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Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) necklace made out of forty one (41) round/almost round cultured Akoya pearls. Uniform with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
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L 16 in
Eostre Akoya Round Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
A strand of white akoya pearl strand pink overtone. high lustre with very few blemishes. 8.5mm
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Eostre Akoya Round Pearl Strand Necklace
Eostre Akoya Round Pearl Strand Necklace
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Dm 3.35 in L 15.75 in
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace, Germany
Located in Southbury, CT
classic, timeless necklace there is: a double strand of large and fine cultured Akoya pearls in golden
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Japanese Akoya White Pearl Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Bead Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Pearls & Pink Sapphires Pink Sapphires Set in Gold Detailed Dividers Long Necklace - 78 Inches Length
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Akoya Pearl Double Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique necklace featuring a double strand of fine Akoya pearls as well as 5 three-dimensional
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

18k Reticulated Gold Necklace with Akoya Pearls, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamonds
Located in Westmount, CA
Weight: Half Moon Pink Tourmaline - 14.14 carats Diamonds - 0.59 carats Akoya Pearls - 9-9.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pink Akoya Pearl Diamond Heart Nose Queen Rabbit Bunny Necklace
Located in Long Island City, NY
The necklace features approximately 12.3mm round Akoya pearl, 1.5mm round, brilliant cut diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl & Necklace Diamond Clasp 9mm Luxury Size Pearls, circa 1980s
Located in Southbury, CT
, which still appears sturdy. I believe the necklace dates to the 1980s. Cultured Akoya pearls over 8mm
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20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Akoya Pearl Platinum Triple Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
the next level.  A triple strand of genuine Akoya High lustrous Japanese pearls, pink undertones with
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Poiray Multi Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace Gold Clasp
By Poiray
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant and timeless torsade necklace made of 15 strands of Akoya pearls. Features a 18K gold
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Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Blush Akoya Pearl Necklace with Teardrop Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty in Pink, this blush pearl 28 inch strand of eighty-eight 6-1/4mm genuine fine Akoya pearls
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Fine Aquamarine Diamond Akoya Pearl Double-Strand Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set on the clasp of the necklace. Finishing off the piece is a double strand of fine akoya pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Diamond Curved Pendant Chain Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Diamond 0.29ct Akoya Pearls 4.5-7.5mm 18" Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White with
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified M35435
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and elegant Estate Mikimoto Cultured Akoya pearl necklace that has been appraised and authenticated by
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace with Gold & Diamond Clasp Pristine Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
necklace, created in the 1950s, features two strands of 75 top-quality cultured Akoya pearls in a near
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 36" 14k Y Gold 9 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl 9 mm necklace Necklace 36" 18k Yellow Gold
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Very Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Akoya White Pearl and Carved Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with white round Akoya pearls and carved emeralds, pink sapphire rounds, and blue sapphire rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Yellow Gold

GIA 8.5mm Natural Akoya White Pearls Necklace 14KT Gold Ball Clasp 18inch
Located in New York, NY
GIA Akoya's The Natural Pinctada Fucata (Akoya Pearl Oyster) Report: 2155942685 Saltwater White
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Akoya Pearl Rose Quartz 14k White Gold Multi-Strand Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning dramatic statement necklace of black, aubergine, green, blue and silver Akoya pearls and
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20th Century Romantic Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose/White Gold, Diamonds, Baby Akoya Pearls, Set 'Necklace, Earrings, Ring'
Located in Bangkok, TH
earrings and of the necklace, enriched with intense pink Akoya Pearls, are an homage to the transalpine
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Blush Pink Pearl w Hematite Beaded Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty blush color round 8.5 mm AAA Akoya Pearls enhance the reflective slate gray Hematite beads
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral, Akoya Pearl, Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace 18 K YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Coral 27 Akoya Pearls 4 Diamond Rondels in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Silk Tassel *Please inquire if
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural Akoya White Pearls Necklace 18 Karat Gold Ball Clasp
Located in New York, NY
GIA Akoya's The Natural Pinctada Fucata (Akoya Pearl Oyster) Report: 2155942665 Saltwater White
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds 18k Pink Gold MPQ10117ADXZ
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
This pendant features a 7.7mm Akoya cultured pearl with .08ct of diamonds set in 18K pink gold.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Natural Akoya and Freshwater Endless Necklace
Located in New York, NY
9.7mm Natural Fresh Water & Akoya Pearls Necklace AAA Quality Endless necklace / can be worn as
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

