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14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
pear-shaped blue sapphire. The long layout of the necklace makes for a dramatic look on the neck. The
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1930s Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
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H 0.7 in W 1.15 in L 17 in
Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Necklace. The sapphires are natural and weight approx
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1970s Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Jewelry Set, Earring & Necklace 94.4g, 3
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Necklace and Earrings set. 18K Yellow gold diamond and blue sapphire Necklace 74.4gr There
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
2.5mm each One pear shape blue sapphire approximately 4mm x 3mm 40 round diamonds, approximately .50
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.48 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
design centered with a midnight blue oval sapphire weighing 0.48 carats, encircled with 10 sparkling
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1980s Artisan Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Heart Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This natural heart shaped blue sapphire and diamond necklace is a fruitful estate treasure. Exuding
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Webster, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond halo pendant necklace crafted in 18k white gold. Gemstone: Sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi-Color Sapphires and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive Necklace in 18kt yellow gold with round brilliant cut diamonds (70 cts apprx) and
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1970s American Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Gorgeous Blue Sapphire And Diamond Necklace In 14k White Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous Blue Sapphire And Diamond Necklace In 14k White Gold , Chain is 18k white gold 18” long
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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 Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

.66 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond, H I approx. .40cts 8 old mine cut diamonds, G-H SI-I approx. .26cts 4 kite shape blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Draped Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous mid-century sapphire and diamond necklace unites playful motifs with serious gems
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1950s French Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Onyx Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
linked with motive in silver, embellished with 0.26 ct of diamonds and 0.42 ct of blue sapphire, and a
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Lady's Black Opal, Diamonds and Blue Sapphire and Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
33.75 x 22.0 mm. Weight is 32 carats. 106 round brilliant cut diamond measuring 1.8-2.3 mm. Total weight
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum

Vintage 34.85 Carat Total Weight Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 34.85 Carat Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Chain Necklace. Very elegant and bold
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1970s Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50 Carats Total Mixed Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Set with a 1.38 carats round brilliant diamond center stone accented by 4 pear shape blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 105 blue sapphires of 100,01 carats, 68 brilliant-cut diamonds and 360 baguette-cut
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Corals and Drop Gold/Silver Link Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct diamonds, 3.99 ct blue sapphires, partcolari shaped like a coral spiral with a fabulous drop
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

5.37 Ct. Seven Oval-Shape Blue Sapphire and 0.08 Ct. Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 5.37 ct. Seven Oval-Shape Blue Sapphire and 0.08 ct. Diamonds Pendant Necklace made in Platinum
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Necklace with Basket Weave Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Center
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Diamonds and Square Cut Blue Sapphires are set in a basket weaved pattern amid a 2 5/8" section
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent vintage sapphire and diamond drop necklace. The necklace features a central
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

18KT Gold Necklace with 14.75Ct. Cabochon Blue Sapphires and 2.25 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This lovely necklace is designed with 5 oval Blue Sapphire Cabochons, each set in an 18 kt yellow
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 8.73 carat blue sapphire oval with 0.30 carats of white diamond rounds in 18k white gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow and Blue Sapphires Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and yellow blue sapphires and a white pearl 8 mm Pearls g 245.44 8 mm Diamonds ct 1.15
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

18 K Cuban link necklace carved blue Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless handcrafted 18 K cuban link Necklace set with a pear shape blue Sappire Cabochon
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.65ct Fine Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Rectangle Platinum Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
4.65 Total Carat Fine Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Rectangle Platinum Pendant. 3.68 Carat centre
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure studded with blue sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This pendant was totally handmade by Italian
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Pearl. The two end pieces are set with Diamonds and square cut Blue Sapphires. Six strands of Potato
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1990s American Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Necklace by J. Roca
Located in New York, NY
An impressive necklace set with fourteen oval shape mixed-cut vivid blue sapphires weighing
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

