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Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace Victorian longguard in a mix of
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19th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Snake Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Snake Necklace. This
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, emerald, sapphire, ruby, and diamonds and colored diamonds. It is designed as oval trace link chain
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Platinum charm necklace holds 5 unique Platinum charms: A Horse with rider, an
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian era ruby and diamond drop necklace. The pendant's open frame consists
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
. Square shaped rubies possessing a lovely pinky red hue ascend the piece with a single old cut diamond at
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
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W 0.16 in L 1.93 in
Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 carats in total
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1910s Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

4 Carat Ruby, 3.75 Carat Diamond and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, joined to a twin fancy linking back chain gathered by ruby and diamond stations, mounted in 18k gold
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Edwardian Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum Pendant, 14K White Gold Chain [Hallmarked, and
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
origin. A halo of 9 old cut diamonds surrounds the ruby. They are G colour and VS clarity, and total to
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Lion Necklace with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Stamford, CT
Strong repousse engraving and fierce definition make our solid ruby eyed lion seem wild, with its
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Florentine Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's hand Florentine Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 5 round full cut diamonds set in 14k
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace 0.90ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
twinkling old cut diamonds (approx. 1ct) three cherry-pink rubies (approx. 0.90ct) and a central pearl
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1890s European Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

Materials

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

Pearl chain with lock set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver clasp set with ruby ​​and rose diamonds on a three-strand pearl beaded
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

Antique Art Deco 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ruby totally 0.75 carat. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Pavé Diamond and Ruby Heart Pendant/ Brooch on Platinum Chain circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique diamond and ruby heart brooch/ pendant c.1915, the domed heart finely crafted
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Early 20th Century English Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
encrusted with numerous small old European round diamonds as well as with 6 round rubies accents
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Late Victorian Diamond and Ruby Set Pig in Silver on Platinum Chain
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
) Platinum (chain) Stones: Diamonds, Rubies
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1880s British Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.75 carat. The diamond
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Square Cut calibrated rubies. The bead-set diamonds, weighing approximately 0.25ctw, and the 0.65ctw of
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

14 Ct Gold Art Deco Locket Set With Diamond And Rubies On 9ct Chain c.1920
Located in London, GB
14 Ct Gold Art Deco Locket Set With Diamond And Rubies On 9ct Chain c.1920 Lovely octagonal locket
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Diamond Cluster Ruby Lavaliere Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A breathtaking diamond cluster ruby lavaliere pendant necklace in 14k yellow gold. Features an
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Ruby and Opal Plaque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A very fine Belle Époque opal, diamond and ruby lavalier pendant. Set with old circular-cut
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Early 1900s Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby

.50 Carat Round Cabochon Ruby Diamond Pierced Engraved Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 1 beautiful round cabochon 14k yellow gold bezel
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Dragonfly Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1870s This stunning pendant is a perfect
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

9.00 Carat Aqua Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco Aqua, diamond and ruby pendant. 9.00ct oval natural aqua set in 14k rose gold
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.42ct Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.66ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: H-I
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold, Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Star Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian crescent moon pendant, crafted from 18ct gold and adorned with natural rubies and a pretty diamond
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Car Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique necklace, it is formed of a thin filed convict mesh chain, which holds on the front an antique
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

Edwardian Pearl 2.25 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A swag style platinum cable chain centers a large and ornate pendant brooch Set throughout by rose
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1910s Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

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

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Lion Locket Necklace Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby cabochons in the eyes, in an extraordinary
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
most determines the value of rubies. The necklace is 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) long. The chain is a later
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond, Opal, Emerald, + Ruby Fly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
in sterling silver, this incredible piece is glittering with 3ctw of Rose Cut diamonds. The wings and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Victorian Ruby Rose Diamond Locket 14 Karat Gold Flower Motif Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Victorian locket pendant with beautiful Ruby and Rose Cut
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Rose Diamond Ruby Dragonfly Insect Necklace Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Lion Locket Necklace Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby cabochons in the eyes, in an extraordinary three
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace Gold 585 Diamonds '3.0 Carat' Rubies Vienna Austria c.1910
Located in Vienna, AT
hanging at pendant with diamonds existing / the ring covered with gemstones - rubies - surrounds a
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

22K Gold Victorian Diamond Ruby and Emerald Curtain Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
gemstones, the pendant contains a stunning array of hand cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The pendant
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby, 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Victorian cross is beautifully embellished with Diamonds ( 0.28 ct tw aprox. ) and rubys (0.38
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Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
NATURAL MINED RUBY GEMS AND ROSE CUT DIAMONDS IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE FLOWER NECKLACE PENDANT OR CHARM HAS
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant. This charming heart
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian, Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Giardinetto Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
diamonds, filled with a generous bouquet of flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds in 18ct gold and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
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1880s Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.32 carat opal and ruby, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive German 0.60 Carat diamond and seed pearl, ruby and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 0.61 in L 18 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-relief profil. She is wearing a headband consisting of four eight-sided cut diamonds, two garnets and one
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers, this charming
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1920s Art Deco Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
1.98ctw of H-I/SI2-SI1 old European and single cut diamonds. Nineteen natural rubies with a total carat
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubies, our estimate is 1.50 Ct and rose cut Diamonds, one
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1770s European Georgian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Nouveau diamond, ruby, enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising four cabochon rubies, and
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.20 Carat ruby, 0.38 Carat diamond and green
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1880s Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
have priced the piece to include the optional antique gold chain, please read below, but it is also
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Finely Carved Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant or Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with diamonds and rubies. The origin of this pendant/brooch dates back to the 1850'. The coral is
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1850s Italian Retro Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds Diamonds Platinum Pendant Chain, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Emeralds Diamonds Platinum Pendant Chain. Created around 1920. Platinum Pendant with Emeralds beads
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect brooch is large and wearable as a pendant or brooch. The
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique ruby and diamond chain necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 219 vintage or 31 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect antique ruby and diamond chain necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique ruby and diamond chain necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alex Jona, 5 OCTOBRE and Baume are consistently popular. While most can agree that any antique ruby and diamond chain necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a ruby version from the 167 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our antique ruby and diamond chain necklace for sale are for women, but there are 62 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Ruby And Diamond Chain Necklace?

On average, an antique ruby and diamond chain necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,989, while they’re typically $196 on the low end and $200,000 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.