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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Edwardian
0.40 Carat Diamond Open Circle Karma Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.40 Carat Diamond Open Circle Karma Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle! A beautiful and classic design, this contemporary circle pendant necklace is ...
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

30 inch White and Red Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 30 inch White and Red Coral Necklace with round coral beads that range in size from 3.5 mm - 8mm each. Accented with white irregular shape coral and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.61 Carat Natural Diamond Octopus Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.61CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 4 gram, Pave style, 3.80 gram 13/16 inch in height, 9/16 inch in width 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

32.20ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning diamond and white gold over lay necklace. 32.20 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately G/H color and SI clarity. 18-karat white gold. Accommodated with an up to d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

Stylish Italian 18 Karat White Gold and Ebony Diamond Groumette Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A Fine Italian 18 K white Gold and Ebony Groumette Chain Necklace, of which one link is highlighted with brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.62 ct. Natu...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in Sydney, NSW
Rubies, crafted with eighteen karat yellow gold, featuring an elegant set of round brilliant cut diamonds, complemented by a beautiful polished finish design. Ruby Weight: 2.32ct Di...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Pearl Center
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Pearl. 3.55 grams total weight.
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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 of 86 round brilliants weighing 0.83 carats. Diamond Bale 8.4 MM Long Diamond Cap w...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K Rose Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 3.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Prong style 16 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 9.70 Carat Total, Oval Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fashionable necklace set with 7 natural green emeralds weighing 5.66 carats. Each emerald is spaced with 2 rows of round brilliant diamonds, Baguette diamonds channel set in a circul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Necklace White Diamonds White Gold Agate Butterfly 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 Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coomi "Whatever" Question Mark Pendant Set in 20 Karat Gold
Located in Secaucus, NJ
"Whatever" question mark pendant set in 20K yellow gold with 0.44cts diamond, 1.05cts black onyx, and black enamel. Back features stained glass-l...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features fiery red ruby beads weighing 54.05 carat, with 14 carat of cultured South Sea white ...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Curb Chain, 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold, Best Selling Gold Chain, 14 Karat
Located in Austin, TX
This is our best selling 14 karat gold chain because it is so versital and can be worn alone or with other chains. There is a gold bead every inch and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant pendant necklace showcasing six round diamonds bezel set in an 18 karat white gold cross design. Suspended on a diamond by the yard chain. Diamonds weigh 1.27 carats tota...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.37 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Central, HK
Vihari Jewel's five stone pendant necklace features 5 diamonds: 2 round brilliant diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity), 2 pear shape white diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity) and a 1.507 cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Chandelier Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
A beautiful diamond chandelier pendant with necklace, set with diamonds weighing 2.9 carats, mounted in 18 Karat white gold. The dangling pendant is composed of brilliant-cut diamond...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Matte Yellow Gold Chain with 14k Citrine Crowned Pendant, App. 12.36 CTS
Located in Southport, CT
18k and 14k yellow gold necklace. This striking necklace features a matte finished, oval link chain, from which suspends a large, horizontal oval faceted, lemon-lime color citrine, a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Ruby, 3.75 Carat Diamond and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The front plaque with three curved round diamond channels accented by graduated rectangular rubies, joined to a twin fancy linking back chain gathered by ruby and diamond stations, m...
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Picture Pendant Heart with Diamond Bale on White Topaz by the Yard Chain
Located in New York, NY
Personalized Picture Pendant Heart with a Diamond Bale on White Topaz by the Yard Chain with Diamond enhancer, 18kt yellow gold. Make beautiful jewelr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Roman Malakov 2.01 Carat Total Oval Cut Diamond Fashion Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique and chic fashion necklace showcasing 2.01 carat total made with 6 pieces of oval cut brilliant diamonds, H-I Color, VS-SI in Clarity, single drilled and attached by 18K Whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maria Kotsoni- Contemporary 18K Gold, Wreath of Life, Sculptural Charm Necklace
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Wreath of life, charm for 2021 is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This minimalist, statement charm necklace, comes in a highly polished finish and is attached on a stan...
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond French Bulldog Charm Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
For the Frenchie lover, this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Charm is full of personality and complete with diamond eyes. The cable chain is...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Necklace with an 18k Rose Gold Druzy Heart Clasp
Located in Greenville, SC
A multi earth tone strand, strung with peridot, straw topaz, pink tourmaline, glossular garnet, and zircon, with 18k rose gold modullyn parts, with a A brown and white druzy heart cl...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.28 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Sign Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.28 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Sign Necklace 14K White Gold 18'' Chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Carat Green Emerald Paperclip Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Elegant & Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Necklace featuring a deep colored Emerald-Cut 9x7mm Emerald weighs 2 carats and is secured with 4 prongs, hangs on an 16" Paperclip Chain, Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.33 Carat 14 Karat Gold Pave Set Multi Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Gold Beautiful Multi Heart (6 hearts) P with total weight of 1.33 Ct Pave Set Diamond necklace with 16" double chain. Total Diamond Weig...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel style, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Marquise Link Chain Necklace with Removable Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Marquise Link Choker Necklace With Rock Crystal Pendant. This elegant necklaces combines small marquise links with 6 larger marquise links. The necklace measures 17 and 3/4 " long but can be made to any length. It can also be made in Yellow Gold. Each delicate marquise link measure 1/2" long. The larger Marquise link measure 3/4" long. The Necklace is finished with a detachable Rock Crustal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Hand-Engraved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Clasp on Peruvian Opal Necklace
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold "X" shaped clasp back-set with one oval 4.34 carat Australian Black Opal and hand engraved leaves and vines, on a Peruvian opal necklace, 325TCW, with 18k yellow g...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18K gold (Our code EJ 192) A pretty selection of steely- brown diamond briolettes adorn this delicate and fashionable neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Necklace with Blue Sapphire Beads and Blue Sapphire Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold necklace with rough blue sapphire beads and blue sapphire decorative 13mm ball, may be worn long or doubled, 38 inches long. Last retail $8000
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.50 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.52 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 3.52CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 5.30 gram 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Handmade Scarf Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An extraordinary sterling silver scarf necklace, with silver threads and fabrics woven into this stylish jewellery piece which is handmade in Ita...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

