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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Bulgari
Creator: Karen Sugarman Designs
Bvlgari Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Eden Diamond Amethyst Necklace by Bulgari. With 214 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight app...
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1990s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With 70 round cut diamonds total weight approx 1.40ct VS1 clarity, G color Details: Measurements: Chain: Length adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Two Tone Gold Diamond Link Necklace & Earrings
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Two Tone Gold Diamond Link Necklace & Earrings An 18k white and yellow gold link necklace and ear clips, set with emerald-cut diamond, signed ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Graduated Welo Opal Nuggets Inlay Opal Toggle, Winnie Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Opals are my birthstone, so I have always had a soft spot for them because of their unique qualities and fire. They are also notoriously difficult to photograph - especially for a novice like myself! Rest assured, this strand of opals has a lovely fiery translucence and is unique in so many ways . . . even though these photos say differently. A stunning graduated strand of Welo Opals...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Bvlgari Emerald Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Emerald Necklace and Earrings Set The stunning necklace includes cabochon emeralds framed by cabochon sapphires and rubies, highlighte...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Saint Esprit Dove Layering Necklaces, Saint Esprit III Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
I have always loved little birds and we are blessed in Arizona to have a huge number of species. Living on a golf course, we see delicate little hummingbirds, mourning doves, swallows and huge numbers of others co-existing nicely together. When I first became aware of the charming Victorian Saint Esprit pendants...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Lucea Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
Designed to impress this authentic Bulgari Lucea necklace is adorned with the finest Bulgari Vs Quality round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k ...
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Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Bulgari NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Weight: 21.1 grams Length: 18" Width: 3mm Pendant: 33mm x 22mm Sta...
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1990s Italian Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Rhodochrosite Garnet Pearls Choker Necklace Druzy Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rachelle Necklace - An explosion of pink, woodrose and garnet reds is exhibited by this cacophony of texture and color in this elegant cluster choker necklace. Each of the hundred...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Vermeil

Bvlgari Diamond Corona Necklace 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond necklace from the corona collection. The necklace comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold and stainless steel leather necklace, stamps BVLGARI 750 Steel 2337 AL Made in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Necklaces

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Original 1977 Bulgari Snake Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, One-of-a-kind Original 1977, Bulgari Necklace: this extremely versitile, absolutely chic piece, is a beautiful example of Bulgari's golden age craftsmanship and crea...
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1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Multi-colored Gemstone Diamond Demi-Parure 'Elisa' Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Multi-colored Gems Diamond 'Elisa' Set by Bulgari, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry. This demi-parure includes a necklace and earrings, meticulously handcrafted and signed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Coral Branch Necklace Removable Hand and Heart Coral Lampwork Figa Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Cordelia Necklace. A gorgeous suite of delicate coral branch beads is accented with gold vermeil daisies and oxidized silver mixed metals to add i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

Bulgari Monete Large Antique Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Monete 18 karat yellow gold curb link chain necklace featuring a large silver coin dated 1790, depicting Ferdinand IV/III, the King of Naples and Sicily, on the front. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna And Child Necklace. Silky blush pink Baroque pearls are rhythmically intercepted with stations of pale aqua amazonite, flanked by mixed metals of oxidized silver and gold...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...

Bulgari Allegra White Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Bulgari Allegra necklace featuring 5 multicolored gemstones set in 18k white gold. The 5 gemstones are bezel set and freely swing. ...
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Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
Designed to impress this authentic Bulgari Lucea necklace is adorned with the finest Bulgari Vs Quality round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k ...
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Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Cicladi Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari White Gold Cicladi Pendant Necklace The discs spin. 18 karat white gold Measurements: 18" long Gram Weight: 34 grams Signed Bvlgari
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Impressive Gold Diamond Green Ostrich Leather Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Bvlgari 18k white gold collar necklace, featuring green ostrich leather, adorned with approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 15.5" l...
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20th Century Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari La Dolce Vita 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Feasterville, PA
A lavish and luxurious 34 carat la dolce vita style diamond and gold brooch from Bulgari. This piece is anything but simple, boasting 34 carats of the finest round brilliant cut diam...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Sautoir Amethyst Ceramic Rose Gold Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Mediterranean Eden Sautoir Amethyst Ceramic 36" Long Necklace by Bulgari. With 4 Ceramic stones And 16 Amethyst beads Details: Length: 36" Weight: 83.3 grams Stamped H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

