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Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold circle link necklace by Tiffany & Co. Measuring 31.5" in length, links are 14mm in
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20th Century Italian Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. necklace composed of 18K yellow gold marked "Tiffany & Co. 750". It features oval
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Link Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Link Necklace
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W 0.38 in L 16 in
Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Heart Shaped Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Tiffany & Co. necklace. In 14k yellow gold. With complex, stylized heart-shaped
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20th Century Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Heart Shaped Link Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Heart Shaped Link Necklace
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W 0.6 in D 0.16 in L 15.99 in
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Free Style Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Company 18k yellow gold free style open link necklace. This unique Tiffany piece dates
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Link Chain Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 16" Weight: 82 grams
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1960s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Foxtail Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Foxtail Chain Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 17.25" Weight: 32.4
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1.80 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co swirl link necklace in 14k yellow gold with 18 brilliant cut round tube set diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Heart Flat Curb Link Necklace Set in 18k Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. twisted heart flat curb link necklace set in 18k yellow and white
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1990s Retro Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Double Row Graduated Link Necklace 73.9 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Signed Tiffany & Co, this necklace featuring a double row of graduated links weighing 73.9 grams in
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace measures 15 3/4 inches in
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20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.42 in L 15.76 in
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Persian Turquoise Gold Link Necklace 1982
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 18 karat yellow gold and large cabochon natural Persian turquoise large link necklace
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1980s American Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptionally rare Tiffany & Co. made in Paris Necklace, with aproxiamtly 16 Carats of Diamonds.
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20th Century French Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso France Open Circle Link Yellow Gold Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18K Yellow Gold Open Circle Link Chain Necklace by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. France Metal
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1980s French Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Circle Rope Link Necklace 18" - Yellow Gold 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Style: Link Fastening Type: Locking Snap Clasp Features: Smooth & rope-textured finishes
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20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Necklace 110g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Tiffany & Co vintage 18k yellow gold necklace. Marked on the clasp, copy right sign, T&Co
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany, Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Bowtie Link Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold Signature: TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Marks: MADE IN FRANCE, French export marks, jeweler's mark
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Spiral Swirl Necklace Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. spiral swirl necklace in 18K yellow gold. Stamped 1990 750 Tiffany & Co.
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1990s American Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co.X Collection Diamond Gold Necklace and Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co X'-motif, ribbed link necklace with matching earrings Total weight of the
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1990s American Artist Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace Platinum Topped 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace in Platinum Topped 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Atlas 1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Atlas flexible link necklace in 18k yellow gold with platinum diamond sections 20
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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

