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Necklaces For Sale
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David Tishbi 14K Rose Gold Multi Religious Pendant
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
14K Rose Gold Multi Religious Pendant Dimensions: 27mm x 17mm David Tishbi Offers: Limited Lifetime Guarantee Complimentary Gift Box
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

PANIM 12.17 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold 42" Long Necklace In this necklace rosecut diamonds are evenly spaced on a white gold chain. This is a piece that can be worn everyday, alone or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Minimalist Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Minimalist Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace in 18K Gold studded with diamond of 0.35 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ladybug Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Measurements: 11 mm x 10 mm Diamond Carat Weight: 0.05 carats Stamped: "14...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Diamond Pave Heart Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Truly beautiful Diamond Pave Heart Pendant by Chopard. Happy Diamonds collection, combining the feminine style with jewelry excellence. This heart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Beautiful Finely detailed Red Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Hand set with Rubies, weighing approx. 2.90tcw and Diamonds, ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Pink Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Presenting this exquisite heart-shaped pink gemstone necklace, adorned with diamond accents, crafted in 18 karat white gold. This stunning handm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5-Strand Angel Skin Coral Choker Necklace Multi Strand Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage angel skin coral necklace finished with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp (circa 1950s to 1960s). 5 strands of a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 7.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Gift for Mom
Located in Houston, TX
7.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond of 7.35 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond br...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire, 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

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthsto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

16.15 Carat Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed House of Ming design with a Natural Australian Lightning Ridge Dark Gray Opal Pendant Necklace. Center Hand set with a securely nestled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Cabochon Pendant 21 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tanzanite Cabochon Pendant with a Diamond surround is done in 18K White Gold and is brand new and never been worn. This tanzanite is a...
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2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Verdura Citrine Diamond Pearl Byzantine Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Byzantine" long necklace, featuring a single-strand comprised of polished citrine beads accented by gold beads, silver and diamond pierced beads, and cultured pearls. 18k yellow go...
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2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GILIN 18 Karat White Gold 14.14 Carts Classic White Diamond Necklace
Located in Central, HK
Glamour drops collection - glamour is a sense of luxury , GiLIN 's master craftsmen have set the white diamonds at different angles to form a beautiful necklace with different size d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Round Shape Emerald Pendant necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Round Shape Emerald Pendant necklace. 14 karat white gold Pendant size - 12 mm Chain size - 43 sm Total weight: 4.50 g Set with emerald, co...
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2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine 1.00 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Bar Pendant 18 Karat
Located in US
Fine Colombian Green Emerald Solitare Bar Pendant 18K Yellow Gold (White gold also available) Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Cut 1.00 Ct ( Five oval cut emerald ) Excellent Cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross Necklace. Simple everyday cross. Marquise cross pendant. Gol...
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2010s European Modern Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Vintage sterling silver curb link chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely vintage sterling silver flat curb link chain necklace. Crisp flat curb links really make this chain stand out whilst at the same time making it incredibly easy and comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Pendant and Chain 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Chopard Happy Diamonds diamond pendant, 18k gold necklace. Pendant and chain original Chopard, 18k gold. Diameter of the pendant 11.5mm Total...
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Early 2000s Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's. This great piece has an opening fob that has a silver squirrel inside that dangles inside the bob which is ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Certified Type A Orange & Green Carved Jade Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of jewelry, the Certified TYPE A Orange & Green Jade Jadeite Carved Bat Holding Coin & 0.23ctw Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant. This pendant comb...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s. This is a piece that looks very elegant. Don't get me wrong when I say that...It can also be worn with je...
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1990s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Avon of Belleville Rhodium Plated Faux-Hematite Pendant Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1960s brushed silvertone with cabochon faux-hematite with small faux-hematite and clear rhinestone accents pendant necklace with fold over clasp. Marked "Avon" in cursive with invent...
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1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Necklaces

Alexander Beverly Hills 22.37ct Oval Yellow Diamond Necklace with Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow oval diamond bracelet in 18k two tone gold, high jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 22.37 carats total diamond weight. 52 oval diamonds, 19.28 carats. Approximately ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA Heart Pink Diamond 18k Pendant Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning impressive champagne yellow diamond with halo pendant necklace. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. *Looks Fancy Intense in the mounting 0.82 carats total diamond weigh...
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2010s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads. The chain consists of a rectangular link that bisects itself to create a rhythmic pattern. The link has ...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 - 24K Gold Nugget Fringe Necklace on 18K Gold Italian Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Italian chain contains a selection of stunning 22-24k gold nuggets. The nuggets graduate in size, with the largest nuggets at the center of the chain; each has a unique shape and the variations of sizes and forms complement each other nicely. They hang from an 18k gold biker chain...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Zircon By the Yard Silver Tone Necklace Circa 2004
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zircon By the Yard Silver Tone Necklace Circa 2004. This magnificent piece looks just like diamond by the yard except is zircon by the yard. It is shiny and long and magnif...
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Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Vermeil

