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Antique Victorian Amethyst Enhancer, Pendant with natural Pearls, Rose Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Victorian Amethyst Enhancer, pendant with natural Pearls. 14 Karat Rose Gold. We also
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19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Pearl Gold Ribbon Filigree Pin Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade natural pearl rose gold pin and locket necklace with original handmade chain. Bail and
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1870s Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cobalt Blue Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 18k yellow gold vivid cobalt blue enamel center pendant with natural pearl halo and crown
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carved Oval Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
mottled green with a halo of natural pearls. Handmade frame. 14k yellow gold 17 inch rope chain. AGL
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Early 20th Century Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, Pendant, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls. The big central diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Ladies Vintage Natural Pearl Beads Cocktail Chain Necklace With 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
, bead, pearls: Species: Natural Pearl Variety: Natural Pearl Measurements: 6.00mm - 6.20mm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Antique Victorian Necklace with Natural Pearls and Sapphire in 15 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian necklace with natural pearls and sapphire set in 15 carat yellow gold. The
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Saltwater Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond and Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive single strand, saltwater natural pearl necklace with a 0.15 carat diamond, 15
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1920s Unknown Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Extremely chic and very delicate necklace, created in
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
Platinum and gold Edwardian lavalier with Old Mine cut diamonds and a semi Baroque pearl. No karat
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Early 1900s Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian natural pearl necklace with a gorgeous clasp. Features three strands of natural pearls
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
pearls along with one old cut diamond and one natural sapphire. Natural patina. 18 inch later chain. 43
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Edwardian 1.20 Ct Diamond Solitaire Natural Pearl Platinum /Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian period 1900 circa necklace, crafted of Platinum and 18 kt gold Design is of infinite
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Citrine Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade pink gold chain and wire pendant with fine pearls and incredible natural untreated orangey
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Early 1900s Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1870 Gorgeous Festoon Fringe Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
festoon necklace was carefully crafted with in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Designed with multiples
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1870s English Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Sunflower Necklace
Located in London, GB
-layered antique pendant has been formed into the shape of a sunflower with a semi-round natural pearl at
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19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Natural Pearl Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
beautifully around the neck. This necklace has such fabulous movement with the dangling natural pearls
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Krementz Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Festoon Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Narberth, PA
This exquisite pearl festoon necklace is a signed piece by Krementz from the Art Nouveau (ca1910
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1800's 3.50 Carat Garnet Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Garnet, approx. total weight 1.30cts Approx. 50 natural drilled pearls 1.5mm 14k Yellow Gold 13.3 grams
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Early 19th Century Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

19th Century Diamond Knot Certified Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Splendid antique necklace it is formed of a chain jaseron mesh
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Antique Necklace Natural Pearls Diamonds Emeralds solid 18K Gold /40cm/ 5.6gr
Located in SE
Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant completely hand done framing a natural Pearl with granulated art work. An
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Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
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H 0.984 in W 0.669 in Dm 0.669 in
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 Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large natural pearl and 12 karat rose gold pendant; part of our
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19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
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H 0.36 in W 2.09 in L 3.7 in
18k Gold Natural Angel Skin Pink Coral Pearl Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
As gentle as a spring breeze, this very beautiful pink angel skin coral and pearl necklace is an
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Early 20th Century French Retro Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming Belle Époque pendant necklace features a white half pearl of 6.6 mm in diameter, set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst dangle below with scroll design hangers along with 2 natural fresh water pearls. Two more natural
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 1920's. Set with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 14,2 x 11,5 x 7,5 mm, color silver
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

French Louis-Philippe Amethysts Natural Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is set with half natural pearls, and in pendent with 2 round amethysts set with claws and 3
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1830s French Romantic Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An English antique 18 karat gold pendant locket with diamonds. The pendant locket has 1 old mine
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Locket Necklace
Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Locket Necklace
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W 1.5 in L 25 in
Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: some marks hard to make out Gems: 2 natural Freshwater pearls of 12 mm. x
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1840s European Georgian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
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H 2.05 in W 0.91 in L 18.51 in
Antique Victorian Natural White Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
-Victorian pendant features fifty natural white pearls arrayed over a domed circle with an intricate open
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, Rose Gold

GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Edwardian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold back. GIA certified natural pinctada silvery white saltwater pearl. 16 inches in length. 1
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

French Victorian No Heat Multicolor Sapphire & Natural Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A French made, victorian period natural sapphire and pearl necklace
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.44 in W 1.48 in L 16 in
Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
necklace is very well made, natural pearls are fine quality with high lustre and very good skins. Item
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Early 20th Century European Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow gold accents. Is centered by a Light Pink GIA Certified Natural saltwater Pearl, measuring
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful natural pearl necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 0.94 carat diamond, 9 karat
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.67 in W 1.73 in L 16.5 in
Spectacular 3-Strand Multicolored Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This marvelous 3-strand necklace consists of 258 multicolored natural pearls of various shapes and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique natural pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace Natural Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 37cm/ 1.8 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.6 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Lavalier Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Goettingen, DE
Edwardian 2.6 carat diamond and natural pearl Lavalier Necklace circa 1910 This decorative
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Jacques Kreisler & Co 1920 Necklace In Platinum And 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
By Kreisler
Located in Miami, FL
wear, there is no damage to the gold. The pearls are secured in the settings. This piece has been
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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

Austria 1870 Vienna Carved Agate Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold with Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
pearls necklace, with the hair dressed and crowned with a diadem tiara. The artist has finely sculpted
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1870s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...

20th Century Natural Coral Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion : the coral present on this necklace is natural, not dyed and the pearls were hand cut
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Quality Natural Sapphire Art Deco Pearl Circle Pendant Antique Necklace Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful and very fine antique Sapphire and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
pattern and arabesques. 4 natural button pearls decorate the front face. Diameter of the pearls : from 3
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Seed Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
carats and accented with natural seed pearls radiating out in a flower design. The pendant is suspended
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1890s Art Deco natural pearl and 1.48 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and
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1890s Art Deco Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Cameo Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique pendant featuring a
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Cameo Natural Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
set on a satin yellow gold pendant set with a fall of half natural pearls on both sides. 3 natural
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Chalcedony, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
that alternate with natural seed pearls and dangling from the bottom are 3 vessels. The back of the
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket
Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket
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H 1.88 in W 4.13 in D 0.25 in
1920s Natural Pearl and 1.70 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive natural pearl and 1.70 carat diamond and 21 karat yellow gold, 21 karat white
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1920s Unknown Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique gold necklace with natural pearls available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 12 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of antique gold necklace with natural pearls includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Giulia Colussi and Marina J. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of bead, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique gold necklace with natural pearls for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Gold Necklace With Natural Pearls?

On average, antique gold necklace with natural pearls at 1stDibs sell for $5,673, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $14,000 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.