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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Coral
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
0.72 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Coral Paste Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano pendant from our Conchetta collection shows in every detail a very complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 white gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mini Flower Peridot Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
All designs by Vintouch Jewels are always symbolic, which is why they make such great gifts. Made in Italy from 18-karat gold-plated silver, this delicate ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil, Palladium, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

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

Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Inspired by the Glam of the 1920s, the antique chain is detailed with beautiful filigree. The chain is adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and fres...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled

Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pearl Strand
Located in Austin, TX
Every girl needs a strand of pearls before her jewelry collection is complete. These 18 inches of freshwater pearls are a great choice! And the well matched pearls with beautiful hin...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold

Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47cm). The size of rare large beads is 20 mm. The beads have a delightfully saturated, uniform denim color. Authentic, natural color. Only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Double Triangle Pearl Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The necklace is composed of freshwater pearls that are edged with 24K gold with an 16 inch gold-filled chain, as modeled in one of the photos. This necklace is handmade and compo...
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2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Italian Coral Half Moon Pendant on Paperclip Link Necklace 24" 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Italian made, this medium size half moon features small round brilliants and cabochon Corals on a mini paperclip link necklace, 24 inches long. Pendant and chain can be sold separate...
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2010s Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

AJD Natural Artistic Red Coral & Silver Flowers 15 1/2" Double Strand Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Please note that although this is a 15 1/2 inches long double strand necklace it is happy and elegant. The center natural Red Coral is 25mm x 20mm. The natural little Coral rondels...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Charms, Coral and Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. A Double Stranded 30.5" This fabulous necklace that was custom made for Angie Tyner during her travels t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Salmon Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant vintage salmon coral bead necklace. Features two strands of coral beads, fastened with a luxurious 14K yellow gold clasp, with a ...
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20th Century American Retro Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fresh Water Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified, natural freshwater cultured pearls. The strand of pearls is 60 inches long, equal to four single strands. These stunning pearls measure in size from 12 mm to 15.5 mm....
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Yellow Gold and Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace Featuring 21 Round 8mm Coral Beads. 18.5 Inches Long With Hidden Box Clasp and Figure 8 Safety. Finished Weight Is 69.1 Grams. Matching brac...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds Necklace and Earring
Located in Firenze, FI
hand crafted necklace and earrings set on 18k yellow gold and diamonds . this unique piece made of natural coral , set on 18k yellow gold ( approximately 198gr ) and brilliant cut di...
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Late 20th Century Andorran Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant Natural Bamboo Coral and Black Spinel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These beautiful polished rondels of Bamboo Coral average approximately 14 mm and are enhanced with golden rondels and sparkling black Spinel gems and are set in an 18 inch long neckl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Spinel, Black Spinel, Mixed Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating paperwork. A very rare 20 motif Alhmabra necklace in White Coral, V...
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20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely vintage strand of angel skin red coral. Measuring a generous length of 36 inches long including the clasp. The gold clasp is adorned with a coral cabochon. It opens a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Zuni Turquoise Coral Sun Silver Moons Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage Zuni turquoise and coral flower silver spinner pendant crafted by known Zuni artisans Fred and Elsie Lonconsello. Southwest style colorful burs...
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Late 20th Century American Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Pendant Enhancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting Yianni Creations handcrafted pendant from Midas Collection, all 100% Handmade Artisan creation from Fine Silver 950 purity, plated with palladium to resist elements. The liquid edges and pearl crown is decorated with a thick layer of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The pendant features 8mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by a unique brushed texture. The pendant comes with a silk rope necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...

AJD Double Strand Pinky & Creamy & Whitey Natural Real Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful double impressive strand of pinky creamy white natural Coral is 17 1/2 inches long. The largest are approximately 19mm x 18mm. The...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Vintage Graduating Genuine Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Circa 1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A lovely vintage Coral necklace displaying dark red to medium red tones C1950s. The necklace features 16 uniform beads at the front which then graduate to alternating large and sma...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Garnet Topaz Citrine Chrome Diopside Pearl Silver Gold Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Cross collection is a tribute to faith, love and beauty. The design of the cross resembles a fragment of a church or an old icon from a long by...
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2010s American Byzantine Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...

LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A selection of Chinese red coral, amber, resin, Tibet...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Silver Plate

Freshwater Pearl necklace
Located in Dublin, IE
Specifications Weight: 0.75 DWT (1.17 grams) Solid/Hollow: Solid Approx. Length: 42 In Plating Type: Rhodium-Plated Surface Finish: Polished Primary Stone Shape: Pearl Center Stone S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enameled Leaf Diamond Blue Garnet Necklace #16978
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Delicate and dainty, this draped chain holds iridescent pink and green enameled leaves with a freshwater pearl drop. One leaf holds a bezel set old minor cut diamond approx. .06c...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...

