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Silver Pompei iii Coin Replica with Diamond 24 karat Gold Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Pompei III Coin Replica w/ Diamond Detail, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan, Size Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Sapphire Ancient Zeus Hercules Coin 18K Gold Vintage Monete Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure With hinged bar safety Stamped with Italian hallmarks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed
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Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold Signature 7 Circle Mother of Pearl Link Necklace, 35 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 Karat yellow Gold Signature 7 Circle Mother of Pearl Link Necklace, 35 Grams Grown
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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Betony Vernon "O Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" in 18-Karat Gold is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the
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1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant with Shield and Amphora
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold handmade Pendant Necklace featuring a replica of an
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with British Hallmarked 18 Karat Gold, 1915
Located in London, GB
An 18 carat gold chain link necklace suspending a full gold sovereign coin dated 1912. The reverse
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Medallion Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A travelers keepsake. This Saint Christopher medallion pendant is crafted in textured 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
ROBERTO COIN APPASSIONATA 1 ROW BRACELET WITH DIAMOND CLASP A statement of true, classic elegance
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20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Three-Row Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
A statement of true, classic elegance, this 18k Roberto Coin Appasionata Bracelet with Pave Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROMAN EMPIRE 320 AD Emperor Constantine Coin Pendant In 18Kt Gold Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
and bold yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ancient Roman bronze coin is genuine
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

1950 s Italian Virgin Mary Small Coin 18K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Italian 18 karat gold Virgin Mary coin charm pendant. This 1950's small coin charm has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Spanish Treasure Gold Coin of 1 Escudo 1516-1556 Mount in an 18kt Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
made frame crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. Fitted on top with a loop
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant/Charm
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo zodiac medallion pendant in 18k yellow gold, designed to resemble
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Mid-20th Century French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Sicily Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
designed hammered medallic high karat gold setting ornamented with flat wire spirals and five 1.8 mm VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinthian Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handmade Steven Battelle designed hammered medallic high karat gold setting ornamented with flat wire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1980 Moneta 307 AD Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
been crafted with graduated links made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

CHAUMET Paris Class-One Necklace In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds Moonstone
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with eighteen earth
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Armenian Coin from The Crusades w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
, 1098 AD -1375 AD. This is a beautifully defined cross trimmed in 18 karat gold with prominent verdigris
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Copper

Industrial 1930 Articulated Studio Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
coin silver .900/.999 with accents in 18 karats yellow gold. Made up with the parameters of the Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Custom for Donna: 90% Pure Gold Half Eagle Pendant with Rose Gold Enhancer Bale
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom project for Donna featuring a 1910 "half eagle" coin with a 14 karat rose gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine Gemstone Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
enough to accommodate most chain hardware, but we've paired it with an 18" beaded necklace of blue zircon
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k...

Austrian Yellow Gold St George Ducat Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an Austrian gold ducat set within a rose
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20th Century Austrian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

BURLE MARX 1970 Forma Livre Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Pink Tourmaline
By Burle Marx
Located in Miami, FL
been carefully crafted with concretism art parameters in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

