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Open Ended Pave Ruby & Diamond Ball Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:10.1ct,Slv:60.42gm, Ruby:16.65ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Open-Shank Cesellato Collar Necklace
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
open-end collar is produced using the cesellato technique. The necklace contains 1.75 carats of pavé
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Old Cut Diamond Riviera Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
florette of 7 diamonds. A nice touch to the end of the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace
Located in Guaynabo, PR
setting at the end of it. The necklace has an open box clasp. The scarf width goes in crescendo from the
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace
18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace
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W 3.75 in L 8.25 in
Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of old mine and rose-cut diamonds, this rivière necklace is mounted in enameled 18K gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
the necklace grams 20 Length from one end of the other of the open necklace 42 centimeters The coral
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
(from one end to the other) 40 cm Total Weight of the necklace grams 7.60 Diamonds Karat 0.50
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
to supplement those already present. Necklace length closed 25.5 cm Open necklace length 46 cm (end
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
present. Length of the closed necklace 21 cm Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 41.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
present. Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 37 cm Total Weight of the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
11.30 weight of diamonds rose cut carat 0.18 Weight of sapphires carat 2.14 length of the open necklace
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
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H 1.71 in W 1.28 in L 16.54 in
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
or videos if you request it. Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 40.5 cm Total
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
further images or videos if you request it. Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 42 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Length of the closed necklace 19 cm Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 39 cm Total
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Sapphires White Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
one end to the other) 45 cm Total weight of the necklace grams 7.5 Sapphire Karat 2.95 Diamonds Karat
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
you request it. Length of the closed necklace 21.5 cm Length of the open necklace (from one end to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful diamond necklace dating back to the early 20th century, the Edwardian era
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
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H 1.07 in W 0.91 in L 16.54 in
Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. The diamonds bring delicate blinks, and the open cabochon drop allows light to pass through the jewel
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, R...

Diamonds Rubies Yellow Gold 14 Karat Silver Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total pseo of 1.33 carat rose-cut diamonds Total weight of the necklace 33.5 grams Necklace length open
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds Blue Quartz White Gold 18 Karat Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
24.50 Natural Diamonds Karat 0.68 Blue Quartz grams 12.90 Length of the open necklace from one end of
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Coral Enamel White Gold 18 Karat Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
grams 20,50 Diamonds Karat 1,08 Coral grams 3 Length of the open necklace from one end of the chain to
Category

Vintage 1980s European Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mid Century Natural Turquoise Necklace 18 KT Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
necklaces are in fact treated, stabilized , tinted, waxed, reconstituted, vaporized quarts enhanced to end
Category

Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Coral Diamonds Rubies White Gold 18 Karat Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
present. Length of the open necklace (from one end to the other) 38.5 cm Total Weight of the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Emeralds Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
weight 0.40 karat Natural Coral weight 12 grams Length necklace open from one end to the other 43 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom necklace pendant encrusted with 5 round diamonds and green
Category

2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. The diamonds bring delicate blinks, and the open cabochon drop allows light to pass through the jewel
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Agate Diamonds Jade Yellow Gold 18 Karat Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
0.10 karat Natural Coral weight 5 grams Length necklace open from one end to the other 43 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Agate, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Modern Transformer Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace in 14 karat rose gold is encrusted with 5 round natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Old Mine Cut diamond held in an open-backed bezel. Matching chain and a spring ring marked "AU750
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
to give you any explanation. Necklace total weight grams 11,00 Diamonds weight kt. 0,14 Coral weight
Category

1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.63 Carats Pavé Diamonds Couture Sculptural Contemporary Tube Platinum Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
necklace stuns with details of natural white, graduated, pavé diamonds along front and sides. Necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
necklace. A smooth narrow open ring is set with 159 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.39 carats. It ends on
Category

2010s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
the colored stones 9.50 kt Length of the necklace open from one end to the other 41 cm
Category

1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
total weight 65.50 grams Total Weight of the necklace 135.70 grams Length from one end of the other of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant & Tanzanite Quartz Necklace 37"
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- large gold double sided diamond clasp on bottom that opens and closes (Gross Weight 5.18g approx diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold Plate,...

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
brighter. The diamonds bring delicate blinks and the cabochon amethyst is open to the light. This brooch is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Blossom Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, creating a bright play of light. The diamonds provide delicate sparkle, while the cabochon drop is open to
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
with 5 round diamonds. The necklace also features a removable natural emerald drop (around 3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom necklace pendant encrusted with 5 round diamonds and cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Tri Color 18K Gold Abstract Oval Link Dangling Diamond Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
Tri color 18K gold and diamond charm necklace offered by Alex & Co. This modern masterpiece
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 115.20 Carat Total Mixed Cut Cluster Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious and well crafted high end necklace showcasing mixed pear and marquise cut diamonds, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold. It features 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Rose Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
to the surface of the gold, while the diamonds provide delicate blinks and the cabochon drop is open
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace in 14 karat yellow gold is encrusted with 5 round natural
Category

2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom Modern Style Pendant Necklace is made in 18 karat rose gold. It features 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, creating a bright play of light. The diamonds provide delicate sparkle, while the cabochon drop is open to
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Modern Style Fourteen Karat White Gold Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, creating a bright play of light. The diamonds provide delicate sparkle, while the cabochon drop is open to
Category

2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Style Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace is a part of a contemporary jewelry collection designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Curved Cross Diamond Necklace, First Communion, 14K Rose Gold, Quinceñera LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
favorite person! The necklace has an adorable open butterfly and cross link for wearing at 17 inches or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Featured in Vogue Fourteen Karat Gold Modern Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace in 14 karat white gold is encrusted with 5 round natural
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Style Fourteen Karat White Gold Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 14 karat white gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace is encrusted with five round diamonds and a
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

"Window Box" Necklace in White Gold with Orange Sapphire Sun, Diamond Mountains
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, bezel-set between the crest of the two diamond "mountains." The mountains are all pave-set with round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Anthony Kim Diamond & Pearl Bird Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Bone Link Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
polished finish. The pendant features a long curved bar with diamonds on each end, just above the bar is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chantecler 1960 Textured Twisted Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 5.15 Ctw In Diamonds
By Chantecler
Located in Miami, FL
A necklace designed by Chantecler of Capri. Fabulous statement twisted necklace, created in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
5 round diamonds. The necklace also features a removable natural emerald drop (3.96 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Camphor Glass .65ct Diamond Statement Bib Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
numerous pieces of etched camphor glass accented by top quality diamonds throughout. The necklace is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold. It features 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Square Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond 0.04 ct Blue Topaz Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant necklace 18k white gold, Era collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex & Co "Forever Heart" 0.66ct Heart Cut Diamond & Pave 18K Pendant Necklace
By Alex & Co
Located in Newton, MA
Alex & Co "Forever Heart" signature diamond pendant is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold in our
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Open Ended Diamond Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of open ended diamond necklaces. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 96 vintage editions and 107 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. The designs in our inventory of open ended diamond necklaces bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, SCALA GIOIELLI and Kent Raible are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 158 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon open ended diamond necklaces for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of open ended diamond necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Open Ended Diamond Necklaces?

On average, open ended diamond necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $5,750, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $398,000 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.