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1/4OZ South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Rope Halo
1/4OZ South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Rope Halo

1/4OZ South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Rope Halo

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Coin Information  ♥  Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal Content: .25 troy oz Weight: 1/4OZ Year: Varies Composition: .9167 Go...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K White Gold Garnet and .33 CTW Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
14K White Gold Garnet and .33 CTW Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

14K White Gold Garnet and .33 CTW Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

Located in Stuart, FL

The garnet is cushion shaped and measures to be 10.7mm x 10.7mm, the diamonds in the halo and the bail are all round, pendant comes on an 18 inch diamond cut rope chain, and the neck...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Large Carved Lapis Coronation Scarab of Pharaoh Tutankhamen Necklace
14k Gold Large Carved Lapis Coronation Scarab of Pharaoh Tutankhamen Necklace

14k Gold Large Carved Lapis Coronation Scarab of Pharaoh Tutankhamen Necklace

By Franklin MInt

Located in Montclair, NJ

This large statement piece from The Franklin Mint features the first recreation of great museum jewelry, the coronation scarab of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen large pendant in solid 14k g...

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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petite Matte Heart Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace, 14K White Gold
Petite Matte Heart Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace, 14K White Gold

Petite Matte Heart Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace, 14K White Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

If you have been looking for the perfect gift for a loved one you've found it. This adorable necklace can enhance any outfit and every time they wear it they will think of you. Make ...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Mom Heart Pendant Necklace
14K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Mom Heart Pendant Necklace

14K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Mom Heart Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Adorned delicately along one curve of the heart are natural diamonds, their I-J color and I2-I3 clarity twinkling like stars in a dusky sky, capturing the eye with their gentle shimm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

0.25cttw Round Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold
0.25cttw Round Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold

0.25cttw Round Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Diamond color H-I Color and VS-SI Clarity. Crafted in 14K white gold with rope chain. Pendant size: 0.9 x 0.6 inches.

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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Bracelet in 14k Gold Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Greek Style
Italian Bracelet in 14k Gold Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Greek Style

Italian Bracelet in 14k Gold Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Greek Style

Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI

Made to order. Discover our Italian Gold Bracelet in your choice of 14k or 18k solid gold, designed in a captivating Greek Coin Style Link with a delicate rope chain.

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2010s Italian Classical Greek Link Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart & Wing Pendant Necklace
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart & Wing Pendant Necklace

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart & Wing Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Each diamond embedded in the wing sparkles with an H-I color and I1-I2 clarity, their natural origins ensuring your piece is not only beautifully unique but also ethically enchanting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pendant dangles gracefully from an 18-inch rope chain, complete with a secure spring ring clasp, embodying both elegance and timeless sophistication.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Pink Quartz Oval Pendant Necklace
14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Pink Quartz Oval Pendant Necklace

14K Rose Gold Vermeil Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Pink Quartz Oval Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Suspended from an 18-inch rope chain that fastens with a secure spring ring clasp, this necklace promises to be a cherished addition to any jewelry collection, evoking a sense of rom...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Vermeil

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 21 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.5 cttw Diamond Setting Type: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace 12mm Pearl & Diamond
14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace 12mm Pearl & Diamond

14K White Gold South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace 12mm Pearl & Diamond

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 8.19 grams Chain: 18" Rope Chain Clasp: Lobster Claw Pearl: South Sea, Silverish White, Semi-Baroque, 12mm, Moderate Blemishes Diamond W...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Victorian French Butterfly Rock Crystal Gem-set Rare Locket Chain
Victorian French Butterfly Rock Crystal Gem-set Rare Locket Chain

Victorian French Butterfly Rock Crystal Gem-set Rare Locket Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Marvel A very rare Victorian period locket pendant plus chain – French origin 1860/1880 ca The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished Rock Crystal – nestled...

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14K .80 ctw Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW
14K .80 ctw Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW

14K .80 ctw Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW The beautiful halo pendant consists of cherry, pink colored ruby centered and surrounded by diamonds. The pendant measures 1/2" in dia...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k "Goddess of Compassion" Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Necklace
14k "Goddess of Compassion" Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Necklace

14k "Goddess of Compassion" Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Necklace

By Baikalla

Located in Portland, OR

TW: 35.57 g Approx Dimension: L * W * H 66.41 mm * 34.63 mm * 8.47 mm Style: Guanyin Material: Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Chain type: Nylon String Necklace 22-...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Diamond Star Necklace Gold
Diamond Star Necklace Gold

Diamond Star Necklace Gold

By Blackbird and the Snow

Located in Boulder, CO

The star charm hangs on a 16-18" adjustable, split rope chain (14k) with a gold, swivel lobster clasp.

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2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
Gold South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace

Gold South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

The pearl is 13.50mm in width on a 18 inch rope chain. Stamped 14k.

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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 21 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Type: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...

