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AIG Certified 50.00 Carat Ceylon Rainbow Sapphires 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite vibrant and colorful Ceylon Sapphires necklace. When touched by sunlight, it exudes a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 15.74 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 9.53 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
. Necklace come in 18K gold with 13 pieces of natural Ceylon Sapphires of 15.74 carats,in perfect cut, extra
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 23.06 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 9.32 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
glamour ladies. Necklace come in 18k gold with 19 pieces of perfect oval and pear cut natural Ceylon
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 20.35 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 17.76 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
come in 18k gold with 20 pieces of natural Ceylon Sapphires , extra fine quality, of 20,35 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 43.08 ct of Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18k gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
glamour and unique! Necklace is in 18k gold and come with 17 pieces of exceptional royal blue Ceylon
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Ceylon Orange Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18K C. Dunaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
20.00CT) of Natural Sapphires - ORANGE COLOR, origin - CEYLON (Heart shape, Transparent Sapphires
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2010s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.90ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Drop Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold, this necklace features a beautiful Ceylon blue pear-shaped sapphire stone surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold Blue Ceylon sapphire pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Heart Shape Ceylon Sapphire Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
-shaped set pendant in 18k rose gold, the total length of the necklace is 18 inches. The Ceylon sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

25.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
25.73 carats oval shaped Ceylon Sapphire with 112 marquise shaped and 448 round diamonds, totaling
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguette Diamond Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace. This necklace features a specially cut and very unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 35.60 Ct Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 12.28 Ct 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
goldsmith. Necklace in 18k gold with 8 pieces of oval cut natural Ceylon sapphires of about 3,63 each
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Flower Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond flower necklace consists of 13 articulated flowers set with drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

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

Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gold Necklace Sapphire set along side four rows of Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 6.5Ct Ceylon Sapphire & 32 Ct Diamond Necklace 18K W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA Certified 6.5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & 32 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White
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1990s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 12.27 Ct Ceylon sapphires Diamonds 4.98 Ct 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
18k gold with 18 pieces of natural Ceylon sapphires , fine quality, 12,27 carats, and 416 pieces of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

AIG certified 25.68 Ct Ceylon sapphires Diamonds 5.11 Ct 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
. Necklace come in 18k gold with 17 pieces of natural Ceylon sapphires, oval cut, fine quality, 25.68 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 15.15 Carats Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 5.15 Ct 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
Amazing refined design, so chic and elegant, a very beautiful piece. Necklace come in 18k gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Drop Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A really stunning white gold drop Ceylon and diamond pendant on the original white gold chain. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

59.15 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and White Diamond Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Ceylon Sapphires and white diamonds weighing approximately 59.15 carats total. This exceptional necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIG Certified 14.40 Ct Ceylon Sapphire 6.60 Ct Natural Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
jewelry collection. Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of Natural Ceylon Sapphires, in
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features an articulated grapevine of drop shape faceted Ceylon blue sapphires flanking
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Colombian Emerald and Ceylon Blue Sapphire Bead Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 307.15 ct. Colombian emerald beads with 936.29 ct. Ceylon blue sapphire beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 130.26 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a sophisticated statement piece: the Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.23ct GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Yellow Untreated 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural GIA Certified Untreated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 1.23 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 0.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A natural yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is
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20th Century American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier AGL Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
but encompasses an entirely different feel. The Cartier Vintage Sapphire Diamond Lavalier Necklace
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
Length 19 inches x Width 1mm METAL: Platinum/ 18ct Gold (Tested) STONES: Ceylon Sapphire (6.5 x 5.8 x
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry Certified 30.16 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace featuring a 30.16 oval sapphire in the center. The sapphire is certified by GRS
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald, Ceylon Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous 825 ct. of Colombian emerald and Ceylon blue sapphire beads with an 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 6.96 Cts Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 6.96 carats
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Rubover Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Bezel Rubover Pendant Necklace. 0.85
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.16ct Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Rubover Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Bezel Rubover Pendant Necklace. 1.16 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

IGI Certified 1.39 Carat Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Untreated Vivid Yellow Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant. IGI Certified 1.39 Carat round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

1ct Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Hidden Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. 1.00 Carat sapphire with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

AIG Certified 5.92 Carats Ceylon Sapphires 2.88 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Massafra, IT
come in 18K gold with 7 pieces of natural Ceylon Sapphires, in perfect oval and drop cut , amazing
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine Ceylon Pink Sapphire Round Diamond Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Pink Ceylon Sapphire Round Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant. 0.40 Carat sapphire with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Ceylon Pink Sapphire Round Diamond Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Pink Ceylon Sapphire Round Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant. 0.35 Carat sapphire with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

$250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Estate Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Estate Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.10 carat no heat cushion cut Ceylon origin pink sapphire necklace. The pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

"Costis" Seahorse Necklace with 1.61 carats Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Seahorse Necklace with an 1.61 carats Blue Ceylon Sapphire on the animal's tail and a 0.11
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine Ceylon Pink Sapphire Round Diamond Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Pink Ceylon Sapphire Round Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant. 0.40 Carat sapphire with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Multi Gemstone Drop Pendant Tourmaline Ceylon Sapphire Garnet Black Diamond
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Tourmaline in an 18 Karat White Gold Bezel is a Round Brilliant Faceted, Ceylon Sapphire of 1.13 Carat in
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemsto...

Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
sapphires (GIA certified), all masterfully set in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is designed as a
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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

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

0.85ct Unique Teal Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pear Teardrop Cut Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Teal Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pear Teardrop Cut Pendant Necklace. 0.85 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Color Ceylon Sapphire 9.20 Carats Sautoir 18 Karat 18.5 Inch Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
come. The Ceylon Multi Color 9.20 Carat Sapphires Sautoir 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace is presented in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

1.15ct Bi Colour Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Hidden Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Bi Colour White And Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Hidden Halo Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace has been crafted in platinum, with an 18k white gold setting to the sapphire. The necklace has a
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold and a 0.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold and a 0.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Chain Necklace L 41.5 cm / 16.5 in. 7 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare NWT $352, 000 GIA Certified 52 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified 18KT Gold Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Rare
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Unheated Ceylon Vintage 11.12 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
in Style! 1 GIA Certified (UNHEATED) Transparent Fancy Royal Blue Sapphire Approx- 7.24 Carats 18
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy 5.28 Carat Cabochon Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval sapphire and diamonds halo pendant. Cabochon center sapphire set in 18k white gold with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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

Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant features 1 center Ceylon heart shape sapphire weighing 4.18cts. Sapphire is surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Victorian Style Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in US
Victorian Style Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Pendant Necklace Fantastic Pendant Modeled
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Cober "Ceylon Drop" with 6.59 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond on top Pendant
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is a 18 Carat white gold pendant, set with an impressive 6,59 Carat pear-cut Ceylon Sapphire
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

3.321 Carat Ceylon Blue Cushion Sapphire in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Manchester By The Sea, MA
This is a beautiful high quality 3.321 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire pendant set in 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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18k Ceylon Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k ceylon sapphire necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 88 antique edition and 239 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k ceylon sapphire necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k ceylon sapphire necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gems and Jewels UK, Alexander Beverly Hills and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k ceylon sapphire necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k Ceylon Sapphire Necklace?

The price for a 18k ceylon sapphire necklace starts at $355 and tops out at $624,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $8,144.

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.