pearls ap. 2.8 to 2.6 mm., spaced and
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20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
From the Orbit Collection - an 18 inch lustrous Akoya pearl necklace with an asymmetrically placed
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral
White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral
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W 0.75 in D 0.3 in L 18 in
Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand 18 Carat Yellow and White Padlock Clasp Necklace
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
colors. The 2 strands together consist of 83 pearls and are joined with a stunning padlock style clasp
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2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Yellow ...

Aquamarine Heart, Diamond, Fresh Water Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold Multi-Strand
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
, 27.7 X 22.1 X 10.1 mm, attached to six twisted strands of numerous 4 X 3 mm fresh water cultured pearls
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Calabasas, CA
1 strand of 91 fresh water cultured pearls, 35 inches long,9.0 - 10.0 mm, white color with rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold

Lust Pearl Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand Featuring 18 Carat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Versatile strand of Tahitian South Sea pearls.... This strand of 44 pearls from 0.35 - 0.45 inches
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2010s Polynesian Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lust Pearls South Sea Pearl Strand Yellow Gold Clasp
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Beautiful fine quality South Sea Pearl Strand of 0.35 to .45 inches/9 mm - 11.6 mm near round shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian High Luster White 13-18.7mm South Sea Round Pearl Necklace
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Stunning Australian South Sea pearls... This large sized strand of pearls with sizes from 13mm
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2010s Australian Modern More Necklaces

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

Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl, Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Strand of golden cultured South Sea pearls measuring approximately 15.5 to 12.5 mm, with an ombré
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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18 Inch Strand Of Cultured Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18 inch strand of cultured pearls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 181 vintage editions and 142 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 18 inch strand of cultured pearls includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Mikimoto, Aria Jewelry Design and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18 inch strand of cultured pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 18 inch strand of cultured pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 18 Inch Strand Of Cultured Pearls?

Prices for 18 inch strand of cultured pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $118 and can go as high as $155,000, while 18 inch strand of cultured pearls, on average, fetch $4,175.

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.