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Edwardian Platinum & 4 Carat Diamond Pendant on 18ct White Gold Chain
Edwardian Platinum & 4 Carat Diamond Pendant on 18ct White Gold Chain

Edwardian Platinum & 4 Carat Diamond Pendant on 18ct White Gold Chain

Located in London, England

Additional information: Material: Platinum, 18ct White Gold Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1910 Era: Edwardian (1901-1914) Diamonds: Large central diamond approx. 1.3 carats Tr...

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20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Tri-Color Gold Braided Serpentine Chain Necklace - 15.75"
Vintage Italian 18K Tri-Color Gold Braided Serpentine Chain Necklace - 15.75"

Vintage Italian 18K Tri-Color Gold Braided Serpentine Chain Necklace - 15.75"

Located in Towson, MD

Item Details Era: 1980s/1990s Origin: Italy Metal: 18-Karat Tri-Gold (Yellow, White, and Rose Gold) Purity Stamp: 750 Chain Style: Braided Serpentine/S-Link/Flat Braid Weight: 5.4 G...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Convertible GIA Diamond Stud Earrings with Detachable Chains in 18K White Gold
Convertible GIA Diamond Stud Earrings with Detachable Chains in 18K White Gold

Convertible GIA Diamond Stud Earrings with Detachable Chains in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

More about this particular earrings in the pictures: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.53ct, D color, VVS2 0.54ct, D color, VVS2 18K White Gold Stamped: 750 Chain Length: 8cm * Pleas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...

Top Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain 18 kt Yellow Gold 0.90 ct AAA+
Top Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain 18 kt Yellow Gold 0.90 ct AAA+

Top Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain 18 kt Yellow Gold 0.90 ct AAA+

Located in Viena, Viena

made in a traditional Italian company in Valenza EXTREMELY FINE emerald of approx. 0.90 ct , AAA+, approx. 7 x 4,5 mm in size color distribution/brilliance/transparency very good and...

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ravishing 10.20 Carat Diamond and Rubellite Tear Drop 18K Gold Pendant on Chain
Ravishing 10.20 Carat Diamond and Rubellite Tear Drop 18K Gold Pendant on Chain

Ravishing 10.20 Carat Diamond and Rubellite Tear Drop 18K Gold Pendant on Chain

Located in Tustin, CA

Pendant Hallmarked 18K and 750 for 18 karat gold. Chain hallmarked 18K "Italy".

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sambia Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain  2.49 ct 0.51 ct IGI AIG Certified
Sambia Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain  2.49 ct 0.51 ct IGI AIG Certified

Sambia Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain 2.49 ct 0.51 ct IGI AIG Certified

Located in Viena, Viena

Growth characteristics combined with an oval half-carat diamond of approx. 0.51 ct, fine natural fancy brown / VS1 (very small inclusions), 5.4 x 4.13 x 2.89 mm, with AIG certificate...

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.72ct Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold, Circa 1990
Vintage 0.72ct Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold, Circa 1990

Vintage 0.72ct Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold, Circa 1990

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This vintage 1990's pendant is hallmarked to the chain catch with the gold fineness mark 750; the chain and setting have been independently tested using state of the art technology (...

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Flower 18K White Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
Diamond Flower 18K White Gold Charm Pendant Necklace

Diamond Flower 18K White Gold Charm Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

Estimated clarity SI, colour G-H (the stones have been assessed in the mount so group grades have been applied). The pendant bail and chain clasp marked 750 for 18 karat gold.The cha...

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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Fleur de Lis Pendant Necklace in 18k & 14k White Gold
Diamond Fleur de Lis Pendant Necklace in 18k & 14k White Gold

Diamond Fleur de Lis Pendant Necklace in 18k & 14k White Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Made with an 18k White Gold pendant and 14k White Gold chain. Marked 750, 14k BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticity is guaranteed for every item we sell.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.98 Carat Round Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Necklace
.98 Carat Round Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Necklace

.98 Carat Round Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Symbolizing the past, present, and future, this three-stone necklace makes a meaningful gift or a beautiful addition to any fine jewelry collection. 3 round brilliant diamonds, H VS...

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Déco white gold negligee necklace with diamonds
Art Déco white gold negligee necklace with diamonds

Art Déco white gold negligee necklace with diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

The necklace consists of a white gold 750/1000 (18k) chain with figaro chainlinks leading to a lemniscate motif adorned with diamonds in grain setting and highlighted with milgrain s...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold 5.57tcw Diamond Floral Panel Bracelet
18k White Gold 5.57tcw Diamond Floral Panel Bracelet

18k White Gold 5.57tcw Diamond Floral Panel Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 38.3 grams Stone: 5.57tcw Diamonds GH VS2-SI1 Size: 6 3/4" Measurements: 10.6mm Wide, 5.1mm High Hallmark: 750 Metal: 18k White Gold; Safety Chain: 14k White Gold Item: BR-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Messika Paris Butterfly 18 kt White gold and diamond necklace
Messika Paris Butterfly 18 kt White gold and diamond necklace

Messika Paris Butterfly 18 kt White gold and diamond necklace

By Messika

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Necklace from the collection "Butterfly" composed of a 18K (750 thousandths) white gold forced link chain enhanced with 4 round brilliant-cut diamonds in a closed setting and holding...

