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French Gold Collar Necklace with Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats. French, made in Paris Circa
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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, the
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Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
) surrounded by old mine cut diamonds. The eyes are set with cabochon rubies. Marked with French eagle head
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Contemporary Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Contemporary Necklace 18ct White Gold Fabulous French Made Contemporary Pendant. Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Cloisonné French Enamel Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cloisonné french enamel ruby diamond pendant necklace. High quality diamonds along
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Car Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant in the form of a car, decorated with rose-cut diamonds and round and calibrated rubies. The wheels
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Boucheron Paris Vintage 5.27 Carats Ruby Diamond Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Paris Vintage 5.27 Carats Ruby Diamond Necklace approx. 26 carats of diamonds and 5.27
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Vintage 1970s French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Diamonds and Ruby Anchor Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds and French cut rubies are artfully set, with a total diamond weight of about 0.35
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE NO HEAT PIGEON BLOOD RED BURMESE BURMA RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL MUSEUM
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lovely necklace consisting of a geometrical carved black onyx on which a white gold and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
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H 0.99 in W 1.7 in
Ruby Diamond Floral Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Exquisite 18K White Gold Floral Necklace Featuring Oval Rubies & Diamonds, Certified with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The palmettes are all set with antique cushion-cut diamonds, and punctuated with three rubies. The
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Cartier Amulette Diamond Ruby White Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ruby Large Amulette Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 70 Round Brilliant Cut
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Retro Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace. Circa 1950. Size: 1.18 x 1.18 inch (3.00 x
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace composed of 6 rows of fine white round oriental pearls
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Péry et Fils Paris Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s, this diamond, ruby and emerald necklace is set in 18K gold. It is designed as
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace Stunning Natural Ruby and Diamonds
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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work of the 1960s for the necklace, much earlier for the pendant which has been transformed. Our
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow G...

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Onyx Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Onyx Necklace by Cartier. Part of the Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
estimated 0.18 carats and round rubies weighing an estimated 0.07 carats. Made in France circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
ct each. total weight of rubies: 2.64 ct. and 96 diamonds with a total weight of about 2.835 ct
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
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W 14.29 in D 0.36 in L 15.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Fleurette Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Platinum and 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Belle Epoque platinum and 18K gold bead set diamond and calibré-cut ruby pendant necklace with
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Vintage 1910s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
ruby of an estimated 0.44 carats and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Necklace in 18 Carat 18 KT Gold Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Drop necklace in 18k white and yellow gold, rubies and diamonds. It is composed of 45 daisy motifs
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Early 2000s French More Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby Necklace Choker in 18 Carat 18 Karat Gold 60 Rubies 25 Carats and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby and diamond line necklace Choker in 18 carat white gold setting. It is composed of 60 rubies
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Early 2000s French More Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

Cartier Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace This state of the art
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
small rubies and the nose and top of the head are adorned with a line of modern brilliant-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Unique necklace with diamonds ruby and enamel in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
that radiates charm and sophistication. Adorning this beautiful necklace is a luscious red ruby
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20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pendant Neacklace Ruby Glass filed Diamond Coral Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Stunning ruby glass pendant necklace, beautifully set with a sparkling diamond and dazzling coral
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Onyx 'Le Baiser Du Dragon' Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
spaced by ruby beads, 17 1/4 ins., with French assay marks for 18k white gold. Signed Cartier, numbered.
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant. Featuring one oval cut ruby
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ilona Orel Sapphires Rubies and Diamonds Necklace Heaven's Ladder in White Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Sapphires 1.77 ct, Rubies 0.33 ct and Diamonds 0.16 ct Exclusively made of 18 karat gold, Ilona Orel
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2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

French Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant 18Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cut Ruby and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of 2.48 Carat Total Weight. Average Diamond Clarity is VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
the setting sun. Set with a faceted emerald, ruby and diamond, a cabochon ruby and sapphire and two
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace with a 4.20 carat turquoise and 3.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval ruby is set with 4 claws, topped by a modern brilliant-cut diamond. This ruby-diamond pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby White Diamond Sacred Heart Silver Chain Necklace Art Nouveau Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and White Diamond Covered French Sacred Heart Bronze Medal and a Art Nouveau Silver Medal with
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-relief profil. She is wearing a headband consisting of four eight-sided cut diamonds, two garnets and one
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Lucky Elephant Emerald Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a lucky elephant with ruby
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold channel set ruby baguette diamond linear pendant necklace. The enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis. An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold Taper Baguette Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Tear-Drop Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Taper baguette calibre cut ruby 18k gold diamond tear-drop pendant necklace. This extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1960 Starfish Pendant Brooch Platinum 18Kt Gold 6.72 Ctw Diamond & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
of five-points embellished with diamonds and rubies. Carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby oval love charm pendant with a rebus spelling
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Rose Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut burma ruby diamond rose agate cameo pendant necklace. This beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century French necklace is composed of 18K gold, off round and semi-baroque pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby square love charm pendant with a rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Set Gold Cross Pendant, French, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A faceted rubies and old cut diamond set gold cross pendant. French, late 18th century. Dimensions
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
bezel set (original) synthetic ruby surrounded by 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds, all on an openwork
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

Augis French Plus Qu’hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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French Ruby Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french ruby diamond necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 273 vintage or 78 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a french ruby diamond necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic french ruby diamond necklace over the years, but those made by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vaibhav Dhadda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any french ruby diamond necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 223 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french ruby diamond necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a French Ruby Diamond Necklace?

The price for a french ruby diamond necklace starts at $197 and tops out at $975,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $7,122.

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.