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Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
collection was originally a minimalist sculpture in gold with cube quartz. Over time, the sculpture has been
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Polya Medvedeva. Originally envisioned as a minimalist sculpture in gold with a cube smoky quartz, the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sculpture in gold with a cube smoky quartz, the design has since evolved into a full jewellery collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Mint Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop pendant necklace showcases the beauty of 18 karat rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Mint Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop pendant necklace showcases the beauty of 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Spectacular Silvery Quartz &Gem Polished Smoky Quartz Double Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This double strand of glowing gem cut natural Smoky Quartz (approximately 25mm) is enhanced with
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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Quartz Engraved Rectangular Shape Amethyst Pyramid 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Quartz ,measuring 24 mm. x 29 mm x 10mm. and
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds and detachable prasiolites (light green quartzes). This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Earrings with Natural Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with stunning 15x15x3 mm green quartzes. The delicate and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Natural Green Prasiolite Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm light green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Pink Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
garnet, rose or chocolate quartz, amethyst or topaz. This is a limited edition jewellery piece from the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Cocktail Contemporary Ring with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gold with diamonds and a huge octagon smoky quartz. It was featured in a published issue of Vogue UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Ink Ring with Smoky Quartz in Fourteen Karat White Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. This designer jewellery Ink ring is made of 14 karat white gold with a 15x15x8 mm smoky quartz in a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. This pendant, part of the collection, is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold-Plated Men s Ring with Smoky Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Stud Earrings with Quartz and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings showcase the beauty of 18 karat rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Plated Link Bracelet with Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, is crafted from yellow gold plated sterling silver and features seven 15x15x3 mm tender green grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Medusa Gorgon Mother of Pearl Earrings with quartz briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gold plated. Dangling below the powerful Gorgon's gaze, a sparkling colorless quartz briolette adds a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

AJD Unique Chic Pendant of Green Quartz, Diamonds, and Yellow White Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning Green Quartz Pendant with Diamond Accents in 18K Gold Elevate your jewelry collection with
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20th Century Brazilian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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

Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Round Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, and encrusted with 6 round diamonds and detachable rose quartzes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Greek Goddess Mother of Pearl Earrings with quartz briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
silver and luxuriously gold plated. Dangling below the goddess's portrait, a sparkling clear quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painter and jewellery designer, Polya Medvedeva, as a minimalist sculpture in gold featuring cube-shaped
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring Quartz by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold ring features a 15x15x8 mm natural quartz, cut specifically for the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Yellow Gold Earrings Diamonds Enamels Emeralds Nacar Citrine Quartz
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
White Gold Yellow Gold Earrings Diamonds Enamels Emeralds Nacar Citrine Quartz Introducing our
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Greek Goddess Mother of Pearl Earrings with quartz briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
luxuriously gold plated. Dangling below the goddess's portrait, a sparkling clear quartz briolette. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

Greek Goddess Mother of Pearl Earrings with quartz briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Greek Goddess Mother of Pearl Earrings  Painted Mythological Jewelry Mother of Pearl Art Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Blue Quartz by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
in Ayurveda. The Ink collection was originally a minimalist gold sculpture with a cube-shaped quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink flamingo earrings with quartz and Mother of pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with pink quartz and pink flamingo drawing. Handmade bird
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

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Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

Balerina earrings with pink quartz and Mother of pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with pink quartz and balerina drawing. Handmade young dancing
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

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Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Bracelet with Dark Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
reflects the Art Deco style. It was originally created as minimalist sculptures in gold with smoky quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is a stunning piece of jewellery crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Green Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of faceted pear shape green quartz on the top and 2 Lapis
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved Shell Pendant Rose Quartz, Pink Spinel, Watermelon Tourmaline, Emerald & 14k Gold Carved
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Floral Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
detachable prasiolite (natural green quartz). This jewelry collection was featured in a Vogue UA review in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Carved Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Green Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of faceted pear shape green quartz on the top and 2 Lapis
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary jewelry ring, made of 14 karat rose gold, features a 15x15x8 mm dark smoky quartz
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2010s German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Green Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of faceted pear shape green quartz on the top and 2 Lapis
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
a minimalist sculpture in gold with a cube quartz. Later, the sculpture was modified into a ring
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century White Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Nest Rutilated Quartz
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century White Gold Cocktail Ring Nest Rutilated Quartz White gold and 18 Karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm dark smoky quartz was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary jewelry ring is made of 14 karat rose gold and features a 15x15x8 mm dark smoky
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2010s German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Earrings by Artist with Minty Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
issue. These earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and designed by the oil painter from Berlin
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
statement piece that captures the eye with its gem color and shining gold. This jewelry piece symbolizes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring features a striking 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz set in 18 karat yellow gold. It has
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Quartz and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fig Cocktail Earrings with Smoky Quartzes by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig cocktail earrings with cabochon smoky quartz drops are in 18 karat yellow gold. They
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fig Pendant Necklace with Detachable Cabochon Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique pendant necklace features a detachable cabochon smoky quartz in a beautiful cognac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Removable Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
with five round natural diamonds, as well as a removable natural quartz (13mm). Our jewelry collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Removable Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gemstone, such as topaz, garnet, quartz or citrine. This jewellery collection is designed by a painter from
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Transformer Stud Drop Earrings with Mint Quartz and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Fig Garden Drop Pendant Necklace with Pink Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig Garden drop pendant necklace features a cabochon rose quartz set in 18 karat rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gold with a cube quartz. Later, the sculpture was modified into a ring, pendant necklace, earrings, and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
from Berlin. Originally, it was a minimalist sculpture in gold with a cube quartz. Later, the sculpture
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Satinated Carved Quartz Cabs 14K gold Ruby Black Onyx Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round Black Onyx ring and round Ruby cabs set in yellow gold. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Botanical Pendant Necklace with Quartz Flower
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painter from Berlin. This unique contemporary jewellery piece is encrusted with a quartz flower that was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver,...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Blue Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold ring showcases a 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and has been featured in Harper's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Gold Quartz Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of gold quartz jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2051 vintage or 4334 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of gold quartz jewelry 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of gold quartz jewelry over the years, but those made by Cartier, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Goshwara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of gold quartz jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Quartz rings, from our inventory of 3865, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our gold quartz jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 1976 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Quartz Jewelry?

