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Elara 14k Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain with Gaspeite Beads – 18"
Located in Greeneville, TN
standout necklace features a sleek 14k yellow gold paperclip chain adorned with striking Gaspeite gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid-century Pearl Diamond Strand Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Pearl Diamond Strand Necklace in 14k White Gold This mid-century necklace is
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Dangle Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vibrant 14K yellow gold dangle necklace showcases a delightful array of multi-colored
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Lane Crawford Pearl String Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
luxurious 14k yellow gold clasp, this 36-inch necklace is perfect for layering or wearing solo. Weighing
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20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18" Multicolor Sapphire Dangle Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
hand-wrapped in 14K yellow gold wire to create a playful yet elegant shimmer, dancing with every
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphir...

16" Multicolor Sapphire Dangle Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A cascade of color and light — this necklace features a vibrant array of natural multicolor
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphir...

18" Natural Black and Grey Diamond (40.00ct) Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
beads, each linked by finely crafted 18K white gold connectors that add a touch of refined shimmer. The
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Pearl Single Strand Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
. Complemented by a secure 14k yellow gold clasp, this necklace not only adds a touch of sophistication but also
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Round Beads Natural Diamond and Lab Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunningly sparkly diamond and ruby beaded necklace is an absolute showstopper. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Woven Pink Pearl "V" Necklace with 14k White Gold-Plated Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven pink pearl "V" shaped necklace with 14k white gold plated silver sliding clasp woven
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marina J Woven Black Seed Pearl "V" Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique one of a kind, Marina J. molded solid 14K Yellow Gold sliding decorative Clasp. A gorgeous vintage
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...

Diamond Clasp 14k Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace by Series of Eleven
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Carefully crafted with lustrous organic freshwater pearls and polished solid 14k gold beads, this
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Peter Suchy Akoya Cultured 7mm to 7.77mm Pearl 14k White Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
sheen of the 14k white gold clasp. Draped around your neck, the Akoya pearls tell a story of grace and
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Bio Tourmaline Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Add a mesmerizing touch to any outfit with this giant graduated tourmaline beaded necklace in 14K
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2010s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline

50 Carat Briolette Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Dazzling Elegance
Located in Chicago, IL
insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. The 14K Yellow Gold setting will
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 17" 6.09 mm 14k Gold Estate Certified $6450
Located in Brooklyn, NY
length, the necklace gracefully drapes around the neck, while the 14k white gold diamond ball clasp adds
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Rutilated Quartz Nugget Beaded Nekclace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching gemstone and gold necklace features an impressive collection of striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace Yellow Gold 14K Clasp With Diamond
Located in New York, NY
inches long There are 30 Beads of significant large size. 14 karat gold 5 grams Very uniform beads
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Triple-Strand Emerald Bead Necklace with Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking vintage triple-strand necklace composed of richly hued natural emerald beads
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Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Long 14k Gold GIA Angel Skin Coral Strand Necklace Carved Amethyst Head Tassel
Located in Montclair, NJ
: String w/ Solid 14k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 182.90 Grams Type: Angel Skin Coral Bead Strand w/ Carved
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Vintage 1970s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

26.06 Ct. Heart Shape Multi Sapphire Long Tennis Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
multicolor sapphires set in 14K yellow gold. Each sapphire is meticulously arranged to create a seamless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAAA Grade Natural Multi-Color Japan Akoya Pearl Necklace 5.5-5.9mm in 14K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
handcrafted to perfection. Featuring a stunning 14K gold ribbon clasp, this exquisite piece adds a touch of
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2010s Hong Kong Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety of 8mm gemstones such as
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2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold

Giant Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety gemstones such as
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2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold

Peridot with 14 Carat Gold Wire-Wrapped Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
delicately hand wire-wrapped creating a graceful and feminine charm to your style. Precious, tiny 14k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18" Natural Black Diamond (8.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
linked with 14K yellow gold wire, highlighting the craftsmanship and adding warmth against the dark
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.5" Natural Yellow Diamond (12.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
piece. Finished with a solid 14K white gold clasp, this 17.5" necklace offers a beautiful balance of
Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
. Accentuating the opals' vibrant play-of-color are delicate diamond spacers, set in 14K yellow gold, that add
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 36" 14k Y Gold 9 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl 9 mm necklace Necklace 36" 18k Yellow Gold
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Coral and gold pendant, blue chalcedony, rock crystal and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
suspended from a necklace of vibrant vintage coral beads which have been restrung. To these lovely beads
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

