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22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Mask Pendant and 20" Chain Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Greek
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
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H 1.4 in W 1.3 in D 0.06 in
18 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Necklace
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry. This stunning necklace is
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Unique 29 Carat Intense Blue Carved Aquamarine Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
is circled with a gold wire. It comes on it's own black 16 inch cord. MP2400
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1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Aquamarine, Gold

Antique Victorian Colored Gem Gold Necklace
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Warm color radiates from this graceful necklace, of English origin, The stones, set in 15kt gold
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace Gorgeous gold twist links!! Shorter in
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold

Antique 14K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings and Necklace, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 19th century gold jewelry set consisting of earrings and a necklace. The
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/foliage design accompanied by cabochon teardrop Pearl; necklace comprised of facet-cut citrine and
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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

Mottled Agate Quartz and Gold Swag Festoon Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Earth tone designs securely framed in 14 Karat Gold. Consisting of 4 swags of oval and square form and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
with a 22k gold toggle closure. Necklace is 19.5 inches in length.
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
Located in London, GB
Stunning Late Mid Century 1970s 18ct Gold Modernist Cross with beautiful textural front French
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Late 19th Century European Modernist Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold, Gold

18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
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Dm 0.79 in L 1.58 in
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our unique Hemera
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
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W 0.08 in Dm 1.58 in
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Moon Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
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H 1.58 in W 0.14 in
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
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H 1.26 in
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
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H 0.71 in W 0.83 in D 1.26 in
Victorian Gold Sphere Necklace
Located in Stroud, GB
Our latest Fleur Fairfax transformation piece is a highly decorative gold necklace; a former brooch
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Gold Sphere Necklace
Victorian Gold Sphere Necklace
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L 1.97 in
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Flower Design Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Flower Design Pendant with Diamonds is an exquisite and timeless piece
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artist Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4ct Diamond Art Deco Necklace Platinum 15" Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Bold and distinct in design, the necklace makes a great statement! Diamonds shimmer in the large drop
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the elegance and sophistication
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1890s French Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
French Victorian Moonstone Gold Necklace
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W 1 in L 2.25 in
14ct Gold Antique Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 14ct 585 Gold hand made necklace Beautiful scrolling floral design with drop swing central
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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14k Gold

14ct Gold Antique Necklace
14ct Gold Antique Necklace
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H 1.58 in W 0.4 in D 0.16 in Dm 0.6 in L 17.72 in
Victorian Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Of neglige design, the flexible collar of gaspipe linking terminating in two tassels at the front
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1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Dog Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a brick link chain with a sides engraved cartouche containing a dog shaped plaque
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Yellow Gold, Gold

Love Dove Necklace 14KT Yellow Gold Dainty Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stampar Love Dove necklace in 14KT white gold. The dove is hancrafted in solid gold (not hallow
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19th Century American Contemporary Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
necklace is comprised of delicate navette-shaped openwork links embellished with an intricate twisted rope
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and amazingly well handcrafted this Victorian slide pendant necklace from ca
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1870s Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

1920s Blister Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
flower head designs. This antique blister pearl pendant suspends from a 10k yellow gold long linked
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1920s Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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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
Diamonds Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany, about 1900. Flower design. Set composed of 80 diamonds in brilliant-cut with a total
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Early 20th Century German Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Tubogas Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tubogas Necklace 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning 18ct yellow gold necklace
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Early 20th Century European Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique victorian yellow gold collar necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
A special and very modernistic design for a Victorian piece! Antique collar necklace in yellow 14
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

9ct Rose Gold Antique Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique necklace ( Pendant & chain ) Victorian floral design 9ct rose gold with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Amethyst, Rose Gold

9ct Rose Gold Antique Necklace
9ct Rose Gold Antique Necklace
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L 16 in
Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Medallion 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Gold Fine Jewelry Fob 1927
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate vintage Art Deco era medallion (circa 1927) crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. The
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat diamond jewelry set (necklace, bangle, brooch and earrings); part of our antique jewelry and
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1920s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
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H 0 in W 0 in D 0 in Dm 0 in L 0 in
Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Black Enamel, Pearl and Gold Locket in a Floral Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
gold. The antique locket opens up top to bottom giving it an exceptional quality that sings of
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1890s American Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18k extraordinary Art Nouveau pendant - 18 ct solid gold - Floral design
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 ct yellow gold and set with three diamonds. One in the top bow, one in the middle and one in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 10-14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Pendant Tassel Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
golds ranging 13K to 18K. The pendant was originally created as a necklace slide and at some point
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian gold tassel engraved pendant necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
designed with glowing fields of multi-color enamel forming leafy vines and floral motifs. A masterpiece of
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1870s Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 2.375 in L 3.125 in
Moss Agate And Gold Necklace 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The necklace designed with a oval moss agate plaques within a stamped frame with engine-turned
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1850s British Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Love Dove Necklace 14KT Yellow Gold Dainty Pendant Necklace by Stampar Jewelers
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stampar Love Dove necklace in 14KT yellow gold. The dove is hancrafted in solid gold (not hallow
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19th Century American Contemporary Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Chain 18-Carat Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
A magnificent choker necklace in 18-carat gold with a French chain, a truly exceptional piece of
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold

French Chain 18-Carat Gold Choker Necklace
French Chain 18-Carat Gold Choker Necklace
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W 0.12 in L 15.48 in
French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat yellow gold necklace, eagle head hallmark. This gorgeous necklace is composed of fine gold
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19th Century French Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...

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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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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
Pave Set Diamond Flower of Life Pendant in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Our Flower of Life Pendant is expertly crafted from shimmering 18k white gold and high quality
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Early 20th Century Thai Modern Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Box Chain Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
pendant necklace will be gift-wrapped in a black and gold jewelry box.
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Dangling Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design crafted in 18k white & yellow gold. The necklace shows a delicate design that has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th century Gold Necklace English Circa 1860
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Necklace English Circa 1860. Composed of rectangular and circular-shaped links, partly
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19th Century English Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold oval Victorian locket style pendant necklace with transparent glass and 18
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1850s Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 15 karat yellow gold chain necklace; part of our
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1870s Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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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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H 2 in W 0.54 in L 18.5 in
Antique Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold Cannetille Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A remarkable antique Etruscan Revival chain necklace made of 18 karat yellow gold. The gold surface
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Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in platinum over 18k yellow gold, with a 9.5 carat oval opal at the center of a frame of
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1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Snake Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Necklace 18ct Gold Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian 18ct gold snake necklace
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Talisman Necklace #2566
Located in Washington Depot, CT
- This unique necklace features dangling amber stones and glass leaves on a lovely 14K yellow gold
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Early 1900s Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique gold jewellery necklace designs for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 24k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 51 vintage versions or 2 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of antique gold jewellery necklace designs includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Serhat Design, Karen Sugarman Designs and Romae Jewelry are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 20 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, oval cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique gold jewellery necklace designs, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Gold Jewellery Necklace Designs?

Prices for antique gold jewellery necklace designs start at $171 and top out at $156,528 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,650.

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.