18kt Yellow Gold Diamond 4.24ct & Blue Sapphire 5.54c. Classic Necklace
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
oval blue sapphires. The sapphires are accented with round diamonds set in marquise and diamond shaped
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Beads Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Clasp White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a clasp of 18 Kt white gold composed of diamonds and blue sapphires cabochon cut. Tot weight 270.5
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
This exquisite blue sapphire and diamond necklace is sure to make you feel like royalty. A royal
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Retro Gold 33.10 Carat Natural Oval Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace set with Natural Diamonds and Natural Sapphires
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Love Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
been set with a ruby, sapphire and diamond in a clover motif with a floral style rope effect on the
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Necklace with Milgrain in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite necklace features a mesmerizing combination of diamonds and blue sapphires set in 14
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, circa 1958
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Signed David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, made in the middle of the 20th
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

Red Coral, Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
half coral and half diamonds and two blue sapphireas point of light. coral (0.84gr) diamonds (0.45gr
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Massoni Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Massoni & Massoni
Located in New York, NY
Massoni Sapphire & Diamond Necklace Converts into two bracelets 18k gold link necklace set with
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1980s Italian Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Necklace Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, 5.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies sapphire and diamond pendant necklace in platinum setting. The chain is stamped Pt 850 and
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20th Century Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and
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1960s French Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier AGL Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
but encompasses an entirely different feel. The Cartier Vintage Sapphire Diamond Lavalier Necklace
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sapphires. This very elegant necklace is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 1.23 ct
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
faceted natural sapphire boasting a vibrant cornflower blue colour tone swings freely at the bottom of the
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.86ct Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Ballerina Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing the Vintage 1.86ct Cabochon Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Necklace Pendant, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with flower design pendant studded with diamonds and blue sapphires. The origin of this pendant dates
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

Crivelli 18KT White Gold, 27.21Ct. Blue Sapphire & 13.61 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
around the neck. The necklace measures 16" long. Diamond weight = 13.16 carats Blue Sapphires weight
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

131.05 Carat No Heat Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace and Earrings Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage no heat sapphires and diamonds vintage necklace and earrings high jewelry set in platinum
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1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cab Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 14 Carat Natural Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Cabochon Necklace Circa 1950 A magnificent 18k
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Flower Shaped Blue Sapphire And White Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
with White Diamonds and a Blue Sapphires, is truly a work of art. Weighing a total of 8.2 grams, it
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20th Century Indian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond 8K White Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Art Deco-inspired Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

BVLGARI Vintage gold, diamonds and sapphire cabochon necklace
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
(8.3 x 6.7 x 4.2 mm) royal-blue cabochon sapphire set in a gadrooned amphora. Open frosting and
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1970s Italian Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Bvlgari pearl, sapphire, ruby and diamond necklace circa 1990, crafted in 18 karat
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Pink Coral White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 3.10 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This Necklace has Pink
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

Multicolored Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning necklaces displays the vast color scheme that sapphires can be. whether its blue or
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1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

Art Nouveau necklace with diamonds and sapphires, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Silver necklace with a white gold chain with diamonds and sapphires. It comes from the 1930s
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Silver

18K White Gold 3.22ct Blue Sapphire & 0.42ct Diamond Cocktail Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
sapphire and with 0.42 carats of brilliant diamonds surrounding and icing all over the blue gemstone and
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20th Century Thai Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold necklace featuring cabochon blue sapphires and diamonds. There are 91.37 carats of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cameo, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Garnets, 9k Rose Gold & Silver Pearl Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
blue sapphires. This particular necklace and pendant are totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Sapphire Champagne Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds and blue sapphires. The center of the drop pendant is a 3 carat kite shaped natural brown diamond
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1930s Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Vintage Diamond And Blue Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage diamond and blue sapphire necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage diamond and blue sapphire necklace 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. Creating a vintage diamond and blue sapphire necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Vicki Orr, Bulgari and Cartier are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage diamond and blue sapphire necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Diamond And Blue Sapphire Necklace?

The price for a vintage diamond and blue sapphire necklace starts at $532 and tops out at $37,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,800.

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.