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14K Yellow Gold Necklace w Diamonds & Emeralds, 1.00TDW 39g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold necklace with diamonds and emeralds. Stamped 14k and weighs 39 grams. The diamonds
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and 1.54 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and very well color matched old cut diamonds. The necklace is a very good gauge of gold and is in
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1980s Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant emerald, pearl and diamond necklace is finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
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Dm 7.09 in
Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Necklace A yellow gold necklace adorned with round-cut diamonds and square cut
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Diamond and Emerald Necklace
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L 15 in
Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 18 karat gold necklace with pendant in diamonds and emeralds, Italy 1970s Length 47 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Diamond and Emerald Necklace
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L 18.51 in
Certified Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond Necklace, marquise round & pear cut diamonds all set in 18K white gold along with
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1980s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Featuring a Green Octagonal Step-Cut Natural
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Gold Diamond Emerald Lavalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold lavalier necklace, with emeralds and approx. 0.23ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 17.75
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Pearl White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with three strands of 7.5/8 mm pearls, the closure in 18 karat white gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold chain with suspended pendant. Featuring pear shape emerald (approx. 13.2 x 8.5 x
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A necklace adorned with round-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Necklace 18 karat gold necklace with 1 emerald cabochon approx 3.26
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1980s American Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold Pear shape emerald with round brilliant white diamond halo tennis link
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamonds Collier 'Necklace'
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14k Gold Emerald and Diamonds Collier (Necklace) Rememberable white gold necklace, set with 3.9
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1970s French Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Necklace with White Diamonds
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
own hair picked up. The emerald weight is 4.69 kt. Total 18 kt gold weight is gr 29,90 White diamonds
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Gold Omega Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
17" Long 14K yellow gold Omega necklace featuring a removable emerald and diamond pendant. The
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Gold Omega Necklace
Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Gold Omega Necklace
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H 1.04 in W 0.85 in D 0.25 in L 17.5 in
23.55 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Circa 1880 10KT Gold Chain as well as a 14KT Gold Toggle Clasp. With a Central 23.55 carat Emerald cut
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1960s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mellerio Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Italian made by Mellerio, 18k gold necklace with an emerald and diamond pendant. Necklace is 17
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20th Century Italian Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Carved Emerald and Sapphire with Diamond Necklace, 18k Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Necklace. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this 32” necklace features a total of 563 carats of crafted
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Late 20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible 18 karat yellow gold pendant with a hinged large bale, and a 14kt
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1970s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold emerald and diamond pendant necklace. This May birthstone necklace
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1970s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Pendant Necklace with Diamond Green Emerald 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tail. The diamonds are set in either white gold or platinum. My estimation is that it is set in
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1970s American Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The wide gold necklace composed of geometric hammered gold links, featuring a cabochon emerald and
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold necklace, set with one cabochon emerald weighing 11.63cts and 229 full
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K white and yellow gold necklace of floral design. Set with 7 Emerald cabochons weighing
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
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W 0.99 in L 14.97 in
Diamond and Emerald Heart Pendant, Enhancer, 18 Karat Gold with Large Solitaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Dreamlike Diamond and Emerald Heart Pendant. 18 Karat Gold with Large Solitaire. The large
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20th Century Modern Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

Magnificent Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
necklace! Accompanied by Gübelin Gem Lab Report no. 17027114, dated 3 March 2017, stating that emeralds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hydrothermal Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethyst and a flower studded with diamonds and emeralds. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 0.25 carat emerald and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.9 in D 2.04 in L 16 in
Vintage Italian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Italian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace. Featuring one marquise
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1970s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

18.09 Carat Emerald And Diamonds Necklace
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with our 18.09ct Octagonal Green Emerald, paired with a 1.02ct of radiant diamond
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Carved Jade Diamond Emerald Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large carved jade pendant, set in 18k white gold with approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds and emeralds
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold

4.18 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections This
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1980s Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
A stunning emerald and diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold. The main body of the necklace features
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1990s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold Retro Emerald Cabochon and
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1940s North American Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Topaz Onyx Emeralds Diamond Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fabulous necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver, all
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Enhancer, 18 Karat Gold with Large Faceted Citrine in Emerald Cut and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern Ladies luxury enhancer, 18 K gold with large faceted citrine in emerald cut and diamonds
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds Australian Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Wonderful necklace in 18 kt gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Important Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite Important Emerald and Diamond Necklace crafted in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This vintage 1970s Diamond and Emerald necklace features a flat necklace and is set with 14
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.56 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Natural Emerald Necklace is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 0.56
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and Emeralds Italian Choker Necklace
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
other necklaces for a more dramatic effect, this White Gold Diamonds and Emeralds Italian Choker
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with pearls, emeralds weighing approximately a total of
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1980s Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Emerald and Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Oval Emerald Cabochon, a Pear-Shape Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby

Necklace with 5.5 Carat Colombia Minor Emerald and Diamonds, CGL Certificate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Necklace Set With 5.5 Ct Colombian Minor Emerald and Diamonds With Carat Gem Lab
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20th Century Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Green Emerald And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
and emerald necklace by David Webb. A vintage masterpiece crafted in platinum and yellow gold, this
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ravishing necklace features a vibrant green pear shape cabochon emerald in elegant 18k yellow
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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

Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with emeralds surrounded by diamonds.The final part is mounted with gold leaves studded
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique Amethyst, Topaz, Emerald and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Wailea, HI
, Emerald, and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace. This extraordinary piece features a captivating fusion of
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold and silver structure mounted with turquoises in a frame of diamonds, emeralds and little turquoise
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace style made in yellow gold showcasing a boomerang-shaped pendant micro-pave set with
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1980s American Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace Earring and Bracelet Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
cabochon rubies and diamonds set in diamond shaped gold pieces. The center section is strung on 6 strands
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Cameo, Emerald, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Retrò necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with diamonds,emeralds and pearls. This necklace is totally handmade by Italin master
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by a crown of diamonds
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo, Garnets, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant pendant necklace/brooch in 9 karat rose gold and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18k White Gold Double Drop Genuine Natural Emerald and Diamond Necklace '#J4715'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k White Gold Double Drop Genuine Natural Emerald and Diamond Necklace (#J4715) 18k white gold
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.68 Carat Emerald and 4.31 Carat Diamond Necklace and Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds and Emeralds. The Diamonds and Emeralds encompass the front section of the necklace and the back
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Black, Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Lexington, KY
jewelry company in the United States! Dated to the 1960s and made of 18K yellow gold and amazing diamonds
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1960s Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds and Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds And Emeralds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage gold necklaces with diamonds and emeralds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 120 vintage versions or 38 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage gold necklaces with diamonds and emeralds. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Clarissa Bronfman, Van Cleef & Arpels and Botta gioielli are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 90, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many mixed cut, round cut and emerald cut vintage gold necklaces with diamonds and emeralds for sale. Most of our vintage gold necklaces with diamonds and emeralds for sale are for women, but there are 37 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Gold Necklaces With Diamonds And Emeralds?

On average, vintage gold necklaces with diamonds and emeralds at 1stDibs sell for $6,100, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $97,999 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.