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Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger Eye Carnelian 16 Motif Magic Alhambra Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra sixteen motif necklace with carnelian and tiger's eye by Van Cleef Arpels. Numbered and signed by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Magic Alhambra collection int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye
AnaKatarina Elements 'Air' Pendant in 18 Karat Gold, Chilean Lapis, and Diamonds
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The Four Elements Air Pendant is a dazzling piece honoring both the visual and spiritual cosmos. A blue lapis lazuli ether is the background on which a luminous crescent moon and sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
1970's Coral Diamond 18k Gold Twist Bar Link Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Retro 1950s Italian Made, with Diamonds & Carved Coral Bar link design chain with pendant,
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, composed by 110 round-cut, pave-set,
Diamonds ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace White Gold and Diamonds, Pendants with White and Black Pearls S.S.
Located in Rome, IT
Necklace in 18 Kt white gold and diamonds, with 15 pendants of various sizes and designs. The pendants are in diamonds with South Sea cultured pearls. There are twelve pearls: six wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Contemporary Fancy Cut Diamond and White Gold Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary Pear Shape Pendant Necklace manufactured in White Gold. The centerpiece is setted with:
- 1 Pear Cut Diamond with 0,09 ct;
- 1 Emerald Cut Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
C. Dunaigre Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a 1.68 carat vivid color green emerald in a heart shape, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds set in platinum. Pendant is suspen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k White Gold 0.48 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Luxury comes to life on this charming, dainty Alhambra Pendant Necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. Glittering diamonds totaling 0.48 carats sparkle and shine from their place within th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, emerald and diamond pendant, with 14 karat yellow gold bead chain. Designed as a circular cut diamond set figure 8 pendant, set with an oval cabochon r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Jack Hoag Brutal California Bronze Drip on Metal Chain Necklace and Glass Chunks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist metal sculpture necklace created by Jack Hoag of Orinda, California circa 1970's. Necklace is reminiscent of the work of Claire Falkenstein and is comprised of three large...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Certified 266cts Jadeite Cicada Pendant, Long Life & Immortality, Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is certified natural jadeite jade by two labs. The carved jade Cicada and bamboo pendant is classically strung with a traditional cord. It is well...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Yellow gold and Precious Stones Necklace, Handmade and Unique 'one of a kind'
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) Colored Stone Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lock and Cubic Beads.
This Necklace is set with Natural Peridots and Natural Fire Opals.
Hand made and one of a kind. (Germa...
Category
2010s Modernist Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Ruby, Diamond, Bone Sapphire 'Wild Child' Symbol Tree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Our signature Symbol Tree Necklaces are each unique and made to be versatile. Attaches to 14 inch Genuine Black Leather Cord with 14K Gold Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ti...
Lapis Lazuli Tower of London Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat gold hand carved Lapis Lazuli "Tower of London" pendant by Master Idar Obenstein Carver 30x30mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Collar Necklace 85.6 Grams Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Very cool 18 karat yellow gold necklace featuring a graduated ribbed motif collar weighing 85.6 grams. Made In Italy
Front of the necklace measures 1 3/16
Side of the necklace measu...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Diamond Heart Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful solitaire necklace by Swiss jeweller Bucherer features a 2.54 carat heart-shaped diamond of I colour and i1 clarity. Custom made and handcrafted prong setting in 18 ka...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver American Modernist Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important sterling silver abstract American modernist necklace created by sculptors and jewelers, Irvin and Bonnie Burkee. Necklace is comprised of hand forged, webbed sterling silv...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Certified 100 Carat Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant, Apple Green, Substantial
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is certified natural jadeite jade. This jade circle is also know as a "PEACE" pendant. The large apple green jade is held together with a traditio...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Christ The Redeemer Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Christ the Redeemer 18k yellow gold charm pendant, circa ‘1970.
DIMENSIONS: 1-3/8” long with the loop by 7/8” wide.
GOLD: 18k yellow gold
WEIGHT: 2 grams
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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10,21 Carat Natural Tanzanian Neon Vibrant Reddish Pink Mahenge Spinel
Located in Yerevan, AM
Extremely rare Mahenge spinel from Tanzania with fascinating color.
The stone with such size and quality is now simply impossible to find on the market.
