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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

Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain This estate necklace is crafted in solid 14K
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Giorgio Visconti Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Giorgio Visconti necklace with 0.05 ct. pear shape ruby and 0.14 ct. white diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.25 Carat Ruby Heart and Diamond Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Ruby Heart and Diamond Necklace. Centering a securely nestled
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Gold Shell Style Ruby Emerald Sapphire Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Smooth gold shells are linked to make this one of a kind necklace. Made in 18K yellow gold with the
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20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
glistening round brilliant-cut diamonds, F color, VS clarity and five red rubies floating inside the heart
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This estate drop necklace features approximately 15.00 carats of beaded ruby and cabochon emeralds
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Pearl Heart Arrow Necklace, Estate, Cupid Arrow Love Pendant Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Are you looking for a necklace that will make your loved one feel special? Whether its a birthday
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegance Spotlight This unique vintage Pearl Ruby & Diamond suit is the epitome of timeless
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Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
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W 0.79 in Dm 0.91 in L 29.53 in
Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous ruby and diamond pendant. Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 11.3 Grams Diamond Weight
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
By Asprey London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Diamonds: Brilliant
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20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Estate Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in US
ESTATE Necklace Featuring in the Center a Pear Cut Mozambique Natural Ruby Weighing 2.30 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 2.20 Ct. Natural Ruby Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
colours white to enhance the Diamonds and yellow to exalt the Ruby set It is set with a Natural Ruby of
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 2.20 Ct. Natural Ruby Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Estate 2.20 Ct. Natural Ruby Diamond Key Pendant Necklace 18 KT
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H 1.97 in W 0.52 in L 19.69 in
Estate 18K Diamond Ruby Spodumene Serpent Snake Necklace Pendant 219.84cttw GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredible piece and the pictures say it all. It has been crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 9cttw in white, yellow/brown and black diamonds (almost 3cttw of e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold necklace, resembling Bulgari's iconic designs, set with three bell-shaped drops in
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Marianne Ostier AGL Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Marianne Ostier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Marianne Ostier white pearl necklace with AGL certified unheated Burmese ruby
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Heart Pendant accented by Rubies, suspended from a 14K White Gold 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Link Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Ruby and Diamond Halo Necklace. Center securely Hand set with an Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said
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20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Earrings 18 Karat White Gold, Suite, Estate
Located in New York, NY
This Suite made out of 18 Karat white gold .It is consisting of 3 natural Pearls and Rubies
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Paul Flato Necklace Brooch Ring Set 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pieces are made of 14k yellow gold, featuring ruby and diamond. The vintage necklace and ring set comes
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Coin Diamond and Ruby Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
rows of 12 sparkling diamonds and a cabochon Ruby, lending this spectacular piece a luxurious regal
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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Designer EFFY Ruby and Diamond Open Key Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Designer EFFY Ruby encrusted Open Key Pendant, set with 2.52tcw
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Diamond and Ruby Pendant with an Old Cushion Cut in the center of the pendant. Metal
Category

Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Pendant
Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Pendant
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H 29.26 in L 22.29 in
18 Ct Natural Ruby Briolette & 8 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Estate Necklace showcases a collection of 13 Natural Ruby Briolettes, totaling
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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Estate
Located in Miami, FL
Cross Pendant Estate - crafted to perfection with 14K Yellow Gold and headlined by dazzling Rubies, plus
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.30 Carat Heart Ruby and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Nothing says "I Love You" like this Beautiful Heart and Diamond Necklace! Centering a 1.30 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 carats in total
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Asprey Co Necklace Pearls 10ct Diamonds, 3.6ct Heart NH Ruby, Estate Sultan Oman
By Asprey London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby from Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Ruby: Natural, heart shaped, brilliant cut, vivid to
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20th Century British Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Ruby and Diamond Cross, Hand set with Rubies, approx. 4.30tcw and
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Red Carpet Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Gold Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Ruby and Sapphire Gold Pendant. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14K White Gold. Center Hand set with a
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

542 carat 3-Strand Ruby Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true statement piece if ever there was one! This three-strand necklace features 542 carats of
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Starfish Design Pendant Suspended on Link Chain Gold Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Pendant Necklace featuring a Ruby and Diamond Starfish design, approx. 4.54tcw inter
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Necklace 17.5 In, 1.75cttw Rubies, .05cttw Diamond
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
10kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Necklace 17.5 In, 1.75cttw Rubies, .05cttw Diamond. This is a
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Pendant GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby & Diamonds, Estate
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold pendant Set with GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby and Diamonds , Estate His
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubys, Silver & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Diamonds, Ruby, Silver & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace MATERIALS ◘ Necklace Weight: 0.62 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold 7.87ct Diamond and Ruby Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds.Offered in estate condition, this 18K Yellow Gold 7.87 ct Diamond and 12.85 ct Ruby Y-Shaped Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 6.50ct Diamond and Ruby Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This dramatic dual-strand necklace is a luxurious showpiece that will continually impress. Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier four leaf clover with heart-shaped leaves and ruby gemstones clip pendant
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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Gold Beads Ruby Sapphire Clasp in 14K Yellow Gold Brushed Beaded
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
If you want a significant gold necklace, this is the one for you. Beautifully brushed 9 millimeter
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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

454 Carat 7 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 454 Ct 7 Layer Faceted Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace This
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Cluster Diamond and Ruby Round Convertible Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this unique and stylish round shaped pendant features a floral
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Estee Lauder Van Cleef & Arpels Important Retro Ruby Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro Ruby, Diamond Necklace. An 18k yellow gold and platinum necklace, set with
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Vintage 1950s French Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Ruby Brooch & Pearls Necklace. This antique necklace boasts exceptional craftsmanship and a
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
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Vintage 1980s North American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Vivid Red Ruby, 37 Carat Diamonds
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Large Key Pendant Necklace in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond and ruby key pendant is an elegant work of art. Made from
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Otto Jakob Lalibela Emerald Keshi Pearl Ruby Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Otto Jakob
Located in Stamford, CT
necklace speaks to the inner soul. With a spellbinding 1.40 carat center oval cut ruby surrounded by four
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 100 Carat Natural Ruby Bead Single Strand Necklace with Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural 100 Ct Natural Ruby Bead Single Strand Necklace with Silver Clasp 27" long 1 layers of
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 4.0ct Diamond and Burma Heated Ruby Necklace MF31-012324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Heated Ruby center stone serves as a stunning focal point.This jewelry piece is offered in estate
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is ornamented with six blue sapphire beads, six emerald beads and five ruby beads, evenly
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set In 18 K Gold Beautiful Necklace This Necklace
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Choker Necklace 27ct. Rubies & 23ct. 676° Marquise Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Choker necklace With 27 ct. Rubies and 36 ct. Marquise Cut Diamonds
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20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Estate Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate estate ruby necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 29 vintage editions and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect estate ruby necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 3.5 Carat and 4 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing estate ruby necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, Cartier and Erté each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an estate ruby necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Estate Ruby Necklace?

Prices for an estate ruby necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $388 and can go as high as $63,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,800.

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.