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Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace 30" - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Wheat Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace 18 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Chain Chain Style: Wheat Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace 16 1/2" - 18k Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Wheat Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Wheat Chain Necklace 23 3/4" - Yellow Gold 18k Italy
By Robert Coin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Roberto Coin Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Wheat Necklace Style: Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Wheat Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 17" Diamond Hook Clasp Nordstrom
Located in McLeansville, NC
Brilliant Cut, G Color, I1 Clarity Metal: 18k Yellow Gold (XRF tested) Weight: 19.4 Grams Style: Wheat
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Wheat Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
. Necklace Specifications Brand: David Yurman Style: Classic Wheat Chain Hallmarks: ©D.Y. 925 750 Metal
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14K Solid White Gold Flat Wheat Chain with Lobster Claw Closure
Located in Miami, FL
14 karat SOLID white gold flat wheat chain necklace. 36 inches, 7mm width, and a locked lobster
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Bar Bolo Bracelet - 18k Rnd .33ctw Adjustable Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Wheat Bracelet Style: Chain Fastening Type: Slide Clasp Features: Pavé Set Diamonds Measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Franco Spiga Link Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14K Gold Franco-Spiga link chain necklace with lobster claw closure. Also known as a wheat chain
Category

2010s North American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

John Hardy Kali Trio Elliptical Bead Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Statement 16"
By John Hardy
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 83.2 Grams Stamps: 750 18k JH Style: Wheat Chain Closure: Snap
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Square Solitaire Pendant Drop Necklace in 14k
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
7.0mm prong-style setting. Wheat Chain 14K Yellow Gold 16.5" total pendant necklace weight 2.55g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.76ct Diamond Wishbone Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 18" Spiga Wheat Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
ultraviolet light. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Style: Spiga Wheat Chain Closure
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 18K Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace with Wheat Chain
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
adjustable yellow gold wheat chain. Style available in different price ranges. Prices are based on your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pink Topaz Pendant in Trillion Cut Set in Yellow Gold, Wheat Chain Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
below: Metal Quality: 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant Style: Solitaire Chain Type: Wheat Chain Length: 18 in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Chain and 7 Round Diamond Bar Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the allure of refined luxury with this exquisite 18 karat yellow gold wheat chain choker
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

David Yurman Wheat Double Strand Necklace 15 3/4" - Sterling Silver 925 Yellow G
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Wheat Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K TT Gold Braided Polished Twisted Wire Wheat Link Into Knot Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage statement bracelet crafted from solid 18k white and yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal 18K Gold Italian Mesh Chain Surrealist Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
. This necklace, handcrafted in Italy with meticulous attention to detail, features an 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires & Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Yellow Gold Accents Weight: 54.11 Grams Chain Type: 1.3mm Wheat Link Chain Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite yellow gold diamond flower pendant, style and glamour are in the spotlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Snake Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
: 11.52 g Chain Width: 1 mm Material: 14K Yellow Gold, Solid Style Pendant Dimensions (LWH): 55.68 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Snake Pendant
14k Yellow Gold Snake Pendant
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H 0.15 in W 1.07 in L 2.2 in
14K Yellow Gold Circle Diamond Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite yellow gold circle diamond pendant, style and glamour are in the spotlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Eagle Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
Chain Style: 18k Solid Wheat Gold Chain Chain Length: 18 In, W 1.910 g * TOP QUALITY JEWELRY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Eagle Pendant Necklace
14k Yellow Gold Eagle Pendant Necklace
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H 0.16 in W 1.02 in L 1.53 in
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
all about elegance. The 14K yellow gold chain complements the pendant, featuring a 2.5mm width and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace
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W 0.098 in L 18 in
18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with CZ
Located in Portland, OR
Style: 18k Solid Wheat Gold Chain Chain Length: 18 In, W 1.910 g * TOP QUALITY JEWELRY---Handpicked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with CZ
18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with CZ
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H 0.16 in W 1.13 in L 1.96 in
14K Yellow Gold "100" Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
): 40.73 mm *28.01 mm * 1.75 mm Diamond: VS1 GH, 0.704 ct 165/ diamond Chain Style: 18k Solid Wheat Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold "100" Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
14K Yellow Gold "100" Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
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H 0.07 in W 1.11 in L 1.61 in
14k Yellow Gold Genuine AAA Royal Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
Style: 18k Solid Wheat Gold Chain W 1.910 g Primary Stone Type: Genuine Round AAA Vibrant Amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Genuine AAA Royal Amethyst Pendant Necklace
14k Yellow Gold Genuine AAA Royal Amethyst Pendant Necklace
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H 0.51 in W 0.82 in L 0.83 in
14k Yellow Gold Freeform Australian White Opal Bezel Set Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
* 5.54 mm Chain Style: 18k Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Primary Stone Type: Genuine Opal Genuine Australian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 16" - 14k Round .50ctw Love Wreath
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Total Carats: .50ctw Chain Style: Wheat Necklace Style: Chain Fastening
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.74ct Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant in 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Freeport, FL
Metaphysical: Intensity, radiance, sovereignty Metal: 14kt Yellow Gold Chain: 14kt Yellow Gold Length: 20
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2010s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