Tiffany & Co. Classic Italian Braided 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage Tiffany & Company Italian 18K yellow gold necklace consists of one continuous
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Classic Italian Braided 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Classic Italian Braided 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.38 in W 0.57 in L 17.5 in
Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Rope Twist Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. 14k gold and sterling silver rope twist necklace. Comprised of a long 24
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace with flower motif. Made in
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20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold Necklace
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gold Necklace
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W 0.63 in L 15.5 in
Tiffany & Company Classics Wild Rose Dogwood Flower 18KY Gold Vintage Necklace.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This rare Tiffany & Co Dogwood Wild Rose Flower necklace from the 1990s is a vintage piece crafted
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1990s American Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Vintage Collar Necklace Germany
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold textured collar necklace made in Germany is a
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Small X Signature Collection Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Small X Signature Collection Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace is 16 5
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Large X Signature Collection Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Large X Signature Collection Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace is 16.5
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Set of Necklace & Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection Set of Necklace and Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace
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1990s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Circle Link Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Circle Necklace- This elegant necklace
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20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond,Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace This necklace has a flexible design set to
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Late 20th Century American Artist Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Crisscross Link Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Crisscross Link Necklace. This stunning heavyweight 17mm wide necklace is a
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Crisscross Link Necklace
Yellow Gold Crisscross Link Necklace
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H 0.32 in W 0.71 in
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Mesh Bib Scarf Yellow Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
20k Yellow Gold 26" Mesh Bib Scarf Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Length: 26" Width
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1960s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Signature X 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
is 18 K yellow Gold featuring polished surfaces and contemporary lines. 18 K yellow Gold Tiffany & Co
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Leaves Necklace Earrings Suite 14Kt ThreeGold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the serial numbers for the necklace and the earrings and
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous heavy link necklace. Made and signed by Tiffany & Co. Solid gauge interlocking shiny links
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Aldo Cipullo Vintage Blue Agate Carnelian Link Necklace
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Step into the realm of timeless elegance with Aldo Cipullo's masterful creation, a long necklace
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20th Century American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Givenchy watch link necklace. Featuring a lustrous large watch link design that
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
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Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Givenchy watch link necklace. Featuring a lustrous large watch link design that
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
Vintage Givenchy chunky watch link necklace 1980s
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W 0.95 in L 15.75 in
Tiffany & Co Long Chain 100g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co 1970's 31 Inch Long Intricate Link Necklace 18 karat yellow gold necklace. Weight
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1970s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Long Chain 100g
Tiffany & Co Long Chain 100g
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L 31 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti "Wave Collection" Triple 18k White Gold "Line"
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti "Wave Collection" triple 18k white gold "line" necklace. 16".
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20th Century Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Link Bracelet Necklace Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful vintage statement necklace and bracelet matching set by Tiffany & Co. is crafted
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1950s Retro Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Faraone 18k Gold Coin Necklace Gunmetal Italy Estate Jewelry
By Faraone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Faraone 18k gold coin necklace with gunmetal links. The necklace comprises oval gold
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1980s Italian Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Celeste Holm Riviere Necklace Diamond Paste 14 Karat White Gold Oscar Winner
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Diamond Paste Riviere Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold belonging to Academy Award
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning vintage Cipullo chrysoprase, lapis lazuli and 18 karat yellow gold necklace. It
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1970s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18k yellow gold and Diamond necklace by Georges Lenfant for Paloma Picasso.
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A fancy-link necklace, with brilliant cut Diamond highlights, by Georges Lenfant for Paloma Picasso
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1991 Studios Perforations Free-Form Necklace Solid .925 Sterling
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Perforations necklace designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural necklace, created by
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1990s Modernist Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1970s 18k gold multi link necklace by Tiffany & Co. Necklace is 18.75" long, links
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20th Century Italian Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14k Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” x 5/16" HALLMARKS: Tiffany, 14K A gorgeous Tiffany & Co. vintage oval link chain necklace made of
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1950s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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14k Gold

1981 Tiffany & Co Bracelet Paloma Picasso Vintage Triangle Link 18k Gold 7"
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Rare vintage Tiffany & Co bracelet designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Fan Shell Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Shell Link Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 15.5" Weight
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1970s American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Cleopatra Collar Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Cleopatra Collar Necklace by Tiffany Co. Details: Length: 15" Weight: 82.4
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20th Century American Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18kt Gold Mesh Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. 18kt. yellow gold multi-strand mesh bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti. Made in 1990s
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1990s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co Necklace 16" Choker 14k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Weave Braided
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14k karat yellow gold. The necklace is hallmarked "Tiffany & Co" and "585" for 14k
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Cable Link Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 10.0 mm yellow gold cable link chain Links are deeply grooved with twisted rope motif
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1970s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Bold Bracelet with San Marcos Links Brushed 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, "TIFFANY & CO. .750". Note: We are offering the matching necklace in suite in our other listings
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1981 Tiffany & Co Necklace Paloma Picasso Vintage Triangle Link 18k Gold 15"
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Rare vintage Tiffany & Co necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Square Link Choker
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
gold 75.1 gm Rare vintage Tiffany & Co necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted in 18 karat yellow
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Dogwood 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace from the classic Dogwood collection features a dogwood
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1970s Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage X Collar Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful necklace by famed designer Tiffany & Co. the necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage tiffany gold link necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage tiffany gold link necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage tiffany gold link necklace over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage tiffany gold link necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage tiffany gold link necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Tiffany Gold Link Necklace?

The price for a vintage tiffany gold link necklace starts at $987 and tops out at $76,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $8,700.

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.