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Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace length 16 inches 125 Grams 18k Yellow Gold Each link
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Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Free Style Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Company 18k yellow gold free style open link necklace. This unique Tiffany piece
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. oval link solid 22 inch long necklace made in Germany. Included with a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Circle Chain Link Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Length: 16.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co., 18K Yellow Gold Signature X Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic necklace by Tiffany & Co. is a part of their Signature X Collection. Crafted in high
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1990s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Foxtail Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Foxtail Chain Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 17.25" Weight: 32.4
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Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1.80 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co swirl link necklace in 14k yellow gold with 18 brilliant cut round tube set diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Gold Oval Link Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This chic chunky yellow gold Tiffany & Co necklace makes the perfect compliment to any outfit, as a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur-de-Lis Link Necklace #22728
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Link Necklace- Elegant and timeless, this Tiffany & Co
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20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Bar Link Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver, 45g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Bar Link Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver, 45g, Circa
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Germany 18K Yellow Gold Cable Circle Link Chunky Necklace #21620
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Germany 18K Yellow Gold Cable Circle Link Chunky Necklace 20" This stylish statement
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20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18ct Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Chain Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co. necklace features a series of sterling silver heart padlocks, with one
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18K Gold & Platinum Diamonds XO Link Necklace 17.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 17.5" Width: 12.5 mm Metal: Yellow Gold
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2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

1950's Tiffany & Co. Yellow & Rose Gold Swirl Form Vintage Link Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This mid-20th century Tiffany & Co. vintage necklace is a stunning example of timeless design and
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Double Row Graduated Link Necklace 73.9 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Signed Tiffany & Co, this necklace featuring a double row of graduated links weighing 73.9 grams in
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20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace measures 15 3/4 inches in
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20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger For Tiffany Important Gold Platinum & Diamond X Link Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding yellow gold, platinum and diamond encrusted X link necklace is a current model
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Estate Gold Signature X Necklace.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with the iconic 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. signature "X" necklace. The
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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Onyx Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. onyx and 18k gold necklace reflects the bold, sculptural aesthetic the house
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany, Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Bowtie Link Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold Signature: TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Marks: MADE IN FRANCE, French export marks, jeweler's mark
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20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Atlas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold Atlas necklace, featuring ten diamond links - approximately 1.00ctw G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Atlas Necklace, circa 1990s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This chic chunky yellow gold Tiffany & Co Atlas necklace dates back to the 1990s, and weighs an
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1990s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Circle Link Jewelry Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Circle Link Jewelry Set, including earrings, necklace, and bracelet
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20th Century Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1960s Tiffany & Co. Gold Rope Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Made in Italy Circa 1960s 16 inches long
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Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co.X Collection Diamond Gold Necklace and Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co X'-motif, ribbed link necklace with matching earrings Total weight of the
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1990s American Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Candy Yellow White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
In a playful nod to the era’s vibrant fashion, this Tiffany & Co “Candy” necklace from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Signature X Collar Necklace in White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. necklace, featuring the signature X design with diamonds weighing 1.03
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Early 2000s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Tiffany & Co. Signature X Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Signature X necklace set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1990s. From
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1990s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Retired design Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection necklace. The necklace is 17 inches in length
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Signature X Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany and Co Diamond Signature X necklace in 18ct white gold. Featuring a series of iconic
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Signature X Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace features a continuous design of interlocking "X" motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Large X Classic Signature Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The Tiffany & Co. Large X Classic Signature Necklace is crafted in luxurious 18k gold, featuring an
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Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Knot 3.90ctw Diamond Station Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Knot Diamond Station Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold and Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pears. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold Platinum VS Diamonds & Aquamarine
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. This is an amazing necklace created in New York
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Hardwear Diamond Necklace 28.38 cttw.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
18k rose gold with round brilliant diamonds Link size, graduated 18" long Carat total weight 28.38
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Necklace 10773547
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful yellow gold diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. from their Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 25.30
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2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1995 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Atlas Necklace w/Box #23733
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1995 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Atlas Necklace w/Box- This striking
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20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Open Hinged Roman Numeral Necklace, 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace in constructed of 18 karat White gold and features the Atlas Roman numerals linked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Starfish Station Necklace w/ Stud Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.16ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 17.33 Grams Stamp: ©T&Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond,Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace This necklace has a flexible design set to
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Late 20th Century American Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Asymmetrical 18K Gold Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1980, this 18K gold and diamond necklace was designed by Angela Cummings and made by
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Opera length Yellow Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Opera length Teardrop Necklace
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Early 2000s Spanish Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Small Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 26 inches long
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1981 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This exquisite necklace, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., showcases a sophisticated
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Vintage 1980s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Mesh Bib Scarf Yellow Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
20k Yellow Gold 26" Mesh Bib Scarf Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Length: 26" Width
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Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Signature X 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
is 18 K yellow Gold featuring polished surfaces and contemporary lines. 18 K yellow Gold Tiffany &
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Bean Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. bean necklace set in 18k yellow gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Set, Bracelet and Necklace in 18 K Gold Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Tiffany's Paloma Picasso Bracelet and Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold Platinum and Diamonds. Together
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Early 2000s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cable link chain Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1960s Modern Link Necklaces

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 16-Stone Diamond Necklace in Platinum & 18K
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
gold, the necklace features sixteen round brilliant diamonds set in Schlumberger’s signature sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.73ct 'Diamonds By the Yard' Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Colour: E Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Designer: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Retail Price: £9,000
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Inspired Costume Sapphire & 14k White Gold Plated Necklace circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Blue Velvet Costume Necklace features a vibrant sapphire hue that exudes vintage
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. Curb Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1970s The necklaces separates into
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful vintage statement necklace and bracelet matching set by Tiffany & Co. is crafted
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Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Gold Link Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany gold link 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a tiffany gold link 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing tiffany gold link necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. and Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a tiffany gold link necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tiffany gold link necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tiffany Gold Link Necklace?

On average, a tiffany gold link necklace at 1stDibs sells for $8,600, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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. 

Questions About Tiffany & Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany & Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany & Co. on 1stDibs.