Contemporary Link Necklaces

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Gemstone: Pearl

Style: Contemporary

Black Bodyfurnitures Necklace, hand-painted, Rose Quartz, Pearls, double wire

By Bodyfurnitures

Located in Bolzano, BZ

Necklace “Faba”, 2023 , is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, copper, rose quartz, pearls, gold leaf...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Black Bodyfurnitures Necklace, hand-painted, Rose Quartz, Pearls, double wire

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34in Chain Link Necklace Made of 10, 000 Seed Pearls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an incredible one of a kind piece! This thirty four inch chain link necklace features links made of hand woven seed pearls. These unique links are estimated to contain almost...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl

34in Chain Link Necklace Made of 10, 000 Seed Pearls

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Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tony Duquette chrysoprase rose quartz Tahitian pearls and yellow gold necklace. * This Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz T...

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1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace

Italian Mother of Pearl Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Italian 14k yellow gold necklace featuring Mother of Pearl and gold trim bars. Super trendy and great for layering! Available in different colors and styles. Email to inquire.

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Mother of Pearl Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold

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SCAVIA Diamond Pavè Round White And Diamond Polychrom Pearls Necklace

By Scavia

Located in Rome, IT

Introducing the Polynesian Sunset Necklace by the renowned Italian jeweler, Scavia. This exquisite piece artfully combines exotic pearls in chocolate, gold, silver, and rose, capturi...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

SCAVIA Diamond Pavè Round White And Diamond Polychrom Pearls Necklace

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Multicolored and Diamond Necklace

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k WG South Sea Pearl multi colored and diamond necklace, containing 10 multi natural colored south sea pearls measuring 9.5mm-12mm. Also 108 round full cut diamonds; color "G", cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Multicolored and Diamond Necklace

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Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace

By Faye Kim

Located in Westport, CT

Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold custom handcrafted White Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace, with its 18 Karat Gold Cap and Gold Triple Granulation tip, offers an e...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace

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One-Off-a-Kind Unique Stone Chain Statement Necklace in 14 K Yellow Gold F.

By Sheila Westera London

Located in Engelberg, CH

"This Lady is a Vamp" ... We can be who we are, as we can have it all! We have to dazzle, we should wear more colours and we need to be different! Sheila Westera loves statement necklaces, it is one of the more important statements next to an amazing ring.. should you be wearing both of them? Well, this is a personal matter of course. A necklace is giving you a certain importance and radiance, and a statement ring can also be simply amazing. Should it be a cocktail or statement ring or that necklace? Hard choices. A necklace will frame your face and enlighten your personality, and a Cocktail ring is so much fun! Let's have it all! This wonderful necklace has an unusual collection of stones, gathered by Sheila over years. She has chosen some interesting stone shapes and beautiful colours when creating this desirable one-of-a-kind treasure trove necklace. This One-off 'Lady is a Vamp' necklace, is holding a happy selection of transparent crystals, two dangling pearls, a lovely green heart, a cute speckled fish, a bright tiger-eye star, a sharp pink beauty, a orangy-red amphorae, and more. She is beaming with colour, and is elegantly bold and slightly wild in style and totally unique. Collection: Conversation Pieces Technique: Possessions Style: Necklace Stones: rock crystal beads, double sweet water pink pearl, rock crystal tube, green serpentine heart, tiger eye star, dalmatian jasper...

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Carnelian, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Jasper, Go...

One-Off-a-Kind Unique Stone Chain Statement Necklace in 14 K Yellow Gold F.

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14k Amazing Cultured 9mm Button Pearl and Baguette Diamond Necklace, App. 1.54

Located in Southport, CT

14k white gold necklace. This amazing necklace contains round, 9 mm to 9.25 mm cultured button pearls which are arrayed in a multitude of tones - pinkish white, purple, champagne, go...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Amazing Cultured 9mm Button Pearl and Baguette Diamond Necklace, App. 1.54

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Pearl Floral Diamond Link Necklace 11.50 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, 18 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring two diamond floral center with White Pearls, 10-11 MM, on a diamond link necklace weighing 155.2 Grams. Color G-H Clarity SI

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1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Floral Diamond Link Necklace 11.50 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 14K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptionally elegant and ravishingly gorgeous. This lavish Tahitian black pearl and diamond necklace delivers on style and sophistica...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 14K White Gold

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Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Round and baroque pearl drilled beads in a variety of colors, including Tahitian, White, Pink, Gold, Black and Gray, connected in a sterling silver link necklace. Pearls range from 1...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...

Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace

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Cameo, Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr Designs

Located in Naples, FL

One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with 23 unique pieces including vintage and antique cameos, freshwater Pearls and white Di...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Cameo, Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace

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Pearl Diamond Charm Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

14K Yellow gold link necklace featuring pearl charms of stars, moons, hearts, horse shoe, and diamonds. Charms can be purchased individua...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Charm Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold

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Multi-Gemstone and Ancient Coin Two-Tone Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

One-of-a-kind Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones and ancient coin set in either oxidized sterling silver or 24k yellow gold wrapping. Thi...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Other, Moonstone, Multi-...

