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Black onyx, green jade and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate exquisitely simple convertible necklace. Tubular onyx links are divided by alternating
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Celadon Jade , black onyx , emerald and coral necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
together in a very elegant fashion. The necklace is secured by a black onyx toggle clasp. Length: 24
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx

Two Strand Jade & Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two Strand Jade & Onyx Bead Necklace A necklace consisting of a 14 karat white gold clasp, set
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pearl, Onyx and Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Features a hand-carved jade pendant set in an onyx and diamond surround. Suspended on a beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Onyx, Jade Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
jade, pearls and onyx for all the lenght. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1950s Malachite, Jade and Onyx Bead 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro Malachite Bead Necklace - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Malachite, Jade, Onyx Features 24
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
carved coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds and onyx. As pendant, a drop jade. The chain is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American family's collection. The necklace composed of coral, black onyx and jade beads, joined by
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Medieval Style Carved Jade & Onyx Beaded Necklace with Diamond Spacer
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Medieval Style Carved Jade & Onyx Beaded Necklace With Diamond Spacer
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver

Fred Leighton Onyx and Jade Tassel Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Fred Leighton
Located in Houston, TX
Fred Leighton tassel pendant necklace in 18K white gold composed of diamonds, sapphires, onyx and
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Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Beaded Silver Necklace W/ Quartz Rutile, Jade, Onyx & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Onyx. The necklace also features sparkling diamond accents that add a touch of luxury to the piece. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Coral, jade, rock crystal and black onyx sautoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
a green mottled jade well carved plaque. The necklace is joined together with black macrame cord and
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal

Vintage Georg Hornemann Carved Jadeite Jade Black Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georg Hornemann
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible statement piece by Georg Hornemann is set with a large jadeite jade stone that is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with 19 unique pieces including Onyx
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...

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

Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Southbury, CT
A dramatic hand-carved and highly detailed black nephrite jade drop that measures approximately
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade

Gumps Chinoiserie Onyx Long Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such; colorless diamonds, green jade and black onyx. The necklace is fully
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Onyx Jade Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
natural coral,jade,onyx and diamonds. Necklace total weight 14.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.63 karat Coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quartz, Black Onyx, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Lavender Jade
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Turquoise Onyx White Gold 18 Carat Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic necklace designed and hand made by artisans in the sector, in 18K
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Turquoise Onyx White Gold 18 Carat Pendant
Jade Turquoise Onyx White Gold 18 Carat Pendant
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H 2.28 in W 1.38 in
Black and Grey Shaded Carved Jade Pendant with Diamond, Emerald and Black Onyx
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
: 1.63ct JADE: 51.40ct ONYX: 4.75ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Yin and Yang Green Jade/ Black Onyx Donut Pendant (With Solid 14K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
The Yin and Yang Green Jade/ Black Onyx Donut shaped Fortune Pendant is an eclectic creation
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseph Mazer Faux Jade and Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
jade Czech glass ovals are used between the pave links to join the necklace with a large central carved
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Joseph Mazer Faux Jade and Onyx Pendant
Joseph Mazer Faux Jade and Onyx Pendant
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W 1.75 in D 3 in L 18.5 in
18k Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Pendant Enhancer
Located in beverly hills, CA
, is framed with black onyx. Below the jade are eight round cut diamond with an round cabochon ruby
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double strand jade, amethyst, black onyx, blue chalcedony, rock crystal necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful mixed stone elegantly simple pair of necklaces with luminous large jade beads, rich
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1969 Black Jade Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the epitome of timeless elegance: the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1969 Black Jade Necklace
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Yellow Gold

Chunky Bakelite Jade & Onyx Beaded Necklace With Silk Tassel By Miriam Haskell
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Important and rare piece - 32" beaded necklace - 7" tassel drop - Black Onyx
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Diamond and Onyx Drop Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Onyx Drop Link Necklace set in 18K white gold, including 2 pear shape onyx drops & 2 Jade
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Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamond Pearl Jade Onyx Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold "Carousel" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has a 1.00 Carats Chrysoprase. This Pendant has Jade, Mother of Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...

NWT $39, 500 18KT Gold Gorgeous Burmese Jadeite Diamond Black Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Burmese Jade Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Beautiful Rare Burmese Jade and Glittering
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold

Jade Necklace Certified Untreated by Ming's Midcentury Chic
Located in Southbury, CT
This multicolor jade necklace from the 1950s or thereabouts was created by the venerable Hawaiian
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamond Antique Moroccan Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and opal large oval clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Opal, Agate, Crystal, Silver, St...

