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18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Kt Oval Cut Emerald Hammered Little Hearts Chain Necklace A nice necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy 14K Gold Grooved Oval Bead Textured Open Bar Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy chain necklace is well crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a beautiful design
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1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful Swiss enamel chain from the Edwardian (ca 1900s)era! Crafted in bright 14kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Chain Heart-Shaped Padlock Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold clasp. Lovely antique chain it is composed of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Paper Clip Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain, Pave Diamond Clasp
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
contemporary design that is completely customizable! Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain: Paperclip Width
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Top Grade Tigers Eye Necklace Both White Yellow 14 Karat Gold Unique Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large size. The chain is both white and yellow gold in a modern design and open style. Take a close
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paperclip Link 55 1/2 Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
open oval-shaped forms Completed by large rose gold spring clasp closure Chain tested as 18 karat gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Large Multicolor Natural Gemstone by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold. This well made piece is constructed from open fancy links with a nice high-polished finish
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paperclip Charm Necklace, Double Charms 14K Yellow Paper Clip Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gold 3.6 millimeter, paperclip chain is the perfect necklace for the diamond lock and the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Solid Gold Fantasy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat solid yellow gold chain necklace featuring multiple units consisting of three
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20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Solid Gold Fantasy Link Chain Necklace
18 Karat Solid Gold Fantasy Link Chain Necklace
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W 0.32 in L 23.23 in
Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
pretty heart shape necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a Red Ruby bead
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2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
illustrated are oval, some with a gold color necklace and some with the steel color necklace. Presently, the
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2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
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W 0.63 in L 0.71 in
14K Yellow Gold 17.25" 2.66ctw Diamond Graduated Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible statement diamond necklace is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features plain
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 14K Yellow Gold 18" Open Oval Link Polished Chain Necklace Large Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
necklace! Enjoy! Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 39.59 Grams Chain Type: Interlocking Open Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement 14K Yellow Gold Long 28" Textured Open Dual Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
s statement 14k yellow gold necklace features open, dual oval links which elegantly interlock
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18K Gold 18" Graduated Dual Finish Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 78.7 Grams Chain Type: Interlocking Dual Finish Open Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Open oval 14k yellow gold link long chain, with gold ball ends. Made in Italy. 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
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L 24 in
Vintage Unique 14K Gold 30" Twisted Wire Wrap on Open Oval Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 53.3 Grams Chain Type: Fancy Open Oval Links Wrapped with
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.21 Carat Open-Work Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1.21 carats total. Made in 18K Yellow Gold. 18 inch chain.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Oval Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Open Oval Pendant, Accented with 0.05 Carats of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Oval Pendant
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Oval Pendant
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H 1.24 in W 0.43 in L 16 in
Alex Spkus 'Open Ovals' Ball Pendant with Diamonds on 18'' Chain, 18K Yellow Gol
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Open Ovals' Ball Pendant, 12 dias. (0.36ct.), on 18K, 18" cable chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Single Cut Diamond Open Pendant 15.5" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage pendant is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a beautiful open work design
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Dainty Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Sapphire Little Hearts Chain
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
nice necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a Blue Sapphire bead that fits
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2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Julie Baker 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket with Pearls with Open Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Large 18 karat yellow gold oval locket set with 5 pearls. The 3.5"x 2" locket hangs on a 38" link
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Early 2000s American Romantic Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Nicolis Cola 18K Yellow Gold Wide Interlocking Oval Link 23" 171g Necklace
By Nicolis Cola
Located in Montclair, NJ
! Enjoy! Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 171.76 Grams Chain Type: Triple Interlocking Open Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Wire Collar Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning wire collar necklace features a bezel-set Lapis Lazuli, set in 14K yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Camphor Glass .65ct Diamond Statement Bib Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large vintage statement piece was very well crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace- 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 43 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turqouise Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Purple Enamel Peridot Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 17 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Scroll Engraving 18k Yellow Gold 23.0 x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, scroll engraving
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.14ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 Carat
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant neckalce 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Polished Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 23 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Heavy Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Star Motif with 9 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, with a total of 14 g, particularly heavy and highly
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Floral Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with floral ornaments 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.08 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace with infinity symbol 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalscent raspberry
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Rose Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 12.82 Carat GIA Large Oval Red Rubellite Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
An estate statement solitaire pendant necklace that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

15.10 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine in an open work pendant with 116 round accent diamonds. 18k white gold chain all with natural
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmar Collection byVictor Mayer, measurements app
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.91 in L 17.72 in
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Yellow Gold Oval Open Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold oval open chain necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 90 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow gold oval open chain necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A yellow gold oval open chain necklace from Victor Mayer, Five Star Jewelry and Rossella Ugolini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A yellow gold oval open chain necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 73, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our yellow gold oval open chain necklace for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Oval Open Chain Necklace?

Prices for a yellow gold oval open chain necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,887.

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.