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Vintage Ruby and Diamond 10.00 cttw Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace features Oval Red
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20th Century North American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring one pear mixed cut ruby
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Total lenght is necklace 41 cm. Please
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Bow Necklace Choker
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this marvellous and elegantly designed vintage 18K gold necklace. The
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Necklace by Ansuini Italy 18k Gold Ruby Diamond
By Ansuini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold necklace featuring ruby and diamond created by Ansuini jewelry house in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Emerald Sapphire Ruby Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 0.90 ct
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Pendant Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Montreal, QC
18k white gold pendant set with 64 diamonds full cut VS-GH for a total weight of .65ct, 24 square
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1990s Canadian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
18k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Total lenght is chain 44.5 ct. Please
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.85 ct. Totally lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any ...
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Sapphire Ruby And Topaz Amethyst Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is all colored stones about 3 ct. Total lenght is chain 40 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Ruby & Diamond Cluster Necklace Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Retro Vintage” Ruby & Diamond Cluster Neck Set In 18K Gold Natural Red Ruby Pear Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fraone Milano Vintage Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Collar Choker Cuff Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
 necklace. Completely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Necklace weight: 166.7 grams. The necklace is 15" long x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gemstone Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MEASUREMENTS: 18"- 1 7/8" x 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: 750 A beautiful vintage gemstone necklace made in 18k gold.
This
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Gemstone Necklace 18k Gold
Vintage Gemstone Necklace 18k Gold
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W 0.25 in L 18 in
Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous ruby and diamond pendant. Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 11.3 Grams Diamond Weight
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Malachite Indian Chief Clip Brooch 14k Necklace
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
the difference in carat gold content, the clip is 18 carat and the necklace is 14 carat, it could have
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Rubies Sapphires and Emeralds Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning Vintage Bulgari necklace includes cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires framed in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Cabochon Sputnik Charm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold highly coveted Sputnik Charm set with ruby and emerald cabochons in
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this breath taking 18 karat yellow gold interlocking oval pendant circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
A gorgeous 18K diamond and ruby tennis necklace. It features 155 brilliant-cut round diamonds with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with three strands of Japanese 7/7.5 mm pearls, the closure in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Sapphire Clover Pendant Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage French ruby and sapphire clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Highly Detailed Snail Charm
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical, detailed and stunning vintage 18k snail charm set with ruby and emerald cabochons
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20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Leopard Head Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant. Featuring one oval cut ruby
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.25 Carat Ruby Heart and Diamond Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Ruby Heart and Diamond Necklace. Centering a securely nestled
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Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Faberge Ruby & Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Pendant Necklace + Chain
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
crafted in Thailand using 18K yellow gold. The piece is adorned with numerous squared pinkish-red natural
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20th Century Thai Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Tahiti pearl Set In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 54
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 18k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This IGI Certified White Gold Necklace is a stunning blend of vintage-inspired charm and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Rose gold 18k necklace with 5 rubies 1.50 ctw and 8 diamonds 0.55 ctw. Total Length 48 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
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W 2.17 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 2.18Ct Ruby and 2.30Ct Diamond 9k White Gold Necklace Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold necklace; part of our diverse vintage ruby jewellery collections. This fine and
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo & Ruby Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage dangle pendant necklace crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat emerald, 3.54 carat ruby, and 18 karat yellow necklace; part of our vintage jewelry collections
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Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Monete Roman Coin Necklace with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an ancient Roman coin, two Cabochon Rubies, and Round
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Sapphires and Ruby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Ruby and Sapphire Details
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Rubies: 7.25 ctw Graduated Bib Necklace Width
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20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Convertible Pair Bracelets Rose Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby and Diamond Necklace Convertible into a Pair of Bracelets in 18 Kara
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb Vintage 18ky Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k White Gold 3.34ctw GIA Oval Ruby Solitaire Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k white gold. This pendant features an exactly 1.84 carat, GIA certified, oval cut ruby prong set at
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Mint Vintage Jade Neck Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Mint Vintage Jade Neck Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Alvaro Correnti Victorian Revival 18k Gold Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Snake Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
gemstones. The centerpiece and clasp, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, display a serpentine form, a motif
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace with a 4.20 carat turquoise and 3.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, matt vintage finish Enamel: Vitreous blue guilloche enamel with two 18 k gold star paillons
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat ruby and 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant and chain
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Pendant
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Vintage 1.86ct Ruby and 1.40ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.86 carat ruby and 1.40 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold pendant
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Sapphire In 18K Gold and silver
Located in New York, NY
dibs. This Necklace is 18k gold and Natural Ruby and sapphires One of the standout aspects of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Very Good Era: Vintage Year: 1970s Metal: 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamonds: 363 Carat Weight: 12.41
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
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W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 16 in
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Snake Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Necklace 18ct Gold Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian 18ct gold snake necklace
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This heart-shaped pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold features approximately 1.30 carats of
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Set In 18K Gold and silver
Located in New York, NY
for specially for Bochic curation on 1 dibs. This Necklace is 18k gold and Natural Ruby and sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Signed 22.41 Carat No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Ruby Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Pendant Details: - Metal: 18K Gold - Gross Weight: 27.57 Grams - Gemstone
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K, 1.25 CT diamond, ruby and sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned from exquisite 18K yellow gold, this pendant boasts a total of 0.75 carats of dazzling
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 6 Stand Coral Large Carnelian and Ruby Flower Halo Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Most Likely Burma - 1.50ctw (approx.) Material: String w/ Solid 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. Weight: 135.66
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 18k Gold And Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 319 vintage editions and 74 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are consistently popular. A vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring ruby, from our inventory of 233, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage 18k Gold And Ruby Necklace?

On average, a vintage 18k gold and ruby necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,999, while they’re typically $289 on the low end and $450,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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