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Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Three Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Suspended from a delicate 16 inch fine trace link chain, the polished platinum heart is set with three fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with an approximate combined weight ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. PT950 Circlet Three-Stone Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace .55ctw
Tiffany & Co. PT950 Circlet Three-Stone Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace .55ctw

Tiffany & Co. PT950 Circlet Three-Stone Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace .55ctw

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Plantation, FL

A refined example of Tiffany & Co.’s beloved Circlet collection, this platinum drop pendant features three graduating diamond discs linked vertically in a cascading design. Each ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Three Hoop Diamond Pendant Vintage 2000s
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Three Hoop Diamond Pendant Vintage 2000s

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Three Hoop Diamond Pendant Vintage 2000s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. three hoop pendant in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 2000s, set with a round brilliant diamond at the center, approx 0.17 carats, F color, VS clarity. Measures 13.5mm w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three Clover Gold Key Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Three Clover Gold Key Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Three Clover Gold Key Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with three Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Tiffany & Co.  2 1/4 x 3/4 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond Gold Circle Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond Gold Circle Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

The necklace is made of gleaming 18K white gold and boasts an open circle pendant set with a three-row ~..70ct diamond pave.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Necklace Enhancers

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stand Diamond Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Three-Stand Diamond Gold Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Three-Stand Diamond Gold Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Tiffany & Co. A three strand gold necklace with diamonds.

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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Three-Strand Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Three-Strand Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Three-Strand Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Diamond triple strand cultured pearl necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 4 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .58ct Akoya pearls measures 4...

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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Strand Collar Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Strand Collar Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Strand Collar Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Reminiscent of fine, silky fabric draped around your neck in an alluringly graceful manner, this sublime necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. exudes charm and elegance. Made of prestig...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The 18k yellow gold vintage three strand Tiffany & Co necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and class.

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20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold 0.17 Ct Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold 0.17 Ct Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold 0.17 Ct Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

This pretty Tiffany & Co. 18K Rose Gold 0.17 ct Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace is made with an 18K rose gold chain and features a rose gold heart pendant set with 0.17 carats o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three Strand Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Code: J604 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Three Strand Necklace Accompanied With: Presentation Box Gender: Ladies Necklace Length: 38cm Necklace Width: 1....

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1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond 18K White Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond 18K White Gold Circle Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond 18K White Gold Circle Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301823 Comes With Box Only Model Metro Stones Diamond Weight Approximately 4.24 g Length Approximately 40 cm Width Approximately 2 cm Condition Excellent ______________________...

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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning diamond pendant in platinum from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. The cluster pendant consists of 6 marquise cut diamonds totalling 0.83ct, 4 pear cut diamonds tot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Victoria Three-Tier Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning diamond pendant in platinum from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. The cluster pendant consists of 6 marquise cut diamonds totalling 0.83ct, 4 pear cut diamonds tot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as three strands of 3.5 to 4.0 mm round pearls graduating in size. Opaque white in body color with moderate iridescence and great luster. Bisected by seven rectangular latti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The diamond heart pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. is stunningly simple, yet undeniably beautiful. Featuring a delicate platinum chain and an icy trio of natural round diamonds, t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

.30 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Aria Three-Stone Pendant Necklace
.30 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Aria Three-Stone Pendant Necklace

.30 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Aria Three-Stone Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The diamond Aria pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. is stunningly simple, yet impressively elegant. This is one of those necklaces that you will never want to take off! Featuring a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Three Strand Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Three Strand Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Three Strand Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Three Strand Necklace Product Type- Necklace Age- Circa 1992 Material(s)- 18ct Yellow Gold Gemstone- Diamond Gemstone Quantity- 150 Gemstone Colour- est ...

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1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Metro Three Row Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Tiffany & Co Metro Three Row Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

Tiffany & Co Metro Three Row Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous glittering diamond pendant necklace by Tiffany & Co. is the epitome of minimalist elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Three Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co. three diamond heart pendant necklace crafted in platinum.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Tiffany & Co. Three-Clover Diamond Key Pendant Yellow Gold
18 Karat Tiffany & Co. Three-Clover Diamond Key Pendant Yellow Gold

18 Karat Tiffany & Co. Three-Clover Diamond Key Pendant Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co. Three-Clover Key Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold. (3) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.12 carat total weight, F-G in color and VS in clarity are prong set around the...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

18 kt Multi-tone Gold - Yellow, White and Rose Gold Diamond: 0.36 ct twd Comes with the original Cartier Earrings Box

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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

1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
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By Bulgari

Located in Roma, RM

An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bvlgari Multicolor Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet
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By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari Multicolor Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet A beautiful floral motif bracelet by Bvlgari, set with multicolor sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds. This piece is also adjustable,...

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20th Century Italian Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Spectra Fine Jewelry 12.20 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring

Spectra Fine Jewelry 12.20 Carat Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This elegant ring showcases a breathtaking 12.20-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire, certified by AGL for its natural, unheated beauty. The deep blue hue of the sapphire is complement...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Bloodstone Fob Pendent
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Bloodstone Fob Pendent

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Bloodstone Fob Pendent

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Bloodstone Fob 18ct Gold Hallmarked Makers Mark JG & S Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately An elegant Edwardian fob pendant crafted in 18ct gold, set with a ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings
Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings

Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Graduated sizes of 4 x 6 mm, 5 x 7 mm, and 6 x 8 mm Zambian oval cabochon emeralds are set in matte-finish 18K gold "cupped bezel" settings and dangle below round 18K similarly finis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

David Yurman Garnet and Diamond 5mm Cuff Bracelet Silver Estate
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David Yurman Garnet and Diamond 5mm Cuff Bracelet Silver Estate

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic David Yurman Diamond Garnet Cuff Bracelet Size M 5 mm Silver Estate DY743 Retail: $995.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cuff bracelet is made of Diamond, Garnet and...

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1990s American Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Garnet, Silver

14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent
14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent

14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent Serpentine V1268 ♥ The item measures 12.9mm in length (North South) direction, 18.7mm in width (east West)...

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2010s American Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald And Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald And Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cluster Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold cluster ring set with a 3mm centre white diamond with top VS clarity, F/G...

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20th Century Cluster Rings

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

Important 1920s Glass-Type Floating Flower Jadeite Bangles 段家玉 Duan Family Jade
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Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This exceptional jadeite jade bangle is one of the legendary Duan Family Jades (段家玉), originating from a remarkable 150kg jadeite boulder discovered around 1920 by jade merchant Duan...

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20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

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Jade

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Size 6¾
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Size 6¾

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Size 6¾

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Sixteen Stone Ring from Tiffany & Co.'s prestigious Schlumberger Studios collection. Crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold and plat...

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Early 2000s Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 10.97 Carat Aquamarine, Topaz and Diamond Platinum Necklace (1920s)
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique 10.97 carat aquamarine and 1.57 carat topaz, 1.42 carat diamond and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This st...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown George V Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum

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Located in Chicago, IL

C. Dunaigre 8-carat untreated Paraiba tourmaline pendant, elegantly set in a platinum chain. This exceptional gemstone exhibits the vibrant and electrifying hues that Paraiba tourmal...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Three Diamond Necklace Tiffany For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate three diamond necklace tiffany for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a three diamond necklace tiffany may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing three diamond necklace tiffany — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and FANCS V by Simona Elia each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a three diamond necklace tiffany featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also briolette cut and marquise cut versions for sale. Most of our three diamond necklace tiffany for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Three Diamond Necklace Tiffany?

The price for a three diamond necklace tiffany starts at $985 and tops out at $41,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $7,700.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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

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

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

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

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