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Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Black Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Bellmore, NY
18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace. Meticulously crafted, this necklace is a testament to Hermes
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1980s Piaget Tassel Pendant Sautoir
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k white gold with Rose Quartz and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tourmaline Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Sautoir Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sautoir Necklace features a fine quality Rectangular Bi-color Tourmaline, enhanced with micro set
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle Pink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
antique glass-beaded sautoir tassel-necklace, 37 "shocking pink" balls are each delicately caged like hot
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meet at a solid 14k Yellow Gold Hook, from which an amazing two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meet at a solid 14k Yellow Gold Hook, from which an amazing two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black & White Pearl Sautoir with Removable Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold decorative Ring Clasp, from which a gorgeous 3.5 inch removable Tassel hangs. The Tassel features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Blue Sapphire, Pearl & 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
35.5 inches long sans Tassel, this Sautoir meets at a decorative solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp, from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Sautoir with 14k Gold Ring & Removable Pearl Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ways as shown in images. Each end of this Sautoir end at a 14K Yellow Gold lever back clasp, which meet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl 'Disco Shine' Sautoir with Gold , Silver, Diamonds , Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, each end of this Sautoir meets at a solid 14k White Gold hook which easily and securely latches onto a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Marina J. Blue Sapphire & Baroque Pearl Tassel Sautoir with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of this Sautoir meets at a beautiful 3.75 inch Tassel. A large Baroque white Pearl sits atop a 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Lace Woven Pearl Sautoir with Diamond & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
long sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meet at a solid 14k Yellow Gold decorative Ring Clasp, from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. All Pearl Sautoir & Tassel with Diamond encruste solid 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, removable Tassel. Measuring 33 inches long sans Tassel, those ends of this Sautoir meet at solid 14k White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Pearl Woven Lace Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and classic piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made of all cultured Seed Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Black & Grey Pearl Sautoir with Solid 14k White Gold Removable Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey Pearls. Measuring 33 inches long sans Tassel, both ends of this Sautoir meet at solid 14k White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Black & Grey Pearl Sautoir with Diamond Ombre Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Sautoir by Marina J. This piece is made with all natural Pearls, Gold Plated Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Marina J Woven Pearl & Turquoise Bead Long Sautoir with Pearl and Gold Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile experience. Finished with graduated Pearl tassels, and capped with 14K Yellow Gold cups. End to
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Semi Precious Gem Sautoir with Green Amethyst Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sautoir meets at solid 14k Yellow Gold Hooks which attach to the solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp; from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...

Marina J Woven Turquoise beads Sautoir with Pearls and tassel & 14K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique lace-like woven turquoise necklace with pearls and 14k yellow gold is perfect to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Multi Jewel and Pearl Sautoir with Drop Tassel and 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads. This Sautoir meets at a 14K Yellow Gold circular Clasp, where the Tassel hangs as well. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Black Pearl & Rhodium Sterling Silver Sautoir with Hematite Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches long, this Sautoir meets at a solid 14k White Gold Ring Clasp - from which a removable Hematite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...

Marina J. Lace Woven Pearl Sautoir with Dramatic removable Black Spinel Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sautoir meet at solid 14k Yellow Gold Latches which hook onto a textured solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Due
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...

