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Yellow Gold Heart Pendant - 14k Love Gift Matte
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Heart, Love Gift Features: Matte Finish Measurements Tall
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 14k Yellow Gold Matte Finish Graduated Fringe Necklace W/ Box Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 32.42 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Fringe Chain Chain Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant - 14k Faith Etched Matte
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Budded Cross, Faith Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant - 14k Faith Pointed Matte Milgrain
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Budded Cross, Faith Features: Matte
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant - 14k Judaica Faith Matte
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Star of David, Judaica, Faith
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audry Rose Diamond Snake Pendant - Yellow Gold 14k Princess Cut Matte Serpent
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Audry Rose Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Matte Yellow Gold Chain with 14k Citrine Crowned Pendant, App. 12.36 CTS
Located in Southport, CT
18k and 14k yellow gold necklace. This striking necklace features a matte finished, oval link chain
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Matte Gold Heart Charm Necklace with Round Diamonds 0.50 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Matte Gold Heart Charm Necklace with Round Diamond 0.50 Total Diamond Weight 8 grams
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19.75 Carat Peridot & Amethyst 14K Gold Plated Peridot Beaded Necklace
Located in Amagansett, NY
. The gemstones are hand set in 14K gold plating and finished by hand to create a matte texture to the
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2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace -14k Single Cut .11ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .11ctw Cut: Single
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx, Agate, Diamond, Jade, 14K Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
37" long agate, matte onyx, diamond, silver beaded necklace with skull bead. Silver and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Graduated Beaded Necklace 24 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful necklace. The beads alternate between high -polished gold and matte gold which
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Diamond Gold Necklace with Spinning Center, 14k Solid Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
of the the necklace is a matte, white gold finish! It is a super unique design! 14K Solid White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Motif Gold-by-the-Yard Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished 18" Oval Motif Gold-by-the-Yard
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Hammered Leaf Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k Round .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Theme: Leaf Features: Polished & Matte Finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Quartz Diamond Halo Necklace 15 1/2" - 14k 18k Square Step 21.88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold (chain) & 18k Yellow Gold (pendant) Stone Information Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Left My Heart in Bermuda Australian Opal Necklace in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind blue opal necklace. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with Satin Finish • Stone: 16.3ct
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Wavy Link Necklace With Diamonds And A Drop Ruby Cluster
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This lovely necklace contains matte finished, wavy links, set near the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby

Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Oval Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Oval-Shaped Pendant, Accented with 0.13
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte, Hammer and Polish-Finished Oval Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished with a Polished Rim Drop Open Oval Pendant, Accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Diamond Donut Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K Diamond Donut Necklace from the 1990's. Matte gold donut set with 6 sparkling diamonds
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1990s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Donut Necklace
18K Diamond Donut Necklace
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L 16 in
Burma Sapphire Gold Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Discover our exquisite blue sapphire necklace, mined in Myanmar (Burma). This necklace is crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Burma Sapphire Gold Necklace
Burma Sapphire Gold Necklace
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L 19 in
Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 30 inches (76 cm). The size of the smooth round sodalite beads is 8
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Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
Vintage Sodalite Gold Necklace
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L 30 in
Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-dimensional genuine 14 karat gold charm is the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 0.56 in
Stellina Nova Necklace with Rubies
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Sunny and bright! Our iconic matte gold Stellina necklace is fresher than ever in its Stellina Nova
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Signature 14K Gold Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Part of Kirsten’s Corner’s Cute as a Button series, this 14k gold charm was cast from a Victorian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signature 14K Gold Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Charm
Signature 14K Gold Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Charm
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H 0.82 in W 0.82 in D 0.12 in
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Polish-Finished 22mm Flower Pendant, Accented with 0.08
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.8 in L 16 in
Stellina Nova Necklace with Pavé Rubies
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Sunny and bright! Our iconic matte gold Stellina necklace is fresher than ever in its Stellina Nova
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Pink Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklaces
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Pink Gold Open Heart Necklace on Suede , K.I.S.S.- " keep it simple silly ". Get more
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14 Karat Pink Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklaces
14 Karat Pink Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklaces
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H 0.85 in Dm 0.87 in
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Textured-Finish Feather Pendant, Accented with 0.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant
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H 1.34 in W 0.37 in L 16 in
Yellow Gold Pottery Vessel Pendant - 14k Southwestern Jar Vase
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Pottery Vessel, Southwestern Jar Vase Features: Matte Finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Braided Herringbone Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Braided Herringbone Necklace. The herringbone necklaces are braided and create a shiny and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Lion's Bust Pendant - 14k Big Cat Unisex
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Lion's Bust, Big Cat Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Whale Tail Slide Pendant - 14k Ocean Life
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Slide Theme: Whale Tail, Ocean Life Features: Matte Finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst and 14K Gold Satined Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An amethyst drop-shaped vintage pendant crafted in 14 karat gold. The pendant is set with a
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst and 14K Gold Satined Pendant
Vintage Amethyst and 14K Gold Satined Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 1.46 in
14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant
14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant
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W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.93 in
Yellow Gold Holy Spirit Budded Cross Pendant - 14k Peace & Faith
By Michael Anthony
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Holy Spirit Budded Cross, Peace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
A left-facing portrait of Julius Caesar, rendered in a beautiful matte 14k gold. Caesar wears the
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
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H 0.82 in W 0.57 in
Yellow Gold Whale Tail Slide Pendant - 14k Ocean Life Sea
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Slide Theme: Whale Tail, Ocean Life Features: Matte Finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Hammered Rectangle Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Rectangle Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Hammered Rectangle Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Hammered Rectangle Pendant
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H 1.7 in W 0.6 in L 16 in
Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished 19mm Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
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H 1 in W 0.7 in L 16 in
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Tear Drop Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Tear-Drop Pendant, Accented with 0.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Tear Drop Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Tear Drop Pendant
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H 1.14 in W 0.39 in L 16 in
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
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H 1.35 in W 0.98 in L 16 in
EMBLM Compass Pendant – 14k Gold, White Diamonds, Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elements of the pendant are then high polished, creating a contrasting shine against the matte of the
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

