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French 1950s Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made of a row of cultured pearls of almost identical size. The clasp is hidden in the
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

French Cultured Pearl Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
and ratchet with a safety "8". Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm. Length : 52,5 cm approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
baroque in form and measure between 7 and 8 mm. The 3 strands are endless (claspless) lengths of 26", 28
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 8.5-8 mm 14k Gold 39.25" Women Certified $2,200 721481 This is a
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls. It is ratchet with safety "8". Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm approximately. Length : 41 cm
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with Porcelain Painting Miniature, 925 Silver
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
a diameter of approx. 7-8 mm - Dimensions of the porcelain miniature: approx. 2.8 x 3.6 cm - Inside
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Pearl Necklace with Porcelain Painting Miniature, 925 Silver
Pearl Necklace with Porcelain Painting Miniature, 925 Silver
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W 0.99 in Dm 18.51 in L 18.12 in
Edwardian Early Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
water pearls of 8 mm. x 6 mm. (average) – 17 natural salt water pearls ranging from 2.5 mm. to 4 mm. in
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Early Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace
Edwardian Early Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace
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H 1.34 in W 0.48 in L 20.87 in
Antique Victorian Style Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tahitian pearl measuring 10 mm. The necklace is crafted out of platinum and has a high polish finish. It
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The jewels are set in platinum topped 18K gold. The chain is platinum. The pendant is 46mm (1 7/8
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold & Cultured Pearl 19 in. Single Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cultured pearl necklace. With 7-7.5 mm round white pearls with fine color and
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Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Signed BTF French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Measurements: 37" x 1/8" (74 x 0.3 cm); pearls from 7 mm to 8.8 mm diameter; gold balls 10.9 mm diameter
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Pearl Tear Drop 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
adds to the regal drama of the genuine 11 mm tear drop shaped pearl pendant. Italian made and created
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold

French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of round cultured pearls white orient, it is formed of a double row retained by a
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt gold necklace, featuring a stunning diamond and pearl pendant.
Located in Braintree, GB
Total Weight Approx: 2.09 ct Clarity: SI1 Colour: F/G Pearl - Treatment: Natural Size: 9 x 7 mm This
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Yianni Creations Set of Pearl Diamond Fine Silver and Rhodium Ring and Necklace
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
length 2.5 mm width Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver and Black Oxidized Rhodium. Pearls displayed
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, ...

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat gold. The pendant is 47mm (1 7/8 inches) long. It is 39 mm (1 1/2 inches) wide. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by four 2.5 mm round pearls White in body color with excellent luster Well matched to 2.0 mm round
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold, Length 18 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite 0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace. Meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Single Strand Necklace with Black Spinel Opera Length 46 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Pearl necklace features 35 pieces of 7, 8 , 10 MM of luscious Natural Fresh Water pearls spaced out by
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel

Victorian 23.72 CTW Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swagged Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round with additional baroque pearl beads strung along swagged chain Ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.0 mm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
MM with most of the pearls are 10 mm The gross weight of the necklace is 178 gm Length 22 inch with
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1905 Station measures: 5 11/16 x 1 7/8 inches Chain length: 16 1/4 inches Swagged length: 18 1/8
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
yellow color. The pendant is 1 inch (26 mm) wide. It is 1 1/8 inches (29mm) tall including the bales
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, White Pearls, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Blue Sapphires 31.75 ct - 6 mm x 4 mm White Pearls 63.40 gr- Dimensions from 7 mm to 8 mm Total
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2010s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

286 Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set 18 Karat Gold/ Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
6-7 mm Pearls Two diamond clasp, diamonds approximately 0.3 ct Very Unique Design as bracelet can
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
is irresistible. The pendant is 7/8 inch (22 mm) in diameter. The chain is only shown for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 4 ct + 3 stones ca. 10 mm x 8 mm x 4.95 mm / ca 2ct. each + 10 stones ca. 9 mm x 7 mm x 5.5 mm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold

Victorian Russian 1.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mounted - pearls are 2.5 mm round Opaque white in body color with strong iridescence - well matched to
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
: oval cut Citrine stone is 10 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm/ about 3ct, drop cut is 6.5 mm x 4.5 mm / ca.0.57 ct
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

5 Carat Citrine Pearl Heart Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Victorian 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant is 1 7/8 inches (50 mm) long including the bales. Without the bales it is 1 5/8 inches
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl 2.25 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 17 1/4 inches Pendant measures: 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 inches Total weight: 16.1 gramsIntricate
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Multi Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace With Jeweled Gold Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
maker’s mark ‘WR’. The clasp measures 48 x 30 mm (1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.) Total length of the necklace with
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Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pearls. The cross measures (without bail) 48 x 46 mm (1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.) Total height with bail is 60
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century Double Strand Pearls with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This elegant double strand pearl necklace is made of 170 7 mm cultured pearls of fine quality with
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
long length, and is 1/8” thick. The bail is 5 x 7 mm. There are 12 sapphires that range in size from
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Lover's Knot Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
x 9.3 x 6.69 mm deep Measurements: 1 5/8" x 1 7/8" Weight: 17.8 grams Markings: none
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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Peridot Pearl Pendant in 15ct Gold, circa 1901-1915
Located in Kendal, GB
, 1.4ct) Pearls Dimensions: H 54 x W 28 x D 8 mm Age: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1915) Marks: 15ct stamp
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Antique 19th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold

