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Gucci Icon 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729363001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Icon 18ct Yellow Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729363001 The latest silhouettes for the
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Gucci Icon 18 Carat Rose Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729373001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Icon 18ct Rose Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729373001 The latest silhouettes for the
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Gucci Icon 18 Carat White Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729373002
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Icon 18ct White Gold Open Heart Chain Necklace YBB729373002 The latest silhouettes for the
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Tiffany & co by Elsa Perreti Open Heart Silver Sterling Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Tiffany & co x Elsa Perreti silver sterling Open Heart-pendant necklace featuring polished finish
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

1.40 Carat Open Heart Diamond Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.40ctw Open Heart Diamond Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dove Silver Chain Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby Chain Silver Gold Heart
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Dove Necklace Chain Silver Gold Heart Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Billet of myself
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Chain Necklace Gold Heart Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin The dove and heart are
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Chain Necklace Gold Heart Silver Chain Ruby Animal jewelry J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Animal jewelry Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin The dove and
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Red Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Real Gold Heart Charm Necklace with Paper Clip Chain
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
chain. The chain closure lies at the heart, a symbolic and metaphoric design that opens and closes only
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Dove Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver 24" Long J DAUPHIN "Billet
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Longh J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Longh J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Longh J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin Perfect Valentines gift
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Heart Dove Necklace Gold Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Dove Necklace Gold Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin The dove represents peace of
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Chain Necklace Gold Heart Silver Ruby Victorian Style Animal jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Animal jewelry Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin The dove and
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Chain Necklace Gold Heart Silver Ruby Victorian Style Animal jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Animal jewelry Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin The dove and
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Necklace Gold Heart Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Heart Dove Necklace Silver Chain Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin Perfect Valentines gift
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

0.50cttw Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
open heart design. Crafted in 14K yellow gold. Come with 18 inches rope chain. Total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace A nice necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.04 Carat E-F Color VS Clarity Diamond Open Heart 18k White Gold Chain Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
effortlessly combines elegance and romance. The focal point of this pendant is a gracefully designed open heart
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Necklace, Heart Toggle Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
twenty strands of silver cable chain connected in the center with an open heart motif and with an
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver J Dauphin 24" Longh
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Heart Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Sterling Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Heart Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Sterling Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Sterling Silver J Dauphin 28" Long J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Ruby Swallow Dove Bird Chain Necklace Gold Heart Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Swallow Dove Bird Chain Necklace Gold Heart Sterling SilverJ Dauphin 28" Long J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pendant Chain Necklace Dove White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant Chain Necklace Dove White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Silver J Dauphin 24" Longh J DAUPHIN
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Heart Solid Sterling Silver J Dauphin 24" Longh
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Ruby Dove Heart Pendant Chunky Chain Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain necklace with a bleeding heart in gold with a white diamond and ruby on the dove which is in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Bronze

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The padlock can be opened by pressing the hinge. Length of chain: 42 cm, thickness: 4.5 mm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Open your Heart" Collection Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.2 Karat Pink
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2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
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H 0.6 in W 0.79 in D 0.16 in L 17.72 in
Harbor D. Italian Onyx Gold Heart Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian 14k yellow gold necklace featuring onyx gold trim hearts and solid gold hearts. The
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Heart Ruby Dove Necklace Silver Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
myself" fallen dove silver chain necklace with a bleeding heart in gold with a white diamond and ruby
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Five Heart Silver Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti five open heart pendant necklace. Measures 15 3/4 inches long, stamped
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Dove Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Filled Chain necklace with a bleeding heart with a white diamond and ruby on the dove which is in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50Karat Emerald "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace. A romantic style necklace embellished with a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Clarissa Bronfman 18k14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Necklace consists of: Paper clip chain is 18k solid gold, with a 14k solid round middle clasp that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Dove Necklace Gold Heart Ruby White Diamond Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
myself" fallen dove silver chain necklace with a bleeding heart in gold with a white diamond and ruby
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2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Agate Emerald Jade Chalcedony 14k Gold Heart Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond heart clasp at bottom that screws open and closed allowing for interchanging of pendant - diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Agate, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Sapphire "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect
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2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace shape. Dainty and
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2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Design 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect necklace
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Multi Color Charm Paper Clip Gold Necklace &Enamel Polki Heart
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Paper clip necklace consists of: - pink quartz - aquamarine - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plating
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 1...

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Red Ruby "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"Little Hearts" Chain Necklace A romantic style chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and
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2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN "New
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN "New
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN "New
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Diamond Snake Moon Victorian Style Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN "New
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Heart Pendant 18k Gold Diamond Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-shaped pendant necklace by Tiffany & Co., made of 18k gold, features rubies and diamonds.
The open-work
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy Logo Lozenge Chain Collar 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Chain Necklace. Crafted in lustrous gold plated metal. Featuring a trio of open
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Vintage 'I Love You' Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
pair of matching charms including a filigree styled open love heart and a round charm crafted to read
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 'I Love You' Charm Necklace
Vintage 'I Love You' Charm Necklace
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W 0.08 in L 22.91 in
ANGARA Natural Pave-Set 0.13cttw Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open heart, dazzle in an intricate pave setting. Beautifully crafted in 14k rose gold, this diamond key
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pave-Set 0.13cttw Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open heart, dazzle in an intricate pave setting. Beautifully crafted in 14k rose gold, this diamond key
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pave-Set 0.13cttw Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open heart, dazzle in an intricate pave setting. Beautifully crafted in 14k white gold, this diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

ANGARA Natural Pave-Set 0.13cttw Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open heart, dazzle in an intricate pave setting. Beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold, this diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Natural Pave-Set Diamond Heart Key Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Size-1.2mm
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open heart, dazzle in an intricate pave setting. Beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold, this diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Open Heart Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the open heart chain necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an open heart chain necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing open heart chain necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Molina each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An open heart chain necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an open heart chain necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Open Heart Chain Necklace?

Prices for an open heart chain necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $480 and can go as high as $10,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,895.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.