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2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant
Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant

Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The ring loop is hallmarked to the reverse with the 18k gold guarantee mark - 750. The chain may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or length to meet your pers...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Druzy Hearts Gold Vintage Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Druzy Hearts Gold Vintage Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry

Druzy Hearts Gold Vintage Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Suspended on an oval 18k (750 stamped) yellow gold mesh chain, measuring: 17.25 inches long.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Akoya Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace

Akoya Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Excellent luster. 18k yellow gold clasp with one round sapphire and two round brilliant cut diamonds. 44 cultured white/rose hue pearls, 8-8.5mm 1 round blue sapphire, approx. .12ct...

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Late 20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Signature 7.5mm Pearl Diamond Necklace Receipt Estate 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Signature 7.5mm Pearl Diamond Necklace Receipt Estate 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Signature 7.5mm Pearl Diamond Necklace Receipt Estate 18k Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The pendant is hallmarked "T&Co" and "750" for 18k gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier "Trinity" Necklace in 18kt. Rose Gold 3-Tone Pendant with diamonds
Cartier "Trinity" Necklace in 18kt. Rose Gold 3-Tone Pendant with diamonds

Cartier "Trinity" Necklace in 18kt. Rose Gold 3-Tone Pendant with diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Lejre, DK

Model: Trinity Material: 750/000 rose gold chain, pendant in white gold, rose gold and yellow gold Diamonds: Brilliant-cut, total approx. 0.06 ct.

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2010s Danish Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci Bloom Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Floral Medallion Pendant Necklace 31"
Gucci Bloom Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Floral Medallion Pendant Necklace 31"

Gucci Bloom Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Floral Medallion Pendant Necklace 31"

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Gucci Collection: Bloom Hallmark: Gucci Made in Italy 750 Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Chain Measurement: 31.5" long × 0.19" wide × 0.09" high Pendant Measurement: 1.55"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro Yellow Gold Natural Green Tourmaline Cab Greek Cross Statement Pendant
Retro Yellow Gold Natural Green Tourmaline Cab Greek Cross Statement Pendant

Retro Yellow Gold Natural Green Tourmaline Cab Greek Cross Statement Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches in length (2 inches including the bail) and 1.3 inches in width, with a substantial weight of 20 grams. Stamped 750 for 18K gold. Chain ...

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2010s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.93 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Domed Circle Pendant Necklace
.93 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Domed Circle Pendant Necklace

.93 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Domed Circle Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond pendant necklace. 61 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14k white gold domed cluster formation. The back of the pendant is 18k yellow gold 16 inch link chain. 61 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Panther Necklace
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Panther Necklace

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Panther Necklace

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in New York, NY

The panther measures 1/2" and is attached to an 18" yellow gold chain. Stamped 750 with the CYC logo , engraved Carrera y Carrera # 67929

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1990s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Schmuckzicke 18K Yellow Gold Panshir Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace High Quality
Schmuckzicke 18K Yellow Gold Panshir Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace High Quality

Schmuckzicke 18K Yellow Gold Panshir Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace High Quality

Located in Viena, Viena

Not all emeralds are the same - this wonderful cross has arguably the most beautiful emeralds in the world Cross pendant with chain 750 yellow gold, set with square-shaped very fine...

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Sapphire Pendant. 18k White Gold Opal Diamond Sapphire Necklace.
Boulder Opal Sapphire Pendant. 18k White Gold Opal Diamond Sapphire Necklace.

Boulder Opal Sapphire Pendant. 18k White Gold Opal Diamond Sapphire Necklace.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stunning Australian Boulder Opal Abstract Cabochon Dangle pendant with accent diamonds and Sapphires Stunning for any occasion. 18k 750 White Gold pendant, Chain Necklace is 18k W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Link San Marco Macaroni Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Link San Marco Macaroni Bracelet

18 Karat Yellow Gold Link San Marco Macaroni Bracelet

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage 18 karat/750 yellow gold half-chain link San Marco Macaroni bracelet with matte and textured finish.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s 1.10 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Vintage 1980s 1.10 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Vintage 1980s 1.10 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pendant is hallmarked to the reverse of the ring loop attachment with the 18k gold fineness mark 750. The chain may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or l...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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