The price for a piece of gold quartz jewelry starts at $41 and tops out at $498,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,191.

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.

Questions About Gold Quartz Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mexican gold jewelry is often made from 10 karat and 14 karat gold and is often stamped to identify the karat. The Mexican people have a rich history of gold jewelry dating back to the Mayan and Aztec empires, and Mexican gold jewelry is often very beautiful.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Matte gold jewelry refers to a type of finishing technique. A matte finish on metals like gold creates a sleek look. Jewelers use special polishing tools to wear down the surface of the piece, creating the matte finish. Shop a selection of matte gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, Hermès gold jewelry is real gold. The luxury French fashion house produces jewelry out of 18-karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. In addition, Hermès offers pendants, bracelets, earrings and other pieces made of other materials like enamel and genuine leather. Explore a diverse assortment of Hermès jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What the letters on gold jewelry mean varies. The letter P means that a piece is plumb and contains an exact amount of precious metal. For example, 14P would be plumb 14-karat and contain exactly 58.5% pure gold. GP indicates that the jewelry is gold-plated, while an R represents rolled gold. The meaning of GF is gold-filled, and the letters HGE denote that a piece has heavy gold electroplating. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Monet jewelry frequently is gold or silver-plated with paste gems to give it the look of real jewelry without the high price tag. This costume jewelry brand is known for creating luxe-looking jewelry that is affordable. Shop a collection of Monet jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Yes, Swarovski jewelry is real gold. However, it is not usually solid gold. Most Swarovski gold jewelry features a thin layer of yellow gold plating over a base metal. Find a variety of Swarovski decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What non-gold jewelry is called varies, as there isn't a single term for all pieces made from alternative materials. Often, you will see people refer to fine jewelry by its materials. For example, sterling silver jewelry, platinum jewelry or titanium jewelry. When describing pieces crafted out of less expensive materials, you can use the terms fashion jewelry or costume jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, some LV jewelry is real gold. The French luxury house produces both fine and fashion jewelry. Gold pieces from the fine jewelry range generally feature real 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold, while those from the fashion line may feature gold plating or be fashioned out of palladium or other materials. On 1stDibs, find a range of Louis Vuitton jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Whether Grosse jewelry is real gold varies. A manufacturer of costume jewelry, Grosse tended to use less expensive metals, such as rhodium and brass, to produce its pieces. However, the jewelry maker did have a line of gold-plated jewelry that consisted of base metals finished with genuine gold. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Grosse jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, some Roman jewelry is gold. In fact, gold was the material most favored by ancient Roman jewelry makers. However, they also worked with other metals, including iron, copper and silver, when crafting rings, earrings, brooches, necklaces and pendants. Find a large collection of gold jewelry from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, some Krementz jewelry is real gold. However, the maker typically produced gold-plated rather than full-gold pieces. Most Kremetz gold-plating features 18-karat gold, which is an alloy consisting of 75% pure gold and 25% base metal. Kremetz also made platinum-plated pieces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Krementz jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 5, 2024
    Whether Trifari jewelry is real gold depends on its age. Jewelry produced by the brand between 1904 and 1946 usually features genuine gold, but newer pieces typically do not. In 1947, the jewelry maker introduced a patented metal alloy. Its unique properties meant that the alloy would resist tarnishing, and accessories made with the alloy could be plated with other metals to create a gold- or platinum-toned finish. Trifari called this base metal Trifanium. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage Trifari jewelry and other costume jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if gold jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks. Most gold jewelry will show either a number before the letter “K” for karat or feature a three-digit purity stamp, such as “585” for 14-karat gold or “750” for 18-karat gold. If you suspect that a hallmark may be fraudulent, try placing a magnet near your piece. Genuine gold isn't magnetic, so if there is a noticeable attraction, your jewelry is either gold-plated or made of a different material. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also tell you whether earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins and other pieces are real gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, while gold nuggets can be melted down and crafted into pure gold, gold nuggets in their raw form are not deemed to be “jewelry-grade.” While actual gold nuggets aren’t crafted into jewelry pieces, gold is often molded to mimic an organic shape similar to that of a nugget. Shop a selection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Whether gold jewelry made in Italy is real or not varies. Makers that produce fine jewelry in Italy typically use solid gold or gold plating, while costume jewelry producers may use other metals that resemble gold to keep the cost of their pieces to a minimum. If a piece has a hallmark that denotes gold along with an Italy marking, it may very well be genuine gold. However, it is important to note that Italy is a common place to put on the stamps of counterfeit items. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate your jewelry if you have any doubts about its authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Roberto Coin jewelry is real gold. All Roberto Coin jewelry is made of 18k gold which is sourced and produced in Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is known as the City of Gold and produces some of the highest quality gold in the world. Look for a stamp to certify that Robert Coin jewelry is indeed real. Find a collection of expertly vetted Robert Coin jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian gold is 100% pure 24 karat gold, and is very yellow in color because it is not mixed with other alloys. People from India buy this gold as an investment as well as for jewelry, and there are far fewer buyers of 18 karat and 22 karat gold. Shop a collection of Indian gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.