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Estate Multi-Color Yellow Gold Sapphire, Rubies, Emerald Cabochons Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
in length. -Multi-Color Yellow Gold Estate Necklace -8 Sapphires, 7 Rubies & 7 Emerald Cabochons -22
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant. Late 20th Century. Height: 5.00 centimeters. Width
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Late 20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). English mesh and geometric central pattern
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
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W 14.29 in D 0.36 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
Chain in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). mesh grain of rice. clasp set with a ruby
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
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L 16.34 in
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning drop necklace with cabochon rubies and diamonds mounted in white and yellow gold. Made
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Five Strand Ancient Roman Coin And Cabochon Ruby Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold, five strand necklace with three Ancient Roman coins and 6 cabochon rubies weighing
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1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Cabochon Sputnik Charm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold highly coveted Sputnik Charm set with ruby and emerald cabochons in
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

French Gold Collar Necklace with Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 4.00
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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
Double row long necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). pendant Napoleon III. openwork
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
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W 0.52 in L 29.93 in
Ruby Onyx Bead Yellow Gold 18K Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby cabochon and calibrated and Onyx Bead Yellow Gold 18K Necklace. Total length: approx. 37.30
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Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby Collar Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby Collar Necklace by Tiffany Co. With 11 round rubies total weight
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Ruby Toggle Hammered Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Holland, PA
19k Yellow Gold Link Necklace by Elizabeth Locke. The Elizabeth Locke 19k yellow gold necklace
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20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Necklace. Featuring one cabochon cut ruby weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Original 1985 Bulgari Burma Ruby Cabochon Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Ruby Cabochon, a Bulgari icon, speaks for itself. Bulgari and italian gold marks on the pendant back
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Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant / Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro ruby and diamond butterfly motif 18K yellow gold pendant featuring 32 round cabochon and
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Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is set with 48 colorless Round Brilliant diamonds
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Vintage 1980s North American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

29.47 Carat Ruby and Pearl on Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Stunning 29.47 carat natural sugarloaf ruby (detachable) 'Baroque' style pendant with diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Jade Oval Cabochon Oval Faceted Ruby Yellow Sapphire 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big Jade Oval Cabochon measuring 25x32 mm set as a Pendant in 18kt yellow gold bezel with in the
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fraone Milano Vintage Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Collar Choker Cuff Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
 necklace. Completely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Necklace weight: 166.7 grams. The necklace is 15" long x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat emerald, 3.54 carat ruby, and 18 karat yellow necklace; part of our vintage jewelry collections
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Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond pendant. The necklace consists of a diamond set bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston 18K Gold Diamond Cabochon Burma Ruby Heart Pendant Choker Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Harry Winston 18K Gold Diamond Cabochon Burma Ruby Heart Pendant Choker Necklace An incredible
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier White & Yellow Gold Onyx & Ruby Le Baiser Du Dragon Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k white and yellow gold onyx and ruby Cartier necklace from the Le Baiser Du Dragon
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Citrine Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.50 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond, Cabochon Emeralds, Sapphires and Rubies 38 Carat Fine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular necklace crafted in two tone gold, encrusted with 38 carats of gemstones: Rubies
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20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop Pendant Necklace showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a
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2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Ruby
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Bracelet and Necklace Set, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A royal Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Bracelet and Necklace Set made in 18k Yellow
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Tourmaline Heart with Emeralds and Ruby Chain Choker Necklace
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made 9 karat yellow gold chain choker with a Heart shaped Tourmaline Cabochon, a rose cut Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Necklace
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
cabochon rubies and seven delicate diamonds between. Perfect for special occasions, this necklace would
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold This gorgeous necklace is finely crafted by Italian
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold, Orange Quartz, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Monaco, MC
Semi-rigid choker necklace made in yellow gold with large oval-cut quartz (Citrines) alternating
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Vintage 1950s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Eyed Bumble Bee Pendant Necklace Set in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful cabochon ruby eyed bee pendant necklace set is 9k yellow gold. The pendant depicts a
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Adler Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Adler
Located in Houston, TX
Adler necklace in 18K yellow gold featuring cabochon rubies accented by diamonds. Marked "Adler's
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Nadja sautoir necklace diamonds, emeralds, rubies, onyx, yellow gold
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
of onyx, 8 yellow gold patterns are interspersed. Each pattern is set with 20 small diamonds, 2
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Late 20th Century European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 1.10 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.30 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Blk Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in La Jolla, CA
Black Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond Statement Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert (Geneva
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.03 Carats White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop pendant necklace showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...

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 Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Seidengang .30 Carat Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Stamford, CT
cabochon ruby, approx. .10cts 14 round diamonds, G VS approx. .20cts 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k Hallmark
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari 1980's 18.00 Carat Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.58 carats total - G/H color with VS clarity. Accented by an oval shaped ruby cabochon bezel set
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Baguette Jewellery 14K Rose Gold Sienna Necklace with Diamonds and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
Baguette Jewellery 14K Rose Gold Sienna Necklace with Champagne Diamonds and White Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Gold and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, US
yellow gold - Total weight 18.80 grams - Necklace length 28 inches - Pendant length 1 1/2 inches
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Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Gold and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Gold and Ruby Pendant Necklace
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L 27 in
Carved Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake Necklace in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
on the gold, cabochon ruby eyes and cabochon emerald on its her head. Hanging from her mouth is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats White Brilliant Cut Diamond
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plain and Smooth Ruby Beads with a Ruby Cabochon Clasp
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
20” and the bead sizes range from 3MM to 5MM. The clasp consists of a Ruby cabochon and 14K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW The beautiful halo pendant consists of cherry, pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Heart Shaped Ruby Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow diamond necklace, designed as a series of links pave-set with brilliant-cut
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet elegant necklace created by David Webb in the 1970s. Features two cabochon rubies accented
Category

20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Large Fish Bone Pendant Necklace, Rare
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
& Co. Cabochon Ruby Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. 750 Measurement: Chain: 24
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Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Sapphire Circle Link Necklace 18" - Yellow Gold 18k Round Cabochon
By Roberto Coin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $10,000 Brand: Roberto Coin Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin .20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer chic oval link gold necklace. This Roberto Coin, link necklaces has a total length of 32
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, The main elements are treated, with hammered squared patterns
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

1980s Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage 18k yellow gold necklace, featuring three gold strands, set with oval emerald, ruby
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
Located in PARIS, FR
750 thousandths (18 carats) yellow gold necklace. set with a cabochon-cut ruby of about 0.91 ct
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
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.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

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Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cabochon ruby yellow gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 83 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cabochon ruby yellow gold 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing cabochon ruby yellow gold necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, David Webb and OGI Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a cabochon ruby yellow gold necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace?

The price for a cabochon ruby yellow gold necklace starts at $99 and tops out at $95,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $7,500.

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.