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Carved Agate 18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearls Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare antiques carved agate 18k Gold gr 23,50 fresh water pearls adjustable necklace. All Giulia
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Antique 1810s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 18K White Gold 4 Petalled Fresh Water Pearl Flower Drop Necklace
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 18K White Gold Four Petalled Fresh Water Pearl Flower Drop Necklace OWN Your Story
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baltic Amber Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Beads and Fresh Water Pearls
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
carved gold beads, Baroque freshwater pearls, and an 18 karat gold clasp. Baltic amber is fossilized tree
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

5.5 Carats Fresh Water Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
water pearl 18 karat white gold necklace and matching earrings . The fine golden construction in form of
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 78.0 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Antiques 9 Karat Gold Cinese Enamel Plaque Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace with grey fresh water pearl 2 antiques Chinese 1920 decò pin as a decorative
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2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond 0.50 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
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2010s Thai Art Deco More Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set
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2010s British Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Elegant and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set
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2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peach Fresh Water Pearl Necklace with a Brown and White Druzy Heart Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A strand of peach fresh water pearls, 10mm-11mm, cultured from Yangtze China, with 18k rose gold
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Druzy, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral and Fresh Water Pearl Tassel Pendant with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty hand carved bull on coral with fresh water pearl and carved coral tassel pendant in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fresh Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Cast & Assembled Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond necklace. Condition is good. Ladies 18KT White Gold Multi-Color Freshwater Cultured Pearl and
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl, Fresh Water Pearl and Brown Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Fresh Water Pearl and Brown Diamond 1.38 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Strand of Baroque Fresh Water Pearls by Assael
By Assael
Located in Dallas, TX
The colors and shapes of these baroque fresh water compliment each other! They range in
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 CT Pave Set Diamond 18KT Rose Gold White Fresh Water Modern Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 inch Pearl Necklace in White Fresh Water Pearls with a central Pave set sphere
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2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Ro...

Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
fresh water pearls with 18K gold chain in between. It has optional rings at the back to adjust the
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
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W 0.25 in L 17 in
Fresh Water Pearl Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.8 cm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl with Fresh Water Pearl Pendent in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Fresh Water Pearl Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow gold Marco Bicego 46 inch chain necklace w/ twelve oval fresh water pearl
Located in Surfside, FL
Marco Bicego 46 inches chain, necklace in 18k yellow gold, with twelve pink, white, golden brown
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Tsavorite Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Tsavorite 0.75 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby 0.76 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond, Black Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond 0.40 carat, Brown Diamond 0.92 carat and Black Diamond 0.66 carat
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond, Black Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond 0.21 carat, Black Diamond 0.62 carat and Brown Diamond 0.71 carat
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire 1.0 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond Flower Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond 0.63 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Colour Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp The Pearls are deep lavender colour with Multicolour overtone
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Stambolian Mesh Silver Chain and 18K Gold Baroque Pearl Drops Lariat Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian Mesh Silver Chain and 18K Gold Baroque Pearl Drops Lariat Necklace This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Pearl Adjustable Necklace
Located in Central, HK
Adjustable necklace in 18k rose gold with 16 pieces round brillant diamonds , 184 pieces pink round
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cobblestone and Pearl Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 30 inch Necklace Fresh water pearls 27 carats approx. Pink
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, Colored Stone and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 k Yellow Gold Colored stone Necklace with Fresh Water Pearls, Diamonds, Iolites, Citrines and
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20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 15x13 mm Natural Multi Color Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 86.5 Cultured Golden
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20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian Mesh Aged Silver Chain 18K Gold Baroque Pearl Drops Lariat Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian Mesh Aged Silver Chain 18K Gold Baroque Pearl Drops Lariat Necklace This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

White Pearl and 0.30 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carats E VS The Fresh Water Cultured Pearl is 9.6mm The chain is 18K Yellow Gold and is 16" Long The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gol...

Pearl and Ice Diamond Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Fresh water pearl and Black Faceted Ice Diamond necklace knotted in 18K rose gold wire is 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Gold Plated Stainless Steel Beaded Necklace
By NOORÈLLE
Located in Woodbridge, CA
your style to new heights. 18k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Beads 8x6 Fresh Water pearls 4mm Turquoise
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2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Freshwater Pearl and Onyx, Gold Plated Stainless Steel Beaded Necklace
By NOORÈLLE
Located in Woodbridge, CA
Fresh Water pearls 4mm Onyx Length: 41 cm 18K Gold Plated Stainless Steel Lobster Clasp
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2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Freshwater Pearl Multi-Color Tourmaline Gold Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
tourmalines. 18k white gold 20 inch link chain. 10 fresh water round pearls 13.83mm 11 pear shape multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fig Garden Pearl Pendant Necklace in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold designer Fig Garden pendant necklace with the fresh water baroque pearl and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...

Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Dutch Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Pearl Choker 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Gold Choker Pearl Thin Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
weight 6.0 grams Pearl size is 11 mm, Good Luster fresh- water pearl Adjustable extension 12.5' - 15.25
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Fob with 18K Gold & Diamond Bezel Topped by Sterling Swan Thimble
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, Tahitian, Australian (i.e., South Sea) and Japanese akoya pearls -- no fresh water, and no Chinese
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Tiffany & Co. Inlaid Mother of Pearl Opal Flower Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Mother Of Pearl, Opal, Black Jade Flower Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl

18 Karat Yellow Gold. Freshwater Pearls Beaded Collier
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
0.25inch Freshwater Pearls Beaded Necklace 18K Gold SALE READY TO SHIP This Fresh Water Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl Opera Mask, Pendant, and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
cut black diamonds, 3.76 total carat weight, with a 13.96mm x 9.37mm fresh water pearl. This piece can
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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold...

Diamond and Pearl Opera Mask, Pendant, and Brooch
Diamond and Pearl Opera Mask, Pendant, and Brooch
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H 0.21 in W 1.23 in L 17.5 in
Alex Jona Coral Pearl Onyx Multi Strand Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
water pearl necklace, with a 18 Karat yellow gold clasp. Dimensions: L x 68 cm, L x 26.77 in. Alex Jona
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
five strands of natural Fresh water Pearls supplied by superb antique silver over 18 Kt gold antique
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
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H 2.33 in W 1.34 in L 15.36 in
Handcrafted Ugolini 3Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnets Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
amazing 18 karats yellow gold necklace adorned with 3 karat deep green emerald, red garnets and fresh
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 'Golden Key' Pedant, Brooch 18 Karat Gold Granulation Pearl Spinel
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
secure safety catch. Sunstone 2.57cct Red Spinel 1.44ct total Fresh Water Pearl 1.53ct 15.9gr 18 Karat
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Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Sterling Silver Pearl Station Necklace NZ900821X18-20
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Ladies John Hardy necklace. Sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold. Classic Chain hammered mini
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Handcrafted Ugolini 3 Karat Emerald 18Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
amazing 18 karats yellow gold necklace adorned with 3 karat deep green emerald, red garnets and fresh
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Necklace, Gold on Silver Pendant, Belle Époque Period
Located in Braintree, GB
18K White Gold Ladies Necklace With Gold on Silver Pendant of the Belle Époque period Circa.1880
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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

South Sea and Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18K Rose Gold 10.60 g. Pearls: South Sea and Fresh Water Pearls Size: 12-13 mm Diamond Count
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Yianni Creations Fresh Water Pearl Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This is Yianni Creations handmade artisan pendant crafted in Greece from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
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2010s Greek Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl with Fresh Water Pearl Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Fresh Water Pearl Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Fresh Water Pearl Necklace with 30 diamonds in 18k Rose Gold Cultured Freshwater pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
Located in Schwaz, Tirol
18 karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace This creation by Arno Schneider is an exploration of
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2010s Austrian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
Located in Schwaz, Tirol
18 karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace. An elegant and classic pearl necklace with a little
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2010s Austrian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
18 karat Gold Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
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Dm 0.4 in L 19.3 in
Decadent Jewels Sea Bamboo and Fresh Water Pearl Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
or night. necklace features a 22mm Gold plate Brass fresh water Pearl set bead 2 large Baroque Fresh
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, ...

Ruby Bead and Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This is a double strand of natural ruby beads, 18 kt gold beads and white fresh water pearls. It is
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Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

46.30 Carats Moonstone Flat Fresh Water Pearl and Diamond 18kt Gold Necklace
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
total diamond weight of 2.81 carats suspending from fresh water pearl multi strands weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Fresh Water Pearl And 18k Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the fresh water pearl and 18k gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 47 antique edition and 124 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a fresh water pearl and 18k gold necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing fresh water pearl and 18k gold necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Valentin Magro, Helen Ringus and Stambolian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a fresh water pearl and 18k gold necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Fresh Water Pearl And 18k Gold Necklace?

Prices for a fresh water pearl and 18k gold necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $155,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,793.

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.