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AJD Simple Elegant Natural Blue Turquoise & Real Orangy Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This elegant simple natural beautiful blue Turquoise and orangy Coral necklace is 25 inches long
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
limited edition necklace features approximately two carats of turquoise, and 0.30 carats of diamonds. It
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2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
-inch necklace features a sleeping beauty turquoise and is handwired with an 18kyg lobster lock and 10mm
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch turquoise necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 2 carats
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch turquoise necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise 2.50 carats
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style. Great Statement With A Simple White Blouse.
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20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace.  Iris Apfel Style
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace.  Iris Apfel Style
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W 2 in D 0.5 in L 20 in
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
necklace boasts an 18-inch length and 57 carats of luminescent Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads, secured
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Necklace with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 18 inch length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 35 carats approx. 18kyg
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
necklaces were rather simple with the tri-petal silver beads interspersed with rather plain beads. In time
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Turquoise 14 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. 24 inch
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality early Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rock Candy 9.0 Carats Turquoise Pick N Mix Necklace
By Origin 31
Located in Chertsey, GB
necklace and make a statement, or for a more casual look hoop the chain around the pendant for a simpler
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
necklace is comprised of gilt metal dore and turquoise camellia flowers comprised out of "pate de verre
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
Vintage Chanel Camellia Turquoise Necklace
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H 3.25 in L 18.75 in
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Graduating Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 22 inch graduating length Sleeping beauty turquoise 370 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling and Manassa Turquoise Silver Dollar Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom with beautiful Manassa Mine turquoise on Navajo pearl chain. Marked sterling
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

AJD Elegant Strand of Natural Highly Polished Real Coral & Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful single strand of highly polished natural Turquoise and real natural red Coral is 21
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

18K Gold Turquoise Throat Chakra Pendant Necklace by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
The 18K Gold Turquoise Throat Chakra Faceted Pendant Necklace, is an easy to wear everyday simple
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Love Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
Simple and cute Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Love necklace with 14K solid Yellow Gold chain (18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Zip necklace made in 2005 is comprised of turquoise and diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. It's a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Hand-wired Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Large Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 32 inch length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise large beads 18kyg lobster
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Hand-wired Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Small Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 32 inch length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise small beads 18kyg lobster
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Turquoise Throat Chakra Droplet Pendant Necklace, by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
A rose cut turquoise 18-karat gold throat chakra pendant necklace, an easy-to-wear everyday simple
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starfish Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch And Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, coat, or dress, or as a pendant, perfect for enhancing a simple necklace. An ideal piece for the sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Graduating Bead Necklace with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 21 inch graduating length Sleeping beauty turquoise 390 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Raine 18-Karat Gold Turquoise Throat Chakra Droplet Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Turquoise 18-karat gold throat chakra tear droplet pendant necklace, an easy-to-wear everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Candy 9.0 Carats Turquoise Tropical Crush 18 Carat Gold Necklace
By Origin 31
Located in Chertsey, GB
Turquoise, effortlessly stealing the spotlight, all ensconced in luscious 18ct yellow gold on an adjustable
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Simple retrò necklace mounted in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Egyptian Revival Vintage Teal Turquoise Green and Tan Celluloid Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
blouse. The colors are teal turquoise green offset with tan. This is a sought after necklace and one that
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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with a natural turquoise and granulations. A simple and clean
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
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H 0.984 in W 0.591 in
Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal, Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal and Faux Turquoise on Gold Chain Necklace. 3 Different
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1990s French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 20 cts approx Diamonds 0.08 ct approx
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in L 0.91 in
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise bead 12 carats approx. Chain sold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chakra Charm Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 10 mm size charm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3.5 cts approx December
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Sleeping beauty turquoise 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Chain sold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A top-grade Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine 9 x 17 mm pear shaped cabochon rests in a simple hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Kingman turquoise w/ huge cultured keishi petal shaped pearls and lustrous nacre
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a stunning opulent modern piece. Large slabs of richly colored Kingman turquoise are
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise

Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold Mother of pearl 2 carats approx. Sleeping beauty Turquoise 1 carat
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.355 Carat Turquoise Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Opal & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds to display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.15Carat Turquoise Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Opal and White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
display a simple but exquisite appeal. Turquoise Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Opal and White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Earth-Toned Bold Jasper necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
-toned necklace. The understated design features Sou Chou Jade in a familiar vase pattern, complemented
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver

Edwardian French Carnelian, Enamel, Gemstone Native American Chief Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
, including two Persian turquoise stones, a diamond, a seed pearl, and a ruby, adding a wonderful finishing
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
. Initially the necklaces were rather simple with the tri-petal silver beads interspersed with rather plain
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Antique 1890s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Stunning Long Pearls and Amazonite necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Who says simple has to be boring? Turquoise and bits of coral painstakingly inlaid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace 14 K White Gold Diamonds Spacers And Clasp
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Color Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Necklace strung with 14k White Gold and Diamonds
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2010s Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jade Dragon 24k Gold Large Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel confident and powerful in this necklace enhancer. The dragon has traditionally symbolized
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Jade Dragon 24k Gold Large Pendant
Jade Dragon 24k Gold Large Pendant
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Syna Yellow Gold Three Charms with Evil Eye, Gemstones and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis lazuli 3.50 carats approx. Turquoise 1 carat approx. Diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Evil Eye Enamel Reversible Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
lapis, turquoise, white enamel, and sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. The necklace
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Hook Engraved Pear Shape Natural Amethyst Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Engraved Pear Shape Amethyst pendant measuring 16mm x30 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
of Athens. I took a natural solid piece of turquoise, hand carved it and made a 3d figure set in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Goddess Artemis Pendant with Diamonds
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H 2.362 in W 1.85 in D 0.512 in Dm 1.85 in
Syna Yellow Gold Reversible Evil Eye Enamel Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Reversible evil eye pendant Azure blue, turquoise blue & white
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Simple Turquoise Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate simple turquoise necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 97 vintage or 68 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect simple turquoise necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing simple turquoise necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Syna Jewels, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Maison Gripoix each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A simple turquoise necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring turquoise, from our inventory of 87, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a simple turquoise necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Simple Turquoise Necklace?

The price for a simple turquoise necklace starts at $69 and tops out at $742,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,900.

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. 

Questions About Simple Turquoise Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What simple necklaces are called varies based on their style. Most necklaces that show off simple details can be referred to as minimalist. Other names vary based on how they are designed. For example, a simple necklace composed of metal links is a chain necklace, while one that features a small hanging charm is a pendant necklace. Find a wide variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.