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Unoaerre Large Chunky Two-Tone Chain Link Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
By UnoAErre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White and Yellow Gold Bracelet Weight: 25 grams Bracelet Length: 8.25 inches Chain Width: 10.5 mm Inner
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Loose Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Design Pendant Necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Loose Pendant Necklace
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Loose Pendant Necklace
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H 2.41 in W 1.66 in D 0.08 in L 0.65 in
14K Yellow Gold .25 CTW Diamond Hamsa Pendant Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .25 CTW diamond Hamsa necklace. The pendant comes on an 18 inch cable chain, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Chain with Rose and White Gold Round Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
diamonds. Measuring chain length 45.9 cm / 18 inches, and the diamond pendant is diameter 6.5 mm / .25 inch
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Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sun Star Sunburst 1-Inch 0.33 Carats 14K Gold Open Circle Sun Stationary
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Color: G-H (Excellent, Near Colorless) Measurements of Pendant: 28 mm long by 25 mm wide (approx. 1 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
- Metal: 18k yellow solid gold Pendant Length: approx. 13 mm (0.51 inch); Width: approx. 25 mm (0.98 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
- Metal: 18k yellow solid gold Pendant Length: approx. 13 mm (0.51 inch); Width: approx. 25 mm (0.98 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
- Metal: 18k yellow solid gold Pendant Length: approx. 13 mm (0.51 inch); Width: approx. 25 mm (0.98 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Liuba Wolf 1970 Concretism Sculptural Pendant Necklace Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
and a security hook lock. Weight: 108.52 Grams, (69.57 Dwt). Size: The lenght of the chain is 25
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring withDiamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.47 Ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Pendant, 18k White Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
. The pendant comes on an 18 inch 14K white gold fox tail chain. The pendant measures 25 mm long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Mabe Pearl & 0.36 Ct Diamond Pendant/ Necklace 14 Kt White Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Pear Mabe Pearl & 0.36 Ct Diamond Pendant/ Necklace 14 Kt White Gold with Chain 17 mm wide and 25
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold White and Blue Diamond Oval Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
our workshop in Athens Greece. Height: 25 mm Width: 13 mm Weight: 5.5 grams of 18 Karat Gold (3.7
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Medium Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Medium Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
can choose between 25 colour palette ++ Ring in rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.38 ct Can be ordered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
grade: I. Clarity grade: SI2. The chain measures 16” inches long. The pendant itself measures 25 mm from
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Byzantine Antique Style Cross set with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Cross (# 11 B)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italy with 18k Yellow Gold. Approx size 1' inch / 25 mm. Cross is estimate from the 600-900 AD Rich
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Disk Diamond Pendant Necklace, Yellow Gold, Hammered Circle Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Type: Cable Chain Chain Length: 18 inches Clasp: Lobster Chain Diameter: .7 mm Total Carat Weight: .79
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
total diamond weight: .21 ct. Diamond clarity: I Diamond color: I1-I2 Size: 25 mm x 3 mm (pendant) 18
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Crown Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
mm x 25 mm (pendant) 16.5 inches (necklace) Weight: 3.2 dwt. / 5.1 gr. Tested for 14K gold. Very
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Graduated Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
mm (pendant) 18 inches (necklace) Weight: 3.0 dwt. / 4.7 gr. Hallmark: Canada R B
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20th Century Canadian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.25ctw Diamond Solitaire Necklace, 14k Yellow White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
brilliant cut - 4 mm - approximately .25 carat - G color, I1 clarity Chain Length: 18 in. Chain Width: .60
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

22K Yellow Gold Antique 1567 AD Venezuelan Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
rebelled against the Spanish. ✔ Pendant Weight: 2.2 grams ✔ Necklace Weight: 3.1 grams ✔ 1mm, 18 inch
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Antique 16th Century Venezuelan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Gemstone
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
of Pendant: 1 inch (approx. 25 mm) Chain Type: Fancy Link Chain Length: 18 inches Clasp Type: Lobster
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Stone Pendant Maligano Jasper Necklace 14 Karat Gold Maligano Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
' inch Tall (45 x 25 mm) Chain 18' Inch. Bright Brown-Yellow tone. Origin: Indonesia Made in elegant
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2010s Indonesian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold

29.20Ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Approx. 8.30 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) Total Chain Length is 18 inches Total item weight is
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

19.80Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI2) Total Chain Length is 18 inches Total item weight is: 25 grams
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Locomotive Train Charm with Movable Mechanical Parts in Solid 18kt Gold and Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the gold assay mark,"18 KT". Collateral: It is accompanied
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & CO Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 0.50 CT 31" Long Chai
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 25 Mm Length X 20 Mm In Width Chain Measurements: 31" In Length Weight: 18 Gr Total Gram
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
accent. The coin itself is 12 mm in diameter and the whole pedant is 25 mm (about an inch) long. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dangle Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold Beaded .50 Ct Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
) Measurements of Pendant: 3 mm X 5 mm Chain Type: Beaded Chain Length: Adjustable 16 in - 18 inches Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 14K White Gold Chain Clasp Type: Spring Ring Chain Type: Box Chain Length: 18 Inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zaha Hadid For Georg Jensen Lamellae Double Ring Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil
Located in Miami, FL
, (25.65 Dwt). Size: 7-7.5 and cannot be sized. Measurements: 58 mm by 45 mm (1.16 By 1.78 Inches) with a
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Gold 3/8 Carat Diamond & Blue Topaz & Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Type: Rope Chain Length: 18" Inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k ...

