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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Romantic
Style: Medieval
Medal Faith Hope Love White Diamond Pearl Chain Necklace Chrysoprase J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Faith Hope Love White Diamond Pearl Chain Necklace Chrysoprase J Dauphin Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spi...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Silver, Gold-filled

South Sea White to Golden Ombred Pearl Necklace
Located in Greenville, SC
A strand of 11-13mm multicolor white to golden ombréd Jewelmer South Sea pearls, 24.5in in length. This strand is fitted with 18k yellow gold interchangeable clasp parts that enable ...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charm Pendant White Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Drop Chain Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios drop chain necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

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

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant Made in Bronze with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond Hand made in Los Angeles The wo...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze

Charm Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace with Pink Sapphires, in Stock
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Inspired from the love and appreciation towards the Palm Tree. It features 5 drops of pink sapphires dangling from a soft chain which can be worn as a necklace or a choker. -Diamo...
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2010s Emirian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stylish Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversible Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is all handmade in 18 Karat yellow and white gold custom made. It's microscopically decorated - with granulation work - beads and wires on both s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Necklace Yellow Gold White Diamonds Enamel Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Pendant - Brooch is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and custom-made. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Pearl Bead Necklace Choker Chain Chrysoprase J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Bead Necklace Choker Chain Chrysoprase J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ) Hand mad...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Hand-Knitted Rope Necklace with Tanzanite
Located in Astoria, NY
This is S.Georgios designer 18 Karat yellow gold hand-knitted rope necklace with Hercules Knot, which symbolizes strength, protection, and partnership. The ends of the rope are decor...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Black Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Black Pearl Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace 24" "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise and Gold filled Chain Necklace 24" ( 61 cm ) Hand made in...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled

18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pendant with Pink Sapphires
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
With both pink sapphires and rose gold, this flower pendant captures a magnificent glow that seamlessly shines. The pink sapphire pendant i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Pearl Necklace labradorite Gold Tone Chain Beaded Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Grey Labradorite Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ) Hand made in Los An...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Coin Reversible Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is all handmade in 18 Karat yellow and white gold custom made. It's microscopically decorated - with granulation work - beads and wires on both sides. The background of the pendant has a gorgeous unique velvet look, typical for Byzantine jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k G...

AJD Super Statement Extra-Large Natural Turquoise & REAL Carnelian Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Aria Jewelry Design's natural graduated highly polished Turquoise necklace is enhanced with chunks of gemcut polished glowing real Carnelia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Unique Butterfly Pendant - Brooch is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. This gorgeous jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation - yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Diamonds Byzantine Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios unique designer pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat yellow Gold. This pendant is microscopically decorated - it has granulation work all the way around with gold b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

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

3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
Located in US
This 2.12 carat heart shape untreated Burma ruby with a rich pinkish red color, set in 18 karat gold with 15 round white diamonds totaling approximately 1.38cts H-SI1. This beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross with Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Cross in solid 18 Karat White Gold all handmade with Byzantine workmanship. This cross is decorated with granulation details and the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Choker Labradorite Bead Gold Filled Chain Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Choker Labradorite Bead Gold Filled Chain Necklace 18 " J Dauphin "As within so without" Grey Labradorite Gold filled Chain Necklace 18" ( 46 cm ) ...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Gold-filled

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace 1970's, workshop Maison Goossens. Of gilt bronze with faux amythest and em...
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1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

White Pearl Turquoise Necklace Gold Tone Chain Bead Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ) Hand made in Los Angeles ...
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2010s American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled

Ruby and Diamond Cascade Necklace and Earring Set
Located in London, GB
Spectacular ruby and diamond necklace and earring set all in 18 carat white and yellow gold. They are both set with a total ...
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1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Unique 18 Karat solid Yellow Gold Necklace is one of a kind and is microscopically decorated with 18 Karat gold granulation work and on the background has a gorgeous velve...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Brown Diamond "In Stock"
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Designed with a charm, the Palm Tree pendant is rendered in yellow gold and set with faceted white diamonds. It features a polished tear-shaped penda...
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2010s Emirian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Pageantry Marguerite de Valois Marble Necklace Byzantine Style Molten Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Splendid Marguerite de Valois necklace in Byzantine style set with transparent molten glass stones with a drop ending. The chain is made of aged gold metal. The clasp is hooked. A sm...
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2010s French Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Stephen Dweck Bronze & Fossil & Citrine Set
Located in New York, NY
Ammonites - bezel set in bronze with a classic bronze double woven chain. Rich orange Citrines set in classic festoon style. Pair of matching Earrings ...
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1980s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Citrine

