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14K Rainbow Heart Gems Tennis Necklace
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
RAINBOW HEART GEMS TENNIS NECKLACE The full rainbow fantasy in the most unique and colorful
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline,...

14K Rainbow Heart Gems Tennis Necklace
14K Rainbow Heart Gems Tennis Necklace
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H 0.625 in W 0.2 in L 16 in
Marina J Semi Precious Gem Sautoir with Green Amethyst Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Semi Precious Stones all strung together with gorgeous high luster Baroque Pearls. Large Green Amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...

French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century French necklace is composed of 18K gold, off round and semi-baroque pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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

Assorted Semi-Precious Stones Necklace Detachable Pendant Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Assorted Colour Semi- Precious Gem Stones 43.75 carats with Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Fancy Sapphire and
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Unique Vintage 70’s Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold and White Jade Indian Mughal Necklace with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in New York, NY
18-karat gold and white Jade Indian Mughal necklace with semi-precious stones, on a 14-karat gold
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Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

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Jade, Gold

Multi-Gem Cabochon "Jubilee" Necklace 1, 000+ Carats 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and dynamic burst of color beckons with approximately 125 precious and semi-precious
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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...

Faceted Imperial Topaz Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Spacers, 20.5 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This faceted imperial topaz beaded necklace is a perfect way to add casual elegance to your
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Golden South Seas Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Gold Accents, 21 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite strand of semi-baroque, roundish golden South Seas pearls is absolutely stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique 19th Century Persian 22K Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Gold Pendent Rare and stunning large
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Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
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H 0.5 in W 2.25 in L 4 in
Marina J. Semi Precious Stone Sautoir with Baroque Pearls & in 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing piece features multi shaped and colored Semi Precious gems and Pearls all strung
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Beryl Emerald Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace is 35 grams. Green Beryl is mined outside the Eastern Siberia town of Yakutsk; this gem is
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Green Beryl Emerald Necklace
Green Beryl Emerald Necklace
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L 23 in
Amber and Gold Links Necklace
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
A fabulous 28” L (71.2cmL) necklace with oval Baltic amber beads in butterscotch, lemon, honey and
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Gold, 18k Gold

Amber and Gold Links Necklace
Amber and Gold Links Necklace
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D 0.5 in L 28 in
Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
softness of 18-carat rose gold and the bakelite clasp. At the center of this necklace is agate, a semi
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18k Gold 12.60 mm 16" Certified $895 910818 This is a
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Necklace 1.30 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1.30 TCW Women Certified $3,950 822574
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Ceramics Torque Necklace by Yves Saint Laurent
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
stones with the fakes, a blend of the artificial gems with the semi-precious for clients including Coco
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Choker Necklaces

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22k Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Akoya Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Fine Akoya Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14K 8.5 Mm 21.5" Certified $2,450 721477 This is a
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2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Necklace Platinum 9.70 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Necklace set in Fine Platinum 9.70 TCW GIA Certified
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 15.5 mm 14k Gold Certified $4,950 820707 This
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Colorful 14K Yellow Gold Layering Necklace with Dangling Gemstones
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
diamonds weighing 0.15 carats total and multicolor semi precious baguette gems weighing 1.26 carats total
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yel...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold. It is encrusted with 5
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Orange Sapphire Prehnite Green Garnet Darkened Silver Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Unique piece - Contemporary jewel. Our opinion : A splendid necklace with warm hued semi precious
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace Station 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14.30 mm" 14k Gold Certified $2995 822110 This is a
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace; circa 1880 21 graduated precious and semi
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
is open for the light and can be exchanged for other semi-precious or precious gem drops. This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 3.06ct Natural Cat's-Eye 0.53ct Natural Diamonds Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This lavish Cat's-eye round cabochon-cut center gem boasts of yellowish-green color and has semi
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum

White Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. You can exchange the drop for another semi-precious or precious gem. This piece is custom handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

1.07ct 14K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous
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2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. It is encrusted with 5
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Rose Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom Modern Style Pendant Necklace is made in 18 karat yellow gold. It features 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom Modern Style Pendant Necklace is made in 18 karat rose gold. It features 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 5.05 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 17" 14k Yellow Gold 5.05 TCW Certified $6,950 215627 MADE
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
necklace was made in only white gold instead of gems set in platinum with delicate filigree. It fastens
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

