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French 1950s Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made of a row of cultured pearls of almost identical size. The clasp is hidden in the
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

French Cultured Pearl Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
and ratchet with a safety "8". Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm. Length : 52,5 cm approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
baroque in form and measure between 7 and 8 mm. The 3 strands are endless (claspless) lengths of 26", 28
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

18k Gold Crown Pendant w Synthetic Spinel and Cultured Pearls 36g 1-5/8 x 1-1/2"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 5 Synthetic Spinel each measuring 17.20 x 12.60 mm Accented with 4 Cultured Pearls each
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20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 8.5-8 mm 14k Gold 39.25" Women Certified $2,200 721481 This is a
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with Porcelain Painting Miniature, 925 Silver
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
a diameter of approx. 7-8 mm - Dimensions of the porcelain miniature: approx. 2.8 x 3.6 cm - Inside
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Edwardian Early Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
water pearls of 8 mm. x 6 mm. (average) – 17 natural salt water pearls ranging from 2.5 mm. to 4 mm. in
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Style Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tahitian pearl measuring 10 mm. The necklace is crafted out of platinum and has a high polish finish. It
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of round cultured pearls white orient, it is formed of a double row retained by a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The jewels are set in platinum topped 18K gold. The chain is platinum. The pendant is 46mm (1 7/8
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
articulating pearl drop measuring 5.0 x 5.5 mm White with strong iridescence and good luster Completed by
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Gold & Cultured Pearl 19 in. Single Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cultured pearl necklace. With 7-7.5 mm round white pearls with fine color and
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Citrine Pearl Tear Drop 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
adds to the regal drama of the genuine 11 mm tear drop shaped pearl pendant. Italian made and created
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Pearl Quartz Gold Diamond Ruby &Amatrine Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
put together Beaded necklace consists of: - 8mm smooth roundel pearls - 8-10 mm clear quartz beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Fire Opal,...

Antique Aesthetic Period 14K Yellow Gold, Enamel, & Pearl Slide Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
link necklace supporting a geometric slide that has black enamel decoration, prong-set white pearls
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20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate

Yianni Creations Set of Pearl Diamond Fine Silver and Rhodium Ring and Necklace
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
length 2.5 mm width Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver and Black Oxidized Rhodium. Pearls displayed
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Palladiu...

Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace Length 14" , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
measuring approx. 7 to 8 mm beige/pinkish color VINTAGE PRE-OWNED ESTATE PIECE Weight of the necklace is
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat gold. The pendant is 47mm (1 7/8 inches) long. It is 39 mm (1 1/2 inches) wide. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Necklace 4 Rows of Pearls and 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Diamonds 1960
Located in Paris, FR
pearls with a diameter of 8 mm held together by 3 diamond bars set in 18 kt yellow gold, each setting 11
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
yellow color. The pendant is 1 inch (26 mm) wide. It is 1 1/8 inches (29mm) tall including the bales
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Fleur-De-Lis Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- clustered around a central 5.0 mm pearl White body color with strong iridescence and good luster Set with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
articulating pearl drop Baroque and measuring 4.6 x 6.5 mm - cream with moderate iridescence Competed by
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Necklace natural 22ctw. Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver/42.5cm/ 15.2 gr
Located in SE
. High-quality natural eye clean Amethysts gradually sized: one largest is ca. 14 mm x 10 mm x 7 mm / ca
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Fresh Water Pearl Single Strand Necklace with Black Spinel Opera Length 46 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl necklace features 35 pieces of 7, 8 , 10 MM of luscious Natural Fresh Water pearls spaced out by
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel

【Lustre Arc】Golden Arc Pearl Line Necklace in 18k Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
5.0 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 7-8 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Golden and White
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
MM with most of the pearls are 10 mm The gross weight of the necklace is 178 gm Length 22 inch with
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Freshwater Pearl 18" Strand Necklace with Bow Clasp in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 25.8 grams Necklace Length: 18 inches Chain Width: 6.4mm Pearl Diameter: Approximately 6.5 mm Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt 2000 Pearl Citrine Multi-Gem Inlay 14K Gold Lariat Drop Necklace
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, inlay stations, and faceted rondelle beads Pearls are 9.0 x 11.0 mm baroque - white with strong
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

286 Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set 18 Karat Gold/ Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
6-7 mm Pearls Two diamond clasp, diamonds approximately 0.3 ct Very Unique Design as bracelet can
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
3.75 mm x 3.35 mm / ca. 0.3 ct , 8 Tourmalines Ø 2.75 - 3 mm / ca. 0.1 ct each. Stones on the Pendant
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Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
is irresistible. The pendant is 7/8 inch (22 mm) in diameter. The chain is only shown for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
ct + 3 stones ca. 10 mm x 8 mm x 4.95 mm / ca 2ct. each + 10 stones ca. 9 mm x 7 mm x 5.5 mm deep
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold

