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Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just
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Antique 1710s British Georgian More Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Floral rondelles, the five central ones with tassels, comprise this lovely cut steel necklace
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Antique Cut Steel Necklace
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H 1.75 in L 15.5 in
Mid-19th Century Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Any fan of cut steel would be unbelievably happy with this piece, it is in lovely condition and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique Georgian1820s Early Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A crowning glory of design, this cut steel necklace shimmers like diamonds, in available light as
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Antique Early 18th Century British George IV Link Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Steel

Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine
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Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces

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Berlin Iron, Cut Steel

Edwardian Cut Steel Hanging Basket Pendant, France
Located in New York, NY
Massive Edwardian cut steel hanging basket Giardonetto pendant. Composed of minute marquise and
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Guard Chain, circa 1810
Located in Kendal, GB
twice around the neck. Additional Information: Material: Metal, Stone Metal: Cut Steel Dimensions: L
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The interchangeable necklace is made of steel, as you scroll through the pictures of the next
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2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Quartz, Steel

Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
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W 0.63 in L 0.71 in
Amethyst (8.9 grams), Raspberry steel necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The interchangeable hand cut Amethst (8.9 grams) sits on a steel necklace called Raspberry, because
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2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, Steel

Amethyst (8.9 grams), Raspberry steel necklace
Amethyst (8.9 grams), Raspberry steel necklace
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W 0.87 in D 0.63 in L 16.62 in
Swarovski Rhodium-Plated Stainless Steel Purple & Clear Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Southampton, PA
This Swarovski necklace is made of rhodium-plated stainless steel, boasting a 28” chain with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

Swarovski Rhodium-Plated Stainless Steel Purple & Clear Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Southampton, PA
This Swarovski necklace is crafted from rhodium-plated stainless steel and decorated with purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

Necklace with Gem, 18k and Surgical Steel
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Flexible steel necklace with clasp of yellow gold, 18K (42cm length) Rock quartz, princess cut (6.5
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Black IP Stainless Steel RT Elements Necklace with Hematite
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
-cut hematite semi-precious stone set in black IP plated stainless steel. This necklace is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Black IP Stainless Steel RT Elements Necklace with Sodalite
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
-cut sodalite semi-precious stone set in black IP plated stainless steel. This necklace is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Black IP Stainless Steel RT Elements Necklace with Carnelian
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Black IP Stainless Steel RT Elements Necklace with Carnelian This ID bar necklace features a hand
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Belle Époque Facetted Steel and Copper Coloured Beads Necklace Beadwork
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exceptional beaded necklace has been handcrafted around 1910and is made from polychrome
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

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Cut Steel, Copper

BULGARI Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel "Tondo" Pendant Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, stainless steel, leather and diamond necklace, Bulgari. The “Tondo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Extraordinary Miriam Haskell Pearl and Cut Steel Collar Suite
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Miriam Haskell Pearl and Cut Steel Collar Suite from the 1940's. Elaborate stations
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Necklace with Pink Amethyst, 18k and Surgical Steel
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Flexible surgical steel necklace with clasp of yellow gold, 18K (42cm length) Pink Amethyst, pear
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Black IP Plated Stainless Steel RT Elements Dog Tag Necklace
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Black IP Plated Stainless Steel RT Elements Dog Tag Necklace This dog tag necklace features two
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Necklace with Gem & Diamonds, 18k and Surgical Steel
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Flexible steel necklace with clasp of yellow gold, 18K (42cm lenght) Rock quartz, princess cut (6.5
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Yellow Quartz '10.5gr' and Gold Plated Steel Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Part of the interchangeable collection, this yellow quartz and cut bead weighs in at 10.5 grams
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold Plate, Steel

Yellow Quartz '10.5gr' and Gold Plated Steel Necklace
Yellow Quartz '10.5gr' and Gold Plated Steel Necklace
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W 1.11 in D 0.48 in L 17.13 in
Rose De France Amethyst '11.7 Grams', Raspberry Steel Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pinkish color Amethyst. The stone weighs 11.7 grams and sits on a steel necklace called Raspberry. It is
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Steel

Rose De France Amethyst '11.7 Grams', Raspberry Steel Necklace
Rose De France Amethyst '11.7 Grams', Raspberry Steel Necklace
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W 1.11 in D 0.67 in L 17.8 in
Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace with Gold, Silver, and Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reminiscent of an exotic "gate." Blackened steel chain links with 18k yellow gold accents form an eye-catching
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Green Amethyst 'Praseolite' '11.2grams' with Gold Plated Steel Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The center bead of this necklace, is Green Amethyst whose real name is Praseolite. The bead weighs
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel

Charriol Kucha Stainless Steel Two Turquoise and Horn Pendants Open End Necklace
By Charriol
Located in Southampton, PA
“Kucha” necklace from Charriol offers an intriguingly fashionable look. The necklace is beautifully made
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Turquoise, Stainless Steel, Steel

Bulgari Tondo Yellow Gold Diamonds and Steel Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel with an 18K Yellow Gold Heart with round Brilliant cut diamonds set into the very center
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