Happy Diamonds Snowflakes Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose, Yellow & White Gold
Happy Diamonds Snowflakes Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose, Yellow & White Gold

Happy Diamonds Snowflakes Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose, Yellow & White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

PENDANT 9 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.06ct 18K Rose, Yellow & White Gold Gold Weight: 2.33g Stamped: Ⓥ G 750 0.06ct CHAIN 18K Rose Gold Gold Weight: 1.12g Length: 16 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

.6 Carat Diamond Cultured Freshwater Pearl White Gold Wire Necklace
.6 Carat Diamond Cultured Freshwater Pearl White Gold Wire Necklace

.6 Carat Diamond Cultured Freshwater Pearl White Gold Wire Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

12.75mm butter style freshwater pearl and diamond necklace on an 18k white gold wire. Flat freshwater pearl with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. 16 inches. 1 flat white freshwa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Oval Alexandrite Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant
Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Oval Alexandrite Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant

Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Oval Alexandrite Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 oval green to purple gray alexandrite, approx. 1.44cts GIA Certificate # 13331748077 30 round full cut diamonds, G VS approx. .38c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Happy Diamonds Dune & Moon Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Happy Diamonds Dune & Moon Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold

Happy Diamonds Dune & Moon Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

PENDANT 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.14ct 18K Rose Gold Gold Weight: 2.20g Stamped: Ⓥ G 750 0.14ct CHAIN 18K Rose Gold Gold Weight: 1.12g Length: 16 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold "Cordoba" Pendant with Diamond 0.14ct Bale
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold "Cordoba" Pendant with Diamond 0.14ct Bale

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold "Cordoba" Pendant with Diamond 0.14ct Bale

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in New York, NY

The pendants hangs on a 17" yellow gold chain. Stamped 750 with the CYC logo , # 474174

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2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold 9.76 Carat Diamond Chandelier Pendant Necklace
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold 9.76 Carat Diamond Chandelier Pendant Necklace

Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold 9.76 Carat Diamond Chandelier Pendant Necklace

Located in Tustin, CA

Pendant hallmarked 18K and 750 for 18 karat gold. Chain hallmarked 18K and Italy.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow and White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow and White Gold

Located in London, England

The pendant is not hallmarked but has been tested for 750 18k gold. Chain in not included with the price of this pendant.

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Vintage 1980s Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Flower Power Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Flower Power Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Flower Power Pendant

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

This piece is stamped with CELLINI and 750. The 18 karat yellow gold chain measures 16" in length.

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Early 2000s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Rubellite, Burmese Jadeite, Tsavorite & Diamond Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
Rubellite, Burmese Jadeite, Tsavorite & Diamond Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

Rubellite, Burmese Jadeite, Tsavorite & Diamond Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

By Austy Lee

Located in Hong Kong, HK

This one-of-a-kind Pendant by Austy Lee is made of Natural Botswana Rubellite Tourmaline, Natural Burmese Green Jades, Tsavorites and Diamonds, set on green color-plated 18K White Go...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Tsavorite, Rubelite, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant Frog on a Diamond 0.39 Cts Lily Pad
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant Frog on a Diamond 0.39 Cts Lily Pad

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant Frog on a Diamond 0.39 Cts Lily Pad

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in New York, NY

The pendants hangs on a 17" yellow gold chain. Stamped 750 with the CYC logo , # 541247

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2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Verdura Rutilated Quartz South Sea Pearl 'Y' Drop Necklace
Verdura Rutilated Quartz South Sea Pearl 'Y' Drop Necklace

Verdura Rutilated Quartz South Sea Pearl 'Y' Drop Necklace

By Verdura

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Marks: Signed 'VERDURA' with '750' gold mark. Dimensions: 17" chain with a 2" pendant drop.

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tutankhamun Pendant Necklace
Vintage Tutankhamun Pendant Necklace

Vintage Tutankhamun Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

This detailed pendant depiction has been suspended from modern matching 18ct yellow gold belcher link chain.  Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams Pendant Dimensions: 10mm ...

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian No heat Sapphire Snake Necklace, circa 1890s.
Antique Victorian No heat Sapphire Snake Necklace, circa 1890s.

Antique Victorian No heat Sapphire Snake Necklace, circa 1890s.

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Worn together, the serpent form and the noble gemstone embody both eternal devotion and regal distinction, making this necklace a striking expression of 19th-century craftsmanship an...

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Antique 1890s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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750 Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 750 gold chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 750 gold chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 750 gold chain over the years, but those made by Cartier, Grosse and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 750 gold chain can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a 750 gold chain for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 750 Gold Chain?

The price for a 750 gold chain starts at $850 and tops out at $7,520 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,060.

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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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

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.