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Large Yellow Sapphire and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pastel yellow sapphire necklace linked with thirteen baroque shape sapphires weighing a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Large Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace by the Yard 14kt 5.14ct Sapphire
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare find! Huge center sapphire of 5.14 carats made in modern tiger claw setting with diamond yard
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Unique Sapphire & Diamond pendant necklace 18KT fancy large pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fine sapphires paired with natural fine diamonds in luxurious design in 18KT white gold. Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Spider Lariat Necklace Yellow Gold Plated White Sapphires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the allure of the extraordinary Large Spider Lariat Necklace in Yellow Gold Plated with
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2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Rock Pool Large Electric Blue Sapphire Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold
By Origin 31
Located in Chertsey, GB
Take a nostalgic journey with our Electric Blue Sapphire gold pendant from the Rock Pool Collection
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Large Butterfly Necklace front view / Yellow Gold Plated White Sapphires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the captivating beauty of our Large Butterfly Necklace, plated in lustrous yellow gold
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

GIA Certified Large Oval Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Platinum Necklace
By RAF Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A highly impressive, brilliant, and well-crafted sapphire and diamond eternity necklace with twenty
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

JHERWITT White Sapphires Yellow Gold Plated Large Seahorse Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the magic of the ocean with our Large Seahorse Pendant in Yellow Gold Plate with white sapphires
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Rock Pool Large Fuchsia Pink Sapphire Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold
By Origin 31
Located in Chertsey, GB
day transformed by the radiant charm of this magnificent, larger-than-life necklace, boasting a
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Large Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Large Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace featuring fine cut round
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

JHERWITT White Sapphires 14k Yellow Gold Plated Large Scorpion Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Large Scorpion Necklace in Yellow Gold Plating with White Sapphires, a stunning and
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Chunky Chain Necklace Large Pendant Paris White Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Large Pendant Souvenir Paris White Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Statement Piece
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Beautiful Rose Gold Necklace with Multicolored Sapphire Slices and Large Pearls
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a fun necklace that is made from very high end goods. It measures 36 inches in length and
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NWT $9, 600 Important 18KT Large 4CT Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, Ruby, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue Sapphire and Green Tsavorite Heart Pendant Necklace. Necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $5, 500 Important 18KT Large Fancy Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, Purple, Orange, Red, Green Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Tag Necklace. Necklace is comprised of 3 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $18, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Blue Sapphires and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains approx 20CTS of
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $16, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fancy Blue Sapphires with Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $26, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Sparkling White Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Magnificent Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Large Pink Sapphire and Diamond Open Heart Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sapphires add a romantic pop of color. This necklace truly sparkles from every angle and looks absolutely
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Sautoir Necklace 1 large cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 34.30 carats
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

NWT $22, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains approx 10CTS of
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $16, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Large Open Link Diamond and Sapphire Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and tasteful late 20th century choker length 18k white gold necklace is set with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Black Panther Leopard Pendant Necklace Black White Orange Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and two Orange Sapphire Eyes. The sapphires are set in silver. The pendant is a fabulous large
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Silver

Tahitian grey pearls and sapphire necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand of approximately 9.96mm luminous grey near round Tahitian pearls. Larger pearls
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2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

13.50 Carat Sapphire Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
13.50 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Chain Link Necklace 18K Remains of the most iconic collections! The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted orange sapphires (10.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart-Shaped Sapphire Carving Necklace with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
A large blue, no-heat and natural heart-shaped sapphire carving with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted yellow sapphires (8.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large White Pearl Sapphire Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large White Pearl Sapphire Crystals Triangle Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
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1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

2.02 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 2.02cts Oval center pink sapphire mounted in an open work
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold

Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Earrings & Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Earrings and Necklace Demi-Parure Suite are made in the 21st century
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted Ceylon sapphires spangled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 12 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
An impressive vintage 1960's 18k white gold necklace set with one large exquisite pear shape
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 12 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Vintage 12 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace
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W 0.58 in D 0.4 in L 19.69 in
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1899) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

"Full Moon Sapphire Night" 7.52ct Sapphire Diamond .50ct Enhancer Pendant 18K
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
The "Full Moon Sapphire Night" piece is a Custom Designed and Crafted, One of a Kind Statement
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2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, ...