1.74ct Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant in 14kt Yellow Gold
1.74ct Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant in 14kt Yellow Gold
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W 0.46 in D 0.27 in L 0.88 in
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Oval Cabochon 6.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Note: Australian Total Carats: 6.20ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Wheat Necklace Style: Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Versatile Long 18k Satin Finish Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace W/Tassels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful vintage wheat chain link Lariat necklace is the personification of "La Dolce Vita
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Bolo Bracelet, 14k Single .20ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .20ctw Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

24k Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Apple Green Jade Bamboo Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
: Diamond-Cut Wheat, W:1.910 g Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Primary Stone Shape: People Gold Type: Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Goddess of Compassion" 14k Yellow Gold Burmese Jadeite Jade Guanyin Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
Green Jadeite Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Bail Chain type: 18k Yellow Gold Wheat Chain (16- 18 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1800's 3.50 Carat Garnet Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1.4mm handmade wheat style chain
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Luxury Apple Green Jade Guanyin Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
DETAILS--- 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Nephrite Luxury Apple Green Jade Guanyin Pendant Necklace. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.0 Carat Cabuchon Blue Topaz and Diamond Evil Eye Yellow Gold Necklace
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
mm Pendant height: 31.3 mm Wheat style chain Chain Length: 406mm (16”) with jump ring at 356 mm (14
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

"Laughing Buddha" Burmese Jadeite Jade With 14k Yellow Gold VS1 Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
. Perfect everyday style. Total weight: 8.03 g Material: 14k Yellow Gold Chain type: 18k Yellow Gold Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

"Laughing Buddha" 14k Yellow Gold Nephrite Apple Green Jade with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
* INTRODUCTION---14k Yellow Gold & Genuine Apple Green Nephrite Jade Buddha Pendant Necklace With
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Etruscan Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings by Olympico Ancient Greek Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
designs with bead spacers. The necklace has a woven wheat chain and terminates with a double palmette
Category

Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Green Apple Jade Circle Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
Dimension: 7.99 mm * 1.86 mm Side stone: Diamond VS1 GH Side stone weight: 0.274 ct 14K Solid Gold Wheat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1984 Vintage Chanel Multi Strand Choker Necklace Faux Pearls Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
features 3 strands of 10mm faux pearls with 2 strands of yellow gold plated wheat-style chains. Measuring
Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