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White Gold

Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
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W 0.75 in D 0.13 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
1.60-Carat 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous
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2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.39tcw 14K Natural Trillion Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
eye clarity. Minor imperfections are normal for earth-mined gems and add to their unique ambiance
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2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
is open for the light and can be exchanged for other semi-precious or precious gem drops. This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Ethiopian Opal Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 9.23 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ethiopian Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 17" 9.23 TCW Certified
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 5.74 Ct 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Stationary Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
emeralds! The gem has a dark forest green color and very good luster. This is a necklace, and has a
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. You can exchange the drop for another semi-precious or precious gem. This piece is custom handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Kent Raible's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Necklace Enhancer Pendant, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the gem. Then you have all the detail surrounding the gem: four gold balls, giving the shape more
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems company that has been in the market since the 19th century. The sculptural design of the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Victorian 1890 Necklace in 18kt Gold with 51.04cts Peridots Turquoises & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
A gems set necklace from the Victorian era. Beautiful drop necklace, created in England during the
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Natural Blue Sapphire 'Flower Necklace Enhancer' Pendant
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
'Studio Collection'. This necklace enhancer has beautiful detailing. The layers, and boarders are a
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Cultured 9.5mm Japanese White Pearl 17.5" Strand Necklace 14k YG
Located in New York, NY
, in fact the 'Gem of Queens"... You can never go wrong with a classic strand of pearls! Round, semi
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Cultured Japanese PEARL 8-8.5mm Strand 17" NECKLACE 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, in fact the 'Gem of Queens"... You can never go wrong with a classic strand of pearls! Round, semi
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured Japanese PEARL 9mm Strand 16" NECKLACE 14K White Gold Fishhook
Located in New York, NY
, in fact the 'Gem of Queens"... You can never go wrong with a classic strand of pearls! Round, semi
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Björn Weckström & Bernd Munsteiner Lapponia, 14 Karat Gold Citrine Necklace Rare
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Smithsonian Gem Collection in Washington DC. Björn Weckströn: Rough matt surfaces, uncut semi-precious stones
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold

GIA Certified 327.24 NO HEAT Carats Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Charleston, SC
all dressed up. It also pairs perfectly with our 44.32 Star Sapphire Ring. Necklace Features 14
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

9.83ct 14K Large Medium Green Pear Cut Emerald 5 Prong Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous
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2010s Colombian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible Chrome Tourmaline Drop Necklace, 18k gold granulation, woven chain
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
. Having the central gem sitting on his bench, the piece slowly takes shape. He sketches, his palate of
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold

H Stern Brazil Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 14.77 Cts In Spinel & Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
that cut and exported gemstones. He loved the colorful semi-precious gems and learned all he could
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

H. Stern 18Kt Gold Massive Necklace with 2550 Ctw Faceted Greenish Smokey Quartz
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
company that cut and exported gemstones. He loved the colorful semi-precious gems and learned all he could
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Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

H Stern Diane von Furstenberg Long Necklace 18 Kt Gold with 22.45 Cts Aquamarine
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Cristab, a company that cut and exported gemstones. He loved the colorful semi-precious gems and learned
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
color and sparkle. The gem is large, but also soft and alluring in this gold on gold setting. The wide
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2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

One-Off Raw Stone Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold F. by the Artist Herself
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
"Wende" ... is a necklace with a cluster of colourful and raw gems! Sheila started out creating her
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Amazonite, Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-fil...

Iradj Moini Natural Golden Citrine, Smokey Topaz & Quartz Mulit Strand Necklace
By Iradj Moini
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace of natural semi precious stones by famed jewelry designer Iradj Moini. One end
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Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold Plate

9.80 Carats Huge Dark Green Emerald Cut Solitaire Unisex Pendant Gold 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic super rare huge dark green emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

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Semi Gems Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact semi gems 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 37 vintage editions and 72 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect semi gems necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a semi gems necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, H. Stern and Kent Raible are consistently popular. A semi gems necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 35, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a semi gems necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 34 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Semi Gems Necklace?

On average, a semi gems necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,890, while they’re typically $207 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.