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Midcentury Pearl and Sapphire Woven Collar Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold necklace features a stunning combination of pearls and blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Blue Sapphire and Pearls 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
freshwater pearls • Methiciously hand knotted on sky blue thread. • 14K yellow solid gold clasp (color of
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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting and timeless, this 14kt yellow gold Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Necklace boasts 6
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and White Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
The classic white pearl necklace with sparkling multicolor sapphires and other gemstones! Colors
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Apatite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Sapphire and Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Two Tone Diamond, Mother of Pearl and Yellow Sapphire Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
making piece. 14K Two Tone Diamond, Mother of Pearl and Yellow Sapphire Heart Necklace Condition: In
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prominent 14 karat yellow gold clasp featuring vibrant rubies, deep blue sapphires, and sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Marina J Graduated Pearl, Blue Sapphire Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearls in the Necklace, sitting atop a Faceted Blue Sapphire encrusted Solid 14k Yellow Gold ring, from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
3.75" Drop Weight: 38.144 Grams Metal: 14k Yellow Gold This magnificent pearl sapphire necklace will
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Blue Sapphire 14k Gold Pendant Necklace and Cocktail Ring Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Blue Sapphire 14k yellow gold and sterling silver pendant necklace and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k...

Akoya Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, One of a kind, Akoya Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified $6,950
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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

Pink Sapphire and White Pearls with Tourmalines Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
with an 14k solid gold clasp. • White freshwater pearls • hand carved sparkling pink sapphires • hand
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold 5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom made, Sapphire and Baroque Pearl Necklace set in 14 Kt white gold with 5 CTS of sapphires
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire FW Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and connecting the gemstones and pearls seamlessly. The necklace is crafted with 14K white gold
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
14k gold fineness mark- 585. This vintage pearl and gemstone necklace is supplied with an independent
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

Sapphire Cross Pendant in 14k Gold, Sapphire and Pearls Cross
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold cross pendant with sapphire and pearls. Sapphire cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Freshwater Baroque Pearl Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
baroque freshwater pearls with around center Montana sapphire, in 14k yellow gold. 19 inches in length 14
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
round blue sapphire, approx. .12cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 4.0 grams Top to bottom: 42.1mm or 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique Sapphire and Pearl Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Sapphire & Pearl Pendant in 14k Hand-Etched Gold – Circa 1900 Elevate your jewelry
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1980 s Citrine, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage citrine, sapphire and pearl pendant set in 14k yellow gold. The pendant is
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold Hamsa (Hand of Fatima) Sapphire Pendant 3-Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearl and sapphire necklace to go with this pendant.* It's 17" long and strung with nice little oval
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

14k Gold "Key" Pendant with Pearl, Emerald and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold "key" pendant with natural pearl, emerald and sapphires. June birthstone pendant
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold Sapphire Bale on Iolite Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Topping it off is a vintage 14 karat gold stickpin set with a light blue sapphire. The chain continues
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Handcraft Snake 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Pearls Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. Handmade by our artisans assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

GIA Certified .19 Carat Yogo Gulch Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Pearl and Sapphire pendant necklace. GIA certified natural untreated round sapphires in a 14k
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Zircon Ruby Pearl Emerald Sapphire Flower Basket Cluster Pendant 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Zircon Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and White Pearl Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
rainbow, hand knotted and finished with an 14k solid gold clasp. Sparkle with pure rare gemstones that
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Blue Topaz, Moonstone, Morganite, Opal, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sap...

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
3/4 inch. Metal & Hallmark: 14k yellow gold. The necklace is not hallmarked though it has tested
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold A statement piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Marina J. Draped Pearl Princess Necklace with Pink Sapphire Solid 14k Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Solid 14k Yellow Gold. The Centerpiece features a Baroque Pearl from which three Faceted Teardrop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 15K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Necklace.
Located in San Francisco, CA
What a gorgeous antique! Late Victorian, can be worn as a necklace or brooch, nice big Sapphire
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Vintage Large 14k Gold Engine Turned Pearl and Sapphire Ballerina Dancer Charm
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold and set with pearls and blue and pink sapphires. It is 1.5" in diameter, not including jump
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant, Enhancer, as Heart, with Mabé Pearl and Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
14 Karat Gold Pendant Enhancer, as Heart. With Mabé Pearl and Sapphire. Hallmarked.
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20th Century Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace. The necklace feature forty-eight bluish-gray pearls with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pastel Rainbow Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
as; • Sapphire • Freshwater pearls • Burma Ruby • Swiss topaz • Ethiopian opal • Tourmalines
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Pendant Sapphire Pearl 14k Gold Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian sapphire & pearl crescent moon pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Ruby Sapphire Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Record Player Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional yellow gold antique-style record player Comprise of a fluted horn and
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Gemstone Pearl Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Queens, NY
Seaman Schepps 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Pearl Necklace, featuring one detachable
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20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ye...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Multi Gemstone Necklace #14689
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Tourmaline Drop Necklace- This lovely drop necklace
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
South Sea Pearl necklace with a beautiful 14 KT Solid Yellow Gold Chain. by Gemological Appraisal
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Tsavorite Pink Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a pop of vibrant color to your look with the Tsavorite Pink Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

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

Double Strand Semi-Baroque Pearl Sapphire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Strand Baroque Pearl Sapphire Necklace. This beautiful necklace
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Multi Gem 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Multi Gem 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant. The Multi-Gem and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
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Vintage 1950s Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 1.51 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18" 14k Gold 1.51 TCW Certified $4,950 215426 MADE IN ITALY
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds Multicolored Sapphires Amethyst White, Light-Pink Pearls Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Incredible white and light-pink pearls (8/9 mm X 10/11 mm) necklace that has white gold washer
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Vintage 1970s Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k...

Rare Antique Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Disciples Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Edwardian sapphire, natural pearl and 14K yellow gold Disciples cross Early
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enameled Leaf Diamond Blue Garnet Necklace #16978
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pearl seed at leaf tip. Marked 14K on back of one leaf. Diamond cartouche on back of another leaf
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20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This timeless 18-inch pearl strand necklace showcases 48 lustrous cream-colored, round cultured
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Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Sapphires Tourmaline Emeralds Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Indulge in the enchanting allure of this 14-karat yellow gold coral necklace, a masterpiece that
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Coral, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Natural Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Ethiopian Pear Cabochon Opal and Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 17" 11.5 TCW GIA
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

34.53 Carat White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Tanzanite Yellow Gold Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 1.00 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k...

Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Filigree 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Victorian - Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl 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 yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace over the years, but those made by Vicki Orr, Marina J. and Alberto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace?

The price for a 14k yellow gold sapphire and pearl necklace starts at $390 and tops out at $15,446 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,875.

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 Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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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