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Gold Necklaces

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Metal: Gold
14k Italian Yellow Gold & White Gold Reversible Omega Necklace 22.86 grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a fabulous necklace. You can reverse it from 14k Yellow Gold to 14k White Gold It lays on the neck equally as good on either side. It is just a quality made necklace and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Gold Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Roseate Jewelry Bloom Wand Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Roseate Wands are personal amulets—symbols of self-discovery that connect you to Earth and oceans, humanity, and your inner strength. The Bloom Wand is a slender scepter topped with ...
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2010s North American Gold Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendants with Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendant with Diamonds & Pearls Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.17 ct. G vs Pearls: 5 pearls the biggest pearl has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Parthian Kings Coin 123-88 BCE Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace with a 123 BC ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom. Gorgeous coin necklace, mounted with a genuine silver coin from the Parthian Kingdom. The coin is a silver Drachm of 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Antique Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...
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1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Gold Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece wa...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Gold Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

1.70 Ct Canary and White Diamond Circular Pednant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a radiant 1.70-carat Canary and White Diamond pendant, where elegance and contrast converge in a captivating circle. The circular shape is divided into two halves, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant - 14k Faith Matte
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Michael Anthony Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Crucifix Cross, Faith Features: Matte Open Cut Design with Etched Detailing Measurements Tall (from stationary bail):...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire & Diamond By The Yard 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern sapphire and diamond By The Yard necklace crafted in 14 karat white gold. The necklace features 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .42 CTW and 8 oval blue s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Real Genuine Solid 14k White Gold Rope Chain Necklace Diamond Cut Women Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Classic Women's Real Solid 14K White Gold Rope Chain. This genuine gold rope chain is 18 inches in length, approx. 0.50 grams in weight and 0.6mm wide. This gold rope chain is genui...
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2010s American Gold Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Real Genuine Solid 14k Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace Diamond Cut Women Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Classic Women's Real Solid 14K Yellow Gold Rope Chain. This genuine gold rope chain is 18 inches in length, approx. 0.50 grams in weight and 0.6mm wide. This gold rope chain is genu...
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2010s American Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

SMILE! – September – Sapphire – 18ct Solid Gold
Located in London, GB
Featuring September’s birthstone, the sapphire, the stone is believed to bring purity, faith and wisdom. This ancient belief that stones possess positive natural power dates back to ...
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2010s Gold Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Round diamond cross pendant necklace in 18k white gold. Round brilliant diamond total weight 1.06ct G colour, VS1 clarity Hallmarked. Chain length 18 inches Cross measurements approx...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.38ct Diamond Star of David Necklace PN15241-Y
Located in Southampton, PA
Do you prefer to wear the same minimalist jewelry day after day? Do it in style by picking this hexagram necklace. It features a thin chain in 14K yellow gold holding a six-pointed star pendant measuring less than half an inch. The yellow gold star is dotted with 12 round brilliant diamonds, each secured by four prongs. Serving as the bail is a round-and-baguette diamond duo.This brand new 14K Yellow Gold 0.38ct Diamond Star of David Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Brushed Gold ARPAS Bamboo Link Necklace 17 Inches - 24 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It is 17 inches long and has a slide-in closure with a safety clasp. It is stamped "ARR 14K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Purple Jade Dragon Donut Pendant Lantau Zhong with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
The 'Lantau Zhong Purple Jade Dragon Pendant is the medium sized version of our famous Lantau Jade Dragon Design. We have a donut of Purple Jade with our renowned dragon design cared...
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2010s Hong Kong Gold Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kamila's Diamond Pear Shaped Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis necklace features beautifully cut pear diamonds set gorgeously in 18k gold Necklace Information Metal : 18k Gold Diamond Cut : Round Natural Conflict Free Diamo...
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2010s American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful turquoise set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the the shape of a little lov...
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19th Century Antique Gold Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Diamond Tennis Necklace - Three Prong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis necklace features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold Necklace Information Metal : 14k Gold Diamond Cut : Round Natural Conflict Free Diamo...
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2010s North American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Rounds 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Drop Chain Pendent Necklace
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Elevate your neckline with our beautiful 14K Yellow Gold pendant necklace, adorned with a dazzling array of White Diamond Rounds. The pendant is set with a brilliant collection of W...
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2010s American Modernist Gold Necklaces

