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18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary museum quality 18th Century Georgian 3 TCW diamond, silver topped rose gold
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th century. This gorgeous jewel encrusted with 34
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Jeannette Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 Karat rose gold, rooster hallmark. This antique Jeannette cross is adorned on both
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Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Slab Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Starfish Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minimal Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Octagonal Long and Happy Life 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Heart Long and Happy Life 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in
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Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Black Tourmaline Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Black Tourmaline Necklace
Black Tourmaline Necklace
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W 1.14 in L 18.89 in
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Necklace with Ice Diamond Pebbles
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona sautoir necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 12 carats of briolette cut black
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
originates from France dating back to the 18th century when a French engineer named Guillot invented a tool
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona Pebble Turquoise Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, necklace with flat turquoise pebbles. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Alex Jona Aquamarine Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

Alex Jona Aquamarine Necklace
Alex Jona Aquamarine Necklace
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W 1.22 in D 0.35 in L 19.7 in
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
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W 1.14 in L 18.89 in
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
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Dm 1.14 in L 18.89 in
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
Alex Jona Black Tourmaline Necklace
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W 0.94 in L 18.89 in
Alex Jona Turquoise Pebble Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, long necklace made of flat turquoise pebbles. Alex Jona jewels stand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Alex Jona Aquamarine Tourmaline Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
in L 14.5 mm W / 660 mm L Clasp dimension: 18 mm /0.70 in Diameter Alex Jona jewels stand out, not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
façade conceals a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Link Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Link Chain Necklace
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W 0.63 in D 0.6 in L 17.71 in
Alex Jona Bastoncini Sterling Silver Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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2010s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Bastoncini Sterling Silver Necklace
Alex Jona Bastoncini Sterling Silver Necklace
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W 2.36 in L 18.5 in
Alex Jona Crazy Cut Amethyst Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, crazy cut amethyst necklace weighing 65 grams, with a brushed gold
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Crazy Cut Amethyst Necklace
Alex Jona Crazy Cut Amethyst Necklace
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W 0.63 in L 17.33 in
Alex Jona Rubellite Tourmaline Morganite Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Rubellite Tourmaline Morganite Necklace
Alex Jona Rubellite Tourmaline Morganite Necklace
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W 0.59 in L 20.86 in
Alex Jona Morganite Amethyst Carnelian Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace with gilt sterling silver clasp. Length 20.86"-53 cm, 0.43"-10 mm thick. Alex Jona jewels stand
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Morganite, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Morganite Amethyst Carnelian Necklace
Alex Jona Morganite Amethyst Carnelian Necklace
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W 0.43 in L 20.86 in
Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
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W 0.29 in L 17.71 in
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
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Dm 0.18 in L 17.32 in
Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
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W 0.64 in L 19.29 in
Alex Jona South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona South Sea Pearl Necklace
Alex Jona South Sea Pearl Necklace
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Dm 0.49 in L 18.5 in
Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace with 10.44 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace suspending a heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona Design Collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, Alex Jona jewels stand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cherub Angel Riding Chariot Swan Bird Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Antique
Located in New York, NY
acanthus leaf motif wings. The rare jewel dates to the 18th to 19th Century. The bronze medallion with
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal

Alex Jona Aquamarine Amethyst Rose Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique silver and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace, 35.43 inch- 90cm long, made of woven small chains. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Long Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Long Chain Necklace
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W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 35.43 in
Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
popularity in the 18th century, designed as a simple line of graduating single stones, strung on silk. By the
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Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona Design Collection, finely hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Alex Jona Multicolor South Sea Pearl Necklace
Alex Jona Multicolor South Sea Pearl Necklace
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Dm 0.55 in L 17.32 in
Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link chain necklace. Chain
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
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W 0.53 in L 19.6 in
Alex Jona White Agate and Silver Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
façade conceals a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Alex Jona White Agate and Silver Long Necklace
Alex Jona White Agate and Silver Long Necklace
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Dm 1.7 in L 35.43 in
Alex Jona Tahiti Light Grey Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
façade conceals a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace set with seven white diamonds weighing 0.11 carats in total. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold  Horseshoe Necklace
White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold  Horseshoe Necklace
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W 0.44 in D 0.13 in L 0.42 in
Alex Jona Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable collection of design jewelry, antique
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

White Diamond Ivy Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link necklace suspending
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Ivy Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
White Diamond Ivy Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.3 in L 16.53 in
Faceted Washer Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold necklace with two size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold long necklace with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
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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
Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
façade conceals a 3300 sq. ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
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W 0.12 in Dm 5.75 in
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq. ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
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W 0.5 in D 0.16 in L 1.06 in
Alex Jona White Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house containing a remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Alex Jona White Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
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H 0.4 in W 0.52 in D 0.13 in
Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant circa 1700 14 Karat Gold Dutch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
- this is very typical of the early Georgian jewels and actually helps to authentic the age of the jewel
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
curb link long chain necklace. Marked Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Tahiti Grey White South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
façade conceals a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town
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21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Beaded Necklaces

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
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W 0.55 in D 0.11 in L 17.52 in
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Rose Quartz Aquamarine Smoky Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
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W 0.36 in D 0.11 in L 17.32 in
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design, but also for the careful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Necklace 18th Century With Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of necklace 18th century with jewels available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 100 vintage editions and 317 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of necklace 18th century with jewels made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Alex Jona, Fabergé and Mellerio dits Meller are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 142 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut necklace 18th century with jewels and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. Most of our necklace 18th century with jewels for sale are for women, but there are 153 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Necklace 18th Century With Jewels?

Prices for necklace 18th century with jewels start at $166 and top out at $400,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,059.

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.