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Atelier All Day 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Precious Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shop our stunning 14K gold & precious heart-shaped, bezel set Ruby necklace now Heart-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line 14K White Gold Classic Set Unique Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
Ruby Diamond Bezel Set Tennis Line 14K White Gold Classic Set Unique Necklace 16.22 Grams 16 Inch
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2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain from the 1950's. Antique gold settings with twisted wire
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Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
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W 0.65 in L 28 in
10.76 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approx. 10.76ctw of oval cut ruby gemstones Clasps
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Bezel Set Ruby Fringe Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Pear Bezel Set Ruby Fringe Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut ruby. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Rubies Bezel Diamonds 1.39 Carat Yellow Gold Layering Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
three Burma Red Rubies with the elegance of two Bezel Diamonds, all set in lustrous yellow gold. Pendant
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Burma Rubies Bezel Diamonds 1.39 Carat Yellow Gold Layering Pendant Necklace
Burma Rubies Bezel Diamonds 1.39 Carat Yellow Gold Layering Pendant Necklace
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H 16.5 in W 0.3 in Dm 0.3 in L 16.5 in
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Pear Shaped Bezel Set Burmese Ruby Diamond Pendant
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Pear Shaped Bezel Set Burmese Ruby Diamond Pendant The ruby, a heart
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antonini 18K TT Gold Round Bezel Citrine Diamond Ruby 16.5" Fancy Link Necklace
By Antonini
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and designed by Antonini. The necklace features fine citrine stones that are neatly bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 7.20 Carat Ruby Gemstones Bezel Set 1924 Liberty $20 Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 7.20 Carat Ruby Gemstones Bezel Set 1924 Liberty $20 Gold Coin Pendant. The 1924 St
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Melissa Kaye Ruby Hazel Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
rose gold chain Bezel set ruby pendant (0.28 TCW) 15 – 16” adjustable chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Teardrop Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
crimson rose petal. This charming gemstone is set in a handmade gold bezel with braided detail and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
bezel set (original) synthetic ruby surrounded by 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds, all on an openwork
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

18ct White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Sydney, NSW
, individual bezel set in white gold. The necklace measures 45.5cm in length and features a rose gold lobster
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1-3/4 ct. Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire and Ruby Apple Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the adorable beauty of our Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Apple Pendant Necklace in
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2010s Asian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Burma Ruby Diamonds Pear Rubies 1.80 Carat 14 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
become an art Burma natural oval shaped ruby weighing 0.90 carat in the center of the necklace bezel set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Burma Ruby Diamonds Pear Rubies 1.80 Carat 14 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
Burma Ruby Diamonds Pear Rubies 1.80 Carat 14 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
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H 16.5 in W 0.35 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.35 in L 16.5 in
Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
natural Earth mined bezel set Ruby. The ruby measures 3mm (.15 carat). It has great intensity and strong
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
encrusted heart pillow, suspended from a ruby cabochon, bezel set and detailed with baguette and round
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1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Signed 22.41 Carat No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Ruby Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, deep pink ruby cabochon cut, securely set in a classic bezel mounting crafted from 18k yellow gold. The
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Roman Diamond Pave Bezel Set Bronze Coin Pendant Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
-32 Pave Diamonds -Diamonds APPRX. 0.32CT F/G VS2 -2 Ruby Cabochons -Bezel Set Roman Coin
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Ruby & Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
bezel, along with Oscar Heyman's trademark, PLAT and 18K (the ruby is set with yellow gold prongs). The
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov Ruby and Sapphire Flower Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
sapphire surrounded by 6 rubies (1.26 carats total) in a floral motif. Each gemstone is bezel set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, complemented by natural calibre-cut rubies and sapphires bezel-set. Crafted in platinum circa 1920, the charm
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork. At the front is a fine gold lace design interspersed with fine bezel set pearls. At the
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Antique 19th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Egyptian Cleopatra Precious Gemstone Necklace Set
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Cabochon cut Precious Gemstones, consisting of Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires each securely Bezel set
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut Natural Emerald, weighing approximately 1.20TW. All gemstones are either prong or bezel set. All
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamonds and one bezel-set ruby cabochon at the center. This feminine, elegant necklace is so
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond & Ruby Evil Eye Pendant Necklace In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
10 half bezel set baguette cut rubies weighing 0.75 carat with pave set round cut diamonds encrusted
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby 18k Gold Beaded Choker Necklace Wedding Anniversary Christmas Gift
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
speckled by round bead spacers in recycled 18k gold. A handmade clasp with a bezel set ruby terminates this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby 18k Gold Beaded Choker Necklace Wedding Anniversary Christmas Gift
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
speckled by round bead spacers in recycled 18k gold. A handmade clasp with a bezel set ruby terminates this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell 0.93ctw Round Diamond & 0.61ctw Round Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Charles Krypell
Located in Houston, TX
accented by 0.61 carat total weight in round rubies set in 18 karat white gold. The 18 karat white gold 17
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone necklace has a feature bezel set 4.83Ct cabochon cut sapphire to the center. The feature blue
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Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Three Flower Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
diamond and ruby necklace. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K white gold. Engraved with "750
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.5 Carat Emteem Certifiied Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Emteem Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut Red
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

