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Edwardian Silver Over Gold Diamond Necklace in Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian Silver over Gold, Flexible Diamond Necklace in its original fitted box from A. Leroux, 1
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is
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18th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Important Diamond Silver on Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
necklace has the diamonds set in silver on a base or gallery of yellow gold. The two precious metals having
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Pendant, Silver over Gold with Pearl and Diamond on Platinum Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Edwardian Pendant, set with 51 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Silver & Rose Gold Early Georgian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Set in Silver with a Rose Gold Back (slight indent on the back due to age) High Carat Yellow Gold
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Diamond Heart White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
European cut diamonds. The center stone is .35 ct. 14K white gold, on a 16" white gold chain. 3/4" x 3/4
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1890s American Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Heart White Gold Necklace
Antique Diamond Heart White Gold Necklace
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 16 in
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian diamond flower
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace. Set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back raised claw
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1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique diamond necklace, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace. Set with one round old cut diamond in an open back cutdown setting with a
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Pendant Brooch, Bunch of Grapes, 9k Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
lovely feminine vibe and is set with over 3.10ct of old cut and single cut diamonds which certainly set
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

18ct Gold, Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Star Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
set star. The stones are beautifully set in silver, while the pendant itself features a gold backing
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Saltwater Button Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique silver-topped gold necklace is composed of thirty button pearls ranging in size, and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
sterling silver settings that are laid over sold 14k yellow gold. The necklace sits at a choker length of
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian 5.50ct Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian necklace exudes elegance with a series of rub over set amethysts, including a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1910 Pearl Drop Y Shape Necklace in 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in 18 karats yellow gold with a thin layer of silver for the setting of the diamonds gemstones
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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

Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace
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1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond riviere necklace. Set with a graduated row of fourtey nine cushion shape old mine
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond

Gorgeous Green Garnet Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian necklace. A circular drop, with a star motif in the center. Set with
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
necklace. To the reverse 18ct yellow gold with the front platinum “set” with diamonds and a natural pearl
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1910s British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
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H 1.46 in W 1.89 in L 16.54 in
1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
Scarab Beetles set into gilt Silver frames. These shimmering Tortoise beetles once were the Victorian
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1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Silver, Gold-filled

Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
Located in New York, NY
A most compelling piece: a figural dagger made of brilliant rubies and diamonds. Set in 18K yellow
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
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L 2.25 in
Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
assembled in the Mughal Tutti Frutti style with silver wires. The lock of this necklace is in 18 kt yellow
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Diamond Arrow White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely figural "arrow" pendant. Solid gauge 14K white gold, fully set with faceted diamonds. The
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1910s American Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Arrow White Gold Pendant
Diamond Arrow White Gold Pendant
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W 1 in L 16 in
21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Oval Cesellato Pendant with Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and silver, oval
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Gold and Diamond Drop-shape Cesellato Pendant and Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and silver, pear
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Pendant & Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and .925 silver, pear
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
/ Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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18k Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Gold and Rose cut Diamond locket Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
as water luxuriously flows out. This fine scene is accented with 5 rose cut diamonds set in silver
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1860s American Neoclassical Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
"Isabelino" Period 1844-1868), expertly hand fabricated in darkened silver over 18K gold (tested), will
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1850s European Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
of these features in the diamonds on this brooch (except for one diamond, set at the bottom, nearest
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
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H 2.96 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.52 in L 15.87 in
19th Century Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 19th example of sentimental heart pendant is made of silver over 10 Carat gold
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1860s European Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
of movement Pendant silver mounted over Gold original Stomacher. Measurements: Length 7 cm (USA 2 3
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
of resources resulted in an exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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18k Gold, Silver

Beautiful Blue Enamel and Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
. 8000Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty years.
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Month of May Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty years.
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Month of May Gold Charm
Antique Month of May Gold Charm
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W 0.75 in
Victorian 40 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earring Set, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
beautifully set 2.60 carat old cut diamond within a rub over setting. Sat above this stone is a 2.30 carat old
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1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds attached over translucent and speckled Red Enamel background. From 1775, Gold jewelry
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold Silver and Diamond Cesellato Open Shank Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated, elegant and 600-odd years in the making; this asymmetric rose gold and silver open
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16th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 2.2ct Emerald 1.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Enamel Ø 5.5US/7.3gr
Located in SE
cluster. 20 rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters over dark Blue Enamel background about Ø 2.5 mm
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Empire French Sterling Silver 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet /28gr
Located in SE
ornamentation accented in 14K Rose Gold over Silver. V- lock and box clasp; inside - peculiar back support
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Square Cesellato Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Modern-looking in their simplicity and yet 600-odd years in the making, these 9-karat rose gold and
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Bangle Bracelet natural River Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
. Composite construction with frontal parts made of Silver on solid 14K Yellow and Rose Gold. Carved floral
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1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Round Cesellato Cocktail Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated, elegant, and 600-odd years in the making. Rose gold and silver earrings produced using
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Oval Cesellato Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated, elegant, and 600-odd years in the making. Rose gold and silver earrings were produced
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Round Cesellato Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated, elegant, and 600-odd years in the making, these rose gold and silver earrings have
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Round Cesellato Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and silver cocktail
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and silver cocktail
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16th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Understated and elegant, and yet 600-odd years in the making, this rose gold and silver, pear
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Drop-Shape Cesellato Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Looking for a set? This collection has several earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets that all work
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Bague au Firmament Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Ø6.75 US / 11.5 gr
Located in SE
a protruding second Silver tier well set with hard and wear-resistant stones that was meant to
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Late 18th Century European Empire Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize
By Falize
Located in Chicago, IL
, silver, enamel, diamonds Weight 10.7 gr.; Width 43.6 mm.; Height 22.3 mm. Gold rectangular brooch with
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
resources resulted in exquisite fine gem-set gold jewelry, parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set in silver topped gold, as was the custom of the period. At the
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Opal, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Iberian (Georgian) Emerald and Diamond Navette Shaped Ring 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings etc. were plentiful
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
either gold or silver and decorated with precious gemstones and quality beads. Note: “En-Tremblant”, is
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1820s British Early Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

René Lalique Art Nouveau Carved Horn and Plique-à-jour Enamel "Grenouilles" or F
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
, and was able to mount it with silver, gold and gems. He worked the molded horn with piercing tools
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in London, GB
. This necklace is in excellent condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold and silver. This magnificent
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace

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

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Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique diamond set silver over gold necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, silver and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 188 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an antique diamond set silver over gold necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique diamond set silver over gold necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and AB Jewelry NYC are consistently popular. Take a look at an antique diamond set silver over gold necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique diamond set silver over gold necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 60 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Diamond Set Silver Over Gold Necklace?

On average, an antique diamond set silver over gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $6,825, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $308,204 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.