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Cartier Love Necklace Two Diamonds

Cartier LOVE Two Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Link Necklace
Cartier LOVE Two Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Link Necklace

Cartier LOVE Two Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Link Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cartier LOVE Pendant necklace crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring the iconic LOVE collection design accented with two round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.03 ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier LOVE Interlocking 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Cartier LOVE Interlocking 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

Cartier LOVE Interlocking 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Cartier Love interlocking rings necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features the iconic double ring motif from the house’s celebrated Love collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet
Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet

Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier Love 18 karat yellow gold two diamond set bracelet Designed as a double row cable link chain bracelet, featuring Cartier's iconic Love heart circular gold disc to one end,...

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2010s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 2010's Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Interlocking Love Station Necklace
Cartier 2010's Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Interlocking Love Station Necklace

Cartier 2010's Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Interlocking Love Station Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a cable link chain centering two interlocking pierced rings One is grooved with signature "Love" screw head motif The other is bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pavé Diamond Open Circle Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, with Box
Cartier Pavé Diamond Open Circle Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, with Box

Cartier Pavé Diamond Open Circle Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, with Box

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This elegant piece features an open circle pendant, symbolizing eternity, with two distinct yet harmonious halves. One side shimmers with brilliant pavé diamonds, catching the light ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Hex Sapphire Diamond Lariat Necklace
Cartier Vintage Hex Sapphire Diamond Lariat Necklace

Cartier Vintage Hex Sapphire Diamond Lariat Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Carat Weight: Two Ceylon sapphires Material: 18K yellow gold, Ceylon sapphires, round diamonds Weight: Approximately 83.30 grams Length: Approximately 15.78 inches (40cm) Certificati...

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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Etincelle Diamond 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Cartier Etincelle Diamond 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace

Cartier Etincelle Diamond 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Embrace the essence of love and sophistication with the Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace—a timeless addition to any jewelry collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier C Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Pavé Set Diamonds
Cartier C Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Pavé Set Diamonds

Cartier C Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Pavé Set Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant Cartier C Heart diamond pendant necklace is a refined symbol of love, luxury, and contemporary sophistication.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Double Heart Diamond Charm Pendant
Cartier Double Heart Diamond Charm Pendant

Cartier Double Heart Diamond Charm Pendant

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have an iconic pendant or charm from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This contemporary piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and features two inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry
Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry

By Aldo Cipullo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In 1969 Aldo Cipullo started to work for Cartier, and his glorious journey began. Very soon after Cipullo came up with the idea of Cartier Love bracelet.

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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires

Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Comes with Box The necklace is a multi-strand beaded design from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring two prominent gold flower motifs set with diamonds.

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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires

Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Comes with Box The necklace is a multi-strand beaded design from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring two prominent gold flower motifs set with diamonds.

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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

France 90´s Yellow Gold, diamonds, emerald panthere´s dialog bracelet
France 90´s Yellow Gold, diamonds, emerald panthere´s dialog bracelet

France 90´s Yellow Gold, diamonds, emerald panthere´s dialog bracelet

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The guardian of the threshold. Diamonds aprox. 0.50ct Weight 73.8gr Stamped 18k France Measure of bracelet equivalent 18 Cartier size with Matching 18 karat yellow gold necklace ...

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1990s French Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chopard Happy Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Chopard Happy Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

Chopard Happy Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Chopard

Located in Newton, MA

The center of the pendant showcases 3 bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds floating between two sapphire crystals. The pendant has the authentic signature and hallmark "Chopard" "S...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow

By Cartier

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Tags: Antique gold, white gold, silver, yellow, ochre, blue, navy, teal, grey soft black, ivory and off white, topaz, diamond, diamonds, jewels, glitter, sparkle, gems, jewellery sap...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

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Textile, Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen

By Cartier

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Tags: Pink, peach, sherbet, sorbet, apricot, taupe, fawn, beige, antique gold, white gold, silver, yellow, ochre, blue, grey (gray), soft black, ivory and off white, topaz, diamond, ...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

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Textile, Linen, Silk

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 6.51 grams Diamond: 0.03 CTW round E-F VVS natural diamonds Retail: $2,800 USD Length: 15 - 16.1 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace B7013800
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace B7013800

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace B7013800

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A delicate 18k yellow gold necklace from the Cartier Love collection. The necklace features two interlocking circular motifs set to the centre, one set with the iconic screw motif th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace 0.03ct 6.41g
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace 0.03ct 6.41g

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Love Necklace 0.03ct 6.41g

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

This elegant Cartier Love necklace is a symbol of timeless devotion, finely crafted in 18ct yellow gold and weighing 6.41 grams.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Cartier Love Necklace
18 Karat Gold Cartier Love Necklace

18 Karat Gold Cartier Love Necklace

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A double 18ct pink and 18ct white gold chain suspending three links with six brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.01 cts. Each link is signed Cartier, two 18ct pink and one 18ct white ...