18K White Gold Diamond Accent & Sky Blue Topaz & Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 8.38 Grams Metal Type: 18K White Gold Chain Clasp Type: Spring Ring Chain Type: Rope Chain Length: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
to 6.25 inches. The brooch measures are 54 mm by 30 mm by 25 mm (2.13 x 1.18 x 1.02 inches
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Certified 5.98 Carat Colombian Muzo Emerald and Diamonds Heart 18k Gold Necklace
Located in BRISBANE, QLD
18 karat white and yellow gold pendant set with 5.98 carat heart shaped vivid green natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ant Insect Necklace Gold Platinum Ruby Red Zircon Diamond South Sea Pearl Agate
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
includes 18" of the Chain portion which is made up of 25 x 18.5 mm Ants; and a 3 inch span of the front
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Zircon, Multi-gems...

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the shape of a cuckoo wall clock in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and feature a gas pipe chain
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

14k Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Guardian Angel Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Size of Pendant (Height x Width ):- 15 MM x 14 MM. Chain Length:- 16, 18 inches.( For other size just
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Guardian Angel Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) Size of Pendant (Height x Width ):- 15 MM x 14 MM. Chain Length:- 16, 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Blue Topaz & Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
carats (17x23 mm), round-cut diamonds of 2 carats, 18 karat white gold; marked 750 Size: pendant width
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz & Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Blue Topaz & Diamonds Pendant Necklace
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W 0.88 in L 2 in
Jill Garber Goddesses Cameo with Mother-of-Pearl and Repousse Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
kt. gold • Five bezel set mother-of-pearl 30 x 22 mm cabochons • Two 25 x 18 mm mother-of-pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver

Rebecca Li Six Senses Talisman Necklace 18 Karat Gold Large Natural Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Comes with REBECCA LI signature Crystal Link Chain: Metal Type: 18k Rose Gold Length: 16 - 17.5 inch
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2010s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Designer Rope Necklace Gold Chain Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
additional necklaces. Chain width: 3.50 mm Clasp: Lobster (18k) length: approx 25 inches Metal Purity: Solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Stunning Classic Sapphire & .25 CTW Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
Pendant Size: approx. 7/8”T X 1/2”W Chain Length: 18 Inches Weight: approx. 4.3 Grams Stamped: 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
pendant, 58.9 X 25 X 3.6 mm, suspending from an 18k white gold link chain, 0.6 mm, completed by a lobster
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in DALLAS, TX
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold heart-shaped brooch/pendant with 25 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Brooch Pendant
Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Brooch Pendant
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W 1.4 in L 1.4 in
Robert Vogelsang Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
/ 53.5 mm Chain length 25 inches / 64cm
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with .25 carats white round diamonds set in 14-karat rose gold. Pendant length - 1 inch Chain - 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Pendant
Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Pendant
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W 0.25 in L 1 in
Tiffany & Co. Textured Station Chain Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats and is fitted with a security push box with two hinged figures 8 for extra safety
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Fancy Vintage 18 Karat Gold 25 Inch Mariner Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by spring ring clasp Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Length: 25 1/2 inches Width: 10.1 mm Total
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20th Century Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Fancy Vintage 18 Karat Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
750 for 18 karat gold Length: 25 1/2 Inches Width: 10.1 mm Total Weight: 53.7 Grams Sleek. Stylish
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20th Century Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Contemporary Geometrical 18 Karat Gold Ruby and Crystal Talisman Necklace
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rock crystal size: 12 mm W * 11 mm D * 14 mm H Gold Chain: This listing includes one Rebecca Li
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century, 18-Karat Gold and Emerald Frog
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Stamped 18-karat nino on underside. Later associated 10-karat chain, Measuring 18 inches.
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20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

CDC Certified Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
chain is adjustable 16-18 inches
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Authentic 18 Karat White Gold “Roberto Coin” Circle Diamond Pendant Necklace.
By Roberto Coin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Authentic 18 karat white gold “Roberto Coin” circle diamond pendant necklace with 16 inch chain
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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25 Mm 18 Inch Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 25 mm 18 inch gold chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and rose gold. You can easily find a 31 antique edition and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 25 mm 18 inch gold chain 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. Finding an appealing 25 mm 18 inch gold chain — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hella Ganor, Mattioli and Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 25 mm 18 inch gold chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 55 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our 25 mm 18 inch gold chain for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 25 Mm 18 Inch Gold Chain?

Prices for a 25 mm 18 inch gold chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $35,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,000.

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.