1967 Bulgari Baptism Gold Pendant in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind Baptism Pendant Gift in 18kt yellow gold, pearls and sapphire beads, representing "Mary and The Child", the back inscribed "A Manuela L...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Gancio Two-Color Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic Bulgari Gancio short necklace in 18 karat rose and yellow gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. 140 grams.
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Bulgari Allegra White Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Bulgari Allegra necklace featuring 5 multicolored gemstones set in 18k white gold. The 5 gemstones are bezel set and freely swing. ...
Category

Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Green Tourmaline Slice with Hand Linked Tourmaline Chain, Laurel Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A luxuriant green tourmaline slice, in color, definition and thickness - is the focal point of this gorgeous pendant necklace. The rich spruce green color of the tourmaline is enchanted by the formation of a darker ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Morganite Ballet Pink Opal Inlay Toggle Choker Necklace, Dahlia V Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Varying shades of ballet pink and pink grapefruit colored luxe morganite beryl beads are gently separated, creating a bountiful statement choker necklace designed to celebrate spring...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Gold, Vermeil

Bulgari Divas Dream Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Bulgari Divas Dream necklace adorned with 13.7ct Amethyst, Peridot totaling 11.45 carats, Rubellite totaling 8.90 carats, an...
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Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, Rose Gold

Bulgari Divas Dream Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Bulgari Divas Dream necklace adorned with 13.7ct Amethyst, Peridot totaling 11.45 carats, Rubellite totaling 8.90 carats, an...
Category

Early 2000s Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, Rose Gold

Bulgari Parentesi Cocktail Topaz Amethyst Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace from vibrant Parentesi Cocktail collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features checkerboard faceted amethyst and topaz ...
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2010s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Cicladi Collection Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This necklace is from the Bulgari Cicladi collection. Its beautiful pendant is composed of a cluster of 7 spinning disks with three of them pave set w...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Monete Gold Ancient Coin Leather Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari "Monete" necklace in 18kt yellow gold with leather cord and an ancient Roman coin (inscribed TICINUM CONSTANTINUS AUG A.D. 307-337). Made in Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Angel Skin Coral, Diamond, and Gold Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An unusual triple-strand necklace of graduated design, composed of coral beads measuring approximately 16.0 to 6.8 mm, gathered at the sides with two gold coins, the reverse to the m...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine and Hand Painted Porcelain Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Marie’s Folly Necklace. A beautiful hand painted porcelain brooch has become the focal point of this stunning necklace consisting of hand linked evergreen baroque pearls that gently accentuate the colors found in the hand painted portrait of this Georgian styled lady. A frill of aquamarine beads rests just above a gold vermeil bow to add to the feminine drama of the period. Minuscule aquamarine and glittering crystal rondelles are interspersed along the pearl necklace and also featured as an accent charm at the beautiful oval toggle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

Bulgari Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace and Earring Suite
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Bulgari ruby and diamond necklace and earring suite in 18k gold; the necklace designed as a series of oval-shaped links,...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosaline Necklace. A gorgeous locket with a Sèvres style floral enamel painting serves as the design inspiration for this necklace. It was presented to me as a Art Nouveau compact...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Bvlgari Monete Henry viii Coin Gold Link Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Henry the 8th coin in the center, flanked by Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Jet Diamond Gold Pendant on Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large jet and 18k white gold pendant by Gianni Bulgari from Enigma collection, adorned with approx. 1.80ctw in diamonds , suspended on a black velvet choker...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Located in Colleyville, TX
Luna Necklace. During the Victorian Era, young American adults often spent a year abroad studying all that Europe had to offer, in order to broaden their horizons. This year of travel was often referred to as “The Grand Tour” and offered insights into the history of civilization, arts and music. Little tokens or souvenirs depicting their travels were a popular theme. This stunning Palais Royal Grand Tour scent bottle...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces

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Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...