Vintage 3ctw Amethyst Mabé Pearl Long Pendant, Sterling Silver, Length 2.5 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
- amethyst - oval cut, 3 stones - 7 x 5 mm - approximately 2.3 total carats - pear cut, 1 stone - 12 x 8 mm
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Amethyst, Enamel, Seed Pearl & 14K Gold Pendant / Brooch - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
flowers - five seed pearls (approx. 1.5 mm. each) set within the undulating gold frame - original 14K gold
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

American Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Stud Earring Set with Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Total Mass of Pendant = 2.4 grams 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Ring w/ Two Diamond Accents Size 8 6 - 7 mm
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Echo of the Dreamer Butterfly Moth Pendant Brooch Amethyst Pearl Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
the body with the carved amethyst wings and the blue lapis accent at the base. The pendant is 2 7/8
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20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Celestial Star Pendant - Brooch Necklace Set in Fitted Case
Located in Danvers, MA
with the brooch for added security. Measuring approximately 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inches (38 x 38 mm), the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Flawless Pearl Circle Pendant Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
appraised at $7,095.00. Diamonds 7 Old European Cut Diamonds 4.50 x 4.40 x 2.30 mm Total Diamond Weight
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Pink Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat Rose gold chain necklace suspending 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs. Halmarked 830 S , likely made
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
color Ø 3.7 x 1.75 mm/ 0,2.ct. 3. Seven Tourmalines, all old oval cut. Two Yellows 7 mm x 4.55 mm x 3
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Luigi Rosi Victorian Diamond Agate 18K Gold Antique Cupid Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Luigi Rosi Circa: 1886; via dated inscription Measures: 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches not including 3/4
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
double pin bars and a trombone security lock. Can be wear as a pendant in a chain or in a pearls necklace
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yianni Creations Diamond Set of Bracelet Earrings and Pendant with Dark Pearls
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. Each item features 7-8 mm
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2010s Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Silver, Ster...

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measurements: Length: ca. 47 mm Width: ca. 10 mm Depth: ca. 8 mm Weight: ca. 1.9 grams Gemstone Measurements
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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1928 Nordic Wedding Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 /3.1gr
Located in SE
, clear 18 K hallmark. Year combo: B8 / made in 1928. Floret's Ø 10 mm / 8 mm deep. Cultured Sea Pearl Ø
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Hasbani Set in 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Baroque Pearls, Diamonds Sapphires Citrines
Located in Paris, FR
carats A total of 16 baroque Pearls over 1 cm in Diameter 9 Citrines measuring 9 x 7 mm - 7 Citrines
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Early 2000s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Andre Col vintage 18kt. yellow gold Chalcedony brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
indicated. Seed pearls - Quantity: 8 Size: 2 mm Treatment is not indicated. Turquoises - Cut: Marquise
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1938 Artur & Lydia Ring natural 1.55 ct Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS7/4.4gr
Located in SE
Sapphire of Blue medium depth color, oval diamond cut 8 mm x 6 mm x 2.2 mm / ca. 1.55 ct. Stone
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
/ crown measures Ø 13 mm x 7 mm deep .. Sapphire is oval diamond cut, color is Blue of medium strength
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
. Shoulders of the band with the same hand-engraved patterns. The Crown is 8 mm wide, band is 3 mm wide at
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
. Year marks X7 = made in 1924. The crown measures 8 mm x 7 mm x 2.5 mm deep. Size Ø 6.5 US / 16.92 mm
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ring Natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS6.25US/2.2gr
Located in SE
8 mm x 7 mm x 4mm deep. Band hallmarked 18 ct and PLAT (platinum). Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Imperial Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Rose Gold with traces of Yellow Gold layer over. Crown is 13 mm long (North /South ) x 7 mm deep
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1938 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.5 US / 2.88gr
Located in SE
natural Blue Sapphires : central oval diamond cut 7 mm x 5 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 1 ct and two old diamond
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

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Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl necklace 7 8 mm for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 87 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl necklace 7 8 mm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl necklace 7 8 mm over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Harbor Diamonds and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pearl necklace 7 8 mm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 93, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl necklace 7 8 mm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm?

On average, a pearl necklace 7 8 mm at 1stDibs sells for $1,190, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $132,000 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.