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IGI Certified 6.72 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Tennis Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
6.72 Cts Round Brilliant Cut Graduated Diamonds Mid Half Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tennis Necklace 10.17 Carat
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
you are jewelry lover! Mounted in 14K White Gold features 10.17ct - 147 diamonds in a graduate order
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2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 17.60 Cts Round Brilliant 4 Prong 14K White Diamond Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.60 cts round brilliant diamonds 107 stones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.08Ct Fine Diamond Tennis Necklace With Pear Drop Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.08Ct Fine Diamond Tennis Necklace With Pear Drop Pendant 14 Karat White Gold. This necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

9.71 Carat SI/HI Pear Natural Diamond Tennis Drop Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.71 Carat SI/HI Pear Natural Diamond Tennis Drop Necklace 14 Karat White Gold This Pear-Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

12 Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
White Gold Karat 14K Four-prong setting riviera tennis necklace Graduated tennis necklace with
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 5.00 Cts Round Diamonds 16" 14k White Gold Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold 16" graduated tennis necklace 5.00 cts 3 prong round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

16 Carat Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite piece is adorned with 16 carats of graduated diamonds, expertly arranged to create a seamless flow
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Carat Round Brilliant Cut 18 Carat White Gold Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
carats of high quality diamonds and the substantial 14k white gold settings, this necklace is an
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite graduated diamond tennis necklace is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases an
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2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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

Riviera Tennis Diamond Necklace 10.97 Carat Very Bright no milky
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
and refined 14k white gold settings, the diamonds move beautifully and sparkle vibrantly. This
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectrum Jewels SI/H Natural 8.7 Ct Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI/H Natural 8.7 Ct Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace is a modern and refined take on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

25 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Tennis Necklace G/H Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Graduated Tennis Necklace in 14k White Gold with 10.02ct of Natural Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Graduated Tennis Necklace in 14k White Gold with 10.02ct of Natural Diamonds Natural Full Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

11 Carat Graduated Natural Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Carat Graduated Natural Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Metal Weight: 17.5 Grams Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Weight: 5 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

10 Carat Graduated Natural Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal Type: 14Kt White Gold Carat Weight: 10 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Color Grade: G-H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

7.5 Carat Graduated Natural Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Carat Weight: 7.5 Carat Round Diamond Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Metal Weight: 18gms Color Grade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Tennis 4 Prongs Graduating Natural Diamond Necklace In 14K Gold 5 carats
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite diamond necklace is crafted with clean diamonds for a sparkly and luxurious style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
14K White Gold, Yellow Gold, or Rose Gold Diamond quality is G-H, SI Diamond weight = 14 carats Center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Watford, GB
Graduated riviere tennis necklace consisting of 170 graduating natural diamonds, 8.03 Cts. G-H
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Riviera Necklace Three Prong Setting 10.45CT 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K white gold, adding to its allure and timeless elegance. This classic and elegant Riviera Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.27 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 18 Karat F Color SI 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mountings that are casted in 14 karat white gold. Necklace features natural round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.27 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 18 Karat E-F Color SI 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mountings that are casted in 14 karat white gold. Necklace features natural round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

17 Carat Diamond White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 17.1ctw of Round Brilliant Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 153 round brilliant = 9.76cttw Color: G / H
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 107 round brilliant cut = 10.39cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.57 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful. 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Graduated Tennis
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.60 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace set on 4- prong buttercup
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

26.00 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Gold Graduating Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
26.00 Carats Natural Diamond Graduating Riviera Tennis Necklace, crafted in fine 14K white gold
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Early 2000s Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

2 Carat Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.71 Carat Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 18
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful mini Graduated necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Graduating Tennis Lariat-Style Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 3.30ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Graduated Diamond Tennis "Riviera" Necklace 10.83ctw
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal:18K WHITE gold type: NECKLACE size: 16.5 INCH hallmark: '14K'
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.75 ct Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.75 ct Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Riviera Diamond Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds are prong set in 14K white gold. The box clasp closure has a hidden safety latch underneath for
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2010s More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.42 Carat Round Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White gold Diamond Details: Approx. 14.42ctw of graduated round cut Diamonds. Center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.85 Carats Total Graduating Round Shape Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless tennis necklace showcasing a row of graduating 167 brilliant round shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace 5.02 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brand: custom metal: 14K WHITE GOLD type: TENNIS NECKLACE weight: 22.80grams LENGTH: 17
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.20 Carat Round Brilliant Graduated Tennis Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.20ctw of graduated round cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Illusion Tennis Necklace 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
white. 14k White Gold 3.5ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Illusion Tennis Necklace Product: Illusion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Brilliant cut Diamond Riviera Necklace with exactly 8.53 cts. in White Gold
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine diamond, necklace, also called tennis necklace and riviera necklace with exactly 8.53 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.20 Carat Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
and Diamonds. Every Item is Certified and Appraised by the DIA. Material: 14K White Gold Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.60 Carat Riviera Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 10.60 Riviera Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace features stunning 10.60 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Graduated Diamond Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14k Yellow and white gold graduated tennis necklace with white gold tops and yellow gold base
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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Graduated Diamonds Pears Tennis Necklace in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 5.15 ct Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity: VS - SI Metal: 14K White Gold Metal Wt
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

19 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace set on 4
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18.03 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace set on 4
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.72 Carat Diamond White Gold RIVIERA Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace set on 3- prong setting
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2010s Unknown More Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.90 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace set on 4- prong buttercup
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2010s American More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Riviera Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace set on 3- prong setting
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2010s Unknown More Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

8.70 Carat Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful mini Graduated necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds clean
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Eternity Graduated Bezel Tennis Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
6.00cts. Diamond bezel set tennis necklace in 14k white gold. 96 round brilliant cut diamonds G-H
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.75 Carat Diamond Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful graduated Riviera necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.40 Carat Diamond Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful graduated Riviera necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7 Carat Diamond Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brilliant and beautiful graduated Riviera necklace, natural round-brilliant cut white diamonds
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.85 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Graduated Tennis
Located in Greensboro, NC
showcases a resplendent collection of natural diamonds set in luminous 14k white gold. Metal Content
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k White Gold Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k white gold graduated diamond tennis necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14k white gold graduated diamond tennis 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 14k white gold graduated diamond tennis necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Beauvince Jewelry and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also heart cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k white gold graduated diamond tennis necklace for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k White Gold Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace?

The price for a 14k white gold graduated diamond tennis necklace starts at $1,795 and tops out at $55,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,665.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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