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20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

33.12 Carat Zambian Emerald Necklace 6.78 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 33.12 Ct. Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

9.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Natural 5.98 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Natural 5.98 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

8.87CT SI/H Diamond Open Teardrop V-Shaped Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

22.64 Carat Zambian Emerald Necklace 11.96 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 22.64 Ct. Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long Customization
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

22.86 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long Customization Available We offer full
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Multi Shape SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mitchell Peck 18 Karat Sterling Floral Chevron Necklace
By Mitchell Peck
Located in Cincinnati, OH
design necklace with 18 karat yellow chevron pattern Stamped "MP", "STER", "18K" Approximately .5 inch
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Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Indian Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle Coin Necklace by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
framed in 18k yellow gold and suspends from a ribbon-style bail on a 16-inch chain. Pendant measures
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

1.67 Carat SI/H Pear Oval Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.67 Carat SI/H Pear Oval Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry The focal point of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

26.93 CTW SI/H Diamond Wide Wedding Choker Necklace Gift 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

26.93 CTW SI/H Diamond Wide Wedding Choker Necklace Gift 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1.20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Details Item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.57 Carat SI/H Heart Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long Customization Available We offer full
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.96 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.96 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Details Item Code
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 23.26 Carat SI/H Heart Round Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 23.26 Carat SI/H Heart Round Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold The necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Real 0.25 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Lariat Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 0.25 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 9.91 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 9.91 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Meticulously hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Marquise Cut 11.86 Carat Diamond V Shape Tennis Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 2.25 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Chain Length :- 16 Inches ( 14 to 16 inches adjustable ) Customization Available We
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Designer Roberto Coin Diamond Elephant Skin Necklace, 18 Karat Gold 53 Grams
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1.2ct. The necklace can be adjusted to two lengths 16 and 18 inches. It is signed Roberto Coin
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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.85 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Lariat Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long ✦ Sizing ..................... We
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.06 Carat Diamond Initial Pendant Necklace, Initial O
Located in Great neck, NY
initial of your loved ones! Necklace Length: 16-18 inches Diamond Weight: 0.06 Diamond Color: GH Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 0.40 Carat Round Bezel Set Diamond Necklace 18 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.40 Carat Round Bezel Set Diamond Necklace 18k. The necklace is 16 inches long and weights
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 13.14 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 13.14 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite yellow gold pendant, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 14-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Real 43.74 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 43.74 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.25 Carat Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pave diamond set Cuban link necklace is set in 18 karat yellow gold, making it really stand out from a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Cluster Diamond Button Pendant Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
with a presentation box! SKU: G13515 This beautiful cluster diamond necklace is set in 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.11 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Oval Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
11.11 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Oval Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.04 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Pear Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 1.04 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

7.4 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 7.4 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Real 0.43 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Halo Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 0.43 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Halo Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This striking piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.49Ct SI/H Pear Mixed Cut Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.49Ct SI/H Pear Mixed Cut Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.47 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.47 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Crafted in sleek
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

46.30 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 46.30 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HRD Certified 33.4 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry— it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 15.45 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

15.69 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.77 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
15.69 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.77 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

17.40 Carat SI/H Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 17.40 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

45.3 Carat Zambian Emerald 24.88 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 45.37 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

65.08 Carat Zambian Emerald 27 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 65.08 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.40 Carat Round Brilliant Graduated Diamond 18-Karat Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Graduated Diamond Necklace Product: Graduated Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

54.8 Carat Zambian Emerald 16.90 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 54.8 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

62.6 Carat Zambian Emerald 20.49 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 62.64 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

27 Carat Zambian Emerald 31.19 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 27.06 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.78 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Oval Pear Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, delivering refined brilliance and clarity. Set in 18 karat white gold, the piece combines contemporary design
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold, Pave style, 3.7 gram 1 1/4 inch in height, 13/16 inch in width 13
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4 carats approx. 18 inch necklace with loops at 16 and 17
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2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

16.30 Carat SI/H Pear Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 16.30 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

28.45 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 28.45 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.38 Carat Natural Diamond Star or David Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold G SI 18
Located in New York, NY
White Gold, Pave Style, 2.2 gram 9/16 inch in height, 9/16 inch in width 48 stones N5451WD ALL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Real 37.4 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

91.1 Carat Zambian Emerald 11.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long ✨ Customization Available We offer full customization services to bring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Circle Diamond Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds, totaling 0.84 carats. Included is an 18 inch, 14 karat yellow gold chain that can be worn at 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.74 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.27 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 21.74 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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16 Inch 18 Karat Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold from David Morris, Syna Jewels and Thomas Kurilla — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1683 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 635 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 16 Inch 18 Karat Yellow Gold?

On average, a piece of 16 inch 18 karat yellow gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,999, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $295,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.