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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Aquamarine
Gemstone: South Sea Pearl
ANGARA Natural Round 0.40ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.40ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.72ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.72ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1.12ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold

LB Stunning large Aquamarine Large white Baroque Pearls Sterling Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning necklace with Large Blue Aquamarine faceted beads, luscious large White Baroque Freshwater Pearls, faceted pyrite spacer beads, Sterling Silver v...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Drop Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Necklace in 18K Gold studded with drop cut aquamarine pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant aquamarine drop necklace. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Trio Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Featuring our signature Paper texture on three tiny disc pendants, the trio necklace is crafted in solid 18-carat yellow gold. The pendants are strung on a delicate 16-inch 18-carat ...
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2010s British Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...

Handcrafted 1.35 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted 1,35 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. The 8mm natural stone is set in our iconic hand pierced gold lace to let the light through. Our pendants are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor Sapphire South Sea Pearl Tassel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold tassel necklace, featuring 52.85 carats of multicolor Sapphires. The tassel con...
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2010s Italian Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Tassel Gold Pendant Necklace 0.27
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Pearl Type: South Sea Pearls Quality: AAA, Exc. Pearls luster: AAA Nacre Very Thick Diamond Count: 37 Diamond Weight: 0.27
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace, 18 Inches with 14k and 18k Accents, 9.6 - 13mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous pearl necklace features thirty-five golden South Sea pearls, which are easily recognized and highly prized for their distinct large size, unusual colors and beautiful l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

6.09 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Aqua and diamond pendant necklace. This exquisite piece features a captivating 6.09ct oval aquamarine center gemstone complemented by dazzling halo of 34 round brilliant cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

61.58 Carat Pear Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Retro Pendent Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind Mid 1940's aqua, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. This necklace begins with a stunning 61.58cts pear shaped aqua, mounted in a 14k rose gold setting. The aqua is acce...
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Mid-20th Century Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

16mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace pairs an impressive, diamond-studded South Sea pearl and yellow gold pendant with a 48-inch double strand of 3mm Akoya saltwater pearls! The pendant features a...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Round Pearl Necklace in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl Strand has 33 White Round South Sea Pearls secured by the signature Roseate Unity clasp. The luminous South Sea pearls, sustainably harve...
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2010s Australian Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Necklace with 18K RG Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Strand Necklace. There is only one way to execute a necklace this universal and iconic – with perfection. Luminous South Sea pearls, su...
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2010s Australian Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Pearl Pendant 12mm in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique pearl pendant by Roseate Jewelry features a single natural color round 12mm Austrailian South Sea pearl pendant framed in a setting with the structure of a padlock and th...
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2010s North American Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Large 3D Special Cut Brazilian Aquamarine Gemstone 18K handmade Bezel Necklace
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Non-gender Unique Natural Brazilian Aquamarine in 3D cut wrapped in a handmade 18K yellow gold bezel statement necklace. The new 3D cut is an optical illusion if viewed from differen...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

5.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Aqua and diamond halo pendant necklace. 5.50ct natural untreated oval aqua surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in 14k white gold. 18 inch chain. 1 oval cut ...
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Mid-20th Century Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD Absolutely HUGE Dramatic REAL Aquamarines & Turquoise 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This hugely dramatic flippy-floppy 21 inch long Aquamarine necklace stands out around your neck very dramatically. The longest of these real Aquamarine...
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2010s Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Turquoise

South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Round Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in platinum, this round aquamarine pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Platinum

Natural Round Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.72ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.40ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.72ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.40ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.20ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.72ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant's beautiful design makes the center stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The radiant sea blue aquamarine is secured in a bezel sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Pearl Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace is both lustrous and classic. Its warm tones make it look particularly beautiful against the skin, and, comprisi...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

"Costis" Pendant / Necklace with 107.62 Carats Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Pendant / Necklace with 107.62 Carats Aquamarine and Diamonds A simple, yet elegant setting to celebrate remarkable aquamarines. Every design is a challenge, starting from ...
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2010s European Modern Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Hakimoto Important Australian South Sea Pearl 15x17mm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean South Sea Pearl Necklace Est. Retail $280,000.00 13.7mm 18K white gold Gold Clasp Featuring 1.72 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 17.6x15mm mm Australian Cult...
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Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 15.3x13 mm 27 Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $60,000 27 Golden South Sea Pearl 13x15.3mm Necklace 18K White Gold 1.6 Carts Diamond Clasp 16.5" Long 113.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 16x13 mm 18" Deep Natural Golden South Sea Pearl 18K 1.85c. Dia. Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $84,000 29 Deep Natural Golden color South Sea Pearl 13x16mm Necklace 18K Full Ball Diamond Clasp 1.85 Carets 18" Long 115 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 16x13 mm 17" White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Diamonds Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 29 White South Sea Pearl 16x13mm Necklace 18K White Gold 1.79 Carts Diamonds Clasp High Quality Australian South Sea High Luster Clean Face 17" Long and 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 14x11 mm 33 White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Ball Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $36,000 33 White South Sea Pearl 11x14mm 18K White Gold Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 17" Long and 93 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 16x13mm Natural color Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $80,000 27 Golden 13x16mm South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp 16.5"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto 14x12 mm 37 Silver Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace 22"
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $30,000 37 Light Silver Color 12x14mm Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace 22" Long 115.25 Grams High Luster g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 14x12 mm Tahitian Grey Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Gray South Sea Pearl Necklace 37 Pearls 14x12 mm 18K White Gold With 0.12 Carts Diamond Clasp 21.5" and 115....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Necklace In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace Stamped: 14K Total Necklace Weight: 1.7 Grams Length: 16 inches Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 Carat (9.00x6.00 Mil...
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2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 11.5mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Drop Necklace. Accented by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.06tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Suspended from a 16”...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.06 Carat Aquamarine Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your look with our stunning Santa Maria aquamarine Set, featuring a mesmerizing ice blue hue that radiates elegance. Enhanced with diamonds and crafted in white gold, this ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Tassel Necklace 0.27 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold tassel necklace featuring a White & Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and a diamond bar with 37 round brilliants weighing 0.27 carats. Chain: 18 inches...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.1 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold, Friendsgiving Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold oval cut aquamarine and round cut diamond studded in gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Two Australian Solid Black Opal and Diamond Claps
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a premium White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 2 Australian Solid Black Opal as the Claps. The Pearl necklace consists of 66 round South Sea Pe...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl

South Sea Pearl with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 4.55 grams "We first opened do...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Jellyfish Pendant/Necklace or Charm
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Jellyfish White Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm It is a fascinating animal and symbolizes the flow of life,...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 18 Carat White Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, AU
Thoughtfully strung together, this gorgeous strand of off round to slightly baroque white South Sea pearls, with a slightly bluish and pinkish overtone and high lustre, is named Chay...
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1990s Unknown Modern Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 18 Carat White Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, AU
Thoughtfully strung together, this gorgeous strand of round white South Sea pearlsis named Helmi. Perfect for everyday wear, she is finished with a lovely diamond set clasp that perf...
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1990s Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Aquamarine and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm) long. The rare size of the huge smooth round beads is 23-24 mm. The beads are a soft shade of blue sky—a very gentle, soft pastel color! These ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 0.50ct Brilliant Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Soleste Pendant
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.50ct Brilliant Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Platinum Soleste Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Aquamarine Soleste Pendant Product Type- Pendant Accompanied By- Tiffa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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