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Vintage Plique-à-Jour 18k Gold Enamel Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-à-jour enamel technique to create a luminous, stained-glass effect. Crafted in 18k gold, the
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

18 K yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond link necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K yellow Gold black Enamel Diamond necklace. 3 links are pave set with brilliant cut
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century Enamel Clasp 18 K Yellow Gold Double Jaseron Mesh Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant and rare, this antique necklace in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Colorful Enamel 18K Gold Pendant Necklace, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A unique 18K Gold Pendant Necklace takes its inspiration from the great Art Nouveau designs with a
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1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1980s Enameled Diamond Eggs Charm 18k gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Statement necklace crafted in 18K Yellow oval links with Ruby, emerald, pearl, and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold

Disney 18K Yellow Gold Minnie Mouse Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Walt Disney
Located in New York, NY
Rare Disney 18K yellow gold Minnie Mouse red black and blue enamel charm pendant with a 18K yellow
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Monogram Flowers 18k gold OT buckle chain necklace
Located in Bilbao, ES
attitude. Solid Gold Finish for extra body and stregnth A classic and timeless design that you will enjoy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Torsade Enamel Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Diamonds weighing 1.37 ct, F color, cvs, and are connected with 2 enameled 18 K yellow Gold beads. Made by
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Necklace
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
shape links, meticulously crafted in solid 18K yellow gold adorned with white hot enamel, beautifully
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hematite and Enamel Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
weight of 189 grams.Offered in estate condition, this Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hematite and Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Chain Flower Motif Enamel Necklace
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Y-chain 18K yellow gold flower motif necklace, alternating black enamel and yellow gold flowers in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Magen David 18K Gold Chain Necklace Diamond Enhancer and Toggle Clasp
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
recycled 18 Karat gold. This impressive drop necklace is Inspired by experimentation with shapes and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...

Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/00/00/10245 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Drop Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Petrol Blue Enamel Dimensions
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, petrol blue vitreous enamel, Dew Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Giulloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, middle blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally about is 0.35 ct diamond. The diamond is has E-F color and vvs clarity. Total chain is lenght 41 cm. Please contact for an...
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2010s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: opalescent raspberry
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Feather Necklace in 18k White Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Enamel
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Art Deco Feather Style Necklace in 18 k White Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Enamel Necklace in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel

Feather Necklace in 18k White Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Enamel
Feather Necklace in 18k White Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Enamel
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W 0.99 in D 0.04 in L 2.37 in
Preowned 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold collar necklace with black enamel and diamonds. The heavy
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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent pink vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Ruby & Sapphire 'Aeneas' Enameled Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Gold Ruby & Sapphire 'Aeneas' Enameled Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 0.09 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Flying Dove White Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Flying Dove, necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This exquisite piece
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Gucci Icon White Enamel Blossom Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Icon White Enamel Blossom Necklace in 18k White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140296 Listing
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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White Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha 18K White Gold Diamond and Enamel Necklace AB04-111424
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
This Aaron Basha necklace is incredibly charming. On this piece, colorful enamel fish are paired
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Stefan Hafner 18K Yellow Gold 0.13ctw Diamond & Yellow Enamel Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.13ctw Retail price: $6,250.00 SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
to detail, this necklace features classic revival patterns in solid 18k yellow gold, accentuated by
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20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Questionmark Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Question mark, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This striking
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Silver Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant necklace 18k white gold, Diskos Collection, translucent silver vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, yellow vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Solid White Gold Enamel Butterfly and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and enamel butterfly pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut diamonds that completes your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Burgundy Red Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer disc pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Diskos collection, burgundy red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold and Enamel Necklace with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Champagne diamonds 0.03 ct approx Reversible necklace with black and white enamel
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Interchangeable Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, three enamelled panels, two seed
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disk pendant necklace 18k white gold, Diskos collection, translucent turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disc pendant necklace, 18k white gold, Diskos collection, royal blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guiolloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer disc pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Discos Collection, emerald green vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent White Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, opalescent white vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Purple Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, translucent purple
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
mark. Suspended from an 18 karat (18K) gold fancy link chain necklace interspaced with seven natural
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
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H 18.01 in W 1.11 in D 0.08 in L 0.71 in
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Flying Dove Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Flying dove, enamel and diamond necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Gold and Uncut Diamonds Pendant Necklace Handcrafted with Enamel Work
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A delicate pendant with uncut diamonds hand crafted in 18K Gold. You will notice intricate enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Geometric Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and platinum, their shapes described in brilliant-cut diamonds with white or black enamel
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pearl Necklace with 3 Diamond and Enamel Pendants in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful pearl necklace with 3 pendants with enamel work and diamonds. It's a clssic necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace Artemis 18k white and yellow gold (base for enamel disc), amber
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53ct
Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53ct
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Necklace with amozonite with enamel and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold clasp set with decorated with red, green and blue enamel and set with brilliant cut
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold XO Pink Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The XO, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This cool pendant necklace
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Turquoise Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18K gold-plated 925 silver necklace with handcrafted 3D red enamel heart
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
, reinterpreted in a fresh and vibrant way. The meticulously crafted silver chain is 18K gold-plated. The enamel
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Green Tourmaline & Enamel Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 5 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant necklace, Cocktail collection, 18k yellow gold white gold, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

MISAHARA DRINA DOWNSTREAM Diamond & Green Enamel Lariat Necklace IN 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Brand: Misahara Metal: 18K Yellow Gold(Au 70-75%) Weight: 11.15 Gr Stones: Round
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Black Enamel Dangly Turquoise Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Necklace Weight: 6 grams Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Pave Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent David Webb 18k gold and white enamel necklace feautures large elongated links
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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18k Gold Enamel Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold enamel 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 enamel. You can easily find a 2885 antique edition and 1585 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold enamel 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. A 18k gold enamel necklace from Victor Mayer, Fabergé and David Webb — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 18k gold enamel necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 2010 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k gold enamel necklace for sale are for women, but there are 1455 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Gold Enamel Necklace?

On average, a 18k gold enamel necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,541, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $425,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.