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Vintage 1980's Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold #1
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage 1980's Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold #2
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage 1980's Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamonds and 43.50 Carat Blue Topaz Necklace with Aquamarine Beads
Located in New York, NY
This majestic necklace features a showstopping 43.50 carat Oval Blue Topaz set in an elaborate 18
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold pendant necklace, featuring blue topaz and diamond flowers. Diamonds approx. 0.56ctw
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold

Diamonds Blue Sapphires Topazes White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
beautiful yellow topaz and diamonds and blue sapphires detailes Diamonds 1.75 ct Blue Sapphires 8 ct
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite pendant necklace features a stunning blue topaz, surrounded by a halo of glistening
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1990s Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer Necklace 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer Necklace 14K White Gold This large and spectacular estate
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Late 20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace #13787
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant features one pear
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Formal Blue Topaz Heart Necklace 18 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful necklace is sterling silver. Each of the genuine London blue heart cut topaz stones
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Necklace 0.33 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Swiss blue topaz and diamond necklace in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 8.8 grams. The blue
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Topaz Bezel Set Station Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
This retro vintage 14k gold necklace is elegant and unusual. Each bezel and prong set light blue
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Blue Topaz Double Heart Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Blue Topaz Hearts Gold Pendant. Suspending 2 Checkerboard facet-cut Blue Topaz
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 12.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pendant has a 8.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond and Mother of Pearl Choker Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Choker necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, mother-of-pearl and blue topaz. There are 156
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Judith Ripka 18K Gold Blue Topaz Faceted Tube w/ Diamond Chain Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Montclair, NJ
crafted from solid 18k white gold and set with gorgeous, natural, blue topaz faceted tubes that have been
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1980s American Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

20 Carat Blue Topaz Gemstone Diamond Gold Pendant Enhancer Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Custom Pendant Enhancer Necklace featuring a 20 Carat Blue Topaz
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1990s Modernist Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Fringe Necklace 14 Karat Gold Briolette Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed blue topaz & diamond fringe necklace, crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond silver and yellow gold slide pendant, circa 1990s. This Blue
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.75 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 8.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Two Tone Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Two Tone 9k Gold (stamped 375) Natural Diamond & Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace Circa 1960
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold

Diamond Topaz Sapphire Beaded Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central topaz surrounded by diamonds and details of blue sapphires. sapphires(3.55Kt). a topaz i(28.63Kt
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond Topaz Sapphire Beaded Gold Necklace
Diamond Topaz Sapphire Beaded Gold Necklace
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H 0.4 in W 1.11 in L 17.92 in
Diamond, Blue Topaz and Garnet Chandelier Drop Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage style chandelier pendant necklace featuring natural diamonds, blue topaz and
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Large Blue Topaz Pendant Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Clear Blue Topaz Pendant Features Prong-Set Emerald Cut Blue Topaz in 14k Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Topaz and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage natural blue topaz, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our vintage jewelry and
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1960s Unknown Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Pearl And Blue Topaz Flower Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K gold Pearl and Dark Blue Topaz pendant. It depicts a gold flower pendant adorned with
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Pearl And Blue Topaz Flower Pendant
14K Gold Pearl And Blue Topaz Flower Pendant
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Dm 0.63 in L 1.15 in
Large Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant with Matching Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large faceted electric blue topaz mounted in a 14k yellow gold Greek key design frame and bale. The
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1980s Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topazs, Tourmaline, 18 Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
adorned with yellow topaz, blue topazs and tourmaline and a gold sphere at the end. This necklace was
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
. Features three, gorgeous, blue topaz hearts suspended in the centre of the gold frame & is completed with a
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K 14.8 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
stunning 14.8 carat blue topaz. The diamonds are estimated to be H in color and SI in clarity
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Caviar Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and 14K blue topaz pendant. This beautiful square sterling silver caviar style
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Designer Sterling Silver 14K Blue Topaz Pendant/Enhancer #16535
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with 14K yellow gold accent blue topaz pendant/enhancer. An oval checkerboard
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and White and Champagne Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and White and Champagne Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Vintage 14K Topaz Diamond Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
perfect 5 carat, pear cut blue topaz surrounded by a halo of 12 round cut .10 carat diamonds. The total
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Topaz Diamond Necklace
Vintage 14K Topaz Diamond Necklace
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Vintage Circa 1990s Bright Blue Topaz Enhancer Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat gold, The Mila Pendant is a sweet offering blessed with a sky blue topaz as
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Micro Pearl Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K yellow gold. This Pendant has Micro Pearls and two big Blue Topaz. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.2 Carat Blue Topaz, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central light blue topaz 6.2ct and details of diamonds on the 4 corners. This pendant was totally handmade
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Cushion-Cut London Blue Topaz 14k Yellow Gold White Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of Cushion-cut (1 pcs) 1.35 carat and Round-cut White Dia...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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White Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cherub Angel Intaglio Pendant Necklace Topaz 14 Karat Gold 3.5 Inches Venetian
By Tagliamonte
Located in New York, NY
of the pendant is a fine blue Topaz cabochon. The Venetian glass intaglios are backed with Mother-of
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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold & Blue Topaz Drop Pendant
Located in Surfside, FL
Sparkling 18k yellow gold & faceted Blue Topaz drop pendant. 1.5" drop.
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold & Blue Topaz Drop Pendant
Located in Surfside, FL
Sparkling 18k yellow gold & faceted Blue Topaz drop pendant. 1.5" drop.
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s 13.50 Carat Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 13.50 carat blue topaz and 9 karat yellow gold heart shaped pendant; part of
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1990s Unknown Romantic Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Palladium Pink Sapphire and Blue Topaz Pendant, Round and Oval Cut 4.35 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Color: Pink Genuine Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat: 3.50ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Palladium

