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18k Mattioli Indigo Mother of Pearl Puzzle Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Carmel, CA
Rendered in high polish, 18K yellow gold with Indigo Blue Mother of Pearl 'puzzles', this necklace
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2010s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace optional coloured puzzles Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace 45cm - 17.7in Products available on request
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace optional coloured puzzles Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Frame Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Carmel, CA
From the Puzzle Collection by Mattioli, this necklace blends inspiration both from abstract art and
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90cm - 35.4 in Products
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90cm - 35.4 in Products
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Sizes 90 cm Request availability if in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90cm - 35.4 in Products
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Modernist goldtone and black resin "puzzle piece" collar necklace with fold over clasp. Marked
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
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H 0.3 in W 5.75 in D 0.3 in Dm 5.75 in L 6.75 in
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Openwork Chanel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Openwork Chanel Necklace Gold Weight 31gr Joyful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Enamel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Enamel Necklace Available in Green Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Bold Gold Modernist Puzzle Statement Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Highly original and creative, this 14K yellow gold statement necklace is composed of unusual large
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Enamel Chanel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Enamel Chanel Necklace Gold Weight 31gr READY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace 90 cm - 35.4 in Available on request in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds Chanel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat in White Gold with White Diamonds Chanel Necklace Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant and Rose Puzzle
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant, also available in White & Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k Yellow Gold & Diamonds and Yellow Puzzle
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k Yellow Gold Earrings & White Diamonds Also available in White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Necklace Diamonds 0,87
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Black Onyx S Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Chanel Small Necklace Available in Green Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Mother of Pearl Chanel Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Mother of Pearl Chanel Necklace Gold Weight 15gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k Rose Gold Pendant & Diamonds and Rose Puzzle
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k Rose Gold Earrings & White Diamonds Also available in White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold & Malachite
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90 cm - 35.4 in Available on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lavender Jade Pendant Puzzle Box Carving Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
bead inside a "box." This type of carving is sometimes called a "puzzle box" and would also be known as
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2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Lavender Jade Pendant Puzzle Box Carving Certified Untreated
Lavender Jade Pendant Puzzle Box Carving Certified Untreated
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W 15.56 in D 13.44 in L 14.98 in
James Parker Sterling Silver San Diego Modernist Puzzle Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oxidized sterling silver pendant created by silversmith James Parker of San Diego, California. Parker was an early member of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego which started in the 1...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small Pendant in 18k Rose Gold & Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant with Brown Diamonds and three Ceramics in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Mattioli Pendant M Size 11 Colored Puzzles 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds & 11 Coloured Puzzles Medium Size Can be done
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small Pendant in 18k Rose Gold & Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
NEW Mattioli Puzzle Ceramic Small 18k White Gold Pendant with Brown Diamonds and three Ceramics in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Mattioli Pendant M Size 11 Colored Puzzles 18K Rose Gold & Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant 18K Yellow Gold and Brown Diamonds & 11 Coloured Puzzles Medium Size Can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Pendant Diamonds 0,41 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Pendant 18K Rose Gold & Brown Diamonds and 11 Colored Puzzles M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant 18K Rose Gold & Brown Diamonds & 11 Coloured Puzzles Medium Size Pendant in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Limited Edition 18ct White Gold And Diamond 'I Love You' Puzzle Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare 18ct white gold and diamond puzzle pendant by Cartier 1997, the pendant of square shape
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mattioli Pendant 18K Rose Gold & White Diamonds and 11 Colored Puzzles M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Pendant 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamonds & 11 Coloured Puzzles Medium Size Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Pendant 18K in Rose Gold & White Diamonds & w/ 3 Colored Puzzles M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Pendant 18K in Rose Gold & White Diamonds & 3 Colored Puzzles S Size Available in Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mattioli Pendant 18k in Yellow Rose or White Gold & 3 Colored Puzzles Small Size
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Pendant 18K in Yellow Rose or White Gold & 3 Colored Puzzles Small Size Available in Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Able & Zimmerman Signed 18k Double Sided Necklace
By Abel & Zimmerman
Located in Solvang, CA
& Zimmerman necklace is secured with a slide over puzzle clasp and side spring safety. The necklace is in very
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Salad Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
and has helped to make it more mainstream. This one of a kind spectacular necklace is a symphony of
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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Salad Necklace
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Salad Necklace
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H 9.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.2 in Dm 20 in L 20 in
Miriam Haskell Dusty Rose Pate de Verre Swag Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell swag necklace of puzzle patterned handmade dusty rose pate de verre round beads
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
desired. A puzzle-shaped notch at the bottom of each key completes the original and artistic design. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary pietra dura set consisting of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings and two
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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
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L 14.57 in
14K Two Tone Gold Round Illusion Diamond Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
single large diamond is created by the way smaller diamonds are puzzled together and set in a white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Two Tone Gold Round Illusion Diamond Pendant
14K Two Tone Gold Round Illusion Diamond Pendant
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H 1.19 in W 0.82 in
Gerard McCabe Lorikeet Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Gemstone Pendant
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
reflects the beauty of the world around us. The Gerard McCabe Lorikeet necklace features a Remarkable
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2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
emerald is individually cut to fit into the face like a jigsaw puzzle, ranging is shape from a marquis cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Roman Sphinx Coin Granulated Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
prophecies in the form of word puzzles. This pendant does not include the chain but one can be provided
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Gold and Malachite Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Earrings Option in Rose Gold & Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Rose Gold , Malachite and Diamonds Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle 18k Rose Gold , Malachite and Diamonds Earrings Diamonds 0,34 carats Diamonds can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings Option in Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Gold and Malachite double strand Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace Sizes 17 to 19cm upon request
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl double strand bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Sizes upon request from 17-19cm Request
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold & Natural Mother of Pearl Earrings and Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings and Brown or White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Double Strand Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
, necklace and pendant Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all defining Puzzle, Mattioli’s iconic collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle 18K White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Earrings Diamonds 0,68 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Domino Magazine, Necklace, New York, NY, 1988
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
, color and black & white, expertly hung to fit together like pieces of a puzzle. “This is my favorite
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1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Miguel Berrocal Sculpture/Abstract, Torso " with Stand, Choker Necklace Art
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mounted sculpture from the Puzzle Spanish master Miguel Berrocal, This work is signed in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Puff Sleeve Silk Jersey Shift in Orange Pink Print - Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
" colorblock puzzle print Condition: New with tag Approximately 36" long; 35" bust; 36" waist; 37" hips
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Puzzle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
KARA ROSS - Ebony wood has been hand cut into many intricate pieces to form puzzle pieces which
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American More Necklaces

Akillis Puzzle Necklace 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K white gold AKILLIS Puzzle necklace set with white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bronze Berrocal Sculptural Puzzle Necklace, with Ring Inside, and Plaque
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze Sculptural Puzzle Board (with Ring inside) and Necklace by Artist Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006
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Vintage 1970s Spanish More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flat Puzzle Link Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flat Puzzle Link Necklace Gold: 18K 131.403g. Diamond: 3.50cts.
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akillis Mini Puzzle Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K yellow gold AKILLIS Mini Puzzle pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akillis Mini Puzzle Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Akillis Mini Puzzle Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 0.28 in L 0.48 in
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Puzzle Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact puzzle necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 43 vintage editions and 76 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect puzzle necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic puzzle necklace over the years, but those made by Mattioli, Akillis and Miguel Berrocal are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A puzzle necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 44, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a puzzle necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Puzzle Necklace?

On average, a puzzle necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,968, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $163,121 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.