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Hot Lips Necklace Diamond Mother of Pearl Estate 18 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed mother of pearl & diamond hot lips necklace crafted in 18 karat white
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Diamond Lips Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This unique pendant necklace features a set of lips set with 0.35 carat total weight in round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.09 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.09CT G-H SI 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Impressive LULU GUINESS LIPS Pearl Cascade Bib Necklace 2000s
By Lulu Guinness
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublimely whimsical Lulu Guinness lips necklace. Famous for her 'work of art' bags since 1989
Category

Early 2000s More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Crystal
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Love starts with the heart and lasts on the lips. This might be the sexiest necklace ever! Our sexy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Green
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Love starts with the heart and lasts on the lips. This might be the sexiest necklace ever! Our sexy
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Green
Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Green
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W 1.3 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Black
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Love starts with the heart and lasts on the lips. This might be the sexiest necklace ever! Our sexy
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Black
Naimah Love Lips Statement Necklace, Black
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W 1.3 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Ruby
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
finest materials and adorned with a dazzling pave set lip, this necklace is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Ruby
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Ruby
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Green
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
finest materials and adorned with a dazzling pave set lip, this necklace is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Green
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Green
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Crystal
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
finest materials and adorned with a dazzling pave set lip, this necklace is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Crystal
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Crystal
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Aqua
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
finest materials and adorned with a dazzling pave set lip, this necklace is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Aqua
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Aqua
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 18 in
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Purple
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
finest materials and adorned with a dazzling pave set lip, this necklace is the perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Purple
Naimah Love Lips Mini Statement Necklace, Purple
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 18 in
AJD Interesting Artistic Black Lip Oyster Shell Long Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is simply cut and polished natural Black Lip Oyster shell that reflects and glows different
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

AJD Interesting Artistic Black Lip Oyster Shell 17 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is simply cut and polished natural "Black Lip" Oyster shell that reflects and glows different
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

15x13 mm Natural Color Gold-Lip South Sea Oyster Necklace 18K Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold And Diamonds Clasp Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

XAVIER LOUBENS Vintage Brutalist Lips Sculpture Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
XAVIER LOUBENS vintage antiqued silver tone brutalist lips sculpture pendant embossed with XL
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

GIA Tahitian Black Lipped Oyster Gray Pearl Necklace 18 Karat 1.00 Carat Clasp
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified pearl necklace. Saltwater Black lipped Oysters NO Treatments. Classic Dark Gray
Category

2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Theo Fennell Diamond Ruby Heart Lips Charm 18 Karat White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
A vintage Theo Fennell diamond and ruby heart lips charm pendant in 18 karat white gold. Created
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Displaying a lustrous silvery hue, the thirty-seven Tahitian pearls in this necklace range in size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace
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L 18 in
South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
examples in this classic strand necklace can be counted among the finest of their kind. The perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace
South Sea Pearl Necklace
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L 17 in
Salvador Dali Aphrodite Pendant Necklace
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in New York, NY
Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite Pendant Necklace, created for the release of Salvador Dali's
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Salvador Dali Aphrodite Pendant Necklace
Salvador Dali Aphrodite Pendant Necklace
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H 1.25 in W 75 in L 28 in
Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 50 pearls composing the necklace originate from the waters of Tahiti. Their diameter range is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Tahitian Black Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 33 pearls composing the 18” necklace originate from the waters of Tahiti. Their diameter range
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Tahitian Black Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl necklace is composed of 37 pearls for a total elegant length of 18”. The pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Tahiti Silver Grey Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
stunning necklace. Rare among Tahitian black pearls for their light, silvery hue, these gems range in size
Category

2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Alex Jona Tahiti Silver Grey Pearl Necklace
Alex Jona Tahiti Silver Grey Pearl Necklace
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Dm 0.5 in L 17.32 in
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 27 large pearls originating from the waters of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 27 large pearls originating from the waters of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 33 pearls originating from the waters of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...

