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Multi Tourmaline Beaded Jewelry Necklace Rondelle Beads Gem Quality
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Multi Tourmaline Beaded Jewelry Necklace Rondelle Beads Gem quality Size : 7.5 To 12 MM Weight
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2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

334.50 Carats Multi Tourmaline Necklace Beaded Jewelry Natural Gemstone AAA+ gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Multi Tourmaline Beaded Plain Jewelry Necklace Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Tourmaline Size : 7 To
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2010s Nigerian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

Multi-Strand Citrine Beaded Necklace with 14k and 18k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace is so pretty and unusual - and the neutral color goes with everything! It features 3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Phosphosiderite and Kunzite Beaded Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and unusual necklace features a gorgeous collection of luscious purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Multi Gemstone Bead Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous, fun and vibrant multi gemstone bead necklace. There is an array of different colours
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3-Strand Multi-Colored Jade Beaded Necklace with 18k and 22k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive necklace features three strands of jade beads in varying shades of earth tones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

871.10 Carats Multi Tourmaline Carved Tumbled Necklace Multi Color Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
871.10 Carats Multi Tourmaline Carved Tumbled Necklace Multi Color Natural Gem Gemstone - Multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

Amazonite and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement necklace features a beautiful collection of perfectly matched, 18mm round
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace with Hand Carved Rhodonite Floral Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a beautifully hand-carved rhodonite floral pendant on a lovely
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Multi-Gemstone Carved Beads, Cultured Pearl, and White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi-Gemstone Carved Beads, Cultured Pearl, and White Diamond Gold Necklace: A rare and beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, ...

Faceted Citrine Nugget Beaded Necklace with Garnets and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
resembles flowing honeycomb, this necklace is both beautiful and fun! Each citrine bead has a "swirled
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

3-Strand Moonstone and Labradorite Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This moonstone and labradorite triple-strand necklace is both fun and versatile! 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Rose Quartz and Kunzite Beaded Necklace with Rose Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful rose quartz and kunzite bead necklace features a gorgeous pairing of sparking rose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unearth the captivating charm of the 1940 African Multi Gemstone Beaded Necklace, a masterpiece of
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Vintage 1940s African Beaded Necklaces

Handcarved Amethyst Flower, Rhodolite, Pearl and Tourmaline Bead Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different strands of pearls or beads, as well as a chain. This necklace is so pretty, feminine and versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...

Green Prehnite Beads and White Diamond Clasp Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Green Prehnite Beads and White Diamond Clasp Gold Multi-Strand Necklace : An unusual and beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10mm Chalcedony and Moonstone Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace pairs lovely, translucent 10mm blue chalcedony beads with adularescent blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

13-14mm Aquamarine and Moonstone Beaded Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous aquamarine necklace features natural aquamarine beads in a deep blue color rarely
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Beaded Necklace with Moonstone, Onyx, and Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original strand of natural emerald beads is truly one-of-a-kind! The emeralds in this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 1...

20mm Round Blue Lace Agate and Kyanite Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features stunning blue lace agate and richly colored blue kyanite beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Coral Multi-String Layered Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This multi-string layered necklace is a handcrafted piece, composed of 18 karat yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral and Lapis Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural color coral necklace features 3 strands red coral tube beads beautifully arranged with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Gemstone Retro Modern Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace 3 Strands
Located in New York, NY
bands in this stunning Retro Modern Mid-Century bead necklace. The triple strand necklace features 43
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20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Ye...

Double Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 170.45 Carats Total with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant double strand of colorful Ethiopian opal beads weighing 170.45 carats total! The
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Tanzanite Necklace Multi Gem 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat Gold. The stunning Multi Gem Necklace is set with gorgeous Aquamarine gems. Between the large
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10-Strand Peridot & Chrome Diopside Torsade Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive torsade necklace is comprised of 10 individual strands of freeform oval peridot
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Judith Ripka Bahama Mama Diamond Gem Pearl Necklace / 80 Grams / 18K Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
Designer Judith Ripka Necklace (stamped with the designer hallmarks) Bahama Mama collection NEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Chrome Diopside and Chrysoprase Necklace, 21 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this pretty necklace that is perfect for all seasons! The 8mm round turquoise has lovely color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mallary Marks Multi Color Quartz Briolette Fringe Bead Necklace 18k Gold 18.5"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Quartz - 5.5 - 7.5 Total Carats (7.7 X 15 to 8.1 X 18.2 mm), Briolette Cut, Yellow
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

127.00 Carats Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gem Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
127.00 Carats Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gem Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline

Chanel Pearls & Crystal Buckle Multi-Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this ultra rare gem from the iconic and timeless CHANEL! The details on this
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Silver

