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Retro 1.70 carat sapphire pearl 14k yellow gold bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940’s bangle glows with deep blue sapphires and luminous pearls set in rich 14k yellow
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20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold 6mm Cultured Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 6 round cut = 0.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds Blue Sapphires and Pearl Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pendant nacklace in 14k yellow and white gold mounted
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1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

Marina J. Graduate Pearl Sautoir with Pink Sapphire Tassels and 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a 14k Yellow Gold Diamond encrusted roundel, from which beautiful strands of Seed Pearls, faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Cultured Pearl Sapphire Circle Pendant Large Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cultured pearl & sapphire circle pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Handcraft Crocodile 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls Sapphires Diamonds Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thoushsands silver drop necklace. Handmade by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Graduated Pearl Blue Sapphire Sautoir with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and feature a perfectly round Pearl sits atop a 14k solid Yellow Gold roundel with faceted Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Pearl woven Necklace with 14k Vintage Blue Sapphire Pearl Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. A stunning removable vintage 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Pearl set Brooch adorns this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire Pearl Pendant 1ct Antique Original from 1901 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1901 Victorian Sapphire Pearl Pendant 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Features
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900. This sweet and elegant necklace
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Pearl Enameled Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This stunning 14k yellow gold piece circa early 1900's was originally a brooch and at some point
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Blue Sapphire, Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful iridescent sheen, Faceted Blue Sapphires and 14k Yellow Gold findings. Due to their semi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Blue Sapphire, Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful iridescent sheen, Faceted Blue Sapphires and 14k Yellow Gold findings. Due to their semi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya White Pearl and Carved Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white Akoya pearls size 7-8.5 mm each with a lovely clasp handmade in 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split bale. Pendant tested as platinum and 14 karat gold. Chain is stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Circa
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Diamond Sapphire South Sea Pearl Necklace 14k Gold14.6 mm18" Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Necklace This is a Unique, Custom Made Hi Fashion South Sea White and Golden Pearl Diamond and Sapphire 14
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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and Blue Enamel Vintage Cross Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14k yellow gold Sapphire: 1 round cut= .17ct Diamonds: 4 round
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum and Gold Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #16822
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Pendant is backed in 13K yellow gold which is customary for the period. Suspends from a delicate 14K
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Sapphire, Enamel, and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Measurement: cross measures 80 X 47mm Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Dancing Peacock Reversible Navratan Vintage Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dancing Peacock Reversible Navratan Vintage Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Traditional Yellow
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

Antique 1900s Diamond Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1900s diamond pearl and sapphire gold necklace. The handcrafted open work design centers
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully designed 14K yellow gold setting.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pearl Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Multi-strand beaded necklace in 14kt yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Ruby Sapphire Pearl Large Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the pendant features a circular design with an openwork clock motif
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage 14K Gold Typewriter Pendant Charm with Ruby Sapphire and Pearl
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.4 grams
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Drop Necklace Blue Sapphire Pearls 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
measures 17 inches in length. Metal & Hallmark: 14k yellow gold. The necklace is not hallmarked though it
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Length: 19 3/8 inches Pendant measures: 1 x 2 1/4 inches Total
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Multi Jewel Pearl Sautoir with Drop Tassel and 14K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Blue Sapphire, and gorgeous high luster Baroque Pearls all perfectly accented and adorned in 14K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...

Art Nouveau Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Laurel Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending from a contemporary spiga chain completing as a lobster clasp Tested for 14 karat gold Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Montana Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, lacy gold work is accented with clusters and drops of seed pearls and 2 Montana sapphires that are a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Droplet Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace features a highly rendered central station designed as a winged fairy With whiplashed
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...

Montana Geo Cut Sapphire Star and Comet Necklace 14K Gold Adjustable Chain
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Montana Geo Cut Sapphire Star and Comet Necklace 14K Gold Adjustable Chain ♥ Solid 14k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Ruby and Sapphire Handbag Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Ruby and Sapphire Handbag Pendant- This stunning pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Certificate # 6214380396 1 freshwater natural white pearl, 4.1mm 14k yellow gold 14k white gold Stamped: 14k
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

0.70 Carat White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

Michael Kneebone Sapphire Flame Ball Pearl Necklace Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Flame Ball pearls (origin: China) comprise this pearl necklace paired with matching pearl and
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Owl" Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Fly Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

0.70 Carat White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...

1.38 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Fly Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
pendant hangs from a 14k yellow gold and 16 inch cable necklace. Michael K. Jewels iconic silver sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire Articulated Clown Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire Articulated Clown Pendant- This stunning
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 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

Materials

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

Vintage Multi-Stone Butterfly 18k Gold Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Multi-Stone Butterfly 18k Gold Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Necklace Graceful and timeless
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

34.53 Carat White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Tanzanite Yellow Gold Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 1.00 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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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...

Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye Pendant 14k Gold R4348
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14k yellow gold evil eye pendant with Diamond's and a deep blue Sapphire in the center ♥
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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

Materials

Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yel...

34.53 Carat White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Tanzanite Yellow Gold Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 1.00 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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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...

Erté 1970 s Sapphire Diamond Silver 14K Vintage Sophistication Necklace Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver with segments of yellow gold and centering an elongated station Depicting a woman wearing a
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eiffel Tower Cultured Pearls Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eiffel Tower cultured pearls ruby and sapphire yellow gold charm pendant circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

M2 by Mary Margrill Multi-Strand Sapphire, Diamond Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
three 14 karat yellow gold chains gracefully layered together, each varying in length and design to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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

Green Amethysts, Diamonds, Engraved Pink Coral, Onyx, Sapphires, Pearls, Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
different outfit style. Its base is made in 14Kt yellow gold and 14 Kt white gold, on it there are encrusted
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Gold Dragonfly Diamond Sapphire Onyx Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Shiny dragonfly pendant in 14kt white and yellow gold composed of stone wings of onyx and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18k Gold, Blue Sapphires, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Necklace Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires & Mother of Pearl Necklace & Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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