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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Garnet
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Drops of Freshwater Pearl Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
Most simple yet elegant, this freshwater pearl drop pendant is a perfect addition to any chain. Each 8-9mm freshwater pearl is encapsulated in 14K Gold, presenting a dainty look. M...
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2010s Hong Kong Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 1.75 Carat White Diamond Pearl White Gold Beaded Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Natural Square Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The pendant crafted from solid yellow gold, which gives it a warm, classic look. The delicate curved gold is set with cascade small round diamonds to create a sparkling line above th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

34.26 Carats Rhodolite Garnet Round Cut Stone Natural Gem For Top Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
34.26 Carats Garnet Round Cut Stone Natural Gem For Top Fine Jewelry Weight : 34.26 Carats Size : 20MM Quantity : 1 Piece Shape : Round Cut Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite, Other

Bohemian Garnet Necklace with 7 drops
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian gilt jewelers brass Bohemian garnet necklace with rose cut garnets. There are seven small rosettes with drops and a chain made of three stone segments. The center rosette w...
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1880s Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Brass

Freshwater Pearl Necklace in Rosé 16-12mm with White Gold Clasp
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
This rose-colored freshwater pearl necklace consists of 31 pearls ranging from 16 to 11.8mm. It has a beautiful luster and can be fastened with an 18kt white gold bayonet clasp. Th...
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2010s Asian Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Collier Papillon en or jaune 18 carats, amethystes et diamants
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
Un monde de légèreté avec notre collection de joaillerie « Papillon », symbole de transformation et de renaissance. Réalisée à la main en or jaune 18 carats et ornée de pierres fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
Great Antique Necklace from ca. late 19th - early XX century featuring 13 Natural Gemstones. All stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

A.Jeschel Natural Aquamarine with Freswater Pearl necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Aquamarine Elegance: Handcrafted Statement Necklace Prepare to be mesmerized by the singular beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, meticulously crafted to captivate the sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil

Big 13.24 Carat Garnet Cluster Pendant Handcrafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big 13.24 Carat Garnet Cluster Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning garnet which brings good...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Red Garnet Pendant 3 Carat Set with Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Red Garnet = 3 Carat Cut: Emerald Color: Vivid Deep Red Clarity: Eye Clean Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 4.2 mm Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Cut: Round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum and Gold Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #16822
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant pendant features two round blue sapphires (4 mm), 25 rose cut diamonds and five freshwater pearls set in beautifully deta...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this original designed 18 karat gold calibre cut t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, ...

Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central garnet diameter 5mm. Modelled in 9ct gold. Drop from loop: 55mm Pendant Diameter: 3...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet & Topaz Pendant 10k 1.23ctw Three-Stone Journey
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spessartite Garnets Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Color: Orange Natural White Topaz Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
What to do with a little 14 karat frog that's been hopping around the store for so long no one remember where he came from? Answer? Attach him to the kind of gemstone a frog will love: a big drop-shaped faceted cabochon of moss agate. This is a type of quartz with a white or clear body color, but shot through with fern-link green inclusions (mostly made out of manganese and something called hornblende, the description of which is so geoscience-y that we just don't want to go there). This chubby little frog has diamond eyes (about 0.01 carats each) and that sweetly contented expression that makes frogs so lovable, despite the fact they live in swamps and don't really seem to be all that sociable toward humans. We can dream, can't we? The stone is wrapped in a 14 karat gold frame made from a hand-sculpted wax mold by Eytan Brandes. The bale, made from hand-pulled 14 karat gold wire that's been artfully banged about to match the gold frame, is big enough to accommodate most chain hardware, but we're including the pearl, gold and moss agate necklace...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamond Flower Pendant - 10k Oval 1.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat: 1.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds (two small accents) Cut: Single Theme: Flower ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets ,one natural blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, b...
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Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 44 cm long and 7.2 mm wide The size of the center piece is approx...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold. Multicolor gemstones pendant necklace. Trendy gold pendant gift for her. Girl. 14k Solid Gold Girl Holding Flying Balloons Necklace...
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2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Vintage Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Finished with a sterling silver clasp with genuine freshwater pearls are lustrous Freshwater cultured pearls, double knotted in two rows on white silk. This 18.5-inch double-strand F...
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1960s European Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this delightful large gem set padlock charm pendant superbly made in 14k rosey-yellow gold. From the mid-twentieth century, this padlock charm is ornat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Tanzanite Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tanzanite & Pearl Necklace with diamonds on pearls strung on gold wire is 22inch long is a treat to Tanzanite lovers. 14k:7.44gms D:2.2cts ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
Retro Period Garnet solid 830 and 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver Necklace. 34 linked florets each holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs. Halmarked ...
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1950s European Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Pearl Victorian Three-Leaf Clover Pendant 9k Antique Shamrock
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Seed Pearls Style: Solitaire with Accents Theme: Three-Leaf Clover, Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rectangular Keshi pearls and fine silver spacers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Interesting and smart looking necklace of large rectangular freshwater Keshi pearls alternating with hand wrought heavy square spacers. The silver spacers are .975 silver which is mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear 1.23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.20ct Cut: Pear Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Orange Garnet Diamond Halo Flame Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 28 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Garnet Color: Red Orange Garn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nested Diamonds and Gold Freshwater Pearl Pendant – 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This highly intricate pearl pendant of a single Freshwater Pearl, linked to the necklace with nested Diamond vine detailing is a stunning show piece. Understated in design yet pronou...
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2010s British Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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