Red Italian Coral Branch Golg 18k
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice red Italian natural coral branch, gold 18k gr 3. It comes with a silk color string very refined. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 17 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Freshwater Pearls Color: Light Purplish Pink, Peach, Cream, & White Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Measureme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl Triple Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a freshwater pearl triple strand necklace. Nouveau Boutique created it with up to 15mm dyed lavender color freshwater cultured pearls and a 22k gold plated Bali bead accent. ...
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2010s American Regency Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

70s Onyx Coral Diamond Pendant Large Octagon 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed onyx, coral and diamond pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Onyx measures 1.75 inches. Coral measures 14mm x 5mm. Eight diamonds total an estimat...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Centered by a genuine cabochon oval channel...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cultured Dyed Chocolate Freshwater Pearl Rope 72" Necklace
Located in Dublin, IE
Specifications Weight: 0.01 DWT (0.02 grams) Chain Length: 72 In Prong Count: N/A Approx. Length: 72 In Primary Stone Shape: Pearl Center Stone Size Range: 8.0-9.0 mm Diamond Clarity...
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2010s Irish Artist Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 17 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Freshwater Pearls Color: Light Purplish Pink, Peach, Cream, & White Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Measureme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

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...

Coral Cross Pendant Vintage Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage coral cross pendant, made of 18k gold.
The coral planks are staged in the gold base that is equipped with a large rectangular loop. The center is crafted of the...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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

White Diamond Pearl Jade Onyx Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold "Carousel" Pendant
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

Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...

Women Coral Beaded Chain in 14k Yellow Gold 17'' Long
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Coral Bead Chain Metal 14K yellow Gold Coral Beads 3.3mm Chain Length 17'' Long Chain Weight 11.7gr Gender Women Condition New, without tags Retail Price:$3000
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Coral Fringe Necklace MF03-021924
Located in Southampton, PA
Looking for a way to add color and texture to your style? Adorn your dcolletage with this mood-uplifting fringe necklace. This piece features a 14K yellow gold necklace with a fishho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Celadon Jade , black onyx , emerald and coral necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dramatic necklace in high Art Deco style. In fact many of the elements in the piece were from a partially destroyed period piece including the celadon jade elements. The colored cora...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Unique Vintage 70’s Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This stunning piece is encrusted with semi precious, cabochon stones in Sterling Silver settin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage 4-Strand Beaded Orange Red Coral 925 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
An elegant choker necklace, crafted with 4-strands of alternating vibrant orangish-red coral beads and sparkling faceted clear glass beads, each varying in size for added allure. Set...
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20th Century Unknown Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Berber Gold Plated Morrocan Multi Strand Freshwater Pearl Statement Necklace
Located in London, GB
Luxurious multi strand cream freshwater pearl necklace featuring ornate gold plated balls, and a decorative golden clasp. The main part of the necklace has sixteen strands of pearls,...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
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, Tsavori...

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

"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

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl & Amethyst Double Strand Necklace 16 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Freshwater Pearls Color: White Natural Amethysts Cut: Bead Color: Purple Style: Double Strand Fastening Type: Tab Box Clasp with S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Large Coral Diamond Moon Pendant on Paperclip Chain Necklace 18" 14KT
Located in New York, NY
Italian made, this 14 karat yellow gold pendant features a large moon with Coral and round brilliants on a mini paperclip chain, 18 inches. Moon 2.25 inches Pendant & chain can be s...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

One-of-a-kind Necklace in Mix Stones from the Danish Brand Monies
Located in PARIS, FR
One-of-a-kind statement necklace from the Danish jewellery brand, Monies. Made in Aquamarine, Italian Coral, Amethyst and Chalcedony with a leather clasp. Handcrafted in the Monie...
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2010s Danish Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Coral

Pink Angel Skin Coral Cabochon Drop Brilliant Pendant with Chain made in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
Drop pendant made in a traditional Italian goldsmith in Valenza, delightful design, a pink angel skin coral cabochon drop pendant AAA+ set as if floating, held by 2 long fine crabs a...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Native American Navajo necklace designed by Julian Arviso (1959-2011). Fantastic necklace and double sided pendant, created by the Navajo-Dine native American goldsmith artist Julia...
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1990s American Native American Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...

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 Aldo Cipullo Cartier 18k Gold Coral Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aldo Cipullo, renowned for his innovative designs, crafted this exquisite necklace for Cartier in 1972. Bearing the distinguished markings "Cartier 18k" and "Aldo Cipullo 1972," the ...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

LB offers a Tribal Tibetan Coral Silver pendant Coral Glass Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Tribal Coral, Silver inlaid Tibetan pendant with intricate silver wirework. This necklace is a stunning casual look with carved ...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

The Palm Beach Turquoise Bead Look Necklace by Clive Kandel
Located in New York, NY
From our Palm Beach Look collection, an elegant strand of man-made 16mm coral, turquoise, lapis-lazuli beads interspersed with gilt and diamante set rondels made to a 25 inch length ...
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2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

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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