17" Necklace of 12mm to 14mm Edison Pearls with Oversized 14K Gold Toggle Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
large* toggle clasp in solid 14 karat gold that looks so good you won't mind "closure creep" This
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
of classic elegance to the piece. 14K yellow gold clasp marked with MN Pearls graduated from 8.3 mm
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

14K YG Freshwater Blue Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold necklace is 17.5 inches long and features a graceful combination of
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire

Giant Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, adding a warm and radiant contrast to the fresh green tones. The
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Pink Sapphire Necklace
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Pink Sapphire Necklace Emeralds, Pink Sapphire and 14k Gold 15.25” of 5mm emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Marina J Turquoise, Pearl Solid 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold woven together into a Collumn like design. The Turoiqes in this piece hold a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Genuine Burma Ruby Handcarved Tourmaline Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Add a mesmerizing touch to any outfit with this tourmaline beaded necklace in 14K solid yellow gold
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2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Mix Color Rutilated Quartz Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace alternates beads of rutilated quartz with 2 mm gold beads. The necklace weighs 155 grams and is
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

17.5" Natural Multicolor Sapphire (56.00ct) Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
necklace is finished with a polished 14 karat white gold clasp, adding a touch of warmth and refinement to
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
. The 14 Karat gold beads in the necklace are graduated from 5mm to 8mm. The large flower beads are
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Necklace 16" Guatemalan Jadeite Jade Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
composed of thirty-one 12.5mm natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from Guatemala. A 14k white gold
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish 13mm to 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl necklace finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Inch 8.3mm Hematite Beads Knotted, 14kt Yellow Gold Clasp 14kt Friction Studs
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite jewelry set features a stunning necklace crafted from 14k yellow gold, adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
asymmetrical harmony. Precious, tiny 14k gold balls are sprinkled throughout to add beauty and to complement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

142 Carats Green Tsavorite Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
statement. Item # N3747 For a stylish layered look, add an additional matching Necklace Item # N3748, $4,750
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Chrome Diopside and Chrysoprase Necklace, 21 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diopside accentuate the green tones and add eye-catching pops of color. 14k yellow gold accent beads allow
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy .25 Carat Diamond Clasp Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
selection of our Gold Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces, Diamond Necklaces, Beaded Necklaces, Art Deco Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 7.5 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality 7.5 mm Japanese Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace with a 14k White Gold clasp and a length
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Amethyst Malachite Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, enhancing its luxurious shine. Made from 14K gold and fine craftsmanship, the necklace is approximately
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold, 1990s Graduated Salt Pepper Faceted Diamond Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 14ct Carat Gold Circa 1990s This exquisite vintage diamond necklace is
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Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Birthstone September Blue Sapphire Ombre Necklace II -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
blues to soft sky hues, this piece is elevated with a single 18K gold bead, adding a touch of refined
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the necklace. The clasp, crafted from 14 karat gold, is a distinctive round ball shape, adding a
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Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14kt 5.5mm Tahitian Cultured Pearls Blue/Purple 22” Strand Necklace
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This product is a stunning 14kt yellow gold necklace featuring a 5.5mm strand of Tahitian cultured
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19" Grey Keshi Pearl(100.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with an artisanal feel. Finished with a warm 14K yellow gold clasp, the contrast between the golden
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Violet Amethyst Blue Topaz Citrine Green Prasiolite Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
, citrines, green prasiolites. 14K Rose Gold. The necklace is crafted with a delicate chain, adding a touch
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Single-Strand 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace , Single Strand 14 K Gold Natural Sleeping
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace With Diamond & 18 Karat Yellow Gold clasp This
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Add A Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold add a bead necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 76 vintage or 108 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14k gold add a bead necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold add a bead necklace over the years, but those made by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Michael Kneebone and Paradizia are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 14k gold add a bead necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a 14k gold add a bead necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 42 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Gold Add A Bead Necklace?

On average, a 14k gold add a bead necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,405, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $64,923 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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