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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire beads with white pearls and white diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain Crafted with meticulous precision, this 98-mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful necklace with Carved Colombian Natural Emeralds set in 18K Gold and strung with Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace with Tutti Fruiti Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Spacers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive contemporary necklace containing four strands of ruby beads accented with two - 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace Intricate and captivating, our Burmese
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Certified Lavender Jade Beads 17.49 mm, Burma Ruby & Diamond Disco Ball Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
jade bead necklace with a custom Burma rubies (with high fluorescence) and diamonds disco ball clasp
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2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

360 Carat Emerald, Burma Ruby and Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
360 Carat Emerald , Ruby & Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch This spectacular
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 17 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby gemstone pieces and diamonds. Accessorize your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Onyx 'Le Baiser Du Dragon' Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
spaced by ruby beads, 17 1/4 ins., with French assay marks for 18k white gold. Signed Cartier, numbered.
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

18k White Gold Ruby Cts 62.10 and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring ruby beads totaling 62.10 carats and staggering pearls nestled at 8.55 carats, it exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

5.47 Carat ERS and Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Necklace come with 10 pieces of natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi-color Stone and Diamond Pave Bead necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and modern bead necklace featuring multicolor gemstones set in a pave fashion with diamond
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
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L 17.72 in
Ruby Diamond Gold Long Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and chic ruby and diamond necklace. The piece features 44.89 carats of fine rubies in oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald & Ruby Diamond Three Strand Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy statement collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The palmettes are all set with antique cushion-cut diamonds, and punctuated with three rubies. The
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Eostre Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Lithos 18KY Gold, Ruby Randel and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Bead and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace. The handmade chain has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with three strands of Japanese 7/7.5 mm pearls, the closure in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Tahitian Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
clasp with pave diamonds and pave-set rubies. The rondels are set in 18-karat gold, and the clasp is 14
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gol...

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamonds and one bezel-set ruby cabochon at the center. This feminine, elegant necklace is so
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gay Freres -18k yellow gold with ruby, diamonds and hematite
By Gay Freres
Located in The Hague, ZH
diamonds. 7.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - on a hematite bead necklace - 45 cm long detailed description The
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gay Freres -18k yellow gold with ruby, diamonds and hematite
Gay Freres -18k yellow gold with ruby, diamonds and hematite
No Reserve
H 0.87 in W 2.01 in L 17.72 in
Marina B Nadja sautoir necklace diamonds, emeralds, rubies, onyx, yellow gold
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Marina B. Necklace Model "Naja" from the 70s'. This necklace is a long necklace made of small beads
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Late 20th Century European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...

Renaissance Tahitian Black Pearl Rubies Tsavorite Diamonds Akoya Pearls Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Rubies Tsavorites Diamonds Akoya Pearls of Top Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18" Pendant Made in 14 K Gold with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand made in Los Angeles The word
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Berca Natural White Kogolon Pearl White Diamond Amethyst Peridot Ruby Necklace
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
interlinked with hand inlaid Amethyst and Peridot, 0.21Kt ruby and 0.30Kt diamond are set in the sumptuous
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18" Pendant Made in 14 K Gold with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand made in Los Angeles The word
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Double Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Clasp with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
(Tested) STONES: Cultured Pearls, Diamonds (approx. 1ct total), Ruby (approx. 1ct) Age: Art Deco (Circa
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

50.40 Carat Total Burmese Rubies, 4.20 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This is a one of a kind necklace is set in 18k white gold and features a total weight of 50.40
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace feature 18 karat yellow gold clasp set with round brilliant cut Diamonds
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1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl chain with lock set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver clasp set with ruby ​​and rose diamonds on a three-strand pearl beaded
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yoko London Ruby Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Knotted Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Diamond and Ruby rondelles through the ends. The necklace can be tied in a knot to secure it and worn as
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 1...

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
facetted rubies and sapphires. The clasp is a 18 carat white gold push clip with a safety link featuring a
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Rubies: 7.25 ctw Graduated Bib Necklace Width
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20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multi Green Amethyst Beads tot. 1900 cts
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multiple Green Amethyst Beads totaling 1900 carats. The
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multiple Lemon Quartz Beads tot. 1750 cts
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multiple Lemon Quartz Beads totaling 1750 carats. The
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
. The stones in the pendant are Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Coral, Garnet, Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
beads, faceted sapphires and rubies. The clasp is in 18 carat white gold with an eagle head hallmark, it
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Multi Gemstone Wedding Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald , ruby , sapphire pieces and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Jewelry Set Necklace Earrings Pendant Brooch
By Judith Ripka
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning jewelry set by Judith Ripka in 18k gold 18k yellow gold, diamonds, rubies, and mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Floating Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Gold Classic Revival Pearl Necklace with Special Features
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful, substantial and exquisitely detailed 18k yellow gold necklace from the esteemed
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Clasp 30" Fresh Water Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - Good Luster (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Paris Emerald and Diamond Triple strand Pearls Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
-quality diamonds, the necklace showcases a pendant measuring 4 cm by 2.5 cm, exuding a stunning brilliance
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moi Gold Sanchi Emerald and Pearl Tassel Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(22K) : 5.41g Gold(18K) : 12.27g Gold(14K) : 0.70g Uncut Diamond/Vilandi/Polki: 1.55ct Rose-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Go...

White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated from 15mm to 10mm
Located in OVIEDO, AS
gold diamond and ruby clasp. Diamond and Ruby Clasp. Platinum and 18K yellow the necklace is
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing 18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set from Estate
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Red Rubies are used to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
assembled in the Mughal Tutti Frutti style with silver wires. The lock of this necklace is in 18 kt yellow
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Silhouette Collection 30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace.
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Triple Strand Bead Necklace with Faceted Ruby and Diamond Stations 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the one strand. This Ruby Triple Strand Bead Necklace is a long 36" and really is beautiful. It is
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Early 2000s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mosambic Ruby & Diamond Bead link Necklace Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:27.578g,D:3.73ct, Ruby:101.75ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Chain Necklace with Burmese Pink Ruby Beads
Located in Nantucket, MA
A simple and lovely 18K gold hand-wired link necklace with faceted Burmese ruby beads. Rubies from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ethnic Looking Ruby Beaded Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:31.374g,D:4.89ct,SI:3.200g, RUBY:34.49ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace w/Jade, Bone, Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous bead necklace is custom made and one of a kind. It features faceted Ruby Beads The
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Early 2000s North American Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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18k Diamond Ruby Beaded Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k diamond ruby beaded necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 18k diamond ruby beaded 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k diamond ruby beaded necklace from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and VR Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a 18k diamond ruby beaded necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Diamond Ruby Beaded Necklace?

Prices for a 18k diamond ruby beaded necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $950 and can go as high as $475,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $13,400.

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.