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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold and 2 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Circle Charm Necklace
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold and 2 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Circle Charm Necklace

Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold and 2 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Circle Charm Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Aventura, FL

Authentic chain and ring charm necklace from the Cartier 'Love' collection. Crafted in 18 karats rose gold, the double-strand oval-link adjustable chain features a half-inch round ri...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18K Two Tone Walking Panthere Collar Necklace
Cartier 18K Two Tone Walking Panthere Collar Necklace

Cartier 18K Two Tone Walking Panthere Collar Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 'Walking Panthere" Link Necklace with five Panthere motifs and flattened brick links. This necklace measures: 15.5 inches long and fits perfectly as a collar...

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20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link Shorter
Vintage Cartier Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link Shorter

Vintage Cartier Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link Shorter

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare vintage Cartier 18k gold chain necklace with the barleycorn link.

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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link
Vintage Cartier 18k Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link

Vintage Cartier 18k Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace Barleycorn Link

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare vintage Cartier 18k gold chain necklace with the barleycorn link.

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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Triple Ring Necklace
Cartier Triple Ring Necklace

Cartier Triple Ring Necklace

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The trio of pendants on show here boast three of Cartier's most famed designs. These include the renowned diamond eternity ring and two of the iconic LOVE collection pieces.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marchak Paris Vintage  Diamond Fancy Lariat Gold Necklace
Marchak Paris Vintage  Diamond Fancy Lariat Gold Necklace

Marchak Paris Vintage Diamond Fancy Lariat Gold Necklace

By Marchak

Located in Miami, FL

From The House of Marchak with love. This masterpiece lariat necklace features a wide V-link design, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold from a well-known French maker March...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Two-Tone Yellow & White 14k Gold Slide Pendant With Diamonds
Two-Tone Yellow & White 14k Gold Slide Pendant With Diamonds

Two-Tone Yellow & White 14k Gold Slide Pendant With Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your jewelry collection with the stunning Two-Tone Yellow & White 14k Gold Slide Pendant, artfully designed to resemble the elegant contours of a conch shell. This unique sli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring by Cartier
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring by Cartier

Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Taking the form of a two-headed snake, this bypass ring from Cartier is crafted of precious gemstones set in 18K yellow gold.

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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Pair of Bracelets
Cartier Panther Pair of Bracelets

Cartier Panther Pair of Bracelets

By Cartier

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage Four Panther heads. Two of them have diamond necklaces. Cartier original certificate and box.

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1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1970 Aldo Cipullo Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & VS Diamonds
CARTIER 1970 Aldo Cipullo Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & VS Diamonds

CARTIER 1970 Aldo Cipullo Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & VS Diamonds

By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier necklace by Aldo Cipullo is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold.

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Carlo Weingrill: "love knot" circular three tone gold bracelet
Carlo Weingrill: "love knot" circular three tone gold bracelet

Carlo Weingrill: "love knot" circular three tone gold bracelet

By Carlo Weingrill

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Carlo Weingrill is credited with being the original manufacturer of some of the most recognizable gold jewelry designs. For Cartier they made the famous Trinity bangles, for Tiffany ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Cuff Bracelets

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Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry

Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The opal is set in a bezel setting with four wide prongs and framed by a halo of old European and single cut diamonds. On two (east – west) prongs there are baguette cut diamonds tha...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Two Color Gold Love Necklace
Cartier Diamond Two Color Gold Love Necklace

Cartier Diamond Two Color Gold Love Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Designer: Cartier Material: 18k white and rose gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.25ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are E/F in Color and VS in Clarity Necklace Length...

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cartier Two Diamond Love Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 6.2 grams Diamonds: 0.03 CTW round E-F VVS natural diamonds Chain: 15 - 16.1 inches Retai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 6 Diamond LOVE Necklace
Cartier 6 Diamond LOVE Necklace

Cartier 6 Diamond LOVE Necklace

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 8.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 3 (10mm in diameter) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.01ct Chain Length...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Two Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Cartier Love Two Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Cartier Love Two Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cartier's Iconic LOVE collection two diamond necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Love Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Love Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Love Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Love Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace.

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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Two Heart Necklace
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Two Heart Necklace

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Two Heart Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold diamond and multi-gem necklace by Cartier. The necklace features a 3 row brick style chain with two love heart motifs partly set with round brilliant cut diamonds,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Interlocking Ring Love Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Box
Cartier Interlocking Ring Love Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Box

Cartier Interlocking Ring Love Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Box

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Cartier LOVE Collection pendant necklace is a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication.

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2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Love Pendant B7224528
Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Love Pendant B7224528

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Love Pendant B7224528

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful 18k rose gold pendant by Cartier from their iconic Love collection. The necklace features two interlocking circular motifs, displaying the iconic screw motif and both pav...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Cartier Love Necklace Two Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of cartier love necklace two diamonds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 9 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of cartier love necklace two diamonds to choose from, but modern cartier love necklace two diamonds are of considerable interest. Cartier, Carlo Weingrill and Aldo Cipullo each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 4, are particularly popular. There are many round cut and mixed cut cartier love necklace two diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of cartier love necklace two diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Cartier Love Necklace Two Diamonds?

Prices for cartier love necklace two diamonds start at $802 and top out at $85,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,800.

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For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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

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