diamond pendant with Citrin Allmandin blue topaz peridot 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
6,48 ct Citrin Allmandin blue topaz peridot 0,39 ct diamond 10,5 gram ca. 5,5 cm long ca. 1,7 cm
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 11.98 Carat Topaz and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 11.98Ct blue topaz and 0.03Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold pendant; part of our
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1990s Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Made Topaz Tourmaline Africa 14K Gold Multi Stone Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
vintage multicolor pendent compromised of large blue topaz and pink tourmaline stones alongside 14K yellow
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1980s Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Los Ballesteros Choker Necklace Set with Two Convertible Brooch / Pendants
By Los Ballesteros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handmade convertible pendants / brooches. The larger is center-set with a faceted blue topaz and has
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Alexandrite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Los Ballesteros Choker Necklace Set with Two Convertible Brooch / Pendants
Los Ballesteros Choker Necklace Set with Two Convertible Brooch / Pendants
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H 2.88 in W 2.68 in D 1.03 in L 18 in
Pink Spinel and Clear Topaz Diamonds Pendant in 18K Gold and Chain
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pink spinel and clear topaz diamonds pendant in 18k gold and chain 2 clear topaz total 14.93 cts
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Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Blue Topas Briolette Diamond Garland Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and accented with blue topaz briolletes and 30 round diamonds weighing an estimated 0.25 - 0.30 carats
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1990s Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Necklace #15779
Located in Washington Depot, CT
is decorated with blue topaz, peridot, amethyst, garnet and citrine gemstones set in 14K white gold
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

23.00 Carat Multi Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
cut natural gemstones of different rich colors. 19 blue topaz, 19 amethysts, 17 green tourmalines, 18
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Late 20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Blue Topaz, Citrine, Topaz, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Vintage French 3.95 Carat Topaz and 3.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displays a feature 3.95Ct emerald cut blue topaz, four claw set in subtle relief to the center. The topaz
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1990s French Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace #14845
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant necklace features one square smoky quartz, five citrines, five blue topaz, three
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20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 10 Feet Long Multi Gem Necklace with carved charms in Jade and Amber in the form
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amber, Citrine, Jade, Coral, Blue Topaz

Vaid Roma 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Semi Precious Flower Necklace
By Vaid Roma
Located in New York, NY
, citrine, peridot, blue topaz, pink tourmaline and iolite. The flowers are joined with 3 strands of gold
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...

Vintage 18kt Gold Rondelles & Lapis Lazuli 8mm Round Beaded 28" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 18kt Gold Rondelles & Lapis Lazuli 8mm Round Beaded 28" Necklace Some dings in the gold
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1990s Unknown Artisan Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

Materials

Ruby, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Dankner 14k Gold Ruby and Blue TopazSpinning Mechanical Large Rare Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
blue topaz. We would wear this on a long chain and wind it up for admirers as a fabulous conversation
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1960s American Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Long Gemstone Gold Necklace, USA, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
square shape. 6 amethysts in the square, round, pear and oval shape. 4 blue topazes in the octagon and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Morganite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Tourmalin...

Stunning Multi Gemstone Diamond Gold Comet Statement Pendant Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
approx. 3.21ct; a Topaz, weighing approx. 4.65ct; a Rose de France, weighing approx. 6.7ct; a Blue Topaz
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Multi Shape Colorful Multi Gemstone Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bicolor tourmaline, 2 green tourmaline, 2 pink tourmaline, 4 amethyst, 5 citrine, 3 blue topaz, 3
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 1...

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Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage blue topaz necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage blue topaz 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 20th Century. A vintage blue topaz necklace from David Yurman, Luigi Ferrara and Bulgari — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any vintage blue topaz necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Topaz version from the 117 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our vintage blue topaz necklace for sale are for women, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Blue Topaz Necklace?

On average, a vintage blue topaz necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,300, while they’re typically $142 on the low end and $45,000 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.