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Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
the centre front of the choker sits an openwork platinum, 14 karat yellow gold, diamond and Ceylon
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.50 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very Good Era: Contemporary Estate Year: 1970s Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & 14k Yellow Gold (Chain
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Gemstone, Cultured Pearl Pendant #19036
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Gemstone, & Cultured Pearl Pendant This beautiful 14K yellow gold
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Mechanical Working Music Box Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wind Up Jewelry Note
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical music box charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Pink Sapphire Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
briolettes hang from the necklace, which shine bright due to their translucency. Beautiful Graduated Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

"Clown Strike South" Baroque South Sea Pearl Pendant or Fob in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This heavy, lustrous South Sea pearl has a very unusual cap: it's the "torso" from a vintage
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Red Gold "Alonso" Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
width - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated thick rim surround the plate - mother of pearl - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, coins, and
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...

1960 s Multi-Gem 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Loads-of-Love Truck Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LOVE' Suspending form jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s Measures: 5/8 x 1 9/16
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, Tou...

Sterling Silver 14 Karat Turquoise White Sapphire Coral Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
closure. The pendant features a pearl-shaped Kingman Turquoise, a round white Sapphire, and a
Category

2010s American Native American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Seed Pearl w/ Panther Diamond Sapphire Ruby Clasp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
-colored seed pearls. Approximately 17 inches long. 14 karat yellow gold "panther head" clasp approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.67ctw Green Emerald Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. A gorgeous 14K white gold pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Signature Gold Diamond Ruby Flower Mother Of Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
width - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated thick rim surround the plate - mother of pearl - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pla...

Mechanical Record Player Charm Gemstone Vintage 14k Gold Wind Up Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical record player charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Slide Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
14k yellow gold compilation piece features 13 highly decorative slide pendants gracing a beaded double
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Mother Of Pearl Pendant Polki Diamond Bone Ruby Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
width - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated thick rim surround the plate - mother of pearl - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Victorian Renaissance Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Harpy Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1880; Renaissance Revival Measures: 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches - not including 1/4
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1960 s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s Measures: 1 x 1 1/8 inches - including bale Total Weight: 12.4
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Navratan Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, Sapphire , Coral, Pearl, Diamond, Cat's Eye, Hessonite Garnet ( Gomed )and Yellow Sapphire Its considered
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Rosary Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
width - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated thick rim surround the plate - mother of pearl - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enameled Leaf Diamond and Blue Garnet Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enameled Leaf Diamond and Blue Garnet Necklace. Delicate and
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Enamel

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Amphora Shaped Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
vase with flowers. The pendant is finely crafted in yellow and rose 14K gold. It is centered with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade
Located in Miami, FL
, back in the 1905. This beautiful chain has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Citrine Diamond Quartz Carmen Rosary MotherOfPearl Amber Set
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
;PLATE-2-TONE WHITE & YELLOW 14K GOLD - MAIN STONE-AMETRINE:OTHER GEMS-SAPPHIRE, TANZANITE:TOTAL WEIGHT
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapp...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This bracelet is made of 14K White Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

14 Karat Long Chain, Slider Clasp, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
14K yellow gold Muff Chain, C.1920. The chain with oval belcher intertwining links, rose gold
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Early 20th Century More Necklaces

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This bracelet is made of 14K White Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This bracelet is made of 14K White Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This bracelet is made of 14K White Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Sapphire and Round Pearl Yellow Gold 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

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Genuine Blue 65 Carat Burma Sapphire and Pearls Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Methiciously hand knotted blue sapphire and white shiny freshwater pearls necklace, finished with a
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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 4.25 Carat Blue Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
with 41 natural saltwater pearls set in 14k yellow gold. 20 inches in length 34 round natural blue
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Early 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
on a chain with the Victorian 18K Gold Pearl Crescent Moon, 14K Gold Signature Galaxy Moon and Stars
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Pearl Diamond Necklace 14K Gold by Uno A Erre Italian
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Sapphire Pearl Diamond Necklace 14K Gold by Uno A Erre Italian This gorgeous designer necklace is
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Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

35.32 Carat Opal, Pink Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Center Stone Detail: 1 Oval Opal at 35.32 Carats- Measuring 35 x 20 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, ...

Estate Akoya Pearl Choker with Sapphire Clasp in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful choker with 82 round Akoya white pearls and blue sapphire rounds on a handmade 14k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl and Sapphire Necklace with Diamond Centerpiece 14K Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cultured Seed Pearls and Faceted Blue Sapphires creating this amazing infinity necklace. A 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Yogo Gulch Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Yogo Gulch Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 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

Victorian 14K Gold Star Pendant with Black Enamel, Pearls and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
pear shaped. The 14k gold is hand carved and the pearls are placed into the indentations. The jeweler
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

12.2 Carat Pearl Ruby Sapphire Tourmaline Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
. 12.2cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 80.3 grams Length: 18.5 Inches
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Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14KGold Moonstone Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
grace. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Size: 51
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl and Semiprecious Gemstones Long Lariat Necklace, 14K Gold Clasp Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
worn long, or wrapped (with or without tassel) and is secured with a 14 K Yellow Gold clasp. The
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire...

Vintage 14K Sapphire Diamond Pearl Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this pendant features a cross design adorned with blue enamel. At its
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Sapphire Natural Pearl Daisy Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE AND NATURAL PEARL ART NOUVEAU DAISY FLOWER MOTIF PENDANT IN 14
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 karat yellow gold, sapphire, diamond and silver coin enhancer
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect to add splash to a strand of pearls or a necklace!
Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace with Sapphire Spacers 14K Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
of pearls. The 14 karat gold box clasp is a vintage component harvested from some long ago
Category

2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Lovebird Valentine Ruby Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace Bird Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. The oval pendant is surrounded by a halo of beautiful white pearls. The jewel is a Retro
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Russian 1.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a row of alternating cushion cut sapphires and near-round pearls set east to west Sapphires weigh
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eye of Horus 1.02ct Nigerian Sapphire Blue Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Necklace R4117
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Eye of Horus Pear Shaped Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Necklace with bright blue enamel ♥ The item
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Franklin Mint Igor Carl Faberge 14k Pearl Sapphire Diamond Cross Pendant
By Franklin MInt
Located in Towson, MD
One 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Faberge Franklin Mint Sapphire Midnight Cross Pendant. This vintage 14k
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Amethyst, Pearl and Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
vintage jewelry components set in 14k yellow gold. Necklace is comprised of 17 beautiful pieces including
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...

Antique Crescent Moon Conversion Necklace Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl 14 Karat
Located in Torrance, CA
, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cornflower blue sapphires graduate in size from 0.02 to 0.05 carats
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 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.)  

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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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