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Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Diamond, Ruby, Silver Garden of Eden Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord with 14K Gold Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Me Myself Divine III" Ruby Garnet Diamond Agate Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, pearl, agate, enamel, emerald, peridot, carnelian, topaz, moss crystal, citrine, 14k gold, sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Go...

Clarissa Bronfman Signature Me, Myself, Divine Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord with 14K Gold/or Silver Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Tur...

Clarissa Bronfman "Waters of March" Aquamarine Turquoise Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver, 14k gold, opal, gold plate, brilliant cut diamonds, pearl, baguette cut diamonds, enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Turqu...

Clarissa Bronfman "Pink Martini" Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, ruby, silver, 14k gold, bone, gold plate, crystal, sapphire, mother of pearl, glass, diamonds, high
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zir...

Antique Victorian Large Ring c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is marked with a French "shell" hallmark for imported 14K gold jewelry. This elaborate
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
14K white gold necklace featuring a 9.6mm Round Black Pearl wrapped in pave set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Kabana
Located in Webster, NY
Unique half moon shaped black Mother of Pearl and Diamond pendant necklace crafted in 14k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace 16.11 mm 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 16.11 mm Italy Certified $3,950 920927 This
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cut: Semi-Baroque 14Kt White Gold Pendant Measurement: 15.00-11.85 Number of Pearls: 1 Color: Black
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in US
good luster Cap and bale made of 14K White Gold and some small diamonds Pendant measures 23.00x10.90mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant, Pearl, Peacock-Eggplant Color
Located in San Diego, CA
gold pendant with bail. The pearl has a nice luster and clean nacre. The chain is sold separately. We
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Reversible Pendant JAGi Certified #22681
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Black Opal and Mother-of-Pearl Reversible Pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin and polished finishes. It is embellished with applications of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold "Cognac" Brown Diamonds, South Sea Pearl "Octopus" Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold "cognac" brown diamonds, south sea pearl "Octopus" necklace, containing 43
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, ...

Tahitian Pearl Fob with 18K Gold Diamond Bezel Topped by Sterling Swan Thimble
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind pendant by Eytan Brandes features a huge Tahitian black pearl set in an 18 karat
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14K Gold Black Pearl Caged Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and dainty pendant enhancer. This dainty piece is crafted using 14K solid yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

GIA Australian Opal Platinum Solid Diamond 14K Vintage Pendant Natural 17.91 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Fiery Opal White Diamond Baguette Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Liza Beth Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular pendant handmade in a combination of satin finished 14k yellow gold and satin
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ena...

15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine Gemstone Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearl match its bale better? Third, that color: From black with strong green and blue overtones to
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k...

4.0 Ct Natural Oval Shape Emerald Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
put this pendant in thick omega necklace or in pearl necklace Gold 8.7 Grams including chain chain is
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
large bail you can put this pendant in thick omega necklace or in pearl necklace Gold 8.7 Grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
crafted as a hinged oval medallion in two parts made up of solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Onyx Mother of Pearl Pendant Charm 14K Yellow Gold Purse Handbag
Located in Dearborn, MI
Black Onyx Mother of Pearl Purse Handbag Pendant Charm 14K Yellow Gold Purse/Handbag Charm Can
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2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Antique Brooch Raymond Yard Pendant VS Old Mine Huge 8.19 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Jewelry, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Cultured and Tahitian Pearl Hanging Grapes White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A diamond, cultured and Tahitian pearl hanging grapes 14 karat white gold pendant brooch. Designed
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Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Signature Reine Du Soleil Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, Turquoise, Diamonds, Rose Cut Diamonds, Pearl, Raw Ruby, 14 karat Gold, Gold Plate, and Silver. *****Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Empress Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stem and closure with concealed pendant hook Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 1
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Black Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 10Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 and 10 karats, with satin frosted finish. Embellished with
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DAUPHIN, featuring a white diamond and white pearls set in black enamel over 14k gold-plated brass. The
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver...

Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Black and White Diamonds Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are surrounded by rubies, multicolor sapphires, black and white diamonds. This brooch/pendant necklace
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD SLIDE BRACELET! BREATHTAKING NATURAL GEMSTONES. CROWNED WITH VS
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Antique German Earrings solid 14K Gold Black Enamel / 2.65gr
Located in SE
Gold with hollow ornamental rhombus shaped pendants decorated with black enamel. No hallmarks, metal
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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Erte "Beloved" Gold Silver and Gem Set Pendant Brooch
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
and 14K yellow Gold, measures 1 3/4 X 1 1/2 inch, carved Mother of Pearl over Black Onyx and further
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
leaf like motif. The pendant is 18K and suspended on a 14K yellow gold chain. The pendant is a total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

GIA Tahitian Pearl 18K Diamond Vintage Necklace Saltwater Strand Fine Huge 13 mm
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND CLASP AND CASE! Huge Saltwater Pearls and Sparkling 18K Solid Gold Vintage Clasp--Stunning
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Erte Silver Gold Gem Set Salome Brooch Pendant
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow Gold and measuring 2 X 1 5/8 inch, Black Onyx with a Hand Carved White Mother of Pearl finely
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black O pals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 12.96 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
the Combination of Glowing Red Ruby and Diamonds in Rich Gold is Amazing! GIA Certification Paperwork
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K Ruby No Heat Diamond Earrings Star Natural Vintage VVS Huge 19.94 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings
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20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum GIA Certified AA Fine Antique 9.16 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant with Round Black Diamonds
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
faceted black diamonds, on an 18" 14k white gold cable chain. This pendant was designed and made by llyn
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Frederic Sage Medium Pear-Shaped Pendant with Black Mother-of-Pearl
By Frederic Sage
Located in New York, NY
Medium pear-shaped “Luna Flame” pendant with black Mother of Pearl and 18″ chain Total diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Abyss 14K Sterling Silver Pink Sheen Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace by TIN HAUS
By TIN HAUS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rosecut pink sapphire gemstone, a black natural diamond, and freshwater pearls. - One-of-a-Kind
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian circa 1890 2.0 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
pearl. In a frame of yellow gold, an old mine cut diamond of 2,00 ct is presented. The diamond is held
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx Filigree White Gold Long Necklace
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold, the necklace with an oval shaped pendant featuring a lace-like diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Unicorn Tear Australian Opal Necklace No. 20 in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with Polish Finish • Stone: .80ct Semi Black Opal, Lightning Ridge • We
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Erte Necklace Aventurine Diamond Onyx Art Deco, 1979
By Erté
Located in Boca Raton, FL
measuring 2 inch in diameter and consists of an Octagonal frame of Black Onyx and 14k Yellow Gold with a
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Large Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Long Black Chain Necklace
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
in silver and one diamond set evil eye pendant in silver and gold. All pendants are attached to a 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

NIXIN Jewelry Renewal Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald and Tsavorite Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal necklace. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with Polish Finish • Stone: 1.68ct Black Opal
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Diamond Demi-Parure, Pendant Brooch Earrings
Located in San Marcos, CA
from the period, but then the bulk of the mounting for all the jewelry is 14-15k yellow gold. This may
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Black Cultured Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14kt
Located in Vienna, VA
11.0 MM Black Cultured Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Black Cultured Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

South Sea Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
gold. The pearl measures 8-9mm and there are 0.04 carats of diamonds. The pendant hangs from a 14K
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, ...

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14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant 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 White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant from Ri Noor, Kabana and Vicki Orr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant?

The price for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant starts at $362 and tops out at $5,300 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,150.

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

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