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Majorca 1980s Silver Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Majorca 1980s Silver Pearl Necklace, a vintage classic that exudes timeless
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1980s Spanish Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Silver

Pearl Necklace with Gold and Silver Clasp
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing necklace in 9kt gold composed of multicolor pearls
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Pearl and Other Stones Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Turquoise, Pearl and Other Stones Sterling Silver Necklace - Length 36 inches. Can be worn double
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20th Century Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pearl and Sterling Silver Egyptian Goddess Necklace Estate
By Anna K for Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful free-form Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace, inter-spaced with Pearls and
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1980s Modernist Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sea Pearl Diamond Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Sea pearls necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver mounted with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Pearl, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with a drop diamond and,below,a pearl.The chain is not included. This pendant
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Onyx Pearls Little Pearls Red Bambù Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fabulous necklace made by 9K rose gold and silver nuggets
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1960s Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Stone Pearl Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Stones necklace in silver plated rose gold with the closer
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Two Dolphins & Silver Pearl Motif Necklace in 14k White Gold
By Damiani and Brad Pitt
Located in Honolulu, HI
This pendant features two intertwined dolphins with a cultured silver pearl attached at the tail
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Silver Rose Cut Diamond Coral Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long necklace with coral and pearl gemstones, featuring silver pendant with rose cut diamonds
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20th Century Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Onyx, Jade Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls, Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò necklace mounted with three strand of pearls and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Hydrothermal Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
necklace and a clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of hydrothermal green
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

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 Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Handcraft Freshwater Pearls 800 Thousandths Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 800 thousandths silver choker necklace. Handmade by artisans assembled with
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1970s Italian Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Antonio Pineda Obsidian and Pearl Necklace on Silver
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual necklace by silver master, Antonio Pineda, incorporating both pearls and obsidian. Bars of
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Necklace set with pearl and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with pearls and rose diamonds - 40
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1950s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Biwa Pearl and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 29 inches (74mm). The irregular shape of baroque pearls varies from
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

Cameo Pearl Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Pearls necklace in 9kt gold and silver composed of one
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver

Multi-Strand Pearl and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This one-of-a-kind piece will grab attention with any outfit! 6-strand freshwater pearl necklace
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Late 20th Century Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous nretrò necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

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 Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Cameo, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò necklace mounted with a strand of pearls and a pendant
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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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)
a strand of pearls. This pendant necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Vintage Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Finished with a sterling silver clasp with genuine freshwater pearls are lustrous Freshwater
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1960s European Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pearl Necklace
Vintage Pearl Necklace
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Pearls, Cameo, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò necklace mounted with 6 strands of pearls
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver structure mounted with sis onyx and pearls along the chain. As pendant, a bowl studded with
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic pendant necklace on 14 kt rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Onyx, Tsavorite, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Pearl Onyx Silver Gold Stone Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Modern necklace in 9kt yellow gold and silver composed of an
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Osiris Sterling Silver and Pearl Fertility Goddess Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Fertility Goddess necklace with pearl dangle by designer Osiris. A beautiful
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Amethysts, Tsavorite, Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gol...

Diamonds Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
necklace. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds,pearls and enamel Cross Total Weight 19.40
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a creamy-silver lustre
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20th Century Japanese Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Silver

Pearls, Orange Coral and White Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Long Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful long necklace in 9k rose gold and silver chain
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Black Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls, Hard Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Long Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful long necklace with 9k rose gold and silver chain
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Agate, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral and pearl twin necklace/choker
Located in New Orleans, LA
color. The necklace is secured by a very stylish sterling silver vermeil clasp. This is a vintage piece
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1960s Post-War Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Emerald Topaz Garnet Pearl Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing natural pearl necklace with a claps in 9kt rose gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Pearls, Agate, Garnets, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Long Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver chain and adornments of black and green agate, garnets, and little pearls start-shaped
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Agate, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with a pearl ( 7 mm )in the upper part. In the middle part, diamonds and below
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Rubies, Pearls, White Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion snake necklace in 9 kt rose gold and
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Rubies, Musk Quartz, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Champagne Glass Pearl Necklace with a Silver Tone and Rhinestone Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful champagne glass pearl necklace featuring a silver tone clasp set with rhinestones. The
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1980s English Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl

Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with a Tibetan Gau Gilt Silver Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
A Beautiful One-of-a-Kind large Pearl Necklace inter-space with Turquoise and Gold beads
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1950s Modernist Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Retro Graduated Golden Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 46cm / 17.75 inches Cultured pearl, from 1 cm to 1.5 cm Marks / hallmarks: 925
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20th Century North American Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Garnets, Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds and rubies.In the middle,a pearl. This necklace
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Little Pearls, Red Coral Flowers, Emeralds, Diamonds, Silver and Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Link necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver composed of 23
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Coral Pearls 9ktRose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, coral and a pearl. As necklace, a silver chain with
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Go...

Handcraft Pearls 800 Thousandths Silver Carnelian Agate Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 800 thousandths silver beaded necklace.Handmade by artisans assembled with
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Carnelian, Agate, Pearl, Silver

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silver and Pearl Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
faux pearl domes and marquise cut rhinestones set in a silver setting. The necklace closes with a
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1980s French Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

Turquoise, White Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful choker necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Jasper, Black Agate, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful long necklace in 9k rose gold and silver chain
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Agate, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx Milk Aquamarine Pearls Light-Pink Quartz Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique and refine necklace composed by rose gold and silver
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1950s Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Striking Faux Diamond Baroque Pearl Tassel Sterling Silver Runway Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
of large Cultured Freshwater Baroque Pearls, Sterling Silver CZ chains and a CZ encrusted Disco ball
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Diamonds Topazes Pearls White Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful double strand pearls 95.30 / 9 mm necklace,(43 cm
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver

Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Silver 925 and five natural sea pearls Hall marks: BV-925 Size: Medium, necklace circumference 34.5cm
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Garnets, Hydrothermal Spinel, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
middle,a pearl. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Yellow and Blue Sapphires Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Very elegant multi-strand grey pearls (8mm) necklace
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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

Kenneth Lane Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Kenneth J. Lane pearl collar necklace featuring clear rhinestones in a silver-tone setting
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20th Century Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Pearl

Kenneth Lane Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
Kenneth Lane Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
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Vintage Lavender Pearl Collar Necklace with Sterling Silver Accents, Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 47cm / 18.5 inches Cultured pearl, approx 1cm each Color: Assortment of lavender
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20th Century North American Retro Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Pearl And Silver Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage pearl and silver necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of silver, gold and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1255 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage pearl and silver 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage pearl and silver necklace over the years, but those made by Antoñio Pineda, Chanel and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any vintage pearl and silver necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 438 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage pearl and silver necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Pearl And Silver Necklace?

The price for a vintage pearl and silver necklace starts at $55 and tops out at $200,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,205.

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. 

Questions About Vintage Pearl and Silver Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.