1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
: oval cut Citrine stone is 10 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm/ about 3ct, drop cut is 6.5 mm x 4.5 mm / ca.0.57 ct
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

5 Carat Citrine Pearl Heart Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Victorian 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant is 1 7/8 inches (50 mm) long including the bales. Without the bales it is 1 5/8 inches
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Two-Side Australian Doublet Opal & Mother of Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two-Side Australian Doublet Opal & Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. . Free
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Garnet Necklace w Pearl Accents and Sterling Filigree Clasp
By Unbranded
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
beautiful 30 inch multi strand necklace. Four graduating lengths of round 5+/- mm garnet beads, combining to
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2010s North American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Carved Jadeite and Akoya Pearl Leaf Design 20" Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: Glassy Green Jadeite Clarity: Visible Contrast Jadeite Measurements: 25.49 x 19 x 6.29 mm Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace With Jeweled Gold Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
maker’s mark ‘WR’. The clasp measures 48 x 30 mm (1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.) Total length of the necklace with
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Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Edwardian 15K Gold Radiating Star Pendant with Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
dangles from a chain. The bail measures 5 x 7 mm. The pendant measures 1 1/8” across. It weighs 4.25 grams
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Mid Century Double Strand Pearls with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This elegant double strand pearl necklace is made of 170 7 mm cultured pearls of fine quality with
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1890s Measures: 1 x 1 7/8 inches Total Weight: 3.2 grams Stock Number: We-14272
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt Gold and Silver Pendant with Paste Stones, Pearls, and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
: Quantity: 12 Size: Small pearls: Approx: 2 mm Chain pearl: Approx. 5 mm Drop pearl: Approx. 5 x 7 mm Design
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
wide. Natural Emerald is 8 mm x 7 mm x 6 mm deep / about 2.5 ct . River pearls from Ø 1 mm to Ø 4.5 mm
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Bippart & Co Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Enamel & Baroque Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold fineness. Gemstone Measurements: 1 baroque pearl: ca. 8.6 mm x 8 mm x 8.2 mm Measurements
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Amethyst, Enamel, Seed Pearl & 14K Gold Pendant / Brooch - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
flowers - five seed pearls (approx. 1.5 mm. each) set within the undulating gold frame - original 14K gold
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

American Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Stud Earring Set with Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Total Mass of Pendant = 2.4 grams 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Ring w/ Two Diamond Accents Size 8 6 - 7 mm
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
the body with the carved amethyst wings and the blue lapis accent at the base. The pendant is 2 7/8
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20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Flawless Pearl Circle Pendant Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
appraised at $7,095.00. Diamonds 7 Old European Cut Diamonds 4.50 x 4.40 x 2.30 mm Total Diamond Weight
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Pink Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat Rose gold chain necklace suspending 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorned with 5.5 mm near-round pearls mounted at cardinal points White in body color with strong
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...

Rare Antique Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Disciples Cross
Located in New York, NY
measuring 1.40 mm - 2.00 mm Tested for 14k gold Height: 2-7/8 inches Width: 1-3/4 inches
Category

Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
double pin bars and a trombone security lock. Can be wear as a pendant in a chain or in a pearls necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Snake Serpent Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US 7- 8 / 4.2gr
Located in SE
, metal tested solid 14K Gold Size ca. Ø US 7 - 8 . I cannot state the size exactly because of its coiled
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Earrings are 48 MM long x 19 MM wide (1 7/8 inches long x 3/4 inch wide) From a safe in Savannah, Georgia
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Yianni Creations Diamond Set of Bracelet Earrings and Pendant with Dark Pearls
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. Each item features 7-8 mm
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2010s Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Palladium, Silver, Ster...

Antique Austrian Bracelet + Brooch 50ctw Turquoise Pearls Gilt Silver 18cm 52gr
Located in SE
x 10mmm / ca. 7 ct and seven stones 12mm x 8 mm / 5.5 ct each / total ca 45 ctw + 18 Seed Pearls Ø
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measurements: Length: ca. 47 mm Width: ca. 10 mm Depth: ca. 8 mm Weight: ca. 1.9 grams Gemstone Measurements
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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
. Higher (20-23K) grade Gold central bezel with natural bright Green Emerald stone 7 mm x 5.5 mm x 3.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl necklace 7 8 mm for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 87 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl necklace 7 8 mm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl necklace 7 8 mm over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Harbor Diamonds and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pearl necklace 7 8 mm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 93, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl necklace 7 8 mm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm?

On average, a pearl necklace 7 8 mm at 1stDibs sells for $1,190, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $132,000 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. 

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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.