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18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Pink Opal and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with pink opal (10.20 ct), diamonds 0.38 ct. Available also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Red Aventurine and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with red aventurine with rock crystal (11.90 ct), diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Prasi Handmade Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Prasi link chain was designed to stand the test of time. A modern classic. Our hero’s handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modernist Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Pearl Diamonds 18k White Gold Necklace Handmade
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
diamonds. Handmade in Italy and marked with the 18k gold mark 750 and Botta Gioielli brandmark 716MI
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Prasi Handmade Necklace 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Prasi
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Prasi link chain was designed to stand the test of time. A modern classic. Our hero’s handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modernist Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chunky link long necklace in high-polished 18k yellow gold, designed as a series of single larger
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2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
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W 1.15 in L 19.5 in
Italian "Handmade" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold ribbed oval link chain necklace with a lobster clasp. The 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Purple Amethyst and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with purple amethyst (12.10 ct), diamonds 0,38 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Papillons Necklace with Green Aventurine and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
never grow tired of. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold with green aventurine with rock crystal (11.90 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Gemmes Multicolor Necklace with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
elements add an unusual accent. Pendant necklace, 18 kt rose gold. The pendant is composed by green and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Les Gemmes Multicolor Necklace with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
quartz. The diamond-paved elements add an unusual accent. Necklace in 18 kt rose gold. With green and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Gold and Diamond Florentine Engraved Necklace, Handmade in Italy
Located in Logan, UT
feel that is simultaneously vintage and modern. This lily of the valley inspired necklace will wear
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

18kt Rose and White Gold Les Gemmes Necklace with Green Amethyst and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
-paved elements add an unusual accent. Necklace in 18 kt rose and white gold. With green and purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rarely Seen "Handmade" Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold ribbed textured, oval cable link chain necklace with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Vintage Italian Brilliant and 18 Karat Gold Leaf Motif Necklace
Located in Roma, IT
This exceptional handmade piece features highly specialized engraving techniques and Nature motifs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Hammered Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
made of 18 K Yellow Gold. This handcrafted 18k yellow gold chain necklace is a truly unique and
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Handmade Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold Necklace.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

White Diamond Cross Set in 18k White Gold Handmade in our Italian Workshop
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Handset in 9,90gr 18k White Gold Handmade in our 150 year old workshop in Italy Measuring approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

AIG Certified 19.39 Ct Burma Rubies 9.42 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
Italian artisan. This style is a inspiration of the Italian beauty whitout time . Necklace come in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Handmade Link Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace. This Necklace has 2.0 total carat weight of F/G color, VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Paperclip Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Handmade Chain Necklace with Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Marco Bicego 18K Gold Double Strand Acapulco Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Marco Bicego “Acapulco” necklace in 18K gold. It is designed as a double strand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Unisex Links Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Unisex Paperclip Links Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paperclip Links 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ugolini Design Collection Unisex Paperclip Links Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paperclip Links Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Paperclip Links Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered Here there is an
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Twisted Link Necklace with Diamond Bezels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Paperclip Links 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Paperclip Links 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Handmade Slightly Hammered Necklace Here there is an
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2010s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Midcentury Seed Pearl Mesh Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate choker with seed pearls throughout a handmade 18K yellow gold soft mesh necklace
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Vintage 1950s Italian More Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Garnet Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 6g created by jewelry designer Celine Roelens
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18K Rose Gold Garnet Diamond Pendant Necklace
18K Rose Gold Garnet Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 0.25 in W 0.31 in L 0.71 in
0.91Ct Green Tourmaline 18K Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 3,7g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

0.91Ct Green Tourmaline 18K Diamond Pendant Necklace
0.91Ct Green Tourmaline 18K Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 0.21 in W 0.28 in L 0.45 in
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Intertwined Beaded Pink Coral Spheres Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
necklace is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths following the ancient Neapolitan tradition of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
18Kt White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with Diamonds. Handmade in Italy in Our Atelier in Valenza
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace Made in Italy
Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace Made in Italy
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H 0.25 in W 0.51 in L 0.5 in
0.80Ct Aquamarine 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 3,7g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

0.80Ct Aquamarine 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
0.80Ct Aquamarine 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 0.21 in W 0.28 in L 0.45 in
Vitolo 18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Double Sided Diamond Set Circle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Red Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Links 18 Karats Yellow Gold Design Necklace Details: Dainty Red Ruby Handmade Slightly Hammered Heart
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline, tsavorite, sapphire 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K white gold 11g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Indicolite, 18k...

Tourmaline, tsavorite, sapphire 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 11g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Indicolite, Ros...

Available Now Rossella Ugolini Citrine Love Heart 18K Gold Diamonds Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ready to ship. Introducing the Handmade Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, this 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold with Colored Stones Bracelet and Necklace Set
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Unique set 18k yellow gold composed by bracelet and necklace, with Amethyst (round cut, size: 20mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace, Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with White Diamonds. Handmade in Italy in Our Atelier in Valenza
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace, Made in Italy
White Diamonds White Gold Heart Necklace, Made in Italy
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H 0.36 in W 0.88 in L 1.13 in
Chain Necklace/Bracelet with 64.26 Ct of White and Black Diamonds. Handmade.
Located in Rome, IT
The necklace is composed of two chain bracelets, a bracelet with ct 30.76 of white diamonds, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K & 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 14k and 18k yellow gold. Omega chain made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Butterfly Wings 0.80 Carat White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection an enchanting pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Hand Carved Coral Crab Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
coral in fine jewelry increasingly rare and valuable. Handmade chain necklace is sold separately on
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2010s European Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Coral, 18k Gold

Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Foxtail Necklace
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous workmanship, is showcased in this handmade Italian 18 karat yellow gold foxtail style
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

0.97Ct Pink Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 3,7g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

0.97Ct Pink Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
0.97Ct Pink Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 0.21 in W 0.28 in L 0.45 in
1.99ct Garnet and Tsavorite 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K white gold 6g created by jewelry designer Celine Roelens
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1.99ct Garnet and Tsavorite 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
1.99ct Garnet and Tsavorite 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 0.25 in W 0.31 in L 0.71 in
18K Yellow Gold 0.80 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Butterfly Pendent Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection an enchanting pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bead 0.80 Carat White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection an enchanting pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, 18K Rose Gold, Heart Theme, Chain Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
small and the one big in the center. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and
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Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Sapphire 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K white gold 11g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k...

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18K rose gold 11g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold,...

30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Beaded Necklace. This enchanting 19,68 inches long Red Rubies beaded necklace, is handcrafted in 18
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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

Champagne Diamonds Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
%) Handmade in Italy in Our Atelier in Valenza (AL) French Settings. 18Kt Gold g 12.70 Champagne Diamonds ct
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18k Italian Necklace Handmade For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k italian necklace handmade for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 386 vintage or 1059 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k italian necklace handmade 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 italian necklace handmade — no matter the origin — is easy, but SCALA GIOIELLI, Luigi Ferrara and Intini Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 18k italian necklace handmade can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 895 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k italian necklace handmade for sale are for women, but there are 583 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Italian Necklace Handmade?

The price for a 18k italian necklace handmade starts at $123 and tops out at $482,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,728.

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.