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. This stunning Oval pendant is microscopically decorated with granulation details - beads ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Amwaj Jewelry 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Simplicity at its finest. The oval design of this rose gold Jewelry piece by Amwaj Jewelry is alluring; This 18 karat gold round-shaped diamond pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gorgeous Carved Serpentine Koi Fish Necklace with Enamel and Freshwater Pearls.
Located in University City, MO
This piece is simply beautiful. The Koi fish is finely carved from celadon green serpentine and is paired with a matching carved serpentine dragon bead o...
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1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant with Granulation work
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold. This elegant pendant is microscopically decorated - it has granulation work all the way around with white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold

French Louis-Philippe Amethysts Natural Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 Karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. In the shape of an antique cross, this pendant is set with half natural pearls, and in pendent with 2 round amethysts set with...
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1830s French Romantic Antique Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare and very decorative 'chain' necklace, very collectable, from Chanel in the early 1960s, made in the Byzantine style, from delicate filigree metal links, that create a graduate...
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1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Pendant With Granulation & Rhodium
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant all handmade solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This pendant is microscopically decorated - and has granulation work all the way around with gold beads and wires...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross with Chain
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross With Chain
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Cross is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The backgro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold over Yellow Gold, Aqua, Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold, over yellow gold pendant, set with one full cut round diamond weighing approximately .55cts, H color, SI2 clarity, and 28 full cut round diamonds (including the 4 dia...
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1940s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire

Alternating Floral Gold Leaf and Faceted Aquamarine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Very Graceful and delicate Necklace composed of an 18kt engraved Floral Leaf and alternating with a faceted Aquamarine. Pale blue Aquas and Gold forming a circlet . Marked 750. T...
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1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Necklace with Pave Stations
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare Maison Gripoix necklace with poured glass enamel flowers in amythest and ruby Gripoix glass, with hand prong set swarovski crystal links. 1950's France. 16.5" x 1...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces

French Enameled Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Garland Necklace, 20th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A grand 18k gold French necklace of Byzantine style with openwork scroll, floral and foliate motifs in multicolored enamel, enhanced with diamonds and drop pearls, the blue enamel ba...
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20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

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

Freshwater Pearl Diamond Odette Swan Pendant Torsade Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Multiple strands of minuscule freshwater pearls have been intercepted with larger round pearls to create this delicate torsade necklace. The obvious focal point, is the glistening p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Antique Irish Harp 16 Karat White Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Red Enamel
Located in Fairfield, CT
This exquisite piece is a pendant crafted from 16-karat gold, shaped into the form of a classic harp. The harp's body features .92ctw (carat total weight) diamonds that are meticulou...
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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Early Coco Chanel Glass and Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important early Coco Chanel fringe metal chain statement necklace - comprised out of hundreds of green and red glass beads by Maison Gripoix and cream-colored pearls by Maison Rousselet. The beads, pearls, and metal findings have been assembled in a manner that creates a dramatic Mughal-inspired design. What makes this necklace a rare find and a collector's item is the time which it was created, circa 1930 - 1940 (pre-WWI). The 1930s were also a pivotal point in Coco Chanel's career, as she was transitioning from art-deco to Byzantine and Mughal-inspired design. An example of this necklace can be seen in French Vogue 1939...
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Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch with Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura "Byzantine" pendant brooch in 18k yellow gold, centering a larger sugarloaf cabochon-cut amethyst surrounded by cabochon-cut emeralds at the cardinal points, as well as a var...
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2010s Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Carved Multicolor Onyx Ball Beaded Necklace with Diamonds Spacer
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn for a formal event or to add a touch of elegance to everyday attire, this Necklace is a statement piece that captures attention and showcases the wearer's impeccable sen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Ben Rosenfeld 18K Yellow Gold Openwork Floral Design Round Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
This magnificent 18 carat yellow gold pendant by Ben Rosenfeld features an incredible array of precious mixed cut gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Some o...
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1970s English Romantic Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire (#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire. Approx size 1' inch / 25 mm. This Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Red Sapphire Gemstone(#15)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Red Sapphire. Approx size 2' inch / 50 mm. This Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire(#14)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Blue Sapphire. Approx size 1.75' inch / 40 mm. This Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Aquamarine Gemstone(#1)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Blue Aquamarine. Approx size 2' inch / 50 mm. This Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold (#12)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set with 18k Yellow Gold. Approx size 3/4' inch or 20 mm. This Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Blue Sapphire (#6)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set with 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling silver on the back side. Hand Made in Spain. Approx size 1.5' inch or 30 mm. With a center Diamond and Blue Sapphire gems set around. (also little bit enamel) back part is sterling silver 925 oxidized. this Antique Bronze Cross...
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2010s Spanish Byzantine Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Sterling Silver

Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Neklace White Gold White Diamonds Blue Japanese Akoya Pearls Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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