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PANIM Beads Diamond 2 Layer Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim Beads Diamond 2 layer Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold In this necklace Beads diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

GSI Certified 18K Gold 6.3ct Natural Diamond F-VVS 2-Layer Stack Tennis Necklace
By GLEAMIRE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 28.84 grams of 18-karat White-Rose Gold, contains 220 Stones of Round Diamonds with a
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Charm Layered Drop Necklace .24 Carats in 14K White Gold
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous white gold two-strand diamond charm drop necklace is sure to put a smile on anyone's
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

200 Ct 7 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14k Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 200 Ct 7 Layer Faceted Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14 Karat Gold
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

280 Ct 9 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14K Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 280 Ct 9 Layer Faceted Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 14 Karat Gold
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

PANIM 18K Rose Gold 2 Carat Diamond Rosecut Station Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
weighing upto 2 cts. This necklace can be worn for daily use and can be layered with other necklaces for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Italian Gold 14k 2 Tone Wide Reversible Omega Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with 1nearly one ounce of 14k gold, this, sleek, wide necklace features a reversible design with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Twenty 20 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Twenty 20 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Necklace Gold Tone Very good
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

PANIM 18K White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Rosecut Circles Station Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
weighing upto 2 cts. This necklace can be worn for daily use and can be layered with other necklaces for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

10kt White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. The diamond is framed by a layer of white gold, and a layer of 24 stunning round-cut diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Four 4 Strands Layers Chain Necklace, Gold Silver
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
than 2 years. I love fashion, I believe jewellery play a very important role in this field. I am really
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Double Layer Lapis Bow Pendant Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful jewellery waiting for you. _ _ _ I am a freelancer more than 2 years. I love fashion, I believe
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone 20" Fringe Necklace with 2" Cluster
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, the necklace comprises various size Ceylon moonstone briolettes into a modern
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Disk Rose Gold Necklace 14 Karat Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond pave disk necklace that compliments every outfit! The rose gold diamond disk necklace has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2-In-1 Citrine Briolette Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
versatility with this product. Designer 2-in-1 citrine briolette pendant necklace with citrine, rhodolite
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Fabergé Egg Pendant Necklace Blue Opalescent Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 2 Diamonds
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé egg pendant necklace, limited edition, 18k yellow gold, translucent opalescent blue, 2
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Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Two-Tone 1/2 Carat Baguettes & Rounds Diamond 14K Gold Bezel Station Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
perfect necklace for everyday and layering! Metal Quality: 14 karat gold (yellow and white) Chain Type
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 5.45 Carat Multi Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with square cut sapphire pieces and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red and Green Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red and light green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Transparent Vitreous Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.10 ct 46.0 cm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Necklace, 18k yellow gold, translucent transparent vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Pendant Necklace Star 18k Yellow Gold Purple Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.03ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection, with star 18k yellow gold, purple
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

HARAKH 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond Ghunghroo Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Whtie Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
as F color and VS2 clarity. The total diamond weight of the necklace is 1/2 CT and this pendant is
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Heart Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
classic elegance with its vintage, deep-sea blue near 2 carat sapphire. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red and Pink Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, red and pink two-sided vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Light Red Vitreous Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.10 ct 46.0 cm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Necklace, 18k yellow gold, translucent light red vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Flower Oval Pendant Layer Strand Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
) '. 100% Genuine. Materials: Gold Plated metal. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5.5 cm. Pendant: 3.0*2.6 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Long Layers Purple Lucite Waterfall Pendant Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful necklace
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Vintage 1950s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, blue Guilloche vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Pendant Necklace Star 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.03ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, red vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Multi-Color Semi-Precious Gemstones Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
quartz and citrines. This necklace is perfect for layering with other pieces, and particularly
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Double 5 Strand Layer Rope Snake Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Double 5 Strand Layer Rope Snake Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