Kent Raible Akoya Pearl Necklace, 18 K Gold and Diamond clasp with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
We present to you our short 14.5" strand of lustrous Japanese Akoya cultured Pearls set with our
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 53 Natural Akoya Pearls Necklace Saltwater Pintada Fucata 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified, Akoya Classic The Natural Pinctada Fucata (Akoya Pearl Oyster) 53 Count Report
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Frosty Baroque Akoya Pearls in 17" Two-Strand Necklace with Vintage Gold Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
saltwater Akoya pearls boasting unusually high luster and a great range of icy-cold colors -- like two
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Single Strand of Small 5mm White Akoya Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine single strand of small Akoya pearls. By Mikimoto. Comprised of round white Akoya pearls
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20th Century Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Single Strand of Small 5mm White Akoya Pearls
Vintage Mikimoto Single Strand of Small 5mm White Akoya Pearls
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W 0.32 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.2 in L 18.51 in
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Turquoise Enamel Rubellite Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements app. 40.0
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Long Pearl and Gemstone Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
. Layer it with your favorite South Sea or Akoya pearl necklace for an instant update to your jewelry
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver

Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yellow gold are spaced
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

"Eggplant Stack" 15mm Tahitian Pearl Fob in Rose Gold on Tourmaline Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
cultured saltwater (Tahitian, Akoya and Australian) as well as high-end freshwater pearls. This
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Tahitian South Sea Black Drop Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Polynesia and are bead-grown, but have extremely thick nacre compared to Akoya pearls. The pearl measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind necklace features a near-round 13mm Tahitian pearl in an unusual brown shade
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
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H 1.11 in W 0.61 in D 0.52 in L 17.01 in
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
. Composed of 155 creamy white graduated cultured Akoya pearls. measuring from 3mm to just above 8mm, this
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Three Color Multi Strand Pearl Necklace w 14K Gold Ball Charm Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Classic creamy white, soft blush pink and hues of gray iridescent Akoya pearl strands create a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Key pendant with pearl, emerald and sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Central stone: sea cultured Akoya pearl Cut: Round Size: 7 mm Color: White Clarity: Opaque Other stones
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold "Key" Pendant with Pearl, Emerald and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
weight: 1.80 g. Size: 37 x 7 mm. Central stone: Sea cultured Akoya pearl Cut: Round Size: 7 mm. Color
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Two-Piece 18K Gold & 14mm Baroque Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Apatite/Iolite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sea and Akoya pearls -- no freshwater pearls and no Chinese pearls -- and he deals directly with the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Apatite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k...

14K White Gold Round Freshwater Akoya Cultured AAA+ Quality Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. These high luster Akoya cultured pearls are white with pink overtones and are perfectly round. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

A Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A pink sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the detachable Victorian centrepiece
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Akoya Pink Pearl Single Strand Necklace with Diamond Spacers in Between
Located in Bangkok, TH
Single Strand Akoya Pink Pearl Necklace with Diamond Spacers in Between Length: 15.75" Gold: 18K
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2010s Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Akoya Pink Overtones Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in LA, CA
8.5-9mm Akoya Pink Overtones Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp AAA Quality, Japanese Akoya Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Akoya Pink Overtones Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in LA, CA
9-9.5mm Akoya Pink Overtones Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp AAA Quality, Japanese Akoya Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Qayten 18K pink gold necklace, diamond 0.13 ct and akoya pearls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 18K pink gold necklace , diamond 0.13 ct and 98 akoya pearls Marked: 750, Qayten, 366
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
color Akoya Japanese pearls (8.8mm 2pcs.7mm necklace). The pendant head can detach, you can use
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Late 20th Century Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Akoya Japanese Double Strand Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Extraordinary double strand of 7mm Japanese Akoya Estate Pearl and Diamond Necklace that features a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Strand Fine Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine double strand of AA quality Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls measures 16 and 17 inches
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donna Vock Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
By Donna Vock
Located in New York, NY
indeed. This superb triple row Akoya pearl necklace is composed of 9.0mm x 9.5mm top quality cultured
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire

18k White Gold Australian Akoya Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Australian Broken Bay Akoya pearl and 18ct white gold "Falling Waters" pendant by Mondial Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Mikimoto Grade AA Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Bellevue, WA
This magnificent Mikimoto pearl necklace features some of the finest Akoya pearls available. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIKIMOTO Pearl Necklace, 6.5-6mm pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The lovely 26" strand of 86 6.5-6mm Akoya pearls are perfectly matched for their silver pink color
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Japanese Beaded Necklaces

18k White Gold Chrysoprase, Australian Pearl and Argyle Pink Diamond Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Bay Akoya Pearls. The fully articulated chandelier style design features a large 10.16ct pearshape
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ecksand 14k White Gold Twisted Flower Pearl Necklace With Diamond Halo
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
showcases a natural pink Akoya pearl. The natural diamond halo lends more sparkle. It is cast in timeless
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2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ecksand 18k White Gold Twisted Flower Pearl Necklace With Diamond Halo
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
showcases a natural pink Akoya pearl. The natural diamond halo lends more sparkle. It is cast in timeless
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2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Akoya Pink Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact akoya pink pearl necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. You can easily find a 54 antique edition and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a akoya pink pearl necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic akoya pink pearl necklace over the years, but those made by Mikimoto, Bulgari and Ecksand are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a akoya pink pearl necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Akoya Pink Pearl Necklace?

Prices for a akoya pink pearl necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $193 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,050.

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.