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Edwardian Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Drop Necklace Platinum
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautiful Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace features brilliantly white diamonds and two
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920s 4 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Diamond Pearl and 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Necklace. Very early Art Deco/Victorian
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian knife edge festoon necklace comprised of collet-set diamonds and pearls, in platinum
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1910s Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Platinum Edwardian double strand necklace with Old Mine cut diamonds and two natural pearls. Chain
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Early 20th Century Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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Early 1900s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl, 1.12 carat diamond and platinum drop necklace; part of our
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Early 1900s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
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W 0.59 in D 14.96 in L 1.5 in
Victorian 1.10ct Diamond and Pearl Cluster Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
, followed by a cluster of thirteen surrounding a 5.5mm pearl at the bottom of the drop. The diamonds in this
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1880s Unknown Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau pearl and diamond necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Gold Victorian Lavaliere Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Superb Victorian era lavaliere circa 1870s crafted beautifully in 14k yellow gold. The diamond is
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1870s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara/Necklace/Bracelet, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl and diamond tiara/necklace/bracelet. Set with twenty seven round natural saltwater
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1920s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
rough cut antique diamonds repeating their form beneath a frilly diamond bow. Unquestionably unusual and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
Platinum and gold Edwardian lavalier with Old Mine cut diamonds and a semi Baroque pearl. No karat
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Early 1900s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace circa 1920's One Round Diamond weighing .45 carats
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Diamond and pearl art deco choker necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco style choker necklace diamonds and pearl 18ct white gold. Composed of 2.50ct
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16th Century European Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sautoir 18Kt White Gold Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Moonstones, Green Colored Stones and Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Necklace with Diamonds Pearls Red Spinels and Tourmalines
Located in Chicago, IL
This Marshall Field & Company Antique Victorian necklace is made of 8K yellow gold and weighs 18.90
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1910s Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cross Rosary Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The necklace is 32" around, with a 6" drop Smallest pearls measure 3mm, with one large center
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Edwardian Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
drop of Diamonds and Seed Pearls. Diamond weighing 0.29tcw Hand crafted in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, Pendant, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls. The big central diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
the wearer’s slightest movement. This Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Aquamarine Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum and 18k yellow gold. The articulating linear drop of the necklace features an impressive pear
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Lavalier Crescent Moon Floral Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Crescent Moon encrusted with seed pearls. Has a Diamond Center. Measuring .90 inches. This
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1880s Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco
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1920s German Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Circa 1900's Art Nouveau Platinum Turquoise, Diamond, & Pearl Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
. Enhancing its allure further, ornate diamond and seed pearl foliate details adorn the pendant, creating a
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
measures 1 3/4 inches x 1/2 inches (pearl drop). Metal & Hallmark: 900 platinum. The necklace is not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1900s pearl and 0.49 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum
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Early 1900s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.14 in W 0.48 in L 18 in
Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
with diamonds, calibre cut rubies and 2 natural saltwater pearls. This delicate and extremely elegant
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Early 20th Century European Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14K Gold Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold floral swag necklace. There are 3 florets each centered with diamonds
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand
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1920s Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, each engraved to
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive antique pearl necklace is fine quality, set with very high colour graded diamonds
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
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W 0.78 in L 1.88 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl
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1880s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
articulated pearl drop measuring approximately 7.5 x 7.0 mm White to cream in body color with moderate
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Carved Jade Dragon Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of twisted strands of baroque seed pearls - cream in color with very good to
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1920s Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl & Mine Cut Diamond Lavalier Necklace in Platinum, 14K Go
Located in Boston, MA
natural pearls accented by fourteen pave set old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds weigh a combined 0.64
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Early 20th Century Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
A stunning romantic Pendant in the form of a flying Bird carrying a Diamond and set with Seed Pearl
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
necklace is 18K yellow gold with platinum, diamonds and a cultured pearl accents on the pendant. There are
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

2.36ct Aquamarine, 3.72ct Citrine, 2.10ct Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 0.80 carat peridot and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry
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1890s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl 2.25 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds and a bezel set old European cut diamond Weighing in total approximately 1.15 carats
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1910s Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique 3.43 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique peridot and pearl
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1920s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Weighing approximately 0.08 carat total - eye clean and bright With scalloped edges and accented
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1910s Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 1890s Mabe Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.73Ct diamond and 15k yellow gold, 15k white gold set necklace; part
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1890s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 carats in total
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1910s Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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1910s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Victorian Seed Pearl and 1.16 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 1.16 ct diamond, 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch
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Early 1900s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 49.55 Carat Citrine 1.06 Carat Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 49.55 carat citrine, 1.06 carat diamond, pearl
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1870s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Sautoir With Platinum 3.23 Carat Diamond Cap, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
A treasure from days past! This lovely sautoir necklace is circa 1900. The upper braided pearl
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Early 1900s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A royalty piece from the late 1800s. This antique Edwardian Diamond GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire
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Early 1900s Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
set with rose cut diamonds. The necklace features a yellow gold Iris motif set with a fine flat pearl
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1890s French Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...

Original Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
old cut diamonds. There is a central articulated drop to the piece which contains a single natural
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
in silver. Finished with a very nice and fine pearl that measures. The necklace pendant is finely
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
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H 1.25 in W 0.87 in L 17.5 in
Antique Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Magnificent antique necklace set with a round shaped emerald weighing approximately 3.00+ carats
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Victorian Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique necklace is fine quality set with natural aquamarine and twenty-two seed pearls. The necklace is a
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1890s Unknown Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.90 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.90 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of
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1910s Unknown Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.92 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1900s 1.92 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part
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1920s Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Antique Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pearl vertically flanked by two old European cut diamonds, all of which are inserted into an openwork
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

Belle Epoque Antique French Gold Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
garlands, is embellished with half pearls and three old mine cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

Antique Swiss Painted Enamel Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
natural pearl pendant, made in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1860. Estimated total diamond weight is 1 carat
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of diamond pearl and antique drop necklaces available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of diamond pearl and antique drop necklaces bearing Art Nouveau or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. There are many round cut, old european cut and cabochon diamond pearl and antique drop necklaces for sale. When shopping our range of diamond pearl and antique drop necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Diamond Pearl And Antique Drop Necklaces?

Prices for diamond pearl and antique drop necklaces start at $1,161 and top out at $22,178 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,400.

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.