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Carved Rock Crystal And Black Onyx Necklace
Located in London, GB
A carved rock crystal and black onyx rondelle bead necklace, sixty-one carved rock crystal beads
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Black Onyx Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 1.20 carats approx. Black onyx 2.50 carats approx. 18
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Rock Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
A carved rock crystal bead necklace, with black onyx rondelles, with an 18ct white gold pavé set
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Single strand rock crystal and onyx necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
crystal rondelles. The rondelles are flanked on either side by saucer shaped discs of black onyx. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal

Coral, jade, rock crystal and black onyx sautoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
beads flanked with round black onyx beads and faceted tubes of rock crystal. Suspended from the beads is
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal

Melon shaped green onyx rondelles, black onyx rondelles w/ Rock Crystal rondelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
flanked with black onyx rondelles centering on a faceted rock crystal rondelle. The slightly graduated
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2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal

Double strand jade, amethyst, black onyx, blue chalcedony, rock crystal necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
colored chalcedony beads are flanked sparkling faceted rock crystal rondelles. Each necklace terminates
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Rock crystal druzy necklace w/ rock crystal rondelles and cultured pearls
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking and unique single strand necklace of segmented rock crystal druzy flanked with satin
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Druzy

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Carved Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a Jade Round Drop
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Goshwara Rock Crystal & Onyx Emerald Cut Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
, emerald-cut rock crystal stone as its centerpiece, surrounded by a halo of black onyx and set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Necklace: Red Orange Coral Beads, Black Onyx, Rock Crystal tubes w/ silver cap
Located in New Orleans, LA
coral beads and black onyx beads. One strand with rock crystal toggle clasp and the coordinating strand
Category

2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Large tumbled rock crystal nugget and vintage venetian beads necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulously elegant yet understated necklace of very large tumbled chunky rock crystal beads. In
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
flanking the black glass cameo is very intricate and has been hand done. The string of black onyx rondelles
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Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Garden Pendant Necklace With Pink Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig Garden pendant necklace is in 14 karat yellow gold with pink onyx. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Turquoise, Chalcedony and Diamond Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This impactful Art Deco collar necklace from 1929 is an early Art Moderne jewel by Mauboussin, a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum

Victorian 18kt/Sterling, Diamond + Onyx Day-to-Night Earrings/Locket Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
onyx pendant reveals a rosy yellow gold frame holding a Rock Quartz Crystal pane, hinging open to hold
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Chanel Haute Couture Semi Precious Necklace FW 2006
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
semiprecious stone bead necklace. Composed of multi strands of jet, tumbled, faceted and polished rock crystal
Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze

Fourteen Karat Gold Contemporary Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and features a vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

18k Gold Made in Italy Onyx Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold with a rose quartz. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is in 14 karat rose gold with pink onyx. The collection was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a beautiful rose onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rose Gold Fig Garden Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is made of 14 karat rose gold and features a beautiful rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a beautiful rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Ippolita 18k Gold Necklace with Gemstones Inlay Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Ippolita
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Each element features malachite, black onyx and mother-of-pearl inlaid in yellow gold to create a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron 1970 Paris Convertible Necklace Bracelets 18Kt 48.84 Diamonds & Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
the center with 8 round cabochons cuts (9 mm) of black onyx, with a combined weight of 45 carats. The
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Made in Italy Jasper Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Hematite Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Rose Quartz Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Carnelian, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Agate Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Sodalite Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence 18k Gold Made in Italy Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Tiger Eye Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Lace Agate Changeable Gem Revolving Loop Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Versatile Made in Italy Awarded Wellness Gold Pendant with Interchangeable Gems
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
long. You can choose the gem sphere (diameter 12 mm) among black onyx, hematite, carnelian, tiger’s eye
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Onyx, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Go...

Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Made in Italy Crysoprase 18k Gold Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Aventurine Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Carnelian Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Hardstone Agate Inlaid Marble Table
Located in London, by appointment only
as Jade, Agate, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sard or Carnelian, and a general term for an object made in this
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Center Tables

Materials

Agate, Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
rock crystal, rich, black onyx beads, and sparkling diamonds against the platinum setting is exquisite
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rock Lily ( NEW ) Beaded Pyrite Clovers Black Onyx & Crystal Stick Drop Necklace
By Rock Lily Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
briolette black onyx, smoky quartz nuggets, and crystal sticks. Accented with delicate sterling silver beads
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Agate, Sterling Silver

Dieter Lorenz Necklace, Black Onyx, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold
By Alistair R
Located in Ballynahinch, Co Down
This Black Onyx Druzy Pendant is set in 18 Karat Gold with an 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond
Category

2010s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
-cut diamonds. Bordered by absorbing black-onyx bands measuring 16mm long and 2.5mm wide, the Egyption
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Goossens Paris Black Onyx, Pearl, and Rock Crystal Long Clover Necklace
By Patrick Goossens
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Goossens Paris multi strand necklace of black onyx beads, clear rock crystals, and natural pearls
Category

2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal

Michael Kneebone Carved Rock Crystal Matte Finished Black Onyx Frog Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
necklace. Further embellishing the piece are six melon carved rock crystal beads along with matte finished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Vermeil

Spitzer and Fuhrmann Onyx Rock Crystal Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Chic long chain in 18kt Yellow Gold interspersed by 18kt YellowGold elements , 7 faceted Black onyx
Category

Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel Beautiful Black Tourmaline and Rock Crystal Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Black Hammered Tourmaline and Rock Crystal Necklace necklace. What is more useful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Andrew Clunn Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamond and Black Onyx
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, carved rock crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum and 18K Gold Rock Crystal Onyx and Diamond Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very rare David Webb bead necklace, composed of larger barrel-shaped rock crystal beads
Category

20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1900s Rock Crystal Diamond Onyx Silver Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rock crystal carved with a morning glory vine motif, framed by calibrated black onyx, balanced on the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Jade Emerald Diamond platinum Bird Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
effect. Behind the rock crystal plaque is a black onyx stone, which gives the carved detail greater
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

18k Crystal and Onyx Necklace by R.Stone, c1970
Located in Cincinnati, OH
intersperced with black onyx, enhanced by 1" x 7/8" rectangular rock crystal plaques mounted in ribbed 18k
Seaman Schepps Crystal Onyx Diamond Large Link Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
carved links of textured rock crystal are separated by black onyx and diamond bridges. In total, there
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Geometric Necklace Platinum Gold 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
gemstones were highly prized, with turquoise, black onyx, orange to red coral and blue lapis-lazuli
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Black onyx torchons, rock crystal, emerald and pearl sautoir/necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very elegant long necklace of vintage hand carved torchon black onyx beads. These are extremely
Category

2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal

Michael Kneebone Carved Rock Crystal Matte Finished Black Onyx Frog Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
necklace. Further embellishing the piece are six melon carved rock crystal beads along with matte finished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Vermeil

Art Deco 1925 Citrine Rock Crystal Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 1925 Citrine Rock Crystal Onyx Bead Necklace Gold Art Deco 1925 citrine rock crystal and
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Massive Faceted Rock Crystal, Onyx and Gold Necklace with 18k Clasp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This large scale necklace is comprised of twenty five faceted quartz rock crystal beads with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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Black Onyx And Rock Crystal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact black onyx and rock crystal 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. You can easily find a 31 antique edition and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a black onyx and rock crystal necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black onyx and rock crystal necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beatrice Barzaghi Milano, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Decadent Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A black onyx and rock crystal necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but onyx rings, from our inventory of 45, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also ball cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a black onyx and rock crystal necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Black Onyx And Rock Crystal Necklace?

Prices for a black onyx and rock crystal necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,118.

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.