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Rutilated Quartz Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are excited to present our addition to the collection - a stunning Rutilated Quartz necklace
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Rutilated Quartz Necklace
Rutilated Quartz Necklace
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L 22 in
Antique 14 Karat Gold Quartz Cross Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large piece of Quartz capped in 14K gold. It measures 2.16 in x 1.61 in. A stunning early piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Quartz, 14k Gold

Carved Antiques Jade Rose Quartz 18 Karat Gold Long Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace total length 47cm cabochon rose quartz antiques carved jade with bat shape, little
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2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Rose Quartz Aquamarine Smoky Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand cut in Italy, Smoky, Rose Quartz & Aquamarine rondelle necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz

Antiques Chinese Button, Rose Quartz, Ruby Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special necklace with antiques original cinese buttons enamel with decorations, carved rose
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2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Beaded Silver Necklace W/ Quartz Rutile, Jade, Onyx & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This antique beaded silver necklace is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The necklace is handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Unbelievable Quartz Citrine Diamond White 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond 26-RND-0,75-F/VS1A Diamond 6-RND-0,17-F/VS2A Citrine 3-2,47ct
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold

Smokey Quartz Protection Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Classic bead necklace with large 18 mm hand knotted smokey quartz beads. Signature MWLC "Eye
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this contemporary artisan pendant necklace is a big quartz, ethically sourced and set
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese beaded jade necklace. With large hand knotted, 16 mm carved rose
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Aquamarine Tourmaline Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
quartz rondelle necklace with a satin finish sterling silver clasp. Necklace dimensions: 0.57 in W / 26
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Silver

Alex Jona Aquamarine Amethyst Rose Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Aquamarine, Amethyst and Rose Quartz rondelle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver

Coral 18 Karat Gold Citrine Rose Quartz Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with orange end red coral, citrine, antiques Indian engrave gold beads, faced rose
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2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Quartz, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pendant necklace with a pear-shaped, faceted pink tourmaline gemstone bordered with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Vintage 302ct Citrine Quartz and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 302ct Citrine Quartz and Diamond Gold Necklace
Vintage 302ct Citrine Quartz and Diamond Gold Necklace
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H 0.5 in Dm 0.58 in L 26.75 in
Elegant Quartz Rhodolite Brown Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace for Her Made in Italy
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Diamond Brown 0,26 ct Quartz
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tony Duquette chrysoprase rose quartz Tahitian pearls and yellow gold necklace. * This Tony
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1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Lapis Quartz Amethyst Silver Beaded Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Lapis, Quartz Amethyst Necklace (57 cm long
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tony Duquette chrysoprase rose quartz Tahitian pearls and yellow gold necklace. * Contact us right
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1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold

Beautiful Dangle Quartz 3 Color Gold 14 Karat Long Necklace For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 14K Necklace Gold Size 42 cm Weight 6.21 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss
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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Beautiful White Gold Balls Pink Quartz 14 Karat Long Charm Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Necklace Gold Pink Quartz 2-1,1 ct Size 42 cm Weight 5.66 gram With a heritage of
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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Quartz, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Smokey Quartz Pendant Necklace on Yellow Gold Belcher Chain
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This vintage necklace holds an alluring Smokey Quartz pendant in a 9ct Yellow Gold rub over setting
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Vintage 1980s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Spinel Quartz Rock Crystal Silver Beaded Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Spinel Rock Crystal and Fumé Quartz beaded
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Citrine Apatite Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold mounted necklace featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 24 Inch Graduated Rose Quartz Necklace Perfect Valentine's Day Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
necklace. The rose quartz is accented with faceted darker 3mm pink tourmaline. These rose quartz graduate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique Smokey Quartz Convertible Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
An original Retro Smokey Quartz convertible pendant and brooch. This beautiful oval shaped faceted
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Amethyst Chalcedony Rose Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
rose quartz bead necklace weighing 175 carats in total. Lenght 20.47 in / 52 cm - Depht : from 0.20 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Quartz Victorian Fob Pendant - 9k Fancy Scrollwork Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Quartz Cut: Fancy Color: Light Yellow Style: Fob Theme: Scrollwork Features: Etched Scrollwork Detailing
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Antique 20.61 Quartz Hardstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique quartz cameo jewelry/estate jewelry
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Agate, Carved Quartz, Diamond and Turquoise, 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian 1850s agate, carved quartz, 0.08 carat
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Lady Man Pendant Charm Rose Quartz Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL JEWELED ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO PENDANT OR CHARM IN THE FORM OF A LADY OR MAN
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian smoky quartz and yellow gold cross pendant circa 1880. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ716B
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
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W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
Jill Garber Nineteenth Century Portrait Necklace with Garnets and Lemon Quartz
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
Bohemian necklace measures 19 inches in total length, with 4.75 inch overall drop. • Antique porcelain
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2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Victorian Smoky Quartz Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut smoky quartz intaglio measuring approximately 17.5 x 15.5 mm Deeply engraved to depict the
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Mark Walsh Leslie Chin raw quartz nugget bead necklace with iridiated silvered finish like hematite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
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W 1.25 in L 16.5 in
Blue Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Mark Walsh Leslie Chin raw quartz nugget bead necklace with iridiated blue finish. Strung loosely
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

Blue Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
Blue Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
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W 1.25 in L 17.5 in
9.84 Carat Guava Quartz Pendant in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is shown an excellent and classic Antique Guava Quartz Cushion Briolette Shape Pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal

White Gold Art Nouveau Artisan Pendant Necklace with Cushion Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, ...

8.71 Carat Guava Quartz Pendant in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is shown an excellent and classic Antique Guava Quartz Briolette cut Pendant. This Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, ...

750 Carat Smoky Topaz Antique Carved Jade Necklace Estate Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AND RARE ANTIQUE 750 CARAT SMOKY TOPAZ AND LARGE CARVED JADE BEAD PENDANT
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lady Man Pendant Charm Necklace Black Onyx Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL JEWELED ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO PENDANT OR CHARM IN THE FORM OF A LADY OR MAN
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Rubellite Moonstone 18 K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain pendant necklace set
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 1920s antique necklace features beautifully hand carved rock crystal, ever unique and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Ruby and Diamonds Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean More Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. The gems can be exchanged for another gem drops of tanzanites, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes or
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Pendant Necklaces

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

Labradorite White Diamond Rock Crystal Double-Sided Long Drop Necklace, Kothari
By Kothari
Located in Dallas, TX
Globe Necklace hand-fabricated by Kothari Designs featuring a gorgeous double-sided, three
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamon...

Antique Multi-Stone Early Victorian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold antique pendant from the 1880s. At the center is a precious topaz weighing
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Antique 1880s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Iris Flower Statement Necklace By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
adjusted down using extender chain - Huge 7" pendant drop - Antique gold tone - Studded with multi
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20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Antique Quartz Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique quartz necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect antique quartz necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique quartz necklace over the years, but those made by Alex Jona, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Karen Sugarman Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any antique quartz necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a quartz version from the 128 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique quartz necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Quartz Necklace?

The price for an antique quartz necklace starts at $200 and tops out at $200,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,900.

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. 

Questions About Antique Quartz Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What wearing a rose quartz necklace does is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people wear the jewelry simply as a fashion statement. Others believe that the jewelry helps to promote positive emotions or associate it with true love. Find a collection of rose quartz necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.