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4 Strand Pearl Bracelet with Sapphire Flower Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with 80 pearls of 6mm, round cut Diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s More Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pearl Bracelet with Large White Gold Clasp, Set with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-row pearl bracelet with large white gold clasp. Set with sapphires and diamonds. Including
Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Double Strand Pearl Bracelet with Ruby and Sapphire Clasp in 14K Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Length: 7 inches Features Ruby and Sapphire gemstones
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

3-Row Cultered Pearl Bracelet with 9 Carat Gold Clasp Set with Sapphires, 1984
Located in London, GB
3 Row Cultered Pearl Bracelet with 9ct White Gold Clasp set with Sapphires, 1984 Well matched
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet w 14K Gold & Sapphire Floral Burst Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
1950's Style Five Strand Pearl Bracelet with feature 14 Karat Gold & Sapphire Floral Burst Clasp
Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Marchak Paris Sapphire Ruby Pearl Gold Torsade Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sapphire, ruby, and pearl torsade bracelet. The beautifully crafted clasp is finished with square
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely Sapphire and Pearl Beaded Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This lovely beaded grey sapphire and pearl bracelet with a hanging tassel is a very charming piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearls and, between of them, structures in 14 kt white gold. As clasp, a structure in 14 kt white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Bracelet with Pink Sapphire & Solid 14k
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Bracelet by Marina J. This piece is made using small cultured Pearls, Faceted Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seed Pearl Ruby Sapphire Bracelet Emerald Diamond 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage bracelet is set with natural freshwater seed pearls with a solid 14K Yellow
Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Topazs, Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
,sapphires,topazs and pearls. This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold...

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion retrò bracelet mounted with pearls
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
intricate detailing and set with shimmering sapphire stones and more pearls. The clasp not only adds to the
Category

Late 20th Century German Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
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H 0.48 in W 0.52 in L 7.09 in
Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, Turquoises, Stone, 14Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearls and,between of them,silver structure studded with two turquoises. As closure, a clasp in 14 kt
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Signed Boucheron Akoya Pearl, Amber, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A French signed Boucheron Akoya pearl, amber, sapphire and diamond bracelet from the 1980s, in 18K
Category

Late 20th Century French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18k Gold Plat, GIA Pearl Sapphire Emerald Engraved Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and truly elegant antique Edwardian period bracelet was crafted in France from
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Marina J. Vintage Platinum & Diamond Watch with Blue Sapphire & Pearls
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
watch is reworked into a gorgeous Pearl and Sapphire bracelet - marked M.E.W. 8-1-55 on the back as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold,...

Yellow Gold Sapphire & Seed Pearl Vintage Bangle Bracelet 6 1/2" 14k Rnd 1.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

332.84 Carat Pearl Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14K gold and sterling silver. This beautiful bracelet is filled with 332.84 carats pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Marina J. Pearl & Sapphire Choker with Vintage Centerpiece and 14K White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Vintage 1920s Enamel Centerpiece with original Natural Pearls reimagined into a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Rolex 179174 Datejust Mother of Pearl Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel:: 18k white gold bezel Dial: Mother of pearl dial with sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Handmade Tahitian Pearl, Starfish, and Coin Leather Necklace and Bracelet Suite
Located in Freeport, FL
inch in diameter, the starfish and clasps are about 3/4 of an inch. Tahitian Pearl Description
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique 1891 Victorian 14k Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl Wedding Bangles
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
pearls, tiny rose cut diamonds and engraved embellishments. They have a pinch clasp closure on the side
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

René Boivin Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Amethyst Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1980s, this strap bracelet by Maison René Boivin is composed of sapphire, pink
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white Platinum with a working dial on its side which is adorned with a deep blue Sapphire. The watch's
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Yellow Gold Garnet Lab-Created Sapphire Vintage Slide Charm Bracelet 7 3/4" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cabochon Color: Red Synthetic Sapphires Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Opal Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphir...