Spinel Mahenge is mined in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Spinel, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Cellini Exclusive 18kt White Gold Diamond .16ct Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy.
This 18 karat white gold teddy bear is set with round brilliant pave diamonds on her paws . She...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel
Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy.
This 18 karat yellow gold teddy bear charm is crafted with pink enamel for the body. Her outfit...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dorfman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Link Rope Necklace 162.4 Grams Italy
Located in New York, NY
Stamped Dorfman, this 18 karat yellow gold necklace features graduated rope & high polished links 162.4 grams
Big & Bold!
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1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antonini Gem Peridot Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique Asscher Cut gem quality Peridot weighing over 20 carats is the center piece of this beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted pendant necklace by the renown Italian j...
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
C. Dunaigre Certified Heart Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a 2.92 carat vivid pink sapphire in a heart shape, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Pendant is suspended on an 18 inch 18k w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari, Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
In a semi-flexible link design, containing 26 cultured pearls and numerous round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 carats total. 16 inches long. 107 Grams
Stamp: BVL...
Category
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Atelier Zobel Baroque Tahitian Pearl Multi-Convertible Clasp Long Chain Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace handcrafted in Germany by renowned, award-winning jewellery maker Peter Schmid of Atelier Zobel, featuring a stunning 16 inch strand of multicolored Tahitian a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Oriental...
Malachite Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Malachite bi, 18 k gold gr 12, star Ruby pendant, we delivered with a silk string but is available on request also a gold necklace as in the pictures.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is n...
Category
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
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Green Agate Beads Necklace Accompanied by Baroque Pearl and 0.32 Ct of Tsavorite
Located in Vannes, FR
Green Agate Beads Necklace Accompanied by a Baroque Pearl and 0.32 Carats of Tsavorites
48 centimètre with Bakélite Claps
18,89 inch
size beads 1.8 centimeter or 0.3937 inch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Vintage Cartier Agrafe Chunky Chain Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier 'Agrafe' chunky chain necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
The piece is composed of an articulated chunky chain design which reflects the light elegantly whi...
Category
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Italian Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Necklace. The pendant features 20 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds, approximately 0.60 carat, G color. Circa 2000's. The length is 16 in...
Category
Early 2000s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Long Antique Gold French Chain Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very beautiful chain, made in France circa 1900.
The chain is long, 160 cm or 64 inches. The weight is 45.8 grams.
Made in yellow gold 18k, multiple marks for gold: the eagle head a...
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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1960's Lariat Diamond Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Rope Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and opal lariat rope necklace fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The lariat features an opal and 8 single cut diamonds weighing .24 carat total weight and graded H-I color an...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Plat /18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .45ct. Moon Pendant
By Jose Trillos
Located in New York, NY
Thia 18 karat yellow gold pendant is crafted in a sand blasted finish. The pendant is designed with a texture to give the feel of the moon's craters. A platinum crescent set with 0.4...
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1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Citrine Pearl Art Deco Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Gold Fisher Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 20th Century Citrine Pearl Pendant Necklace in 10 Karat Yellow Gold with a beautiful 10 Karat Gold Chain. The jewel is just stunning and bears the maker's mark for...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
22.77 Carat Natural Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire Octagon Shape
Located in Yerevan, AM
Sri Lanka is one of the best gemstone sources in the world.
Especially if we are speaking about sapphires.
Sri lankan sapphires have very interesting hue that you can't mix up with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Antique 15ct White Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Quite rare to find an Antique Pendant now, showcasing a good Diamond at a reasonable price. This one is beautifully dainty & so w...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Diamond & Gold Disk Pendant 14k Gold Engravable Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Diamond Disk Necklace! 14 Karat Yellow Gold disk necklaces are huge in fine jewelry fashion! You can find them in every magazine. This diamond necklace is the perfect gift f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and Jade Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Long beaded necklace with white pearls and antiques Chinese carved jade 1920. length 65 cm approximately. The necklace could be wear with the jade elements by side as well.
All Giuli...
