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Roman Malakov, Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 1.04 carat radiant cut yellow diamond, set by yellow gold prongs, is surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Roman Malakov 18K Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold traditional religious star of David pendant necklace, suspended on an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 18K Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold traditional religious star of David pendant necklace accented with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.10 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a single 0.10 carat round diamond in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 1.02 Carat Total Weight Yellow Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a 0.85 carat radiant cut diamond, GIA certified M-VVS2, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 61.96 Carat Graduating Yellow and White Diamond Rivière Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, 28 in total weighs 29.65 carats total. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 23.45 Carat Total Fancy Intense Yellow Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An important and very rare diamond necklace showcasing a row of graduating radiant cut fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.66 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Color Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet beautiful pendant necklace showcasing 3 fancy yellow color clover shape cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Double Halo Pendant Drop Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 2.07 carat pear shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as U-V color. Surrounding the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.42 Carats Round Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Suspended on an 18 inch adjustable white gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 17.66 Carats Total Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
approximately F-G Color and VS in Clarity. Made in 18K two tone. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 7.52 Carat Total Round Diamond Tennis Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
inches in Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov Graduating Round Diamond Line Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A mini riviere style necklace showcasing graduating rounds, suspended on an 18 inch yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov Multi-Color Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a colorful combination of South Sea and freshwater pearls in a single strand necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 54.75 Carat Oval Cut Yellow and White Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular piece of high end jewelry necklace showcasing 43 color-rich oval cut fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 3.13 Carat Total Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic drop pendant necklace showcasing 3 color-rich radiant cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 18K Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace with Wheat Chain
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold traditional religious star of David pendant necklace, suspended on an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.29 Carat Total Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing 2 solitaire round diamond weighing 0.29 carat total. Small
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 6.89 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamonds Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.26 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.01 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Suspended on an 18 inch yellow gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 11.58 Carats Total Graduating Round Diamonds Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, 16 inches in length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 20.47 Carat Graduating Round Diamond Riviere Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weighing 20.47 carats total, set in a polished 18k yellow gold mounting. Length 16 inches. Roman Malakov
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 3.86 Carats Total Round Shape Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This fine dazzling tennis necklace features a row of brilliant round shape diamonds weighing 3.86
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.84 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Starburst Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in a chic starburst design. Diamonds weigh 0.84 carats total. Made in 14k yellow gold. Suspended
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.07 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
approximately M-N color, SI1 clarity. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 10.04 Carat Graduating Round Diamond Riviere Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
the center. Diamonds weigh 10.04 carats total. Set in a seamless 18 karat yellow gold design for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.70 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Made with 18K Yellow Gold and 16 inches in Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.70 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Made with 14K Yellow Gold. Suspended in 18K White Gold chain. 18 inches in Length. Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.50 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and stunning pendant necklace showcasing 11 brilliant round cut diamond weighing 1.50
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.77 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and stunning pendant necklace showcasing 11 brilliant round cut diamond weighing 1.77
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.77 Carats Total Mixed Diamond Trillion Cut Star Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This fashionable pendant necklace showcasing trillion cut diamonds set in a star design. Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.54 Carat Modified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklaces
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This simple but unique floating solitaire pendant necklace showcasing 0.54 carat 7 sided pear shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.34 Carats Fancy Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
inches rose gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Roman Malakov 0.50 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Two Tone Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weighing 0.50 carats total. Finely made in 18K Yellow and White Gold. 17.6 inches in Length. Roman Malakov
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.63 Carat Total Round Diamond Open-Work Pentagon Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would like to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Roman Malakov 4.43 Carats Total Micro-Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
suspended on a diamond encrusted bale made with 18 karat yellow gold. Comes with an 18 inch yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.49 Carats Multi-Color Diamond Open-Work Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total; white diamonds weigh 0.19 carats total. Finely made in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.70 Carats Total Round Diamond By The Yard Bezel Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weigh 1.70 carats total. Approximately 18 inches in length. Roman Malakov is a custom house
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.10 Carat Round Cut Diamonds in Ovoid Brushed Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Diamonds weigh 0.10 carats total. Finely made in 18K white and yellow gold. Roman Malakov is a custom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 7.05 Carats Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Journey Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified 38.92 Carat Burmese Ruby with Diamond Halo Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant round halo diamonds weighing 14.30 carats total. Made in 18K white and yellow gold. Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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