Materials

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

Diana M. Jewels Custom18 kt White Gold 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace 23.05ct
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 17" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.05 cts round diamonds.FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Geometric pattern Pendant A, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold-Plated
Located in Tokyo, JP
There are some geometric shapes. This item has combined with some geometric shapes. Pattern A and B are a kind of inside out pattern. This pendant is made of Sterling Silver with 18 ...
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2010s Japanese Artist Gold Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Pendant Necklace PD4-16247YGA
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a touch of sophistication to any ensemble with this simple, elegant necklace. Suspended from an 18 chain, youll find a 14K Yellow Gold pendant measuring 1.25 long and 0.25 wide. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.12ct Diamond and Blue Topaz Necklace PD4-16273WBT
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering style and sophistication, this gemstone necklace will give any ensemble a radiant polish. The necklace is crafted in 14K white gold and has a spring ring clasp. It holds a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.17ct Diamond Safety Pin Necklace PD4-16188W
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious necklace is simply unforgettable. Suspended from a delicate 18 chain, youll find a charming safety pin pendant measuring 0.75 long by 0.13 wide its also elevated by i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

A 14kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Sapphire, Jasper & a Spessartine Garnet Cabochon
Located in Coupeville, WA
A 14kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Sapphire, Jasper & a Spessartine Garnet Cabochon. An exquisite 14kt Yellow Gold Pendant featuring a Sapphire, Jasper, and a Spessartine Garnet Cabocho...
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2010s Thai Artisan Gold Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Diamond Hexagon Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The perfectly petite diamond hexagon pendant! With .28 carats of diamonds set in 14k white gold. The pendant measures 9.5mm in length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol.
Located in bronshoj, DK
14-karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol. Modernist design. From the 1970s/1980s. Goldsmith initials BH. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 20 mm.
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Gold Necklaces

Materials

Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.85ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.85ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K YellowGold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.85ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K YellowGold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold (Size-10x7mm)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.85ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K YellowGold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.25ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K YellowGold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 085ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K YellowGold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.60ct Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic solitaire aquamarine pendant allures with its delightful pastel blue hue. Gracefully suspended from a shiny metal bale, the prong set pear-shaped gem looks fascinatingly...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Gold Necklaces

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White Gold

Shop Antique and Vintage Gold Necklaces on 1stDibs: Gold Necklaces with Pendants, Gold Chokers and Other Accessories for Sale

Vintage gold necklaces are jewelry essentials — gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear a 14K gold chain, a gold necklace with a pendant, or a gold choker and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

A glistening little flicker of gold around your neck makes an outfit feel more considered and polished, whether you’re wearing a breezy white caftan or a black cashmere sweater. For gold chain necklaces, start with must-have lengths like 16, 18 and harder to find 20 inches, and then you can start acquiring longer lengths from there. The trend is to wear several lengths at once, with some dangling pendants and medallions.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

Peretti's simple, sculptural jewelry spoke to the newly independent women of the 1970s. Rather than hoping for a man to buy them something from Tiffany, they treated themselves. The Diamonds by the Yard pendant, delicate and innocent-yet-sexy, nestles and glints in the clavicle. The Open Heart necklace is one of Peretti's most enduring creations for the luxury brand, which still produces it in numerous variations, from examples in gold and those decorated in diamonds to earrings, rings and bracelets. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. 

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. (As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet. A collection that yielded a Love necklace followed the bangle's debut.)

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. 

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Ilias Lalaounis and Hermès. While the latter's broad range of luxury goods is still inclusive of the fine saddlery it has always produced, Hermès necklaces are also widely coveted by jewelry lovers near and far.

Find vintage and antique gold necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

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