Saphire Brilliant Necklace stunning play of Colors pink orange Saphires 1.21 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
a sapphire necklace to amaze, a wonderful play of colors made of pink, pink and orange sapphires totaling approx. 1.21 ct with fine full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
New at the House of Goossens. Necklace with medallion and secret box, mounted on a sautoir chain. Yellow gold finish. The Boucle Cocktail Collection reveals a jewel in relief punctua...
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2010s French Modern Necklaces

Goossens Paris Green Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A timeless theme that sees its colors change with the seasons. Each rock crystal stone is hand-dyed with beautiful shades. As each stone is unique, the intensity and depth of the col...
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2010s French Modern Necklaces

Graduated Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Each Zambian emerald, carefully selected for its exceptional quality and mesmerizing hue, is expertly graduated in size, creating a breathtaking cascade of green brilliance. The rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Tourmaline Gemstone Drop Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEPD-3977 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 19.95 gm 14k Solid Yellow Gold Wt. :- 16.82 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 3.90 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Tourmaline Wt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Real Zambian Emerald Hand Fan Charm Pendant Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEPD-3632A (14k) Gross Wt. :- 4.76 gm 14k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 4.10 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Certified Multi Sapphire Station Chain Necklace for Women in 18K Gold studded with oval cut multi sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Grams 18 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Oval shape link necklace weighing 25.2 grams in 14 karat yellow gold. Made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Blue Sapphire Sun Pendant, Silver with Paper-Link Chain
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
The glorious warm everlasting lamp of our lives, the Sun. Worshipped in many cultures, suns have various meanings to different people. When we feel lost and have an inability to see clearly, the sun never lets us down by rising and shining brightly upon the path, guiding us to what is important, back to ourselves or a new beginning. The sun reveals to us that new beginnings are born everyday, encouraging us to forgive ourselves when it set yesterday and reminds us to keep moving forward - as life on earth could not continue if the sun shut off for even a split moment. Details: - Rose Cut Light Blue Sustainable lab Sapphire (Our gemstones are sustainably created and are 100% the same chemical and physical properties as mined, just environmentally and ethically more friendly.) - Silver...
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2010s European Modern Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow English Gold Diamond Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage 18k gold heart locket that opens with a pave diamond heart on the front of the locket, circa 1980. The locket has English hallm...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Caputi Black Resin and Rattan Choler Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi designed this gorgeous made-in-Italy resin and Lucite choker necklace. The around-the-neck shape boasts black resin geometric elements contrasted with three flat square...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces

14k Yellow Gold Brown White Diamond Dainty Flower Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Brown White Diamond Dainty Flower Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

Body necklace, 925 sterling silver, red Mediterranean coral
Located in Capri, IT
On a beach in Praslin, I lay down, closed my eyes and began to dream. (DG) A piece of jewelry that expresses sensuality, elegance, attraction. Perfect at aperitifs on the beach, but...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Natural 15.50 Carat Graduated Diamond Riviera Necklace in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
15.50 Carat Total Natural Graduated Diamond Riviera Necklace in Platinum. This unisex necklace features 134 individual natural round brilliant cut white diamonds. Together, the dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold Diamond Emerald Butterfly Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Emerald butterfly necklace, Minimalist Emerald butterfly pendant, Nature lover necklace, 18K Gold, birthday gift for daughter diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant Necklace 14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond. Delicate Minimal Necklace made of 14k ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace Layering Necklace Bridesmaid Gift
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Gold Seed of Life Pendent Flower of Life Pendant Spiritual Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sacred Geometry Spiritual Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Sacred Seed of tree pendent made with 18k gold with accent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Solid Gold Diamond Music Note Necklace Treble Clef Necklace Musical Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Music Note Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. Delicate Dainty Music Note charm necklace with natural diamond set in 18k...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Gold Diamond Music Note Necklace Treble Clef Necklace Musical Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Music Note Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Taurus Zodiac Sign Diamond Zodiac Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful and Sparkly Diamond Taurus Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / White Gold. Natural genuine ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

14k Gold Diamond Thunderbolt Necklace Diamond Lightening Tiny Bolt Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Thunderbolt Necklace is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

18k Gold Diamond Anchor Necklace Nautical Necklace Marine Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Anchor Necklace in 18k White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Delicate dainty anchor charm necklace with natural diamond set in 18k so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

14k Gold Cross Pendant with Colored Stones: Amethysts and Tsavorites!
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Cross pendant with natural colored stones: amethysts and tsavorite (green garnet) Weight: 1.9 g. Gold: 14kt solid yellow gol...
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2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

0.11 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Sikhism Khanda pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Khanda diamond necklace is perfect everyday wear to bring inner peace and spirituality. This beautiful sikhism religious necklace is a statement piece. This sikh neck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces

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

0.53 Carat Diamond Pendant with Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Bold and yet Dainty.. This Chain Necklace has a U-Shaped Pendant that has 13 Round Cut Diamonds (Clarity: SI, Color: F) that weigh 0.53 Carats. The total carat weight of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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