Marina J. Black, White & Grey Ombre Pearl Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold Wiring and Silver. Measuring 43 inch sans Tassels, this Sautoir's gorgeous Pearls all display
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Marina J. Art Deco Inspired Pearl & Black Onyx Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Sautoir a perfect and harmonious feel throughout. Measuring 41 inches long sans Tassel, this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Peridot and Pearl Woven Sautoir with 14k Diamond Encrusted Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
translucency radiates when hit with light. Measuring 33.75 inches long sans Tassel, this beautiful Sautoir is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Art Deco Inspired Pearl & Black Onyx Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Measuring 43 inches long sans Tassel, this Sautoir's length allows it to be worn in a multitude of ways
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J Long Pearl Sautoir with Wooden Beads, Silver Inlay and Pearl Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inlay. The removable tassel stands out with a large pearl sitting on a diamond encrusted rhondel and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Spinel, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sautoir 18Kt White Gold Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Moonstones, Green Colored Stones and Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold sautoir chain; part of our
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Antique 1870s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870
Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870
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H 0.19 in W 0.37 in L 50.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Toned Sautoir Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage multi chain gold toned sautoir necklace featuring a rope design and tassel
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Diamond, Pearl, and Emerald Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Pearl and Emerald sautoir necklace has a pendant with a tassel of pearls and emerald beads
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Faceted Black Spinel & 14k White Gold Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
every step. Measuring 35 inches long, this Sautoir meets at a solid 14k White Gold decorative Ring Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Sautoir with solid 14k Yellow Gold & Diamonds
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. Measuring 37.5 inches long sans Tassels, this Sautoir
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Faceted Blue Sapphire, Pearl & 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir Lariat
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tassel, this Sautoir meets at a textured solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp, from which a Magnificent 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Palmiero Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
This Palmiero Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Sautoir Necklace, an Italian creation from the 21st
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Sizeless Woven Pearl Sautoir with Diamonds & Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. Measuring 42 inches long sans Tassels, this Sautoir
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J Faceted Blue Sapphire Beads, Pearls & 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir / Lariat
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tassel, this Sautoir meets at a textured solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp, from which a Magnificent 4
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Lace Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted Solid 14k Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, both ends of this Sautoir meet at solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Encrusted hooks which latch onto a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black & White Pearl Sautoir / Lariat with Diamonds and 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tassels, this each end of this Sautoir meets at a 3.5 inch Tassel. The Tassels feature gorgeous Baroque
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Semi Precious Stone Sautoir with Baroque Pearls & in 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
38.5 inches sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meets at a solid 14k Yellow Gold small Latch that is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl Satuoir with 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Cup Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own brooches and family heirlooms. The tassel starts with a 14k yellow gold and diamond encrusted cup
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18 K White Gold Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond Tassel Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold tassel, featuring strands of graduating round cultured freshwater Pearls and 180
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2010s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K White Gold Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond Emerald Tassel Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold tassel, featuring strands of graduating round cultured freshwater Pearls and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Fine Woven Coral & Pearl Satuoir with Baroque Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern and look. Measuring 35.25 inches sans Tassel, this Sautoir meets at a large decorative 14k Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl and Black Spinel Satuoir and Tassel with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Measuring 39 inches sans Tassel, this versitile Satuoir meets at a 14k Yellow Gold decorative Ring Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The tassel is gathered into an 18kt gold Mughal style cap which is adorned with small teardrop black
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2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold on a Black Cord Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. yellow gold Panthere Sautoir necklace by Cartier. The necklace features a Panthere's head
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern Diane von Furstenberg Long Necklace 18 Kt Gold with 22.45 Cts Aquamarine
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A tassel necklace designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern. Very modern piece created by the
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe YellowGold HeavyChainTasselSautoir Textural DemiParure
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
pieces, this likely late-1930s highly-textured yellow-gold-plated demi-parure was designed by American
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Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond sautoir necklace, centred with an openwork plaque of
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Marina J Woven Pearl Sautoir with 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Cup & Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own brooches and family herilooms. The tassel starts with a 14k yellow gold and diamond encrusted cup
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Chrysophase Spinal Onyx Sautoir Tassel Gold filled
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Stunning Sautoir Necklace with detachable tassel, necklace is made from faceted Onyx tubes 7x24mm
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Onyx, Spinel, Gold-filled, Rhodium

Pearl Sautoir Necklace with Tassel and Aquamarine Accent
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A freshwater cultured seed pearl sautoir necklace has been intricately woven by hand, incorporating
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Diamond White Gold Long Sautoir Tassel Drop Necklace
Located in Nicosia, CY
Fresh Water Cultured Pearl Long Necklace of 102 Centimeter Length Set in 18 Karat White Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Diamond White Gold Long Sautoir Tassel Drop Necklace
Fresh Water Pearl Diamond White Gold Long Sautoir Tassel Drop Necklace
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H 40.16 in W 1.41 in D 0.76 in Dm 0.71 in L 40.16 in
Antique Victorian Natural Seed Pearl Tassel Sautoir Necklace
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian gold and silver natural seed pearl sautoir, circa 1890s. A 62-inch strand of
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl

Pearl, Sunstone, Goldstone, and Gold Sautoir
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
sautoir with tassels. Freshwater pearls are cloaked by sunstone, goldstone, and our gold spacers. "Golden
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Other, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Pearl, Amethyst, Moonstone, and Gold Sautoir
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
This Keshi pearl, light amethyst, moonstone, and Oregon sunstone necklace-called a sautoir in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Other, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

20th Century Gold Braided Rope & Tassle Fringe Sautoir Style Necklace.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate Braided Rope & Tassel Fringe Sautoir Style Necklace. This open end necklace
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20th Century American Rope Necklaces

A French 1970's Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Sautoir.
Located in London, GB
coral section, suspending a graduated braided-yellow gold tassel with sporadically-set coral drops from
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Vintage 1970s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Sautoir Snake Slide Chain Accented with Pink Sapphires
Located in Seattle, WA
We don't see many chains like this one! Circa 1910. This sautoir snake slide chain is a fabulous
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

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Gold Sautoir Tassel For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold sautoir tassel you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 66 vintage editions and 150 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold sautoir tassel among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A gold sautoir tassel from Marina J., Cartier and Joseph Kutchinsky — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold sautoir tassel can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 148, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold sautoir tassel, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Sautoir Tassel?

On average, a gold sautoir tassel at 1stDibs sells for $1,850, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.