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Vintage Poiray Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace French
By Poiray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine vintage necklace created by Poiray in France in the 1980s. Made of 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful fine jewelry necklace. black gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). flower pendant with
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Gold Diamond
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W 0.87 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in white 750 thousandths (18 carats). English mesh chain. and pendant in the shape of a
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
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W 1.86 in L 29.93 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) in fall. thick curb chain. dimensions of a
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.75 in L 16.15 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). Venetian chain. blue
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). pattern of stars and interlacing. serit of
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 4.02 in L 18.51 in
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamond necklace in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). signed Zoughaib Lebanon. in the center
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
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W 1.42 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace neglected in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950 thousandths. set
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.97 in L 16.74 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). composed of articulated links. the 3 links in
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.21 in L 15.95 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamonds. yellow gold 750 mils (18K). composed of a bean chain stitch. the center pattern falling
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.75 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). omega mesh with a movable pendant
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.54 in D 0.32 in L 16.74 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold necklace yellow 750 mils (18 carats). chain stitch massive jaseron. pendentig crimped onto
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.52 in L 16.54 in
Chimento Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
By Chimento
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace signed by the house Chimento in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
white gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). pendant round. set in the center of a white
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
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W 0.79 in L 16.93 in
Chimento Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
By Chimento
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold and white gold signed by the house Chimento. 750 thousandths (18 carats
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chimento Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chimento Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.23 in L 17.72 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
yellow gold necklace 750 mils (18 carats). crimped onto the clasp of a brilliant cut diamond of
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Diamond
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W 0.33 in L 16.93 in
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage necklace. white gold 750 mils (18 carats). motif set with 14 diamonds about 0.02 ct each
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
Chain Necklace White Gold Diamond
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W 0.09 in L 17.72 in
NO RESERVE! 4.70Ct Fancy Diamond & 0.55Ct Diamond 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace Length: 45 cm necklace Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Mix Shapes Carat
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 0.44Ct Fancy Pink Diamond 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace Length: 45 cm necklace Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NO RESERVE! 1.10Ct Fancy Pink Diamond 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 1.11 tcw / 72 stones Color
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NO RESERVE! 0.40Ct Fancy Pink Diamond Butterfly 14kt Rose gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace Length: 42 cm and 3 cm pendant Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NO RESERVE 20.12Ct Emeralds & 2.05Ct Diamonds 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 2.05 cttw Color: Yellow Clarity: VS1 to SI2 Length: 45 cm necklace and
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

NO RESERVE! - 10.67 Cttw Fancy Diamonds 14K White Gold Necklace & Pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Length: 42 cm necklace and 4.5 cm pendant Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Multiple
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! - 10.75Cttw Fancy Diamonds - 14K White gold Necklace With Pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace length 42 cm and 3 cm pendant Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Multiple
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). English mesh. set with 48 diamonds. 16
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.12 in L 15.75 in
NO RESERVE! 0.50 Carat Diamond - 14 kt. White gold - Necklace with pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace Length: 45 cm Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.50
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Chain link and pendant in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) tested. old cut diamond. about
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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W 0.52 in L 17.52 in
$1 NO RESERVE! 3.49Ct Tanzanite & 0.20Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. White Gold Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Length: 55 cm necklace and 1.5 cm pendant Metal weight: 5.65 gr. Item ships from Israeli Diamonds
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). set with 15 diamonds. brilliant cut
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.18 in L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace in yellow and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). flat gourmette link. 70 brilliant
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.16 in L 17.72 in
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). semi rigid. composed of 36 diamonds of 0.015 carat
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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W 0.12 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold necklace 750 thousandths (18 carats). soft mesh. clasp set with a diamond on white gold
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.19 in L 15.95 in
NO RESERVE! 13.73 Ct Tanzanites & 0.10Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White gold Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
is typically lacking Side Stone: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.10 cttw
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Angel Skin Pink Coral, 18 Karat Gold French Style Chain Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique and elegant chain necklace realized in french style
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Vintage 1970s Retro Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE - 5.02ct Fancy Diamond & 0.70cttw Halo, 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
** In Hong Kong and the USA the VAT is 0%. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Cushion
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 0.84 Carat Fancy Diamond - 14 kt. White gold - Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Necklace Length: 45 cm Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.84
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 0.20 Ct Fancy Pink Diamond 14 kt. Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.20 tcw / 63 pieces Color
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond by the Yard White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond By The Yard Choker Necklace by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

White Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphire Paris Necklace Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paris Chain Necklace Statement White Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphire J Dauphin 11 gems of White
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
the chain. pendant pad white gold with 64 diamonds to about 0.65 ct total pendant dimensions: 6.5 cm x
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
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W 2.56 in D 2.05 in L 24.41 in
Chain Necklace Medal Chunky Chain White Diamond Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Chunky Chain with White Diamond on Silver Figurine and Emerald on Large Bronze
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Chain Necklace Medal Chunky Chain White Diamond Emerald Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Chunky Chain with White Diamond on Silver Figurine and Emerald on Large Bronze
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Necklace white gold 750 mils (18 carats). set with 88 round brilliant cut VS G. 34 diamond ct 0.035
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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L 17.33 in
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

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldRuby
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W 0.2 in L 16.34 in
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
White gold chain 750 thousandths (18K) with pendant size Diamond Brilliant. 0.56 carat G-VS
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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L 19.69 in
Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
yellow gold necklace 750 mils (18 carats). Curbed. set with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds of
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow Golddiamond
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W 0.15 in L 27.56 in
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold necklace yellow 585 mils (14 carats). diamond line crimped closed. compound 83 brilliant cut
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 0.19 in D 0.1 in L 17.33 in
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Butterfly pendant pearl and diamonds for envy 0.20 ct. size 1 cm x 1.5 cm. chain 750 thousandths
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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W 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 15.75 in
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
brilliant-cut diamonds 255 F-VS for 3.83 carats total height adjustable through the chain at the rear of
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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W 0.83 in L 14.97 in
Chain Necklace White Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful necklace. 18 carat white gold. punched. total weight: 25 g. Stones set with multiple oval
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White Gold
Chain Necklace White Gold
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L 37.41 in
Cartier Juste Un Clou 18K Rose Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold And Diamond Juste un Clou Long Necklace by Cartier. With 111 Round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
cm) with diamonds brilliant cut about 0.12 ct total collar length: 42 cm. pendant length: 6 cm
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace Yellow GoldDiamond
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W 2.37 in L 16.54 in
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
cut diamonds 1.59 ct total size: 42 cm with intermediate rings at 40 cm and 38 cm. length of the
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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White Gold

Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
Chain Necklace White GoldDiamond
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W 0.39 in L 16.54 in
White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Pendant Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin Exclusive piece
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Diamrusa white gold necklace on a chain with diamonds.
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chain in white gold and diamonds, 4 pearls and 3 decorative circles in white gold with blue, yellow
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Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Opal
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold necklace yellow 750 mils (18 carats). mesh cable chain. pendant set with a diamond pear about
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Opal
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Opal
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W 0.95 in L 19.89 in
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

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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 Emerald
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gold necklace yellow 750 mils (18 carats). mesh crushed beans falling. heart pattern set
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Emerald
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Emerald
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W 1.05 in L 16.15 in
White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

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French Diamond Chain Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of french diamond chain necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 34 vintage examples as well as 3 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of french diamond chain necklaces to choose from, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau french diamond chain necklaces are of considerable interest. Cartier, Faye Kim and J DAUPHIN each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, rose cut and brilliant cut french diamond chain necklaces for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of french diamond chain necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are French Diamond Chain Necklaces?

Prices for french diamond chain necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $35,000, while french diamond chain necklaces, on average, fetch $5,572.

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.