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Diamond Sapphire South Sea Pearl 14 Karat Necklace Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,950 Fine Diamond, Golden South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire & Smoky Quartz Necklace
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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pearl and Semiprecious Gemstones Long Lariat Necklace with Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wrapped and is secured with a 14 K Yellow Gold clasp. For this unique necklace, each bead and gemstone
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, S...

Erte Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Erte Material: 14k Yellow Gold Year of Manufacture: Circa 1984 Place of Origin: France
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

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 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...

Square Topaz Grey Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beaded necklace with 2 rows of grey pearls linked with 14 Kt rose gold links and diamonds. It ends
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Clown Charm Pendant Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clown gold charm pendant circa 1960 set with ruby sapphire and pearls. Articulated arms, neck and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Yellow Gold

ct 11, 28 White Diamonds and ct 10, 00 Blue Sapphires Australian Pearl Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Flower pendant necklace in 14k yellow gold mounted with diamonds, blue sapphires drops and one
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Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Jade Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Southampton, PA
14K Yellow Gold Pearl, Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace by Seaman Schepps
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Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Graduation Cap Large Charm or Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. Made with all genuine rubies and sapphire gemstones and 14k yellow gold with a florentine finish. The
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20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Luise Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and multi-colour sapphires. In the center of the cross there is a diamonds flower with a central pearl
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Multi-Gemstone and Vintage Pendant 14k 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 and vintage
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, ...

1950s Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire Articulated Piano Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa: 1950 Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 9.1 grams Length: 1in Length Minor losses
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearls and Iolite Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold South Sea Pearl cross with 4 pearls measuring 11-11.5mm, with a cushion cut iolite
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Iolite, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Gold Chain Earrings With 17 Gemstones Flowers Cabs Faceted Stones and Pearls
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique 14k gold chain with 17 genuine gemstones set in 14k yellow gold Flowers Cabs and facetes
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2010s Thai Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Jade, Moonstone, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapp...

Victorian 1880s Sapphire Pearl Guilded Silver Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
totaling approximately 5.50 carats, suspended from a modern 14-karat yellow gold chain 18" long. For
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Antique 1880s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Northampton, MA
of them as the Kashmir sapphires of pearls. This 18" strand is finished with a very simple 14:k
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2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Yogo Sapphire Natural Pearl Crescent Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Northampton, MA
inclusions. This Yogo sapphire and natural freshwater river pearl This rare Victorian-era necklace
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls Peridots
Located in Miami, FL
been exceptionally crafted with floriated organic designs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and is
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold,...

Marina J Woven Seed Pearl Sautoir with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Topped Pearl Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a 14k yellow gold top. This sautoir is an exclusive Marina J design that is graceful and perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient 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, vintage and
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pe...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
three sapphires, two turquoise stones, and one pearl (6 mm) crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Impressive United States Heavy Gold Coin Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold chain necklace with five (5) 22 ct. gold coins: - $20 1908 Liberty
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

30.00 Carat Tanzanite 3.91 Carat Emerald Sapphire White Diamond Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.85 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Diamond Sapphire Opal Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Fruit Basket Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handle Overflowing with sapphire, opal, pearl, and others; colorful with variety in shape and size
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Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Pearl Multi-Gemstone Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Large Pearl Multi-Gemstone Pendant. Large 14k yellow gold pendant with nine gemstones and four
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Imperial Russian Egg Blue Glass solid 56 Gold / 14K Yellow Gold / 0.8 gr
Located in SE
metal parts modeled in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Body in solid 14K Yellow Gold finished with engraved
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian motif in solid yellow gold of 14 karats, topped with a layer of palladium. It is fitted on top
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...

Large Multi-Gemstone Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Large Multi-Gemstone Pearl Floral Pendant. Large 14k yellow gold pendant with eleven gemstones
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold...

5.93ct Solid Australian Opal Freeform Butterfly Pendant Brooch 14K Gold 11g+
Located in Osprey, FL
crafted in 14K Gold. The intricate design and exquisite craftsmanship create a unique and artistic
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, A...

Constellation Necklace with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
sparkling, round gemstones (amethysts, tourmalines, citrines, yellow sapphires, pink sapphires, blue topaz
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topa...

Erte Gem Set Silver Gold Sophistication Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1984 Sophistication Necklace by Erte, 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver, Finely textured
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Tahitian Pearl 18K Diamond Vintage Necklace Saltwater Strand Fine Huge 13 mm
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas White Sapphire Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
authenticity. Complimenting the pearl is a radiant cut silver sapphire (origin: Thailand). The gem is
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Likely
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

19th Century Pendant Featuring an 45ct Amethyst under a Sapphire Crown
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
oriental pearls, Masterfully hand fabricated in 14 karat yellow gold and darkened silver. Weight 25.7
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Gump s Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
. The 14K yellow gold clasp features the Gump's Double Happiness symbol as well as their 1960s-era
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING DIAMONDS. FINE VINTAGE BRACELET IS SOLID HEAVY 14K YELLOW & WHITE GOLD. LUXURIOUS HEAVY GOLD
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

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
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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
1stdibs catalog worldwide. 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...

Vintage Men Ring Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø8.75US / 9.73 gr
Located in SE
, metal tested solid 14K Yellow Gold. Made ca. 1950s -1960s. Used fine condition,minor scratches on metal
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Stones Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS6 / 1.6gr
Located in SE
Vintage Danish Sapphire and Diamonds Ring. The band is solid 14ct Yellow Gold with claw set natural
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Natural Jade Spider 14k Gold Pin-Pendant Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Type A jade, a lustrous pearl and pink sapphire eyes. Expertly crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Ring 1ct Sapphires Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.25 /2.7gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with three medium Blue Sapphires and 4 old diamonds cut
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Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.5ct Bi-color Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K/18K Gold
Located in SE
. The crown is composite / with clusters in Silver on a solid 18K Yellow Gold Crown (tested). Band in
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1.2ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful at least century old Halo Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with natural and untreated
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

1984 Finish Earrings natural 2.5 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 14 Gold /3.72gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine Finish dangles in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with oval cut natural
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid 14K Yellow & 10K White Gold Vintage Ring (Hallmarked, Tested, & Guaranteed) Weight - 10.18 grams
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 12.96 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Montana Sapphire and Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Vail, CO
Feminine 14kt yellow gold pendant and chain featuring sparkling sky blue natural Montana Sapphires
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau era circa 1920's 14K YG lavaliere with 2 round bezel set blue sapphires, accented by
Antique Citrine White Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 14 karat gold, citrine quartz, white sapphire and seed pearl necklace, the necklace set
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Antique Late 19th Century More Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Victorian Sapphire and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavalier Pendant
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
and nine seed Pearls. The setting is 14 karat yellow Gold. Weight: 2.2 grams
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delicate Antique Victorian Diamond Sapphire Pearl Gold Garland Necklace
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Victorian Diamond Sapphire Pearl Gold Necklace 14k yellow gold, rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k 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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