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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Edwardian
White Gold Entourage Pendant Set with Topaz and Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally shiny; Weight: 0.50 carat; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Gemstones: Topaz; Weight: 3.50 / 2.00 carat; Grinding shape: Dro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold

Geraldo 57.10 Carat 4 Row Diamond White Gold Invisible Setting Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with the Geraldo 57.10 Carat 4 Row Invisible Setting Diamond White Gold Necklace, a true masterpiece that exudes opulence and elegance. From the moment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Natural Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Halo Pendant 3.30 Carats 14k Rose Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Rhodolite Garnet = 3 Carat ( 12 x 8 mm ) Cut: Pear Total Quantity of Garnet: 1 Primary Stone Color: Red Diamonds = 0.30 Carats Total Quantit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Pendant Set with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This gold pendant is a true statement piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. It features a stunning design that showcases brilliant-cut diamonds and two droplet-shaped emeralds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Alexander 12.32 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 12.32 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately G/H color and VS clarity. 18k white gold, 13.38 gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov, 1.00 Carat Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This simple and timeless pendant necklace showcases one brilliant round cut diamond weighing 1.00 carats, F color and SI3/I1 clarity. Mounted in a beautiful four prong setting. Made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amáli Eye in Sky Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
What will you spy with your Opal eye? This Opalized Wood’s dark, textured sides part to reveal a swath of varicolored blue and electric green iridescence bisected by a darker circle,...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

4.10 Carats Total Fancy Shape Diamond Circle Pendant in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pendant necklace showcasing a row of 16 bright round diamonds, set in an open-work, circular design. Diamonds weighs 4.10 carats total and are approximately G color, VS cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous 18K gold necklace is designed and made in Italy, unique and stylish. The jewellery piece is decorated with brushed white gold and rose...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Alexander 3.54ctt Fancy Color Diamond Drop Necklace 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite heart shape fancy color diamond drop pendant necklace with double diamond halos, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 3 heart shape diamonds ranging from Fancy Yellow to Fancy Brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...

14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 1.17ct
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to present this 14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace. This cute piece features a 0.93ct I-J/I1-I2 pear cut diamond set ...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18kt gold necklace, featuring a stunning diamond and pearl pendant.
Located in Braintree, GB
Elevate your style with this exquisite Edwardian 18kt gold necklace, featuring a stunning pendant. Handcrafted in 1910, this piece showcases a nat...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Edwardian 5.50ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace and Brooch, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This intricate piece of Edwardian craftsmanship features a collection of old cut diamonds and finished with a single pearl. The main diamond sitting central to the piece is 0.75 cara...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hirsh Snowflake Pendant Set with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A unique and very special ruby and diamond Snowflake pendant. Just as snowflakes in nature are unique, so too are the Snowflake pendants we create at Hirsh. Each design is always dif...
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2010s British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

4.51 Carat Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Chocker Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
You can’t go wrong with this timeless delicate diamond chocker necklace. The 18 Karat white gold 38 cm chocker with three crosses and two tril...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

47 Carat Rutilated Quartz 18k Gold Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
One-of-a-kind pendant with mystical copper rutilated quartz. This type of quartz is embedded with needle-like copper rutile creating a dramatic effect in the stone. The Llanka pendan...
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2010s Chilean Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Coffee Mug Pendant
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have created an extraordinary ...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

79.26 Ct Blue Topaz Amethyst 18 K Yellow Gold Cocktail Pendant Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
This stunning necklace featuring blue topaz and quartz is inspired by oriental motives. This great 66.46 Ct 31.20 x 21.40 x 13.70 mm purple quartz is beautifully displayed on 18 K ye...
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2010s Rwandan Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Bilbao, ES
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold pendant Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching rings Pink Quar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Racket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Racket Charm, Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla could not resist. Love, set, match! I just made this for myself , because pendants work for me! ...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
These Red Coral and Onyx beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this contemporary 30 inch Red Coral and Green Onyx Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx

3.73 Carat Spinel 18 Karat White Gold Chocker Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
What can be more feminine than a pink gemstone necklace? Top quality gems and wearable classy design are ALPENGEM’s priority. This delicate spin...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat rose gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China more than 2,600 years ago, is a traditional computing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.40 Carat Total Red Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Floral motif pendant necklace featuring a vibrant pear shape ruby approximately weighing at 0.62 carats, accented by mixed shape diamonds that weigh about 0.78 carat, FGG color and V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Chain Necklace Gold with Lemon Quartz
Located in Barcelona, CT
Fine Gold Chain Necklace in White Gold, 18K and yellow gold extension with iconic brand silhouette openwork in disc with Quarz Lemon, pear cut Maximum length - 45 cm, minimum leng...
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

18kt White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 15 in, New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
NEW, Contemporary 18kt white gold diamond, vibrant pink sapphire, and blue sapphire designer pendant on a blue silk rope necklace that has an 18kt w...
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Sorab & Roshi Green Cats-Eye Briollete Bead Necklace with Amethyst
Located in Greenwich, CT
Faceted green Cats-eye briollete bead Necklace on a Sterling Silver snake chain with faceted trilliant Amethyst ends and faceted round Amethyst spots on box...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver

EGL Certified 2 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This minimalist 4 prong pendant showcases a beautiful EGL certified 2 carat diamond. The heart shape diamond sparkles in G color and VS 2 clarity. The necklace measures 15 inch long...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.82Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.82 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a 1.82 carat oval-cut vivid ...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 30 inch length Weight 12 grams approx. 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Chain can be clasped at any length Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this im...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Mandarin Garnet Rose Gold Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind lucky beetle necklace in 18 Karat rose gold 16g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant cut 0,31Ct (VVS/DEF quality) and one natural, mandarin garnet in oval cabochon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, ...