EMBLM Cosmos Pendant – 14k Gold, White Diamonds, Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant are then high polished, creating a contrasting shine against the matte of the sandblast. Three
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace. Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace
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H 0.68 in Dm 1.03 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede
14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede
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W 1.13 in D 0.08 in L 0.91 in
EMBLM Choice Pendant – 14k Gold, White Diamonds, Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shine against the matte of the sandblast. Two white round brilliant cut diamonds are set at the end of
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Emily Kuvin Gold and Diamond Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Add a little sparkle! Classic, contemporary and stunning. Our iconic matte yellow gold organic star
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Pink Gold and GIA Diamond Tapered Open Heart Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Pink Gold Tapered Open Heart necklace with 3 mm Diamond, 17mm wide x 23 mm high, K
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Pink Gold and GIA Diamond Tapered Open Heart Necklace
14 Karat Pink Gold and GIA Diamond Tapered Open Heart Necklace
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H 0.67 in D 0.19 in Dm 0.91 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.11 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold Cuban link chain necklace featuring a round brilliant weighing 1.11 carats on
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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Open Heart with Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Open Heart with Ruby Pendant necklace on Black Flat Ultra Suede , 22mm wide x
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Locket with Floral Pearl and Enamel Decoration
Located in Venice, CA
into a star, stacked on top of the flower. The 14k gold has a matte patina, accrued over time, that
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emily Kuvin Amethyst and Diamond Gold Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Classic and stunning. Our iconic matte gold organic star Stellina pendant necklace features our
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Open Heart with Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Open Heart with Sapphire Pendant necklace on Black Flat Ultra Suede , 22mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

EMBLM Ennead Pendant – 14k Gold, White Diamonds, Windmill Triangle Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the pendant are then high polished, creating a contrasting shine against the matte of the sandblast
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Woven Angel Skin Coral Gold Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
tubular 14k matte and shiny finished clasp. The clasp has 2 balls you line up and then twist to close and
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Mid-20th Century German Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 18" Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish Lion ,21 mm diameter on a 18 inch chain 1.5mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Swimming Medal Medallion Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made antique medal medallion pendant is crafted in solid 14k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Matte 14k Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact matte 14k necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 67 antique edition and 141 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect matte 14k necklace 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. Finding an appealing matte 14k necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Thomas Kurilla, Emily Kuvin and Rebecca Overmann each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A matte 14k necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 105, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a matte 14k necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Matte 14k Necklace?

The price for a matte 14k necklace starts at $100 and tops out at $26,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,352.

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.