Onyx Flower Necklace Pendent 24 karat Gold Plated Silver Sterling Rope Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection elegant Onyx Flower Necklace Pendent adorned in 24 karat Gold
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Rhodium

Green Jade and Onix Gold Pendant with Diamonds Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Pendant with an Oval Cushon Cut Green Jadeite, Black Onix and White Diamonds. Unique Piece Handmade in our Atelier in Valenza Italy. This beautiful J...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Green Jade and Onix Gold Pendant with Diamonds Made in Italy
Green Jade and Onix Gold Pendant with Diamonds Made in Italy
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H 0.28 in W 1.46 in L 2.17 in
1970s Pink Jade Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
1970's, Italy. Carved light pink jade decorated with onyx and coral. On the loop 8 brilliant-cut
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Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intaglio Mediterranean Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
face surrounded by an onyx frame and embellished with diamonds, emerald and jade. Onyx chain 44 cm long
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified Type A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Parrot Pendant, Vivid Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
) and black "beak" material (jade or onyx) is also set into this 18k yellow gold setting. The untreated
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

Jade Diamond Buddha Pendant 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Jade, diamonds, and black onyx. The carved Buddha measures 1-5/16". Forthy white and fiery diamonds are
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dilys' 268.50ct Lavender Jade Grape Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This significant lavender jade carving of the grape motif is the latest addition to Dilys’ rare
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Shanghainese Onyx Elephant Pendant with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
design. Our Black Onyx and 14K Yellow Gold accents make for pleasing contrast and effects. A Symbol of
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mala Necklace with Matt Lapis and Eighteen Karat White Gold Diamonds Beads
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mala necklace is made of matt lapis lazuli, opal and matt grey agate. It is incrusted with 18
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
,jade and rose cut diamonds. Total Weight of the necklace grams 16.60 Diamonds Karat 1.03 Coral weight
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Lantau Donut Azure Blue Jade Fortune Pendant with 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Blue Azure Jade Donut Pendant with the Chinese Han Character for 'Fortune' or 'Luck' in 14K Solid
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Unique Vintage 70’s Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Engraved Genuine Lapis Lazuli Round Bead Green Onyx Cab 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval Green Onyx Cabochon measuring 6x8 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part. In 1978 our
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Frank Gehry Sterling Silver Hanging Fish Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to quality craftsmanship. The focal point of the necklace are the seven fish pendants crafted in jade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, The radiant red oval shaped ruby in the center is surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H clarity ...
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...

0.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Halo Oval Round Cut
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, with an oval ruby in the centre surrounded by 12 white stunning diamonds weighing a total 0.93 carat (Ruby & Diamond) of which, diamond total 0.23 carat color G...
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...

Richard Minadeo Three Tier Green, Onyx, & Crystal Deco Earrings
By Richard Minadeo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Minadeo emerald green, black onyx, and jade-colored Art Deco-inspired statement earrings
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings

19th Century Hardstone Agate Inlaid Marble Table
Located in London, by appointment only
as Jade, Agate, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sard or Carnelian, and a general term for an object made in this
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Center Tables

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Agate, Belgian Black Marble

Jade Jagger Maiden Black Onyx Necklace
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Jade Jagger Maiden Black Onyx Necklace featured with Black Spinel beads and oxidised sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Natural Jade Diamond Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A colorful and artsy, original Art Deco lavaliere necklace - circa 1920s-1930s - in glorious green
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Onyx Yellow Jade Vermeil 925 Long Gemstone Necklace
By Lucy de la Vega
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This necklace is long and may also be worn doubled and layered. The onyx is 20mm flat round disks
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Vermeil

Black Onyx Buddha How Necklace
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
loss and move forward. Materials Onyx, Black Obsidian, Red and Blue Jade, 14K Gold Dimensions 30
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Gold-filled

Black Onyx Buddha How Necklace
Black Onyx Buddha How Necklace
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Onyx And Jade Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact onyx and jade necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an onyx and jade necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An onyx and jade necklace from Marina J., David Webb and Fred Leighton — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An onyx and jade necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Jade, from our inventory of 24, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our onyx and jade necklace for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Onyx And Jade Necklace?

On average, an onyx and jade necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,500, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $120,367 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. 

Questions About Onyx And Jade Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In China, a circle jade necklace usually means eternity. The Chinese associate jade circles with the sun and the heavens and call them “ping an kou.” Find a range of jade necklaces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.