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Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace with 1 detachable link 18K White Gold & Platinum Length: 18
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marina B. Diamond Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Pearl Choker Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent set by Marina B that dates back to the 1980s, comprising a pearl choker necklace and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire, Pearl And White Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A sapphire, pearl and white gold sautoir, with sapphire "native" tumbled cabochon beads
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Framed in a yellow gold floral bezel accented with natural Mississippi River pearls and Montana Sapphires
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl and White Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A sapphire, ruby, pearl and white gold sautoir, with sapphire and ruby "native" tumbled cabochon
Category

2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace. The necklace feature forty-eight bluish-gray pearls with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl and White Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
An emerald, sapphire, ruby and pearl multi gem and white gold sautoir, with emerald, sapphire and
Category

2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold

Persian Turquoise & Multi-Color Sapphire Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Persian turquoise and multi-color sapphire pearl necklace Cabochon Persian turquoise (14x22mm
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Victorian No Heat Multicolor Sapphire & Natural Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A French made, victorian period natural sapphire and pearl necklace
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Bvlgari pearl, sapphire, ruby and diamond necklace circa 1990, crafted in 18 karat
Category

1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire and Cultured Pearl Drop Necklace Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Round Cabochon Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 3.5 carats Sapphire Color: Blue Necklace Weight: 12.21 grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
Located in New York, NY
Cultured Pearl & Cabochon Gem Choker 16 cabochon blue sapphires, & 4 cabochon moon stone Necklace
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
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Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Carats South Sea Oval shape Tahiti Pearls Natural Sapphires - 9 Carats 18K Yellow Gold This Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Pendant/Necklace Puffer Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18Kt Gold
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Pendant/Necklace Puffer Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18Kt Gold With a very
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Mabe Blister Pearl Heart Shaped Necklace Rope Chain 14kt Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Large Sized Heart Shaped Blister Pearl Necklace 3ct Natural Sapphire Emerald Ruby Cabochon Cut
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2010s American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they are 34" long
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Refined Pearl Necklace
Located in Sežana, SI
Refined pearl necklace, each separated by a small yellow gold disc. The centerpiece bears a
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Refined Pearl Necklace
Refined Pearl Necklace
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Dm 0.3 in L 17.33 in
Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
Composed of three strands of cultured pearls suspending a luscious cabochon pink tourmaline flanked
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20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/foliage design accompanied by cabochon teardrop Pearl; necklace comprised of facet-cut citrine and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pendant Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vibrant Ocean Blue Sapphire Cabochon round-cut, prong-set, weighing 1.60 carats With approx. 100 round
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Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
, two 0.01 carat cabochon cut rubies. 1mm seed pearls are set into the wings. The necklace depicts
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $110, 000 18KT Black Opal Fancy Black Opal Sapphire Emerald Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Purple Sapphires and Fine Cabochons of Emerald Stones!! Necklace is comprised of 54 Beautiful Magnificent
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black O...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...

Italian Modern Necklace 18Kt Gold Baroque Pearls And 5.60 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Necklace with baroque pearls. A nice contemporary modern necklace, made in Italy, with
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

700Ct Sapphire Bead Necklace with cabochon & Diamond Center & Diamond Spacer 18K
Located in New York, NY
700 Ct Sapphire Bead Necklace with Sapphire cabochon & Diamond Center & Diamond Spacer in 18Karat
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Feature Sapphire Origin Basaltic Color Blue Cut Cabochon Content
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

MAUBOUSSIN PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Sapphire Omega Bracelet 1980
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mauboussin Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Sapphire Omega Bracelet Vintage Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Single Pearl Strand 2.90 Ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
water cultured pearls ranging from 8.8 to 5 mm. – 1 oval cabochon cut natural blue sapphire of approx
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...

Konstantino Sterling Silver 18k yellow Gold & Pearl Necklace with heart Pendant
By Konstantino
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Konstantino Necklace with heart locket pendant / enhancer. the necklace is in 18 k Yellow
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20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
White Pearls with Pink & Silver tones Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka 8 carats Cabochon Shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Turquoise, Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl 18K Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One turquoise, diamond, sapphire and pearl 18K yellow gold pendant / brooch featuring a large
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl, Diamonds and Gem Stones Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
are a scroll motif set with cabochon ruby, emerald or sapphires. The necklace measures 17" in length
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1990s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Double Stand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Gem Studded Gold Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
pearls of nice size and shape, measuring 7.8 to 9.28 mm, round to near round. Necklace length is 15
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Necklace Set In 22K Gold & Silver Bochic Multi Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace: A highly unique
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold Warrior Head Natural Pearl, .30 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Pendant 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Warrior Head Natural Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Pendant. The pearl is
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Rubies - 76
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
White Pearls with Pink & Silver tones Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka 8 carats Cabochon Shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cab Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 14 Carat Natural Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Cabochon Necklace Circa 1950 A magnificent 18k
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Natural Persian Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k WG Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" 14k WG 8.44 TCW Certified $5,975
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
and Pailin Blue Sapphires, 4.65 carats. 4 Oval Cabochons cut (average 10 x 15 x 12 mm) of Pink
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Alex Jona Opal Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
alternating opal cabochons with pink sapphire pavé links. Total stone weight: Opals 21.60 cts., Pink Sapphires
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2010s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Kent Raible 18Karat Gold Sapphire Prayer Wheel Pendant Necklace with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the Blue Sapphire cabochon at it's tip complete the composition with perfect balance! The bale opens
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
pink sapphires (ct. 0.37), cabochon amethysts (ct 1.35) and white diamonds (ct. 0.18), mounted on a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Chalcedony White Diam. Blue Sapphire 18Karat White Gold Pend. Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold cabochon chalcedony pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant & Red Gold "Alonso" Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
round faceted rubies, sapphires, turquoise cabochons and one brilliant-cut diamond. - Diameter of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

18K Reverse Crystal Hand painted King Charles Cavalier Pendant w Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K king charles calvalier pendant hand painted on crystal with mother of pearl backing and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Chalcedony Pendant Enhancer
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A sweet white gold pendant enhancer which has been set with diamonds, a sapphire and a large piece
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maharaja to Be Necklace with Medallion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Important Prince (Maharaja to be) necklace with a gold flower shaped medallion with white sapphires
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold

18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies which was later
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20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Type A Blue Jadeite, Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Jewellery set in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
pearl is connected with the jadeite by a round sapphire. The pendant has the same design but with bigger
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Signature Gold Diamond Ruby Flower Mother Of Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
round faceted rubies, sapphires, turquoise cabochons and one brilliant-cut diamond. - Diameter of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Pl...

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Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cabochon sapphire pearl necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 24 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect cabochon sapphire pearl necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing cabochon sapphire pearl necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Cellini each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. Finding a cabochon sapphire pearl necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Necklace?

The price for a cabochon sapphire pearl necklace starts at $375 and tops out at $250,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,900.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.