14k Yellow "Soaring Dragon" High End Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
Weight: 24.17 g Chain Width: 1 mm Material: 14K Yellow Gold, Solid Style Pendant Dimensions (LWH): 59.21
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow "Soaring Dragon" High End Necklace
14k Yellow "Soaring Dragon" High End Necklace
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W 1.15 in D 0.19 in L 2.33 in
18K Gold 2 Tone Diamond Cluster Drop Choker Necklace with Pear & Round Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18-karat gold wheat-style choker chain sets 1.55 carats in pear and round cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

High-End 18k Gold Round, Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
matching 18 inch gold chain. This elegant golden pearl and classic style make this the perfect gift for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Genuine Green Apple Green Jade Love Pendant Necklace with VS1 Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
: 0.183 ct 18K Solid Gold Wheat Chain: 16-18 inches, Weight: 1.91g, 1mm. (18k Yellow Gold Wheat Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Laughing Buddha" 14k Gold Genuine Green Jadeite Jade with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
Design Element: Buddha Chain Type: Wheat Chain (18 In) * IDEAL PRESENT: Order the gemstone ring for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Bondanza Gold Butterfly Key Necklace
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
delicately embodied in 18 karats of radiant yellow gold. Suspended on an 18-inch wheat chain, the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Bondanza Gold Bee Key Necklace
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
forming the shape of a key. The pendant hangs gracefully from an 18-inch 18K Yellow Gold wheat chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Slice Charm Necklace by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from a silky 14 karat vintage style wheat chain. Wear it solo for just the right amount of glimmer or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold AA Citrine Tear Drop Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
mm Chain Length: 16 - 18 Inches Chain Style: 14k White Gold Solid White Wheat Chain * TOP QUALITY
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold AA Citrine Tear Drop Necklace with Diamonds
14k White Gold AA Citrine Tear Drop Necklace with Diamonds
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H 0.46 in W 0.59 in L 1.33 in
Vintage Jadeite Jade and Diamond Circular Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning natural Jade pendant set in a 14k solid yellow gold oriental style pendant. Micro pave set
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Early 2000s Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Pendant Necklace, Buddha Dharma
Located in Portland, OR
Dimensions (LWH): 28.2 mm * 13.8 mm * 13.8mm Chain Style: 18k Rose Solid Wheat Gold Chain Approx. W 1.2 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 5.83 Carat Colombian Emerald in 18K Floating Solitaire Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
wheat chain with lobster clip closure. Yellow gold offers a gorgeous contrast to the vibrant pastel
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Miami, FL
.” Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis
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Antique 1840s Austrian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

Diamond Slice Pendant Necklace by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a silky 14 karat vintage style wheat chain. Wear it solo for just the right amount of glimmer or see
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Slice Pendant Necklace by Mon Pilar
Diamond Slice Pendant Necklace by Mon Pilar
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W 0.48 in L 0.24 in
18K Gold Vermeil Wheat Sheaf Peridot Coin Lariat Chain Necklace
By Katherine Parr
Located in Manalapan, FL
pendant and lariat style. Available in Sterling Silver or 18Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Curb Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Vermeil

18kt gold ears of wheat necklace, 750. fratelli piccini, gold, classical style
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Firenze, FI
The Ponte Vecchio fine jewelry atelier has been a familiar, welcoming place since 1903. Here, time passes slowly as the hands of our goldsmiths shape dreams. Every new piece of jewel...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver with Rose Quartz Wheat Sheaf Coin Lariat Chain Necklace
By Katherine Parr
Located in Manalapan, FL
pendant and adjustable lariat style. Available in Sterling Silver or 18Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Curb
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

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Wheat Style Yellow Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact wheat style yellow gold chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 51 vintage editions and 85 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a wheat style yellow gold chain 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic wheat style yellow gold chain over the years, but those made by David Yurman, John Hardy and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A wheat style yellow gold chain can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 60, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our wheat style yellow gold chain for sale are for women, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Wheat Style Yellow Gold Chain?

On average, a wheat style yellow gold chain at 1stDibs sells for $2,575, while they’re typically $340 on the low end and $33,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.