Ella Gafter Golden South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This opera length double strand South Sea golden pearl necklace is constituted by 2 individual
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Choker Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 16.5” South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 29 large pearls originating from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Choker Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 17” South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 31 large pearls originating from the waters
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Triple-Strand Tahitian Pearl Ruby Necklace Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 231 pearls composing the necklace set originate from the waters of Tahiti. Their diameter range
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace
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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

14k Gold Tahitian South Sea Black Drop Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
connects at its drop point to a delicate 14k gold chain, making it a simple and stunning pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heaven's Muse Gold Australian Boulder Opal Necklace with Diamonds, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace. Its translucent blue hues are just heavenly, with iridescent flares of purple, green and the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natkina Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Topaz, Tourmaline Rose Gold Necklace Cocktail
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
pink sunset in Ibiza, like the colour of your favourite cocktail,like the colour of your lips after
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2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Enigma Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant 17"
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gold Diamond encrusted Lip Pendant attached Necklace Includes 17" 18k White Gold Anchor Chain w
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

loquat flower and birds short necklace / vintage jewelry , 1970's vintage parts
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:vintage glass pearl,1970’s American vintage parts,glass beads, brass,swarovski,silver lip
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2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Multicolor Palette of Tahitian Cultured Pearls and Colored Ming Pearls Necklace
Located in Viena, Viena
pearls. The pearls are created in the "Te ufi" as the black-lipped pearl mussel "Pinctada margaritifera
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2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Base Metal

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind necklace features a near-round 13mm Tahitian pearl in an unusual brown shade
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
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H 1.11 in W 0.61 in D 0.52 in L 17.01 in
620 carat Australian South Sea Pearls 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Clasp Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
with the Sirio pearls necklace. Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to emit their best
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Garnet Necklace w Diamond Halo in White Gold 1.82 Ct Cushion Garnet Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
their lipstick and lips! The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold 1 Diam. 0.04ct Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k white gold, 1 diamond, total 0.04 ct, H VS brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

15 to 13 mm AAA+ South Sea Pearl Necklace Light Champagne Finest Luster round
Located in Viena, Viena
impressive size, a magnificent natural champagne south sea cultured pearl necklace consisting of 31
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2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel

AAA+ Tahiti Southsea Necklace Wow What Colors Gold Mocha Pistachio Grey 12-15 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
Top quality 33 round tahitian and southsea cultured pearl necklace in the most beautiful natural
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2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel

15 to 12 mm AAA+ South Sea Pearl Necklace Fine White Color Great Quality Luster
Located in Viena, Viena
-shaped, very good luster, 44.5 cm long, a South Sea cultured pearl necklace of great quality, 45 cm long
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Opera Length Double Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl opera length necklace is composed of 2 independent South Sea pearl chokers with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA certified Natural Tahitian Pearl Necklace 4.00ct. diamonds 18Kt Magnificent
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified pearl necklace. Saltwater Black lipped Oysters NO Treatments. Pintada
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bracelet or necklace. In rose, yellow, and green golds. The cameo depicts a double profile of a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Opera Length South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl necklace of opera length is composed of 2 separate strands (36” is 40” long
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alexander the Great, Charm Coin Replica Pendant, 24K Gold Silver 0.02ct Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
chin, pursed lips, and a slightly furrowed brow. He wears a headdress made of a lion’s pelt, with the
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

South Sea Pearl Graduated Strand with Appraisal Certificate
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
waters of the Pinctada Maxima oyster. There are two varieties of the Pinctada Maxima: the Gold Lipped
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl

Oval Pendant Locket 18k White Gold 1 Diamond 0.04 ct H VS Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
lip oyster (Pinctada margaritifera). These pearls derive their name from the fact that they are
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Southsea and Keshi Pearl Chain Great Natural Goldcolor AAA+ handmade from Japan
Located in Viena, Viena
necklace and bracelet together made a long chain with 75 cm, weight total 12 grams, 7 very fine
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2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Wendy Brandes 18K Gold Whistle Locket With Surprise Inside and 1.13 TCW Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
put your lips together and blow, as Lauren Bacall once said. In other words, this solid gold whistle
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
the Pinctada margaritifera or Black-lip pearl oyster. These pearls have a color range from light
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
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W 0.46 in D 0.46 in L 0.8 in
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Kiss Lips Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Lip Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact lip necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 17 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect lip necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing lip necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, AnaKatarina and Deborah Meyers Experience each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A lip necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 12, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives. When shopping for a lip necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lip Necklace?

On average, a lip necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,950, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $16,660 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.