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360 Carat Emerald, Burma Ruby and Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
360 Carat Emerald , Ruby & Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch This spectacular
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace style made in yellow gold showcasing a boomerang-shaped pendant micro-pave set with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace Intricate and captivating, our Burmese
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire beads with white pearls and white diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace with Tutti Fruiti Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Spacers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive contemporary necklace containing four strands of ruby beads accented with two - 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Wrap around Tassel Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and charming beaded ruby wrap around necklace with ruby bead tassels with diamond top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Flower Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length - green agate and green onyx 8mm beads - Diamond and 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful necklace with Carved Colombian Natural Emeralds set in 18K Gold and strung with Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Lavender Jade Beads 17.49 mm, Burma Ruby & Diamond Disco Ball Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
jade bead necklace with a custom Burma rubies (with high fluorescence) and diamonds disco ball clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
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Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 18" length - diamond and silver clasp at bottom that opens and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Clarissa Bronfman Tanzanite Polki Diamond Ruby Beaded Necklace & Elephant Pendan
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - large gold double sided diamond clasp on bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain Crafted with meticulous precision, this 98-mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K 163 Carats Genuine Ruby Bead Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
A multi-strand ruby necklace containing 163 carats of bright red faceted genuine ruby beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Round Beads Natural Diamond and Lab Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunningly sparkly diamond and ruby beaded necklace is an absolute showstopper. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Emerald and Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Oval Emerald Cabochon, a Pear-Shape Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby

Tribal Style Moonstone & Ruby Beaded Necklace with Diamonds Made in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Style Moonstone & Ruby Beaded Necklace with Diamond Accents, Handmade in Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Silver

480 Ct 7 Layer Natural Smooth Ruby Bead Necklace 14k Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 480 Ct 7 Layer Smooth Natural Ruby Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp and carved
Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Designer Beaded Necklace with Diamonds, Ruby and South Sea Pearl in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:7.42g Diamond:51.38ct Pearl:113.8Cts, Ruby:5.5Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30" J Dauphin Monkey
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby 65 Carats and Pave Diamond Centerpiece Accent Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Ruby, pave diamond accent beads, two strand necklace. Item # N3753 Materials and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

65 Carats Ruby and Pave Diamond Centerpiece Accent Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Ruby, pave diamond accent beads, two strand necklace. Item # N3753 Materials and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx Diamond Ebony Beaded Necklace & Ebony Ruby Hamsa Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
other charms/chains from bottom - diamond, 14k gold, ruby hamsa hand ****MODEL PHOTOS OF BEADED
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30"
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30" J Dauphin Monkey
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
white gold with a central ruby of 1.5 carats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 carats / Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Tahitian Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
-karat-. The necklace measures 16” long. The estimated weight of the rubies is 2.50 carats; the diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gol...

Lithos 18KY Gold, Ruby Randel and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Bead and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace. The handmade chain has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

305.13 Total Carat of Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Platinum as well as a Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum. The focal point of this 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Long Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and chic ruby and diamond necklace. The piece features 44.89 carats of fine rubies in oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The palmettes are all set with antique cushion-cut diamonds, and punctuated with three rubies. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Certified 17 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby gemstone pieces and diamonds. Accessorize your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Ruby Cts 62.10 and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring ruby beads totaling 62.10 carats and staggering pearls nestled at 8.55 carats, it exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

5.47 Carat ERS and Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Cameo, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by diamonds,rubies,sapphires and colored stones. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Multi-color Stone and Diamond Pave Bead necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and modern bead necklace featuring multicolor gemstones set in a pave fashion with diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is ornamented with six blue sapphire beads, six emerald beads and five ruby beads, evenly
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Onyx 'Le Baiser Du Dragon' Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
spaced by ruby beads, 17 1/4 ins., with French assay marks for 18k white gold. Signed Cartier, numbered.
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace feature 18 karat yellow gold clasp set with round brilliant cut Diamonds
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1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace. This stunning piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

54.14 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
54.14Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamonds and one bezel-set ruby cabochon at the center. This feminine, elegant necklace is so
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yoko London Ruby Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Knotted Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Diamond and Ruby rondelles through the ends. The necklace can be tied in a knot to secure it and worn as
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 1...

Eostre Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby ​​and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds and rubies, this bib style necklace is sure to impress. The necklace features a unique cluster of
Category

20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

AJD 30 Inch Unique White Pearl and Ruby Necklace Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
30 Inch necklace of faceted matte 6mm natural ruby rondelles and white Chinese freshwater pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Necklace come with 10 pieces of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 5.64 Carat, 37 Natural Translucent Jadeite Bead Necklace Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 5.64 carats, 37 Natural Translucent Jadeite Bead Necklace Art Deco Jadeite Jade is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Marina B Nadja sautoir necklace diamonds, emeralds, rubies, onyx, yellow gold
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Marina B. Necklace Model "Naja" from the 70s'. This necklace is a long necklace made of small beads
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Late 20th Century European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

29.47 Carat Ruby and Pearl on Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Stunning 29.47 carat natural sugarloaf ruby (detachable) 'Baroque' style pendant with diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl Gold Vermeil Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...

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Ruby And Diamond Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby and diamond bead necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect ruby and diamond bead necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing ruby and diamond bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Boucheron, Jane Magon Collections and Sabbadini each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our ruby and diamond bead necklace for sale are for women, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby And Diamond Bead Necklace?

Prices for a ruby and diamond bead necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $270,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,078.

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.