3.50 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
3.50 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace

3.50 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Set with an oval bright rich green 3.50ct Perdot that is enriched by the halo of 18 round full cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from an 18 inch, 14k white gold chain. 1 13.8 x 10...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold

Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 18k two-tone gold, combining white and yellow gold, and suspended from a complementary 14k...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1/2OZ Fine Gold Lady Liberty Medallion with Polished Bezel Necklace
1/2OZ Fine Gold Lady Liberty Medallion with Polished Bezel Necklace

1/2OZ Fine Gold Lady Liberty Medallion with Polished Bezel Necklace

Located in Sugar Land, TX

✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Metal Content: 1/2OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $25 Year: Varies Weight: 23 Grams Obverse: Lady Liberty dressed in a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 21 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 14-18 KARAT GOLD AND OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET. The hinged bangle bracelet has museum quality Etruscan hand applied b...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7 Carat Golden Topaz Halo Pendant 8.20 CTW
14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7 Carat Golden Topaz Halo Pendant 8.20 CTW

14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7 Carat Golden Topaz Halo Pendant 8.20 CTW

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

This beautiful, centered, golden topaz gemstone is set in a halo-designed pendant. The pendant is 14 karat yellow gold. .The diameter of the center is 12 x 10 x 7.40 mm and is an e...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Carpet 4.44 Carat Tanzanite Diamond S. Fiore Gold Pendant Necklace
Vintage Red Carpet 4.44 Carat Tanzanite Diamond S. Fiore Gold Pendant Necklace

Vintage Red Carpet 4.44 Carat Tanzanite Diamond S. Fiore Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Suspended from a 925 Silver Halo Rope Chain, approx. 18” long. Pendant Hand crafted in 14K Rose Gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry
Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The pendant is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 18 karat gold. The chain is hallmarked "14k"

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Necklace 18" Long Gold: 14 Karat Yellow gold , Beautiful rope design chain Weight: 6.1 gram Incl...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold

Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

The freeform necklace comes on a 1.2 mm, 14k white gold, 18", diamond cut rope chain secured with a lobster clasp.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Aquamarine Pendant Set In Halo Setting
White Gold Aquamarine Pendant Set In Halo Setting

White Gold Aquamarine Pendant Set In Halo Setting

Located in New York, NY

14K White Gold Rope Chain Necklace with 36.81 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Pendant Make a striking statement with this breathtaking 14 karat white gold necklace, featuring an 1...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Gold Opal Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Opal Crescent Moon Necklace

Gold Opal Crescent Moon Necklace

By Blackbird and the Snow

Located in Boulder, CO

The BLACKBIRD AND THE SNOW 'Moon Slice Necklace' is a poetic wonder. Created in 14k yg and set with finest Australian crystal opals, the crescent hangs on a 20" rope chain (1.25mm) w...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2Ct Treated Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2Ct Treated Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2Ct Treated Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural Color Treated Yellow Diamonds Diamond Count: 33 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Colors: Yellow and I-J Diamond Cla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yel...

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Seed Pearl and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Seed Pearl and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Locket

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Seed Pearl and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Locket

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This highly desirable locket is suspended from a contemporary 18' yellow gold chain via a plain ring loop to the apex of the design, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt r...

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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

16.68 Carat Turquoise and 0.47 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880
16.68 Carat Turquoise and 0.47 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880

16.68 Carat Turquoise and 0.47 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive antique chain is hallmarked to a plaque with the 14k gold mark ( 585 ) and the piece been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) a...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

RIMA Jewels Ojo De Dios Delicate Cross Necklace
RIMA Jewels Ojo De Dios Delicate Cross Necklace

RIMA Jewels Ojo De Dios Delicate Cross Necklace

By RIMA JEWELS

Located in New York, NY

Rima Jewels' signature small delicate sterling silver cross set with bright champagne diamonds and strung on a fine 18" 14k yellow gold rope chain with a solid 24k gold jump ring.

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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

2.50 Carat GIA Certified Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18K Pendant
2.50 Carat GIA Certified Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18K Pendant

2.50 Carat GIA Certified Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18K Pendant

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

GIA certification ensures authenticity and quality, making it an exceptional piece for those seeking unique, high-quality jewelry. Comes with an 18-inch 14k white gold cable or rope...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace

18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Encircling this opulent pearl is a delicate embrace of natural diamonds, totaling 0.75 carats, with a clarity of SI1-SI2 and a G-H color each stone meticulously set to resemble a ten...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond And Ruby Floral Drop Necklace
Diamond And Ruby Floral Drop Necklace

Diamond And Ruby Floral Drop Necklace

Located in Sausalito, CA

Diamond ribbon design with accented marque ruby pedals on a yellow gold rope chain. 18" in length. Consisting of: 9 Marquies rubies and 1 round ruby.

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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Rope Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k
Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Rope Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k

Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Rope Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Rope Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Length: 18 1/4" Width: 3/8" (8.9mm) Front Width:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Rope Chain 18 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold rope chain 18 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 80 antique edition and 105 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k gold rope chain 18 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold rope chain 18 over the years, but those made by Five Star Jewelry, Blackbird and the Snow and Affinity Designs LLC are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 14k gold rope chain 18 featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 14k gold rope chain 18, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k Gold Rope Chain 18?

Prices for a 14k gold rope chain 18 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $68,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,500.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

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.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. 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. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

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.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

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. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

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. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.