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

Philippe Charriol Celtic Noir Diamond Station Necklace in White Gold and Steel
By Philippe Charriol
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold and Black Stainless Steel Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 70 Diamond Cut: Princess and Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip Necklace with Blackened Silver, Steel and 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles. The pendant in this necklace measures 3/4" x 3" including the bail. 18-inch, blackened steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Zodiac Dial Pendant Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Centering the 'Bvlgari' logo with a stainless steel surround accented by a round brilliant cut diamond
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Kaufman De Suisse Flowing Lines 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Citrine Wavy Necklace
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Citrine - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Translucent Light Orange Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Citrine, Yellow Gold, Steel

19th Century English Cutsteel Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Victorian jewel from the 1800s, Cutsteel necklace, English manufacture
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Jasper Scent Pouch Necklace
Located in Güzelyalı, TR
Jasper stone scent pouch with gold plated chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces

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Jasper, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell classic round small and medium sized faux baroque pearl necklace enhanced by looping
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Necklace
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Necklace
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W 2 in L 26.25 in
Golden bullet and natural Citrine pendant necklace
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
This captivating necklace features a 22 caliber gold filled bullet casket set with a natural
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2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold-filled, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Gold filled bullet and Amethyst pendant necklace.
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
This captivating necklace features a 22 caliber gold filled bullet casket set with a natural
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2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass, Stainless Steel

Gold filled bullet and Amethyst pendant necklace.
Gold filled bullet and Amethyst pendant necklace.
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H 0.79 in L 17.72 in
Miriam Haskell Emerald Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
plated cut steel bead spacers, hand sewn back to back crystal rose montes and pierced git flower bead
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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
baroque pearls with minute gold plated cut steel beads and gold plated twisted herringbone chain. The
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Signature Pearl and Corrugated Bead Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature faux baroque rice pearl and Russian Gilt long necklace. Composed of vari
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Russian Gilt Long Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
gilt plate cut steel beads. Signed. Excellent Condition. Length 35.50" x W.25"
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
montes and facated gold plate cut steel beads. Excellent Condition, signed Miriam Haskell. 1950's USA
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Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass and Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell 3 strand torsade necklace of rose pink Gripoix pate de verre glass beads
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Vintage 1960s American Romantic Drop Necklaces

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Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Cross Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
cut steel bead work on signature Russian gold finished filigrees. 1950's USA. Cross 3.25" x 2.25
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Vintage 1950s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Heart Shape Pearls with Pave Diamonds Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
suspended from a striking 60-strand silky black stainless steel necklace. Pendant is removable, but not sold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, St...

Awesome Natural Citrine Quartz and Sterling Silver Statement Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Unique Necklace comprising High Quality Natural Rock Citrine Quartz, centered by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Heart Shape Pearls with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
suspended from a striking 60-strand silky black stainless steel necklace. Pendant is removable, but not sold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Stainless St...

Heart Shape Pearls with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
suspended from a striking 60-strand silky black stainless steel necklace. Pendant is removable, but not sold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, 18k ...

Chain Necklace Gold with Lemon Quartz
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
can assemble or disassemble the gem on the necklace. This is only possible with a surgical steel
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Yves Saint Laurent Lapis Lazuli Semi Precious Floral Pendant Necklace c 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Lapis lazuli semi-precious floral pendant necklace c 1990s The stylish necklace
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter that was hand carved in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Pendant in Gold and Silver with Blackened Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace with Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jewelers in Los Angeles, this necklace is a real conversation piece! Blackened steel chain with 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, converted into a pendant necklace. The watch on reverse is of manual movement, with leaf blued steel hands
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Genuine 24.15 Carat Natural Yellow Citrine Pixel Bar Cut Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Emerald Cut: Pixel Cut, Bar Cut Certificate: On Demand Month
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Britannia Standard Silver...

Sapphire & Diamond Deco-Era Gold Converted Bar Pin Pendant on Steel & Gold Chain
By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, are carre cut and probably synthetic (which would have been typical for the time). The center prong
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Natural Fancy Diamond 2.10 Carat Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace 18K Rose
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Diamonds of 2.10 Carats total weight. The Diamonds are of various sizes and cuts including the larger three
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Stain...

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold Blue Diamond Rainy Cloud Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Rainy cloud, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14.75 Carat Natural Loose Honey Brown Citrine Laser Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine Weight : 14.75 Carats Dimensions : 16.4x16x10 Mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...

14.75 Carat Natural Loose Honey Brown Citrine Laser Cut for Jewelry Making
14.75 Carat Natural Loose Honey Brown Citrine Laser Cut for Jewelry Making
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H 0.65 in W 0.63 in D 0.4 in L 0.65 in
Gorgeous Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Drill Carving for Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Carved Weight: 37 Carats Dimension: 34x21x7 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red Shape: Carving Quality: Top . Bicolor tourmaline is connected to the heart chakra, which makes it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, PVD-Coated, Base Metal, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

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Steel Cut Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact steel cut necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Steel, Cut Steel and Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a steel cut necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A steel cut necklace from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Bvlgari and Eytan Brandes — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a steel cut necklace featuring Citrine from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A square cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a steel cut necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Steel Cut Necklace?

Prices for a steel cut necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $9,895, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,335.

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.