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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Ruby
Gemstone: Opal
ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

18K Gold Chain Necklace with Burmese Pink Ruby Beads
Located in Nantucket, MA
A simple and lovely 18K gold hand-wired link necklace with faceted Burmese ruby beads. Rubies from this area tend to be more pink than that your traditional red ruby. S-hook clasp i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Triangular Grid Chain Scarf -Handsewn Takes more than 60 hours to make
Located in Hamburg, DE
The triangular Grid chan scarf is one of the most sold pieces. It is designed in way that one can use it as a was it belt, necklace, head scarf and much more. It takes more than 3 we...
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2010s Asian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby

Peacock Tassel Necklace Epaulettes - Hand sewn Luxury -- Pat# US9612090
Located in Hamburg, DE
Handmade with Patented technique this piece is made out of brass chains, emerald, Rudraksh and thread.This shoulder pieces can be worn 2 different ways. First way is like a necklace ...
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2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye

Antique Ruby And Gold Fringe Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty-one cushion-cut ruby set pendants, graduating from the centre, in crown settings, onto a gold trace chain, with a jump and bolt ring clasp...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Ruby & Turquoise Unshape Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 8.21 carats of Gemstone. The Necklace are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary a...
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2010s North American Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Round Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 2.69 carats of Ruby. The Necklace are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and m...
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2010s North American Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Mix Shape Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 6.63 carats of Ruby. The Necklace are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and m...
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2010s North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby & Diamond Heart necklace In 14k Rose Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Ruby & Diamond Heart necklace In 14k Rose Gold. - 0.38 carat in Rubies, - 0.32 carats in diamonds, - 18” long.
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2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Oval Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, blue Guilloche vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3 Rubies, 2 Gold Star Paillons About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urbane and confid...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ethiopian Opal & Blue Sapphire Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 84.25 carats of Gemstone. The Necklace are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary ...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian 30ct Cabochon Water Opal Necklace 15ct Yellow Gold 14.75” Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A spectacular Victorian 15ct yellow gold and ‘Jelly’ or water cabochon opal necklace with approx 30ct of beautifully matched opals dating from circa 1880. Set in masterfully crafted coronet settings the largest opal measures 11.6mm x 13.8mm x 4.1mm, with a further fourteen opals of decreasing size to the smallest 5.6mm x 6.9mm x 3mm. The orange jelly opals have a truly magical play of colour with electric blues, purples and greens with the highly sought after red. A wondrous antique opal necklace...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.60ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-4x3mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby solitaire pendant features an alluring conch-like frame within which sits a prong set, purplish red ruby. Sparkling round diamond accents add to the overall allure...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

French Gem-set, Colored Diamond and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century French necklace is composed of 18K gold, off round and semi-baroque pearls, emerald, sapphire, ruby, and diamonds and colored diamonds. It is designed as oval trace link chain punctuated by white baroque pearls and cube shaped links, each set with a cushion shape ruby, emerald, sapphire and old mine-cut diamond. Intensely charming, this delightful necklace combines sparkling colors and velvety old pearls in a unique old French jewel with completely modern wearability. Product Details: Item #: N-21127 Country: France Circa: 1880 Dimensions: 17.50" length Materials: 5 off-round and semi-Baroque pearls (graduating slightly from approximately 8.20 x 5.70mm to 9.80 x 7.70mm); 5 round rubies (approximate total weight 1.30 carats); 5 cushion-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.90 carat); 5 round sapphires (approximate total weight 1.30 carats); 5 cognac and near colorless old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 18K Gold Signed: French assay marks, partial number Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: This antique 18K gold chain...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.341ct Ruby Three Stone Journey Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Channel set in an exquisite journey trail, the three graduating round rubies exude their bold and striking red hue. This gorgeous three stone ruby pendant is designed in 14K white go...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in Platinum, this dazzling round ruby pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant in Platinum (Size-4x3mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby solitaire pendant features an alluring conch-like frame within which sits a prong set, purplish red ruby. Sparkling round diamond accents add to the overall allure...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1ct Ruby Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant in Platinum (Size-4x3mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby solitaire pendant features an alluring conch-like frame within which sits a prong set, purplish red ruby. Sparkling round diamond accents add to the overall allure...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in Platinum, this dazzling round ruby pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in Platinum, this dazzling round ruby pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 1ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 1ct Ruby Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-4mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Platinum

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant in Platinum (Size-4x3mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby solitaire pendant features an alluring conch-like frame within which sits a prong set, purplish red ruby. Sparkling round diamond accents add to the overall allure...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.60ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Platinum (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 0.34ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-5mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Heart-Shaped 0.30ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond in White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A ruby in the shape of a heart is prong set in 14ct white gold. Enhancing its vivid crimson hue is a twinkling diamond studded at the end of the twist bale. The diamond lends a charm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Natural Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold (Size-6mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire ruby pendant's beautiful design makes the centre stone appear like it's floating on the chain. The purplish red gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold (Size-4x3mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby solitaire pendant features an alluring conch-like frame within which sits a prong set, purplish red ruby. Sparkling round diamond accents add to the overall allure...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Round 1ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.60ct Ruby Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Round 0.60ct Ruby Solitaire Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-prong set ruby pendant displays the perfect blend of style and beauty. A lustrous diamond on top of the purplish red gemstone enhances its charm. This classic solitaire rub...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?

Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.

Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.

Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.

In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.

While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.

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