18k & Sterling Silver Wing Heart Pendant with Rusted Iron and Colored Gemstones
Located in Greenville, SC
A 2022 Unbreakable Heart titled "Uplifted" made with 18k yellow and white gold, oxidized sterling silver, and rusted iron. Set with .44 carats of colored stones, on a 30 inch oxidize...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...

Roman Malakov 1.94 Carat Total Pear and Heart Shape Fancy Color Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 1.69 carat pear shape light yellow diamond suspended on a GIA Certified 0.25 carat heart shape fancy blue pink diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Sorab & Roshi Fluorite Bead Necklace with Faceted Blue Topaz Bead Accent
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two strands of nesting nugget shape Fluorite bead Necklace with faceted round blue Topaz bead accent on an 18 karat white gold box clasp enhanced with bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Fluorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 1.04 carat radiant cut yellow diamond, set by yellow gold prongs, is surrounded by brilliant round diamonds. Hanging by a dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond

14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Diamond Tennis Racket Charm
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Racket Charm, Summer is here. Get back into the swing of things. So much Love to go around on and off the courts. Gift yourself for the fabulous ...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multifaceted Pendant Green Quartz in 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain
Located in Bilbao, ES
Green Quartz 18kt gold pendant chain “Nudo” stone, available in a range of stunning colors Green, Milky, citrine, prasolite, rose quartz, amethyst, topace 18kt gold chain READY TO ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.32 Carats Oval Cut Ruby with Round Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and beautiful piece of jewelry showcasing a 0.32 carats color-rich oval cut ruby, set in an intricately sunburst design accented with br...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 30.07 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Yellow Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a sugarloaf cabochon emerald, set in a micro-pave yellow diamond mounting made in 18k yellow gold. Foldable bale. AGL certified pyramidal cabochon ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andreoli Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Necklace This necklace features: - 1.60 Carat Diamond - 1.27 Carat Sapphire - 10.65g 18k Two-Tone Go...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pickleball Paddle Necklace with Akoya Pearl in Sterling Silver w Paperclip Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This Pickleball Paddle Necklace was handcrafted by our jewelers at Five Star Jewelry in Austin, Texas! We love pickleball and play almost everyday so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Necklace Fancy Diamonds Leaf Design
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A masterfully crafted necklace with a leaf design from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It is accentuated with 46 white and fancy colored Diamonds weighing circa 5.60 ct. The necklace mea...
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1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 0.31 Carat Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This simple and timeless pendant necklace showcases one brilliant round cut diamond. Diamond weighs 0.31 carats and mounted in a beautiful three prong setting. Made in 14 karat and 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pickleball Gold Necklace With .40ct Round Citrine, Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
Pickleball is one of the favorite sports of 2022! This 14 karat yellow gold solid gold Pickleball paddle will look great while you are on or off the ...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Station Necklace, Yellow-White Gold, Two Strand Layered Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Show off your elegance with the beauty of this necklace. This piece looks stunning on any neck with two strands of 14 karat yellow gold with eye clean, round brilliant diamonds attac...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pearl Pendant, Round w Sterling Silver Box Chain, 18 Inches
Located in Austin, TX
This necklace is great to wear because of it’s simplicity and beauty. The 12 millimeter mother-of-pearl round bead is full drilled and is perfectly paired with a mirror baby box chai...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Heart / Religious Pendant with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Karat White Gold Heart / Religious Pendant with Diamond Accents 0.06 TDW. 2.41 grams total weight.
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

2.79 Carat Pink, Green, Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind three-stone “Didi” necklace in 18K rose gold 9,8g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant cut 0,82Ct (VS/F quality) and 3 natural pink, green & purple sapphires in he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, ...

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile pendant necklace featuring a solitaire GIA Certified 1.50 carat emerald cut diamond, H Color and SI in Clarity. Set horizontally, in an everlasting 18K white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural Nephrite White Hetian Jade Necklace, Birds and Nature Motif
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade necklace. This jade is very well carved. The jade carving is of scenic nature of birds and trees. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being white. The photo (#3) that best represent the jade color is the one taken with a human hand as the background. Hetian jade...
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Jade

1.68 Carat VS G Rose Gold Necklace with Central Diamond 0.25 Carat
Located in Milano, MI
This beautiful pendant made of 18 carat Rose gold for 9.86 grams boasts a central Diamond of 0.25 carat and 56 VS G color diamonds for a total of 1.93 carats. any item of our jewelr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 18k Carved White Jade, Jade and Diamond Pendant and Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 & 14 kt., one carved white jade ap. 44.88 x 22.55 x 7.85 mm., one cabochon jade, round & marquise-shaped diamonds ap. .40 ct. With GIA report no. 5182480861, no indications of i...
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 0.23 Carat Total Round Diamond Illusion Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a cluster of 15 brilliant round diamonds illusion-set in a round mounting. The illusion setting makes it look like one large diamond. Diamonds weigh 0.23 carats total, G c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.73 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 0.73 carat oval cut blue sapphire, surrounding by a single row of brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.23 carats total, G color and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pierced Cross Pendant Necklace w Bead Frame w Cut Out Cross w Cable Chain, 14k
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning cross necklace takes a new spin on the traditional cross jewelry lovers have worn for years. The beautiful cut out of the cross in surrou...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.29 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.29 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a 2.29 carat oval-cut vivid blue sapphire in the centre surroun...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Roman Malakov 0.51 Carats Trillion Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable yet simple pendant necklace showcasing a single 0.51 carat trillion diamond, set in a 14K White Gold mounting. Suspended on a 16 inches white gold chain. Perfect for yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 0.92 carat pear shape diamond, L Color and SI2 in Clarity. Bezel set in 14K Yellow Gold, suspended on a 14K White Gold Chain. 16 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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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