Stunning Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Fine Bvlgari signature necklace Flexible geometric-designed pendant Length adjustable Security closures 18K white gold chain necklace with fixed pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Feasterville, PA
The story goes that pop-art figure Andy Warhol once said: “I always visit the Bulgari store, because it is the most important museum of contemporary art...
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1960s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Peace Dove Brooch Necklace, Dove Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A delicate Victorian dove brooch pendant is the focal point of this charming layering necklace. Carefully attached to a rhodium chain of oval, round an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Bvlgari Cicladi in 18k White Gold Kinetic Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Type: Necklace Designer: BVLGARI Collection: Cicladi Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Necklace Length: Adjustable from 15 to 18 inches Total Item Weight (g): 33.9 Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Afghani Tourmaline Georgian Pinchbeck Paste Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Clarissa Necklace. A waterfall of rainbow-hued Afghani Tourmaline smooth rondelles has been hand-linked to create this jaw-dropping multi-strand necklace. These glossy and luxurious tourmaline beads (462 cts.), with their bright pastel colors, are highly coveted amongst collectors due to their limited availability from remote and dangerous mining regions. This pastel profusion has been paired with a Georgian...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Bulgari Elisia Diamond Peridot Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Elisia Diamond Peridot Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With Diamonds On Pendant: 16x Diamonds, VS2 Clarity, G Color Diamonds On ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond and Colored Gem "Divas Dream" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace created by Bvlgari and made in 18k rose gold with cone-shaped gold motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds, polished amethyst, chalcedony, olivine, and rubelite be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Austro Hungarian Brooch Kyanite Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Eliza Necklace - A stunning antique Austro Hungarian sapphire blue paste and pearls brooch has become both the focal point as well as the clasp, for...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Queen of Hearts Necklace. An almost mystical frosty fog has been embedded into the most gorgeous rock crystal beads, creating what is commonly known as ice quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Apatite Green Labradorite Venetian Glass Intaglio Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Castelluccio Necklace. A unique strand of green labradorite rondelles, flashing with peacock blue, is intercepted with apatite faceted ovals in creating this rich and elegant neck...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Champagne Moonstone Necklace with Detachable Geode Slice Pendant, Coco Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A gorgeous strand of hand-linked moonstone teardrops in champagne, gray and peach - are the perfect compliment to this unique detachable geode slice pendant. The 18k gold electropla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces

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Agate, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Emerald Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
It was 1963 in Italy on the set of Cleopatra when Richard Burton famously said, “I introduced Liz to beer, she introduced me to Bulgari,” referring to the film’s iconic star, Elizabeth Taylor. It was even rumored that Ms. Taylor had requested the Italian jewelry house to wait around the set with their latest collection, so she could go shopping in between takes. Founded in 1884 in Rome, Bulgari is known for voluminous forms, signature sunny shades of yellow gold, and vibrantly colored gemstones composed in curvaceous patterns. In the 1920s, however, their high jewelry creations reflected the design of traditional French Maisons, incorporating platinum and diamonds with stylized Art Deco design. This suite, made in Italy during the Contemporary Era, is reminiscent of the geometry of Bulgari’s early style brought into the modern age, with juicy floral patterns featuring a bounty of emeralds - inviting abundance, love, and good fortune to the wearer. Flowers have long been a favorite with the jewelry house, beginning with its en tremblant brooches, created in the 1950s and 1960s as well as with the Fiorever collection today, which draws inspiration from the four-petal flower venerated by the Romans as a symbol of happiness. This exquisite diamond and emerald parure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari High Jewelry Diamond and Coral Heart 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bulgari Heart Pendant, likely from a Bulgari high jewelry collection in the 1970s or 1980s Features Prong-Set Custom Heart-Cut Coral (A...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari 20 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Rippled/Organic Round Diamonds Various Sizes in Pave Setting Right Edge has Channel-Set Baguette Diamonds Total Mass = 5.9 grams Width = 24 mm Length = 20 mm (25 mm w/ Bail)...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Heart Pendant with Ball Chain 70s
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Bvlgari Heart Pendant Features Custom-Set Pave Round Diamonds Features Custom-Cut Channel-Set Baguette Cut Diamonds Approximatel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Enigma Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant 17"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k White Gold Pendant and Ring set by Bulgari Part of the Engima Collection 18k White Gold Diamond encrusted Lip Pendant attached Necklace Includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ayla Necklace. Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked with rhodium silver and juxtaposed with a jaw dropping Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Pendant. The rich cobalt blue enameled disc has been encased within a silver paste cartouche frame and accented with a feminine silver paste basket of flowers. Three little teardrops dangle from below the ornate frame. This unique necklace has been married to a frilled section of hand-linked rock crystal and kyanite rondelles and further enhanced with a grouping of pink sapphire flanked with pyrite in gold vermeil. The gold vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop with hand coiled gold vermeil loops. Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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. 

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