Category
2010s Artist Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
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Chaumet Paris, Necklace with Pendant, Lapis Lazuli and 9 Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Heerlen, NL
One 18 Karta yellow gold Pendant and Chain, stamped: 750 & Chaumet Paris
Pendant has one 12.00 carat drop, cabuchon natural Lapis Lazuli (not treated) and 9 brillant cut diamonds we...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Diamond and White Diamond in K18 Gold Pendant with Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique 18K gold pendant features lustrous Yellow diamonds set amongst a floral motif of White diamonds. The diamonds intertwine to create two abstract flowers. A romantic, but s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
"Boxy Cascade" Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds on Gold C-Link Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This could be interpreted as an homage to America's exploding cardboard box consumption, up by at least 9% due to Covid and its feeder effect on-line shopping.
Or it could just be...
Category
2010s Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Pin/Pendant with Heart-Shaped Diamond
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Exquisitely crafted to embody the meticulous creations of the art deco era, this handmade platinum pin/pendant is a celebration of intricate craftsmanship and masterful skill. The pi...
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20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Antique Victorian Essex Crystal of Realistic Robin Redbreast
Located in Stamford, CT
A jewel to lift your spirit is this meticulous painting of a robin, carved in the reverse of a round crystal, is the central motif in this creative 18 Kt gold pendant that is a work ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Diamond Panther Pendant
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: John Hardy
Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: pendant measures 21 X 12mm
Weight: 3.55 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Platinum Ballerina Ring with Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Dallas, TX
This Circa 1970s Platinum ballerina ring features a 2.04 carat pear shape Ceylon Blue Sapphire. The ring has a detachable shank and a hidden bail that converts the piece into a penda...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emily Kuvin Gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Statement Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning times three. Our Piccolo Grand Stella Necklace in warm yellow gold features a lapis lazuli in our center organic shape Stella star and accenting Stellina stars, completed wi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
295 Carat Opal Mosaic Beads, Gem Quality with Fancy Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Tustin, CA
295 carats of the most gorgeous opal beads you will ever lay your eyes on are available for the first time on 1stdibs. 40 perfectly round beads, approximately 10 mm in size, are made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Peach Moonstone and 18 Karat Beaded Necklace by Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
These peach moonstone beads are an exceptionally luscious color, and they have such a gorgeous glow. This necklace will quickly become a favorite, as it is a striking and classic pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Japanese Red Coral Heart Shape Pendant Top with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
Heart-shaped Chiaka Sango(Oxblood Coral) pendant top set in a well crafted 18 karat yellow gold bezel is elegantly accented with diamonds weighing approx. 0.24 carats.
This item do...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pretty Diamonds Pendant Sapphire Flowers 18 Karat White Gold Chain, 2000
Located in Herzelia, IL
Signed White Gold 18 K Pendant with Diamonds. On a chain. Flawlessly crafted and designed. Diamonds were not spared on this fine item. While ten lines of fine round-cut Diamonds form...
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Early 2000s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
28.35 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a very rare Green Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace with 44 diamonds around the main stone and also note ones at the top of the pendant too.
Green Tourmaline is a variety of To...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 1.00 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted 1.00 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. The 8mm natural stone is set in our iconic hand pierced gold lace to let the light through. Our pendants are the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970s 18 Karat Gold Pyramidal Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Tiffany & Co. 1970s lapel brooch and pendant of bold and sensational aesthetic and artistic workmanship is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and incorporates a total num...
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1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany & Co. platinum and fine diamond necklace all original, in fine condition and with the original box. The fine white square radiant- cut diamond possesses fine symmetry, and i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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18 Karat Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 0.83 Carats 15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold pendant featuring one grey Tahitian Pearl measuring 15 mm with a diamond cap weighing 0.83 carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Diamond River Necklaces White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Diamond River Necklaces
Composed of a line of Round cut diamonds, mounted in White gold 18K
L.: 38 cm
158 White Diamonds 3.000 Ct color H purity SI
White Gold 15,90 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 14K yellow gold
Diamond: 29 baguette cut = .45cttw
Color: H
Clarity: SI1
Dimensions: pendant measures 22.24 X15mm
Weight: 2.06 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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191.00 Carat Natural Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Washington, DC
This necklace is a show stopper! There are a total of 255 multi color Natural Sapphires of various shapes and sizes, set with 111 round brilliant white Diamonds in 18K yellow gold. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces
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 universally beloved 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.
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