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Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Rose Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sapphire ap. 3.75 cts., spaced by 10 old European-cut diamonds ap. .35 ct., c. 1900, ap. 6.8 dwts. Length
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Flag Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
. Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Calibre’ Cut Material: Platinum Style: Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique necklace with diamonds and sapphires, Great Britain, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
diamonds and sapphires in a beautiful blue color Origin: Great Britain, early 20th century Gold fineness
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Prussian Eagle Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a floating banner crown, curling tail, tongue, and fanning wings Centering a cushion cut sapphire
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Looking Cameo Necklace with MOP and Sapphire Beads and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking cameo necklace with MOP and Sapphire Beads and Diamonds set in 18K Gold and silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
blue sapphire, diamond, and detachable flowers part with diamonds and yellow and orange sapphires. This
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...

Antique Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Art Deco charm necklace showcases a gem-set Sailor with diamonds prong-set
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Fashionable Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 100-0,82 ct Sapphire 21-13,86 ct Size 44,5 cm With a heritage
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Love Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian heart pendant necklace. The pendant is heart shaped and has
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, yellow sapphires, and big dark blue cushion sapphire (very
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...

Antique Art Deco 1.15ctw Sapphire & Diamond Necklace In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Art Deco 1.15ctw Sapphire & Diamond Necklace In White Gold Introducing this exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Jewellery Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Drop Link Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Necklace Weight 12.79 gram Length 50 cm Diamond 123-Round 57-2,63-VVS 1 Blue
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18K And 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
sapphire about 2.50 ct. Totally lenght is necklace 45 cm. Acid tested to be 18k And 14k Real gold. Please
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Colourful Sapphire Diamond Heart Rose Gold Rainbow Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 0.92 Cts/119 Pcs Multi Sapphire 3.27 Cts/33 Pcs Weight 5.11 grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Rainbow Multi Sapphire 18k Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 0.52 Cts/69 Pcs Multi Sapphire 1.13 Cts/15 Pcs Weight 3.97 grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Impressive Multi Sapphire 18k Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.02 Cts/76 Pcs Multi Sapphire 16.58 Cts/39 Pcs Weight 16.2
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
An elegant antique Edwardian lavaliere necklace adorned with a beautiful Art Nouveau pendant
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion spinel (3-5 carats, dark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Fashion Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dangle Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 18K Necklace (Matching Earring Available) Weight 13.28 gram Size 48 cm Diamond 32-Round
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat white gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Colourful Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Precious Rainbow Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.78 Cts/75 Pcs Multi Sapphire 1.32 Cts/24 Pcs Weight 8,47 grams
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Colourful Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Precious Rainbow Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.78 Cts/75 Pcs Multi Sapphire 1.32 Cts/24 Pcs Weight 8,47 grams
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Colourful Sapphire 18k Diamonds Rose Gold 18K Rainbow Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 0.26 Cts/20 Pcs Multi Sapphire 1.63 Cts/30 Pcs Weigh 7,57 grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Colourful Sapphire Diamond Precious Rainbow Rose Gold Circle Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.05 Cts/108 Pcs Multi Sapphire 3.40 Cts/32 Pcs Weight 5,32
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Multi Sapphire 18K Diamonds Rose Gold Colourful Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 0.28 Cts/45 Pcs Multi Sapphire 12.58 Cts/40 Pcs Weight 11,33
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Colourful Sapphire 18k Diamond Rose Gold Rainbow Peacock Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.01 Cts/116 Pcs Multi Sapphire 5.88 Cts/56 Pcs Weight 12.45
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Colourful Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Precious Rainbow Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 1.78 Cts/75 Pcs Multi Sapphire 1.32 Cts/24 Pcs Weight 8,47 grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Chic Blue Sapphire Diamond White 14K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Gold 14K Necklace (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 6- RND -0.15ct - I/SI1A Diamond 20- RND -0.09ct
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2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Precious Diamond Multi Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.69 Cts/150 Pcs Multi Sapphire 18.77 Cts/51 Pcs With a heritage
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds and big dark blue cushion sapphire (very dark blue). It was inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Precious Diamond Multi Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.69 Cts/150 Pcs Multi Sapphire 18.77 Cts/51 Pcs With a heritage
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Yellow Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Antique looking Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Pendant necklace, with Diamond - all set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Lollipop Multi Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.25 Cts/91 Pcs Multi Sapphire 3.65 Cts/7 Pcs With a heritage of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Fashionable Circle Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace Choker for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 18 K Diamond 0.03 Cts/1 Pcs Blue Sapphire 2.50 Cts/81 Pcs Weight 12,57 grams
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold

Ladies Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
sapphire necklace. Engraved with "750". Pre-owned in excellent condition. Might show minor signs of wear
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fabulous Colourful Multi Sapphire Diamonds Rose Gold Precious Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K Diamonds 0.65 Cts/20 Pcs Multi Sapphire 13.29 Cts/21 Pcs Weight 9,65
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Snake Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Snake Necklace. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 0.54 Cts/14 Pcs Diamond 0.33 Cts/48 Pcs With a heritage of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning vintage sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Casual Every Day Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Diamond 28-RND57-0,11-4/4A Blue
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Taru Jewelry Lion Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features a magnificent mane set with antique rosecut white diamonds. The face of the lion is fully
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 3.94 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and diamond stations Sapphires are cushion-shaped cabochons - transparent medium blue Weighing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 2.59ct Sapphire and 0.32ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 2.59 carat sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, 18
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Berca Original 1970 2.51kt Blue Sapphire Ruby White Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Awesome 1970 Platinum Necklace feturing a 2.51Kt Cushion Cut Royal Blue Sapphire, six 1.64Kt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.98 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.98 carat blue sapphire and 0.01 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Double Sided Locket, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique sapphire and diamond double sided locket, one side is pavé set with sapphires and
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell 52.12 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
station Featuring graduated pear cut sapphire drops throughout, weighing approximately 43.20 carats total
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 3.58ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.02ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.58 carat Ceylon blue sapphire and 2.02 carat diamond, 15 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
- cut diamonds, and in the center of a sapphire cabochon. A spring ring closes the gold chain. Weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coomi 20K Antique Feline Pendant with Diamonds, Opal, Emerald, and Sapphire
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
channel set diamond accents, 0.26cts orange sapphire eyes, 0.17cts yellow sapphires, 0.13cts pink
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.19 carat sapphire and 0.11 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 18 karat
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Genuine antique 1900's Edwardian gold necklace featuring one large cushion Natural Sapphire, 3
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Sapphires Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Second- hand sapphire diamond necklace - Very good condition - Very little worn - Fully checked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Impressive Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.19 Cts/37 Pcs Pink Sapphire 14.84 Cts/51 Pcs TB 0.22 Cts/5 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emeralds Maravellous Antique Cut Midnight Blue Sapphire Diamond Drop Pendant
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A Simple and Timeless Drop Pendant Showcasing a Large 22.57 Carat Midnight Blue Sapphire, Antique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.35 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pendant, C.1910s
Located in London, GB
sapphire, is an intricately hand crafted, open metal work which incorporates small rose cut diamonds within
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Taru Jewelry Lock Pendant Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
sapphire. Lock necklace serial number T237 brown rosecut diamonds: 0.52 cttw blue sapphire: 0.53 cttw 18K
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

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Antique Diamond And Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique diamond and sapphire necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 39 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect antique diamond and sapphire necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing antique diamond and sapphire necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Artisan NYC and Coomi each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique diamond and sapphire necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Diamond And Sapphire Necklace?

The price for an antique diamond and sapphire necklace starts at $850 and tops out at $78,661 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,315.

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.