Roman Malakov, 0.82 Total Carat Fancy Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
pendant is made in two-tone 18 karats gold and platinum. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.34 Carats Total Round Diamond Open-Work Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a row of 12 round brilliant diamonds, set in an open-work
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.77 Carat Total Round Shape Diamond Triple Loop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic and exquisite triple loop pendant necklace showcasing 0.77 carat total, embellished by 85
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Roman Malakov 11.21 Carat Total Round Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 6-9mm Yellow South Sea pearls with diamond encrusted caps on each side weighing 11.21
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.94 Carat Total Pear and Heart Shape Fancy Color Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 1.69 carat pear shape light yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.68 Pear Shape Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
is suspended on a two pear shape yellow diamond halos, attached to a diamonds by the yard chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would like to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.52 Carats Total Sun Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, 18, and 20 inch chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 1.75 Total Carat Three Stone Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
has a VS clarity. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.74 Total Carat Three Stone Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
clarity. Bright round diamonds weighs 0.50 carats total, F color and VS/SI clarity. Roman Malakov is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1 Carats Total Diamond & Pearl Collapsible Multi-Strand Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and beautiful pearl necklace showcasing two separate strands of pearls that can be worn
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.56 Carat Bezel Set Round Diamonds by The Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
spaced evenly in a cushion shape bezel made in 18 karat yellow gold. 16 inch white gold chain. Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 0.92 carat pear shape diamond, L Color and SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pear Shape Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
adjustable yellow gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.32 Carats Total Alternating Yellow and White Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This classic pendant necklace showcasing six high quality fancy yellow diamonds spaced by white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.86 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and platinum. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 7.77 Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Double-Sided Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Golden and White South Sea Baroque Pearls and Yellow Sapphire Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent necklace showcases 22 pieces of South Sea golden and white baroque Pearls. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Sapphire

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Roman Malakov Yellow Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact roman malakov yellow 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, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2 vintage or 63 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a roman malakov yellow 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. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and heart cut versions for sale. When shopping for a roman malakov yellow necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Roman Malakov Yellow Necklace?

The price for a roman malakov yellow necklace starts at $850 and tops out at $1,120,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $8,963.

Roman Malakov for sale on 1stDibs

Renowned for its boutique — a New York City Diamond District mainstay — as well as for its handcrafted, world-class engagement rings, the Roman Malakov jewelry company actually began an ocean away from Midtown Manhattan.

At the end of World War II in 1945, the eldest of the three Malakov brothers began studying with some of the leading watchmakers in Europe, eventually becoming a master watchmaker himself. He soon joined forces with his younger brothers, sourcing and dealing rare watches and gems, and eventually shifting focus to the latter. Soon, the family would master the art of the “Russian cut,” an art form they brought to their diamond cutting stateside, establishing their Diamond District location in the mid-20th century. As a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, the company oversees each step of the jewelry-making process for vibrant pieces of exceptional quality.

In the United States, the company continued its hands-on approach to sourcing, with the family and later, its employees working directly with mines around the world, from Lesotho to Siberia, for stones that are hand-inspected and certified as natural and conflict-free. This process results in a wide variety of stones — from pink sapphires to yellow diamonds in a range of cuts, with white diamonds joining these vibrant stones on almost every piece. Blue sapphires from Kashmir and rare Tanzanian rubies, for instance, are encircled with diamonds for lustrous halo rings.

Roman Malakov is well-known for its engagement rings and wedding bands, but it also produces bracelets, necklaces, earrings and cocktail rings in a rainbow of colors and styles ranging from traditional to Art Deco. Always, though, the centerpieces are the stones, which the company also sells loose, each a luminous gem embodying both natural beauty and fine craftsmanship.

And with three generations of diamond expertise, Roman Malakov is also the perfect resource for learning about how to clean a diamond ring.

Find a collection of Roman Malakov jewelry on 1stDibs today.

A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.