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Rose Gold Toggle Necklace

Hermès 18K Rose Gold Échappée Punk Chain Necklace: Safety Pin Link, Toggle Clasp
Hermès 18K Rose Gold Échappée Punk Chain Necklace: Safety Pin Link, Toggle Clasp

Hermès 18K Rose Gold Échappée Punk Chain Necklace: Safety Pin Link, Toggle Clasp

By Hermès

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Échappée motif necklace is crafted in warm 18K Rose Gold and defined by its fluid central link – suggestive of movement and lightness

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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Marina J. Rose Quartz & Amethyst Necklace with Gold-Plated Toggle Clasp
Marina J. Rose Quartz & Amethyst Necklace with Gold-Plated Toggle Clasp

Marina J. Rose Quartz & Amethyst Necklace with Gold-Plated Toggle Clasp

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measuring 31.5 inches long, this necklace meets at a decorative 14k Gold Plated Silver Toggle Clasp.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pear Shape Rose Quartz and Diamond Toggle
18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pear Shape Rose Quartz and Diamond Toggle

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pear Shape Rose Quartz and Diamond Toggle

Located in New York, NY

This lovely 18 karat rose gold necklace features a multi faceted pear shaped Rose Quartz bezel set drop.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin 18k Gold Chic and Shine Paperclip Chain Toggle Clasp Chain Necklace
Roberto Coin 18k Gold Chic and Shine Paperclip Chain Toggle Clasp Chain Necklace

Roberto Coin 18k Gold Chic and Shine Paperclip Chain Toggle Clasp Chain Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Red Stone - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - Signature (2) Blue Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 3.5mm each - On Clasp Material: Solid 18k...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace
Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace

Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace

By Walters Faith

Located in New York, NY

Walters Faith's Saxon collection 18K Rose Gold Graduating Jumbo Chain Link Diamond Toggle Necklace. 1.305 Diamond Carat Weight.

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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold
Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold

Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

We absolutely love this vintage beauty! She was likely used as a chain for a pocket watch & later converted to be used as a beautiful necklace. The charm is a lovely shield shape & i...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Wheel Pendant Toggle Chain Rose Gold Necklace
Hermes Wheel Pendant Toggle Chain Rose Gold Necklace

Hermes Wheel Pendant Toggle Chain Rose Gold Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Wheel Pendant Toggle Chain Necklace by Hermes.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Mattioli Jewelry Mattioli 18 Karat Rose Gold Long Chain Toggle Necklace
Mattioli Jewelry Mattioli 18 Karat Rose Gold Long Chain Toggle Necklace

Mattioli Jewelry Mattioli 18 Karat Rose Gold Long Chain Toggle Necklace

Located in Southampton, PA

It features an ornate pendant that also functions as a toggle clasp. This stunning necklace is made of shimmering 18K rose gold and weighs a total of 25.2 grams.

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Pomellato Victoria Jet Toggle Bar Long Rose Gold Necklace
Pomellato Victoria Jet Toggle Bar Long Rose Gold Necklace

Pomellato Victoria Jet Toggle Bar Long Rose Gold Necklace

By Pomallato

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Jet Toggle Bar Victoria 28" Long Necklace by Pomellato.

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20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace epitomizes elegant sophistication and timeless design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage gold tone massive roses glass cabs mesh chain designer toggle necklace
Vintage gold tone massive roses glass cabs mesh chain designer toggle necklace

Vintage gold tone massive roses glass cabs mesh chain designer toggle necklace

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Roberto Coin Chic And Shine 18K Rose & White Gold Oval Link Toggle Necklace
Roberto Coin Chic And Shine 18K Rose & White Gold Oval Link Toggle Necklace

Roberto Coin Chic And Shine 18K Rose & White Gold Oval Link Toggle Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in Miami, FL

This particular necklace is part of the Chic And Shine Collection, which showcases the combination of rose and white gold in a contemporary design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Locket Toggle Necklace
Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Locket Toggle Necklace

Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Locket Toggle Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

1890’s toggle style rose gold necklace. Handmade pink gold locket with Platinum topped scroll work and an old mine diamond. 1 round diamond approx. total weight .03cts 14k Rose ...

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Antique 1890s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Gucci Design Toggle Clasp Link Necklace
18K Rose Gold Gucci Design Toggle Clasp Link Necklace

18K Rose Gold Gucci Design Toggle Clasp Link Necklace

Located in Westport, CT

A magnificent 18K rose gold handmade toggle clasp link necklace, featuring a Gucci design.

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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic piece that reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the Hermès ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic piece that reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the Hermès ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

25.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline Briolettes Gold Wire Toggle Necklace
25.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline Briolettes Gold Wire Toggle Necklace

25.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline Briolettes Gold Wire Toggle Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Handmade 14k rose gold wire necklace with faceted pink Tourmaline genuine untreated Briolettes and beads.

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Toggle Necklace
Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Toggle Necklace

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Toggle Necklace

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Necklace is comprised of twisted cable links Terminating as a waved toggle bar clasp accented by a rose cut diamond Completed by a logo link Spanish assay marks for 18 karat gold ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Pomellato Victoria Jet Rose Gold Link Toggle Necklace
Pomellato Victoria Jet Rose Gold Link Toggle Necklace

Pomellato Victoria Jet Rose Gold Link Toggle Necklace

By Pomellato

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k matte rose gold link necklace with toggle clasp, decorated with black jet.

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20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Vertige Cœur Diamond 18K Rose Gold Toggle Pendant Necklace SH
Hermes Vertige Cœur Diamond 18K Rose Gold Toggle Pendant Necklace SH

Hermes Vertige Cœur Diamond 18K Rose Gold Toggle Pendant Necklace SH

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Give your everyday looks a touch of luxury with this Vertige Cœur necklace from the house of Hermes. Designed from 18k rose gold, this necklace features a double ring pendant with on...

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2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Edwardian Mixed Metals Curb Link Watch Chain and Toggle Bar Necklace
Edwardian Mixed Metals Curb Link Watch Chain and Toggle Bar Necklace

Edwardian Mixed Metals Curb Link Watch Chain and Toggle Bar Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful mixed metals toggle bar dangles from a short chain extension at the center, and features a ribbed platinum bar, accented with rose gold beaded accents. adding further bea...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Calliope Antique 1920s Diamond & Garnet Locket & Toggle Chain 9ct Yellow Gold
Calliope Antique 1920s Diamond & Garnet Locket & Toggle Chain 9ct Yellow Gold

Calliope Antique 1920s Diamond & Garnet Locket & Toggle Chain 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Calliope, Circa 1920's, is shaped by her history. Crafted in 9 carat rose gold, the crest shaped locket has a horseshoe that gently rises from the surface. The horseshoe facing down ...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Located in Napoli, IT

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$53,234

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

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By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Eagan, MN

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By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

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Located in SE

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Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

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Located in Raleigh, NC

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Located in Napoli, Campania

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By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

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Located in SE

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By Marina J.

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Rose Gold Toggle Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose gold toggle necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose gold toggle necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rose gold toggle necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Walters Faith, Hermès and Marina J. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A rose gold toggle necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a rose gold toggle necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rose Gold Toggle Necklace?

Prices for a rose gold toggle necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $32,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,235.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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