BURLE MARX 1970 Forma Livre Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate
By Burle Marx
Located in Miami, FL
free forms shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate Florentine-brushed finishes. It is
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin cross pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with an estimated 1.77
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Gold and Diamond Long Chain Link Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin necklace crafted in 18 karat gold is comprised of oval-shaped yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Coin Carnaby Street Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin necklace from the Carnaby Street collection crafted in 18 karat rose gold
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin Classica Parisienne Yellow Gold Diamond Station Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin Classica Parisienne necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Sauvage Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin necklace from the Sauvage collection crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin Yellow Gold, Diamond and Malachite Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin pendant necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and malachite. Designed as
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Chalcedony and Diamond Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Roberto Coin necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. The carved chalcedony pendant is
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Monete Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Monete' coin necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The graduated curb link
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Monete' coin necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The curb link necklace
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Monete' coin necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The curb link necklace
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Reversible Yellow Gold and Steel with Mother of Pearl and Onyx Pendant L
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with a mother-of-pearl center while the reverse has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Roberto Coin White Gold Diamonds by the Inch 15-Diamond Station Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
in 18 karat white gold features 15 bezel-set diamond stations of 0.74 carats total weight. Roberto
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin, ‘Appassionata’ 18 Karat Yellow/White Gold with Diamonds Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian designer Roberto Coin is known for his romantic and timeless craftsmanship; the brand has
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20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Carnaby Street Diamond Pendant Necklace Roberto Coin
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Rose Gold and Diamond Carnaby Street Pendant Necklace by Roberto Coin From the Carnaby Street
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Rose Gold Flat Link Chain with Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Roberto Coin Collection: Designer Gold Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin Romantic Diamond Gold Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eternity. The symbol of a circle. This 18 karat yellow gold 18" necklace by Roberto Coin
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Rose White Gold Diamond Dogbone Chain Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Columbia, MO
! MSRP $2,020! Roberto Coin Rose & White Gold Diamond Dogbone Chain Necklace 18 karat rose & white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Tiny Treasures Star Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Columbia, MO
pendant & cable chain are 18 karat white gold. The chain is 18" in length with a lobster claw clasp. MSRP
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Palm Tree Tiny Treasures Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Columbia, MO
. The pendant & cable chain are 18 karat white gold. The chain is 16" in length with a lobster claw
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Roberto Coin Link Chain .50 Carat Diamond Lobster Clasp
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
A dramatic finishing touch goes into every Roberto Coin piece. This sublime 18 karat gold link
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Diamond and 1865 Maximilliano Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in CA, CA
An 18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamond and Coin Pendant Necklace, A magnificent rose gold 18 karat cable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Silver Sapphire Italian Coin Cord Collier Necklace
Located in Sydney, NSW
A vintage gold silver and cord coin necklace featuring an Italian silver 1928 silver 10 lire coin
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1990s Australian Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Natural Colored Diamond Briolette Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Meelheim Designs
Located in Houston, TX
Employing 18 carats of beautifully cut untreated natural colored diamonds, this versatile necklace
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2010s American Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver "We are One" Calligraphy Coin Pendant
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver double-sided Pendant Necklace, bearing the Calligraphy
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Athena and Pegasus Diamond Silver Gold Coin Necklace
Located in Lake Forest, IL
necklace is made from 18 karat yellow gold and the coin is set in the center of 12 round cut diamonds. The
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Striking Gold Choker with Gold Coin Ruby Enhancer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
steel between 18 karat yellow gold. A striking combination! The antique Greek coin centered enhancer
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Stella Marina 18 Karat Gold and Diamond G VS 2.21 Carat Necklace
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
STELLA MARINA!! 18 Karat Gold and Diamond (G VS 2.21 Carat) Necklace Susan’s love of nature is
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2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Custom-Made 22kt 1886 Coin, 3/4ct Diamonds, 14kt Gold Deco Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning, custom made coin necklace features a 22 karat gold 1886 coin, with 3/4 carats
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Antique 1880s Drop Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver and Semi-Precious Stone Bead Faith Lariat Necklace
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Black Onyx beaded Lariat-style Necklace adorned with and Islamic
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mark Henry 1.43 Ct. Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace, 18 Karat
By Mark Henry
Located in New York, NY
depleted of rough material for quite some time. Nestled at the heart of this iconic gold coin inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Henry 1.95 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace, 18 Karat
By Mark Henry
Located in New York, NY
who are seeking something rare and special. Nestled at the heart of this iconic teardrop coin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donut Series Rock Crystal Pendant with Chrome Tourmaline in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
.12 carats of Diamonds. The 18 inch wheat chain is in 18k Gold with a lobster claw clasp. A beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Dropsy Art Nouveau Pendant in 18k Gold, Religious Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Dropsy Art Nouveau pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Circular medal centred on a piece representing
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Gold Necklace With Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18 karat gold necklace with coin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 18 karat gold necklace with coin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18 karat gold necklace with coin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Roberto Coin and Bulgari are consistently popular. Take a look at a 18 karat gold necklace with coin featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 18 karat gold necklace with coin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18 Karat Gold Necklace With Coin?

Prices for a 18 karat gold necklace with coin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $37,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.

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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