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Tiffany Co. Diamond Frank Gehry Torque Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Tiffany & Co. Box & Pouch Material: 18k White Gold, total weight - 19.35 grams Gemset: Set with 60 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Diamond White Gold Station Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The classic pairing of gold and diamonds is gorgeous on this collar necklace from Tiffany Co
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1990s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Yellow Gold Mesh Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Necklace by Elsa Peretti for TIffany & Co. With 5 round brilliant
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Leather Citrine Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 32.50 carats. The necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold, is 17.5" long and slightly over 1/4
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Handmade Gold Woven Mesh Choker Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
& Co. vintage woven gold choker necklace will make you glow. Signed Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Round Black Jade Pendant 18K Gold Mesh Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
., 750, Peretti The Tiffany & Co. Peretti Round Black Jade Pendant 18k Gold Mesh Necklace is an elegant
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Amethyst Sugar Stack Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 16" Picasso
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 'Sugar Stack' amethyst necklace crafted in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Strand Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
sublime necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. exudes charm and elegance. Made of prestigious 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Pave Diamond Gold Puffed Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With Round brilliant cut
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
18 karat yellow gold collar necklace by Tiffany & Co. Highly polished and woven design with fluted
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co. White Gold Atlas Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Atlas Pendant Necklace Featuring 103 Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Etoile Cross Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 9 Round brilliant cut
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Heart Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Silk Cord
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Heart necklace made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds and a silk
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Yellow Gold Mesh Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Necklace by Elsa Peretti for TIffany & Co. With 5 round brilliant
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Etoile Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Etoile’ diamond pendant set in platinum and 18k yellow gold
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Cluster Signature X White Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Signature X White Gold Link Necklace by Tiffany Co. This
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Key Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 3 round cut = .10cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Z Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Z Pendant.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Tourmaline Rhodolite Garnet Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Charmingly romantic and delightfully tender, this wonderful necklace from Tiffany & Co. boasts a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Rose Gold Crown Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tiffany Co Crown Key Pendant Necklace Forty Five Precision-Set Diamonds Diamonds are 0.45
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The delightful design of this stunning Tiffany & Co. necklace is without comparison! The necklace
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.21ctw Round Cut Diamond Elsa Peretti Sprinkles Necklace 18K Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Diamonds by the Yard Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Sparkler Necklace, Gold and Citrine
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tiffany Sparkler necklace in 18kt – 750‰ yellow gold , featuring one yellow citrine measuring 8mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti gold necklace. Comprising of stylised leaf links, mounted in 18ct
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Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Lapis Gold Flying Bird Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 18K Yellow Gold Flying Bird Necklace by Paloma Picasso, Bird measuring 2 1/2 inch from
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Atlas Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Tiffany Co. Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.80ctw round
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Signature X Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic necklace from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Green Jade Gold Pendant or Brooch Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
bold, offbeat design and intricate décor. The necklace is expertly crafted from classic 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Two-tone Gold Diamond Love Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Tiffany & Co. pendant features the iconic "LOVE" design, crafted in 18k white and yellow gold
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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

Elsa Peretti For Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Composed of solid 18 karat yellow gold. Flexible snake motif design. The head of the snake acts as
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 18K Paloma Picasso Venezia Luce Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Venezia Luce Necklace by Paloma Picasso Venezia Collection Spiral
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Loving Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Loving Heart Necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold and
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2010s British Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Gold Egg Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli egg pendant necklace. Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger. The model
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Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
a loved one. Age: Modern, Pre-owned Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Designer: Tiffany & Co.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bean Wire Wrap Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Large Atlas Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM957 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Description: 18k Rose Gold Large Atlas Necklace Accompanied With
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

TIFFANY CO Mother of Pearl Lapis Lazuli Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother Of Pearl Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 34 mother of pearl
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully crafted Atlas Diamond Necklace by Tiffany & Co. The solid necklace is fashioned in 18
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings for TIFFANY CO. 18K Gold Rose Petal Necklace and Earclips Set
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine estate 18K gold rose petal necklace and earclip set by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Rose Petal Necklace and Earclips Set
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine estate 18K gold rose petal necklace and earclip set by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Mesh Necklace 36" #18594
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Mesh Necklace This gorgeous mesh necklace by designer Tiffany
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

"Tiffany Co." Vintage Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
If you've ever wanted a vintage Tiffany piece, this necklace is for you! In 18 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

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

Tiffany Co. Pearl Enamel Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace by Tiffany & Co
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Germany 40 Inch Long Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 40" Long Link Chain Necklace by Tiffany & Co Germany. Details: Length: 40
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Vintage 1980s German Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This stylish eighties necklace features a playful
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Pearls by the Yard Necklace 45" #17115
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Pearls by the Yard Necklace This stunning station
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Ruby Necklace #17225
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Necklace This elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Chain/Link Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A unique TIFFANY Co. design, finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold. The design is a
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Rose Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rose Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 3.1
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace by Tiffany Co. Frank Gehry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold "Torque" Necklace by Tiffany & Co. - *Largest size made, and no longer
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Cupid s Heart Gold Bead Chain Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1994 Tiffany & Co. 3 dimensional solid 18k yellow gold heart with an arrow wrapped around. Heart
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1990s Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 5-Strand Onyx + 18K Y Gold Choker Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co., 18K, Paloma Picasso Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1997 18 Karat Gold Flexible Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woven highly polished gold with fluted gold terminals Inner flexible metal core Fully singed
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Three-Strand Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Diamond triple strand cultured pearl necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 4 round brilliant
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sweet Nothing Envelope Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sweet Nothing Envelope Necklace 18K Yellow and White Gold Looks brand new, Love
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. .22 Carat Diamond Gold Square Atlas Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. diamond 18k white gold Atlas square numerical pendant necklace 16 round brilliant
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Etoile Collection Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Gold Necklace Tiffany For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k gold necklace tiffany you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2088 vintage or 1651 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold necklace tiffany may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18k gold necklace tiffany over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 18k gold necklace tiffany can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 962, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a 18k gold necklace tiffany, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Necklace Tiffany?

Prices for a 18k gold necklace tiffany can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $2,800,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,946.

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.