1.80 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Kt Gold Bespoke Ceramic Tresor Paris Bead Bracelet
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The Original Tresor Paris Bracelet features one Sphere with 1.80 Carat Pave set Blue Sapphire as a
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires,rubies and yellow topazs and pearls. This bracelet was totally
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16628. Officially
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Gemstone, Enamel, Gold And Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
pavé set sapphire heart; a gold art nouveau motif, set with a sapphire; a pearl and diamond pavé set
Category

Late 20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Automatic Dial 18k Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
DIAMONDS and Blue Sapphire, custom dial custom bezel. Water Resistant Depth (m): NA BRACELET DETAILS Band
Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
wheelbarrow charm is encrusted with diamonds but also features ruby, emerald, and sapphires. The bracelet
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex Pearlmaster 18k Yellow Gold Watch with White Mother of Pearl 80318
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
MECHANICAL WARRANTY. Yellow gold case with a yellow gold Rolex pearl master bracelet. Fixed yellow gold bezel
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Set 69139
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
president bracelet that is equipped with a concealed folding clasp. This timepiece is in excellent
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Age Of Elegance" Garnet Pearl Ruby Gold Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
gold silk cord with Gold Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top and bottom pendants
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Druzy, Kyanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Sterlin...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Under The Midnight Sun Sapphire Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, 14k gold plating, sapphire, diamond, rose cut diamond, polki diamond, pearl, peridot, tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
markers Bracelet: 18k White Gold Size: Will fit a 5.5" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp Movement: Manual
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and Diamond cluster at the center Bracelet: 18k White Gold Size: Will fit a 6.5" wrist Clasp: 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Me Myself Divine III" Ruby Gold Diamond Sapphire Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, aquamarine, rose quartz, sapphire, garnet, freshwater pearl, ***PLEASE NOTE -- MODEL MAY BE WEARING ITEM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Slide Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Amethyst, Opals, Ruby, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, Pearl Measurement: 7.5" in length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Miriam Haskell Elaborate Beaded Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
glass beads in emerald, ruby and sapphire with faux pearls and Russian gold signature caps and fittings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Piaget 9190d2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond hour markers Bracelet: 18k White Gold Size: Will fit a 5.5" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Daytona Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Dial Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Pearl Diamond Pave Bracelet material: Steel Clasp: Fold clasp Functions: Chronograph *The picture used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel

Clarissa Bronfman Crystal Castle Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, tanzanite, bone, wood, mother of pearl, sapphire, amethyst, crystal, synthetic coral. **Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Rolex 80299 18k White Gold Datejust Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamond Bezel Ladie
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sapphire Crystal with Cyclops Magnifier. Bezel: Factory Diamond Dial: Oyster Perpetual Datejust Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
and onyx set bezel, an 18k white gold and onyx bracelet with an 18k white gold jewellery style clasp
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Rolex Daytona Mother of Pearl Dial 116528
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold Oysterlock deployant clasp. This timepiece is further fitted with a sapphire glass and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Legends Naga Bracelet BMS65115221BSPXU
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Balinese water dragon that protects the ocean's pearl. Wear the bracelet with the dragon head clasp facing
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Rolex Daytona, White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Fixed 18k yellow gold tachymeter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
common motifs. A magnificent gemstone and reverse carved crystal charm bracelet from the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Omega Constellation Mother Of Pearl Diamond Steel Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Mother of pearl Omega logo dial with original Omega factory diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

14k Yellow Gold Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Women’s 14K yellow gold vintage charm bracelet with seven charms. One charm has small pearl, ruby
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet
14k Yellow Gold Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet
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W 0.2 in D 0.2 in L 7.25 in
Chopard Your Hour Ladies Diamond Pearl Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
bracelet, features a 18k white gold jewellery style clasp set with a single round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Omega Constellation Iris Mother Of Pearl Diamond Steel Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
factory diamonds. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Mother of pearl dial with original Omega factory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Pearlmaster White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Pearlmaster White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch 80359 Unworn NOS. Officially
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Mother Of Pearl Dial Steel Mens Watch A13356
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
-time. Four 15 minute markers. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Blue mother of pearl dial with black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Chronomat 01 Mother of Pearl Steel Limited Edition Mens Watch
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
resistant sapphire crystal. Blue mother of pearl dial with raised Roman numeral hour markers. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Aqua Terra Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides. Mother of pearl dial with original Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 118238 Mother of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 18948 Day-Date 18k Mother of Pearl Masterpiece Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Bracelet With Sapphire Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

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