Retro Multi strand Coral Black Onyx Diamond Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous mid – century retro multi-strand torsade necklace is Italian origin, 1945 ca
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Carved Pink Agate and Tourmaline Pendant with Pink Opal and Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chain, pearl necklace or strand of different beads! The 10mm pink opal beads are gorgeous with their
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Agate, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hand Carved Agate Flower Enhancer and Coffee Colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely hand carved agate flower necklace is a conversation piece and wonderful way to add
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Burmese Unheated Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Unheated Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

A.Jeschel Green and Brown Garnet Multi strand necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the extraordinary with our one-of-a-kind necklace, a symphony of seven strands
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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

250 Carat Peridot, Vintage Angel Skin Coral, and Diamond Multi-Strand Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
set. This necklace was inspired during a trip to the Bahamas, a Caribbean Commonwealth Country, that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Coral and Pink Sapphires Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
-strand necklace in coral, pink sapphire beads and bakelite clasp, an exceptional piece that marries the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Coral, Pink Sapphire

701.65 Carats Tourmaline Multi Tumble Plain Top Fine Quality For Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Tourmaline Multi Drops Faceted Top Fine Quality For Jewelry Gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

621.25 Carats Tourmaline Multi Tumble Plain Top Fine Quality For Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Tourmaline Multi Drops Faceted Top Fine Quality For Jewelry Gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

AJD 23 Inch Three Strand Multi Color Beryl Necklace in Pink, Blue and Green
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant and original 23-inch three strand necklace of multi color beryls in four different sizes
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2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Linda Lee Johnson Precious Red Coral Bead Necklace 22k Gold 17" Double Strand
By Linda Lee Johnson
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful coral double strand necklace is a Linda Lee Johnson piece. Johnson was a multi
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Peach, White and Lavender Color, 17 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive strand of large, multi-colored freshwater baroque pearls is truly eye-catching and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1962 Christian Dior Signed Honey Graduated Bead Resin Double Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beauty of this 1962 Christian Dior honey graduated bead resin double necklace. This exquisite piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Coral Multi Strand Necklace Mounted in 18k Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Coral necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare modernist necklace
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1990s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Magnificent Multi-cut Polished Beautiful Intense Smoky Quartz Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful multi-faceted gem cut polished intense natural Smoky Quartz - 14mm - enhanced with
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

AJD Glisteining Artistic Multi-color Moonstone & Hessonite Garnet 17" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful checkerboard gem cut shining Moonstones - creamy, light chocolate, and golden brown
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Garnet, Gold Plate

AJD Glowing Dramatic Multi-Color Strand Real Ruby Zoizite 19" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
natural gem cut real Amethyst - approximately 19mm. This beautiful necklace is 19 inches long. The
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Vintage 1950s Multi Strand Pink Coral and White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a lovely multi-strand vintage Pink Peach Coral Necklace with a Coral Pendant featuring
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Vintage 1950s British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Sautoir Red Coral Bead Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
measure 3.40 mm each, the red coral beads on the chain measure 3.80 mm each, and the decorative multi gem
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20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Tahitian Opera Pearl Necklace 17 - 15 mm AAA- Multi Color 14k yellow Gold 35"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
known for exquisite multi Color necklaces and this strand is no exception. A Large almost straight in
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2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Earth Sky and Raindrops necklace - Green Peridot + Blue Aquamarine
Located in New Orleans, LA
Natural gems from the Earth inspired this necklace. Strands of green peridot and blue aquamarine
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Signed Giovane Aquamarine 8.20 Ct Diamond High End Necklace
By Giovane
Located in Napoli, IT
time-honored craftsmanship This high end, elegant and exquisite necklace, reveals an high level of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ten Strand Sardinian Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Striking intensity of Sardinian red coral is the focus of this necklace. Smooth carvings of the
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Rose Quartz and Cultured South Sea Pearl "Raja" Necklace
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
. The necklace is formed of a double and triple strands of tumbled rose quartz beads interspersed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

220.31 Carat Rondelle Emerald Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Total Gem Weight 220.31 Carats Set in Platinum Overall Necklace Weight 51 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

972 Carat of Tanzanite with 8.56 Carat of Diamond Necklace set in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Where to begin on this striking and completely one of a kind necklace? Inspiration came with the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

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Multi Gem Bead Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of multi gem bead necklaces. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 31 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of multi gem bead necklaces made by Artisan jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Bulgari and Marina J. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Multi-gemstone versions, from our inventory of 24, are particularly popular. A selection of bead, round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of multi gem bead necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Multi Gem Bead Necklaces?

On average, multi gem bead necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $3,960, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $44,205 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.