145 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Beads 2 Line Necklace with 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 145 ct Fine Natural Emerald Beads 2 Line Necklace with 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp This
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Seven 7 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful necklace by GROSSE
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Vintage 1960s German Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Five Strand Double Layer Tassel Rope Long Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. _ _ _ I am a freelancer more than 2 years. I love fashion, I believe jewellery play a very important role
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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Trio Layer Leaf Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
. _ _ _ I am a freelancer more than 2 years. I love fashion, I believe jewellery play a very important role
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Eight 8 Strands Milk White Glass Bead Layer Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Eight 8 Strands Milk White Glass Bead Layer Chunky Statement Necklace
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Vintage 1960s German Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Hope Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
-plated silver, this Hope gold-plated pearl necklace is strung with a cross pendant embellished with
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hope Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
Hope Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
W 0.48 in D 0.12 in L 0.63 in
Victorian 14K Gold Graduated Fringe Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold fringe necklace encapsulates the essence of romantic jewelry from the Victorian era
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Graduated Fringe Necklace
Victorian 14K Gold Graduated Fringe Necklace
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H 0.88 in L 15 in
Vintage 18 karat gold Oriental Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A unique handmade 18 karat gold (Acid tested) Necklace, This necklace comes from somewhere in the
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Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Ad Astra Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
-plated Silver (1-2 Micron thickness). An additional layer of palladium plating is added to protect gold
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Ad Astra Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
Ad Astra Gold-plated Pearl Necklace
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in L 17.72 in
14k Gold Diamond Teddy Bear Charm Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Necklace in Gold Layering Minimalist Gift. Delicate Minimal Necklace made of 14k solid gold available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Teddy Bear Charm Necklace
14k Gold Diamond Teddy Bear Charm Necklace
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H 0.48 in W 0.42 in
Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
necklace. One side of the double layer banding, including the hanging loop, is filled with diamonds. The
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

14K Gold Vintage Italian Multi-Gemstone Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
approximately 1/2”. The necklace contains the maker’s mark for ORITALIA and is marked as 14k gold. It is 17 3
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Vintage Italian Multi-Gemstone Necklace
14K Gold Vintage Italian Multi-Gemstone Necklace
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W 0.13 in L 17.75 in
Aquamarine, Kyanite, Freshwater Pearl & 18K Gold Necklace
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
as a long necklace or double it to be a shorter necklace of 2-layers. Exquisite for summer days and
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Athena Gold Vermeil Medallion Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
perpetual protection. Materials 24 karat Gold Vermeil. An additional layer of palladium plating is applied
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2010s Italian Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

GILIN 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
necklace setting with totaling 16 pieces of diamonds, weighing 1.51 carats. Made in 18K white gold. 6
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Swarovski Vintage 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pendant Necklace is a glamorous piece from the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

22 - 24K Gold Nugget Fringe Necklace on 18K Gold Italian Chain
Located in Venice, CA
necklace contains 29 gold nuggets ranging in size from approximately 1/2” x 3/8” to 1/4” x 5/16”. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1/2" Hallmarks: 14K A two-pieces jewelry set which consists of the 14k gold wire choker necklace
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

The Lion Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
added to protect gold from oxidation. MEASUREMENTS Necklace Length: 46 + 5 cm. / 18'' + 2'' Coin size
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2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Cts 27.10 Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is set in 18k yellow gold, weighing 3.40 grams. This necklace is the ideal item to enhance any
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary 23.05 Carat 18kt White Gold Long Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A genuine showstopper! This 18 karat white gold necklace features 23.05 carats of perfectly cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone 36" Fringe Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, the necklace comprises various size Ceylon moonstone briolettes plus a 2
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Shooting Star Pendant Necklace in Gold with Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Shooting Star pendant is a celestial, moon-shaped necklace that is made in 14karate yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Shooting Star Pendant Necklace in Gold with Diamonds
Shooting Star Pendant Necklace in Gold with Diamonds
H 2.34 in W 0.38 in D 0.07 in L 18 in
Mid-Century Modernist 14K Gold Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A gorgeous modernist Amethyst gemstone pendant set into 14k yellow gold. The pendant takes a
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Modernist 14K Gold Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Mid-Century Modernist 14K Gold Amethyst Pendant Necklace
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H 2.25 in W 1.63 in L 16 in
Emily Kuvin Amethyst and Diamond Gold Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
piece is made to accent any outfit, and layers perfectly. Each necklace has 2-3 clasp options to allow
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

18K & 14K Rose Gold Sapphire Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite bar pendant necklace, crafted in a blend of 18K and 14K Rose
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Solar Hammered Disk Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the radiance of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Solar Disc Necklace, a
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20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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2 Layered Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 2 layered gold necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 2 layered gold 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. Creating a 2 layered gold necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Chanel and Emily Kuvin are consistently popular. A 2 layered gold necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 252 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 2 layered gold 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 2 Layered Gold Necklace?

On average, a 2 layered gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,002, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.