Vintage GIA Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
This exquisite blue sapphire and diamond necklace is sure to make you feel like royalty. A royal
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Genuine antique 1900's Edwardian gold necklace featuring one large cushion Natural Sapphire, 3
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

118 Carat Aquamarine and Sapphire Tassel Sautoir Length Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large Aquamarine and Sapphire Necklace 9.41 ct of Diamonds , 130.02 ct of Sapphires, and a single
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace What do you know about Pavlovo Posad shawls
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Sardinian Coral Aquamarine Turquoise Kyanite Sapphire Necklace, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
and yellow sapphire beads make this opera length necklace an eye catching, heirloom quality statement
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Pendant Necklace is a copy of very top of dragon flower (Antirrhinum). It is made
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

NWT 60, 000 18KT Magnificent Multi Rainbow 45CT Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glittering Fancy Colored Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Shimmering
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...

NWT 217, 498 18kt Magnificent Multi Rainbow 60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glittering Fancy Colored Oval Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Shimmering Gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Gol...

Necklace in 18K White Gold Multicolored Sapphires, Fine Stones and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Tutti Frutti necklace in 18 kt white gold, diamonds, fine stones and quartz pearls. Central Tutti
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pin...

NWT $295, 000 18KT Gold Certified Magnificent 140CT Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace with Magnificent Rare Sparkling Sapphires Flanked by Fine Glittering Diamonds. An Outstanding
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy diamond sapphire cross 18KT white gold large cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant large diamond sapphire pendant necklace 18KT white gold. Sapphires totalling 1.23 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible 18 karat yellow gold pendant with a hinged large bale, and a 14kt
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Valente Clash Collection 18.6 Carat Multi Sapphires 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Valente
Located in Bilbao, ES
Clash Collection A rainbow dance of multicolored sapphires blue, pink and yellow 93 pieces of .02ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White ...

MIGUEL MELENDEZ - Sapphire & Sterling Silver Necklace - Mexico - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
MIGUEL MELENDEZ - Modernist sapphire and sterling silver statement necklace - featuring 17 purple
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

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Sapphire, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Tahiti Pearl and Sapphire Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Unique 18k gold pendant with a large silver grey Tahiti pearl and four sapphires in tonal shades of
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2010s Dutch Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Valente Clash 18.6 Carat Multicolored Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Valente
Located in Bilbao, ES
A rainbow dance of multicolored sapphires blue, pink and yellow 93 pieces of .02ct total 18.6ct of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Hydrangea Flower Necklace, Solid 14k and 18k White Gold, Blue Sapphire
By Iulia Ivan Jewelry
Located in Jucu de Sus, CJ
Large Solid White Gold Hydrangea Flower Necklace This unique pendant is made having a hydrangea
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2010s Romanian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hydrangea Flower Necklace, Solid 14k and 18k White Gold, Blue Sapphire
Hydrangea Flower Necklace, Solid 14k and 18k White Gold, Blue Sapphire
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H 0.16 in W 1 in D 0.16 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Vintage 4ct Diamond Art Deco Necklace Platinum 15" Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Bold and distinct in design, the necklace makes a great statement! Diamonds shimmer in the large drop
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Necklace Link Chain in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
& Diamond Necklace features a large 19.3 x 14.3 mm Oval shaped Turquoise, a Sapphire cabochon, and 1.50
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Late 20th Century North American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Musical Symbols Substantial 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sapphires with a large diamond and sapphire encrusted Clef key. Rare and unusual- most music themed
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20th Century Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $52, 000 18KT 27.50CT Fancy Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Earrings Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Dangle Earrings and Necklace Set. This Magnificent Set is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire + Rose Cut Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18kt
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emteem Certified 3.28 Carat Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphires that are untreated and naturally orange color can be expensive and difficult to find in a larger
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Large Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact large sapphire necklace 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, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 31 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a large sapphire 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic large sapphire necklace over the years, but those made by Niquesa, Five Star Jewelry and James Banks are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a large sapphire necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Large Sapphire Necklace?

The price for a large sapphire necklace starts at $365 and tops out at $105,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,863.

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. 

Questions About Large Sapphire Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What large necklaces are called depends on the piece. Necklaces that are large because they have multiple strands, oversized pendants or other bold details are generally called statement necklaces. If a necklace is large in terms of length, its name varies. Opera necklaces are 26 to 36 inches long, while rope necklaces are 36 or 37 inches and longer. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of necklaces.