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Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...

Antique Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace with Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter that was carved in China for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace with Gold, Silver, and Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking pendant features a beautifully hand-carved, mother-of-pearl gambling counter set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant Necklace in Silver and 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an original antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter that has been
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip Necklace with Blackened Silver, Steel and 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gaming counter dating back to the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Double Strand 6mm Pearl with Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace, 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant "Y" necklace features a beautifully hand-carved, mother-of-pearl antique gaming
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Reversible Pendant Enhancer in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching, reversible pendant / enhancer combination features a large, antique mother-of
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold with Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an antique Chinese mother-of-pearl gambling counter with motifs dating back
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Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant / Enhancer in 14k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reversible pendant / enhancer is a beautiful statement piece featuring a large, antique mother
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Signature Mother Of Pearl Diamond Pearl Multi Gem Gold Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- bottom back end bar to hang symbol tree base/additional charms from - mother of pearl face of the pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant with Amethyst and Citrine
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Pendant in Yellow Gold and Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace features a shield-shaped, antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Pendant in Yellow Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant in Yellow Gold and Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant in Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an original antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter that has been
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Pendant with Gold, Silver and Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Pendant in Gold and Silver with Blackened Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Stephen Webster Russian Roulette Mother of Pearl and Diamond Magazine Necklace
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold set with white diamonds (9.01 carats) and bullet-shaped white Mother-of-Pearl
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Reversible Pendant in Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching and reversible pendant features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip Pendant in Gold and Silver with Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter in 18K Gold and Silver Pendant with Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Silver, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
, adapting to all situations and occasions. Thanks to innovation, rings and earrings coloured mother of pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Fish Motif Pendant in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl gambling counter in the shape of a fish
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features a fine-quality, antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip Pendant / Enhancer in 14k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant / enhancer features an antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter that has been
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant in Gold, Blackened Silver & Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter that was hand carved in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Frederic Sage Luna Large Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Frederic Sage
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Frederic Sage pendant 18-karat yellow gold settings that emulates a glowing full moon, round mother
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter with Kyanite in 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
counter. Gaming counters, aka gambling chips, are beautiful pieces of fine quality mother-of-pearl that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Kyanite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
other mother of pearl colours, in yellow gold or white gold Important information for this ORDER
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hirsh Cloud 9 Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
pendant features a grey Mother of Pearl cloud which catches and reflects light. The cloud is surrounded by
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold 1 Diam. 0.04ct Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
cut, 1 black mother of pearl inlay About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Q Garden Necklace with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
By Evangeline London
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold, 5.4g. 
 2 Diamonds, Total Carat Weight: 0.06ct
 Stone: Mother Of Pearl This
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Divas' Dream 18 Kt. Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
realized with mother of pearl and onyx. With its feminine design, delicate gem arrangements and iconic
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Mother of Pearl Chanel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Mother of Pearl Chanel Necklace Gold Weight 15gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
the Virgin in profile on mother-of-pearl. On the back the initials "M C 30-4-1933" are engraved. All
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Siriana Medium Pendant in 18k Gold with 3 Mother of Pearl Pieces
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Siriana Pendant in Rose Gold with 3 Coloured Mother of Pearl Pieces and Silk Cord with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Paris Emerald and Diamond Triple strand Pearls Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
, weighing approximately 12 carats, set against a backdrop of lustrous mother-of-pearl. The emerald boasts a
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Mother of Pearl Flower & Peridot Gemstone with Sterling Silver Toggle
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
worn in all seasons. White mother-of-pearl glows as the hand carving breaths the gem life, and glows
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
carats of round diamonds suspending a gem 17mm South Sea pearl. The 2.25” pendant is accompanied by a 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Pendant Locket 18k White Gold 1 Diamond 0.04 ct H VS Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
black mother of pearl inlay About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Forest Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0729
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Creek Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0802
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Creek with horse in the background Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0770
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Unicorn Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keshi Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Featuring a claw set brilliant cut diamond with an oriental cultured white pearl and a large white oriental
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20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...

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

AJD Double-Strand Freshwater Pearl and Garnet Necklace January Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Pearl is the Queen of Gems and the gem of Queens Handmade rhodolite garnet briolettes are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate

White Mother of Pearl Flower & Black Spinel Gemstone with Sterling Silver Toggle
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
worn in all seasons. White mother-of-pearl glows as the hand carving breaths the gem life, and glows
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Rose Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-Of-Pearl Pendant #0831
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Yellow Rose on Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely Yellow
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant 18 Inch Baroque Pearl and Smoky Quartz Necklace Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Necklace of iridescent white Pearls mixed with various sizes of Smoky Quartz. These Pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil

14 Karat 'Blue Boy' Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant #0786
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 'Blue Boy' Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely recreated
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Siriana Pendant in White & Rose Gold, Diamonds & 3 Mother of Pearl Ps
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Siriana Pendant in White and Rose Gold, 3 Coloured Mother of Pearl Pieces and Silk Cord
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Siriana Pendant in White & Rose Gold, Diamonds & 3 Mother of Pearl Ps
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Siriana Pendant in White and Rose Gold & 3 Coloured Mother of Pearl Pieces. Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Siriana Pendant in Rose Gold with 3 Mother of Pearl Pieces & Silk Cord
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Siriana Pendant in Rose Gold with 3 Coloured Mother of Pearl Pieces and Silk Cord with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with white mother of pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

White Pearl Flower with Peridot Center & Small Sterling Silver Toggle Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
worn in all seasons. White mother-of-pearl glows as the hand carving breaths the gem life, and glows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Miniature Fine Pearl 18 K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
fasteners adorned with a fine half-pearl. In the center, a mother-of-pearl tassel features a miniature of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch of the fingers, and chains can be worn with pendants
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
earrings coloured mother of pearl change at a touch of the fingers, and chains can be worn with pendants
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Mother Of Pearl And Gem Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mother of pearl and gem necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a mother of pearl and gem 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing mother of pearl and gem necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Mattioli and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a mother of pearl and gem necklace featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. When shopping for a mother of pearl and gem necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl And Gem Necklace?

On average, a mother of pearl and gem necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,862, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $200,000 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.