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Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold This incredible highly
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Early 20th Century Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Heart Pearl Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Amethyst Hearts and Seed Pearl Gold Necklace. Hand set with 3
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Reversible Gold Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Diamond and Gold Reversible Watch Necklace Pendant; suspended from a 14K
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Mottled Agate Quartz and Gold Swag Festoon Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Swag Necklace featuring Natural translucent Mottled Agates with milky translucence and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace. Hand set with
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian French Diamond Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold. Expertly crafted, it's the ultimate expression of timeless luxury. Diamond White Gold Estate
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved White Coral Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Carved White Coral Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage pendant is finely crafted
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Early 20th Century Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage locket/ pendant is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested
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1890s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Star Blue Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Antique, C. 1890
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Star Blue Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Antique c. 1890 This absolutely gorgeous
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1890s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Gold Swag Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Edwardian Swag Necklace, beautifully worked Peridot and pearl medallions, linking gold
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Necklace…Beautiful in its simplicity
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Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Amber, Coral, Gold Plate

Coral and Seed Pearl Antique French Gold Cross Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
11 Deep Red Coral, accented by Seed Pearls. Beautifully mounted in Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Diamond and Pearl Antique Sterling Silver on Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace. Featuring a Hand
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Garnet Vintage Statement Cross Pendant and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Gold and Garnet Vintage Statement Cross Pendant and Necklace Simply Beautiful! The Cross
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Diamond Riviera Silver on Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Show Stopper Vintage Diamond Riviera Silver on Gold Statement Necklace. Boasting
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Pendant Necklace. Hand set with
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Edwardian Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Edwardian Diamond, Seed Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jade Sapphire Black Nephrite and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
, Sapphires. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Pendant suspended from a Silk cord. Green Jade (A-grade), untreated
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Mid-19th Century Contemporary Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

7.5 Carat Citrine and Diamond Belle Époque Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Belle Époque Solitaire Citrine and Diamond Silver on Gold Pendant Necklace
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Large Carved Coral Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Large Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace. Featuring a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 4ct Diamond Art Deco Necklace Platinum 15" Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
inches. Metal & Hallmark: 14k white gold (chain) and 900 platinum (pendant drop). The necklace is not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Natural pearls scattered artfully in Art Nouveau scroll work surrounding an exquisite show-stopping pear shaped amethyst. The beautiful hand made chain measures 22 inches in length a...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian three-drop moonstone yellow gold necklace, circa 1890. The French Victorian
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1890s French Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
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1920s Blister Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as a 10k gold chain. This antique necklace is supplied with an
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1920s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Blister Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
1920s Blister Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.7 in L 18 in
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.8 in W 0.4 in L 18.25 in
Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique handmade yellow gold long chain circa 1900. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ715G. Scroll down for
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting and timeless, this 14kt yellow gold Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Necklace boasts 6
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.58 in L 17.72 in
1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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Early 1900s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 1.65 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set necklace
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1920s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

1920s 1.65 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
1920s 1.65 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
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Antique 1.22 Carat Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.22 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold necklace; part of our diverse
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1920s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1910s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique Aquamarine Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and crystal, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Crescent Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
-15 karat with natural turquois -18 karat necklace chain -Pendant measures 33 mm x 30 mm -Estate
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
Georgian Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
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W 1.35 in D 0.45 in L 1.9 in
Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum chain. The 1920s necklace
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1920s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Necklace
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Cultured Pearl and 5.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage cultured pearl and 5.32 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold necklace; part of our
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1660s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locket necklace is exceptional quality and an exceptional gauge of gold. All the components are in
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Saltwater Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond and Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold and platinum set clasp; part of our diverse necklace and pendant collection. This
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1920s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 2.62 Carat Opal and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 2.62 carat opal and 15 karat yellow gold necklace made by
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 1.14 in W 0.83 in D 0.19 in Dm 0.83 in L 18 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
yellow gold.
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1880s Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Diamond and Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.56 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum necklace; part of our
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 5.55 Carat Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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19th Century Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 5.55 Carat Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace
Antique Victorian 5.55 Carat Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.08 in W 0.87 in L 15.5 in
Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and Seed Pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 104.26 Carat Aquamarine and Rose Gold Necklace, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 104.26 carat aquamarine and 18 karat rose gold necklace; part of
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1920s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1910s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Antique Pearl and 1.50ct Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.50 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold drop necklace
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Antique Victorian 2.65 Carat Tourmaline and Peridot Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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1890s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique diamond necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a 15k white gold
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1910s Unknown Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The antique rivière necklace* is ornamented with twenty-nine
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Pearl Platinum & Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
at home with the most discerning of antique collectors. The necklace chain measures 22 inches with
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1910s Edwardian Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Estate Gold Necklaces

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

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Antique Estate Gold Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique estate gold necklaces available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 35 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique estate gold necklaces to choose from, but Victorian and Edwardian antique estate gold necklaces are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Diane Griswold Johnston, Estate Jewelry and Jean Mahie are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 15, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut antique estate gold necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. When shopping our range of antique estate gold necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Estate Gold Necklaces?

Prices for antique estate gold necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $75,000, while antique estate gold necklaces, on average, fetch $4,500.

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.