Multi-Gemstone and Ancient Coin Two-Tone Bohemian Necklace

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Nathalie Jean 0.58 Carat Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Necklace

By Nathalie Jean

Located in Milan, Lombardia

Microrock Choker Necklace is devised as a game, a construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly around the neck, their geometry pierced ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Nathalie Jean 0.58 Carat Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Necklace

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Yellow Gold Paperclip with Freshwater Pearl Tin Cup Necklace

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

14K Yellow Gold Paper clip Necklace White freshwater cultured pearl 10.50-11.50mm Lobster clasp 18" Long necklace

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Paperclip with Freshwater Pearl Tin Cup Necklace

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10mm Genuine Freshwater Pearl and Chicklet 40" Long Sterling Silver Necklace

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Genuine Freshwater Pearl and Chicklet 40" Long Sterling Silver Necklace! This long and elegant necklace features 40 pieces of A...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver

10mm Genuine Freshwater Pearl and Chicklet 40" Long Sterling Silver Necklace

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Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace

By Vicki Orr Designs

Located in Naples, FL

One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with 19 unique pieces including Onyx, Turquoise, white Diamond, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, green Quartz, Opal, Shell cameo and ...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...

Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace

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Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Silk Ribbon Link Chain Necklace

By Nathalie Jean

Located in Milan, Lombardia

With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the Hoya Carnosa little contemporary sculpture jewel pieces fold and unfold with harmony and grace like glittering shell fragments...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Silk Ribbon Link Chain Necklace

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Diamond and Cultured Tahitian Silver Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Station Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Contemporary diamond and pearl station necklace will make an elegant statement on the neck. The diamond encrusted bar links paired with the stunning silver pearls is truly a sight to...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Cultured Tahitian Silver Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Station Necklace

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Round Pearl & Diamond Detachable Pendant 18K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

Nothing says elegance like the shimmering beauty of pearls! This gorgeous, brightly polished 18k white gold necklace features a white cultured pearl in the center, showcasing a high ...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Pearl & Diamond Detachable Pendant 18K White Gold

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Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tony Duquette chrysoprase rose quartz Tahitian pearls and yellow gold necklace. * Contact us right away if you have additional ...

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1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl Gold Necklace

Baroque Melo and White Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Necklace

Located in Geneva, CH

Baroque Culture Melo and White Pearl and Rose cut Diamond Necklace. White gold 18k. Natural Pearl color. Diamond Natural brown color. Length: 18.50 inches (47.00 centimeters). Total weight: 24.19 grams. Former property of a French Lady. We are reknown for curating unfindable jewels. Most of the pieces of our collection are antique, one-of-a-kind and formerly owned by...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Baroque Melo and White Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Necklace

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Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr Designs 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, vintage, antique and ancient jewelry components. Necklace has 15 unique pieces, featuring green Jade, carved Coral, Shell Cameo, Ancient Roman Bronze Coin, Carico Lake Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Multi-Color Jade, white Diamond, carved wood face...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

By Nathalie Jean

Located in Milan, Lombardia

With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the 24 elements of these contemporary sculpture jewels fold and unfold with harmony and grace like shell fragments...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

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Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Round and baroque pearl beads in a variety of colors, including Tahitian, White, Pink, Gold, Black and Gray, linked together in a handmade sterling silver collar necklace. Pearls ran...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...

Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace

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Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

By Nathalie Jean

Located in Milan, Lombardia

With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the little sculpture elements of this contemporary necklace fold and unfold with harmony and grace like shell fragments...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

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Baroque pearl Yellow Gold Marquise Link chain necklace

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

A Graceful 18kt Yellow Gold Marquise Link chain with Baroque Pearls. This 35" elegant necklace has has 6 baroque pearls measuring 13x19mm. Every thord marquise link is a double lin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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

Baroque pearl Yellow Gold Marquise Link chain necklace

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Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

By Nathalie Jean

Located in Milan, Lombardia

With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the elements of these contemporary sculpture jewels fold and unfold with harmony and grace like metalized leaves. Linked to each othe...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Silk Drop Link Pendant Necklace

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Contemporary Baroque Pearl Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp

Located in Narberth, PA

A classically beautiful Estate pearl necklace! This wonderful and feminine piece features a single strand of 27 Baroque pearls, which have an iri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Contemporary Baroque Pearl Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp

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Gold Link Chain with Pearl Heart Charm Pendant

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

beautiful heart charm pearl pendant with yellow gold paper clip necklace paper clip necklace is 2.80 G

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Gold Link Chain with Pearl Heart Charm Pendant

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Paperclip Link Chain with Evil Eye Pearl Charm Pendant

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Paper link Necklace 2.80 g. Pearl charm with white and blue sapphire

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Paperclip Link Chain with Evil Eye Pearl Charm Pendant

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Freshwater Pearl and White Zircon Necklace

By Martha Seely

Located in Carlisle, MA

From the Shooting Stars collection, this is the Constellation necklace is in sterling silver with lovely natural and white freshwater pearls and sparkling zircon (These are NOT lab created cubic zirconium stones, but real stones - and they honestly sparkle more than diamonds, but they do not have the strength of a diamond). The finished necklace is 18" long and the stones are bezel set on a cable chain with a lobster clasp. This is a delicate necklace that you will feel comfortable wearing to work, out to dinner, to the theater and to most social events. This pearl necklace is definitely NOT your grandma's pearls and could be lovely for a bride or members of the bridal party...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl and White Zircon Necklace

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White Buffalo Turquoise, Onyx & Pearl Western Bohemian Silver Link Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

White Buffalo Turquoise, variety of gemstones and coins set in a brushed, oxidized sterling silver western style Bohemian necklace. There are 18 unique pieces in this one-of-a-kind necklace including White Buffalo Turquoise, Onyx, Buffalo Nickels...

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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Dia...

White Buffalo Turquoise, Onyx & Pearl Western Bohemian Silver Link Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl and Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

One-of-a-kind, Bohemian necklace features a variety of rich, regal purple color tone gemstones and vintage jewelry components set in 14k yellow gold...

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