0.10 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Figure Meditating Necklace
Located in Woodstock, GA
0.10 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stick Figure Meditating Necklace. This pendant necklace was handmade with 18-karat yellow gold. It features a 0.10-carat ruby. This pendant is on an 18-inch chain necklace with a lobster clasp. The pendant depicts a stick figure man meditating with his legs crossed with a ruby as a head. The pendant measures 5/8ths inches high by 3/8ths inches wide. This ruby 18-karat yellow gold pendant necklace is a one-of-one jewelry design by the award-winning art jewelry designer Brenda Smith...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Akoya Pearls with Tourmalines and Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Japanese Cultured Akoya Pearls meet a Modern styling in the Museum Series necklace by Andrew Glassford. The Beautiful Cream Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

5.28 Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Tree Inspired Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful tree motif yellow sapphire and diamond necklace pendant. 4.80 carats of round yellow sapphire. 0.48ct of round brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

3.40 Carats Total Round Blue Sapphire & Diamond Reversible Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique circle pendant necklace showcasing round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.60 carats total on one side, and reverses to round blue sapphires weighing 1.80 carats total on the ot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 0.79 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a single round diamond in a 14 karat white gold bezel. Attached to a 16 inch white gold chain. Style available in diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace on Suede, K.I.S.S. Keep it simple seasonally. Come on, who can design better than God? Butterfli...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18CT Rose Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Sydney, NSW
Pear shaped natural Colombian (based on my opinion) Emeralds , crafted with eighteen karat rose gold, featuring a stunning selection of fifty-eight claw and rub over set natural roun...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Rosior by Manuel Rosas "Dog" Pendant Necklace set in White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary "Dog" Pendant Necklace manufactured in White Gold and set with: - 1296 colorless (F-VVS) Diamonds with 10,75 ct; - 496 Yellow Diamonds with 5,07 ct; - 113 Black D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Go...

1990's South Sea Pearl 27.30cts Diamond Platinum Dangle Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Be the center of attention with this stunning South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Dangle Choker Necklace weighing approximately 88.2 grams. Expertly crafted in solid luxurious Platinum...
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1990s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

6.83 Carats Total Pear & Round Shape Diamond Halo Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond by the yard necklace showcasing a pear shape diamonds, set in a row of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. Each diamond halo is spaced evenly with more round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Diamond Kyanite Long Chain
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
You Should Wear Jewellery Only On Days Ending With 'Y'!! Diamond Weight: 4.32 carats Gold Weight: 26.528 gms Color Stone: 46.84 carats
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2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov, 1.75 Total Carat Three Stone Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple but elegant diamond pendant necklace showcasing a row of three heart shape fancy intense yellow diamonds that elegantly drop on a platinum chain. Accented by 54 bright round...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

20 Carat Antique Edwardian Style Rivera Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Antique Diamond Double Line Necklace, a timeless and elegant piece that transports you to a bygone era of opulence and glamour. This exquisite necklace boasts a stunn...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Italian Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Opal 18 Carats Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Elegant Italian brilliant cut diamond (1.17 carats), ruby (86.56 carats), opal (36 carats) and 18 Carats Yellow Gold (27.5 grams) necklace.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 13.27 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and classy tennis necklace style showcasing a row of round brilliant diamonds weighing 13.27 carats total, set in a ten-prong style mounting made in 18K white gold. Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Hand Sculpted 18k Gold Black & White Diamond Flying Bee Pendant
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Flying Bee’, charm pendant, is hand sculpted and crafted in 18k yellow Gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This impressive statement pendant, comes in a highly polished finish and featu...
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

0.62 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Onyx Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano pendant from our Brera collection shows in every detail a very complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat white g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.01 Carats Total Oval & Round Diamond Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a single oval cut diamond weighing 0.26 carats, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in a open-work halo design. Attached to a short diamonds by the yard...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold, White Diamonds, Morganites, Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Diamonds (Princess/Rose Cut and Baguette) 1.90 cts, Morganite Pear Shape 4 pcs 14.72 cts This delicate rose gold necklace takes its name from the italian“ Falconature“ a group of roof decorations, composed of small pinnacles , picks and rampant arches surmounted by flowers, foliage or statues in gothic style . The jewel pictures a simplified roof’s detail taken from cathedral...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Yellow Marquise Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes from J.Birnbach's highly-curated Fancy Yellow Diamond collection. The 18-karat yellow gold pendant features a gorgeous 0.82 carat fancy light yellow marquise-shaped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Regal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pink sapphire, weighing 0.58 carats, surrounded by a halo of diamonds, weighing 0.10 carats, in the Hirsh Regal setting. Handmade in 18K Rose Gold. Formed deep within...
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2010s British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Flexible Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This flexible diamond pendant features 0.39 carats of G VS diamonds set in 18K white gold. 5.7 grams total weight. Made in Italy. Viewings available in our NYC showroom by appointm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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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