IGITL Certified 3.67 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous IGITL Certified 3.67 Carat Oval Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
necklace features a 35-inch sterling silver cable chain adorned with bezel-set white topaz strategically
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

A Silver Nielloware Pendant set with Red Sapphire & Ruby.
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
0.05 Carats and the Cabochon Ruby set in Bezel on the Cap weighs 0.37 Carats. Originally from San
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2010s Thai Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver

.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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Contemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Station Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux NumContemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Long Station Necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bezel set stations of richly hued rubies and dazzling round cut diamonds enliven this shimmering
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2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Necklace Enhancer Pendant, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
trademarks. First you have the lovely Princess cut Ruby bezel set with the attention to detail rarely seen
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18KT Gold, 4.97ct. Diamond & Oval Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Lariat Style Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
composition of this beautiful necklace. The 18 karat yellow gold necklace is bezel set, along with a lariat
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1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, creating a stunning trinity design. Each precious gemstone is bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant
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Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Cluster Diamond and Ruby Round Convertible Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
with two bezel set diamonds and two 18K white gold gemstone beads. The necklace is 16.5 inches long
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.71 Carat Pink Sapphire Ruby Halo Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval soft light pink sapphire center stone, bezel set with a halo of 17 round bead set rubies. On
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handmade Ruby Station Chain Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift Christmas
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
mental strength. Designed with a round cut ruby set in bezel setting set all over the chain making a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.41ct Cushion Shape Ruby Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant rubover setting is set with a 0.41ct cushion-shaped ruby gemstone. The
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Large Key Pendant Necklace in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
set ruby surrounded by dazzling diamonds, carefully set to create a stunning contrast against the cool
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Choker Necklace 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Choker Necklace studded with emerald, ruby and sapphire in 18K Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 1.3 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Shell Chain Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
mobile bezel set rubies (total carat 1,3), gives rise to the contemporary Rivages Necklace. This is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond 0.95 Carat Lariat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
jewelry designed to catch the eye and add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Emerald shaped ruby bezel set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond 0.95 Carat Lariat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond 0.95 Carat Lariat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
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H 17 in W 0.2 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.2 in L 16 in
Robert Procop 2.96 Carat Ruby Luminous Starburst Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold
By Robert Procop
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
bezel set round brilliant Rubies, and has two stations to shorten the necklace to 17" and 16". The back
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond Foliate Necklace with Emerald Diamond Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
elegant appeal. The necklace secures with a gorgeous push clasp set with two Square Cut rubies, two Single
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Bulgari Ruby Ancient Coin 18 Karat Gold Monete Roman Caligula Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set ruby cabochons Oval shaped and weighing approximately 2.80 carats total Transparent medium
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Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Twinkling 4.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18kt Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with baguette cut rubies. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari No Heat Burma Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shaped ruby cabochon bezel set atop channel Weighing approximately 0.26 carat total - transparent
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Italian 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond & Ruby Polished Open Center Panther Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.80ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 11.71 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo of 16 round red rubies and 4 round bezel set diamonds. 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Deep Red Ruby 0.51ct Round 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
inclusions visible when looking closely. The ruby is set in a fine 18k yellow gold rubover bezel setting
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald, ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Bezel Set Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bezel set ruby necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a bezel set ruby necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bezel set ruby necklace over the years, but those made by OGI Ltd, Roberto Coin and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bezel set ruby necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 362 ruby versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 oval cut and cabochon alternatives. Finding a bezel set ruby necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 169 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bezel Set Ruby Necklace?

The price for a bezel set ruby necklace starts at $195 and tops out at $176,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,174.

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.