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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Gaia Goddess of Earth inspired Pendant
Located in Toronto, ON
with a surround of 11 silver abstract set lapis lazuli with bezel set pear faceted purple amethyst
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Ancient Bronze Coin, Vintage Cameo and Multi-Gemstone Long Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
coins, pearls, vintage cameos and rose-cut diamond beads. This stunning necklace has a total of 32
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turq...

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate 10 Lucky Cloves 18kGold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Miriam Haskell Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant on Matching Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Miami Beach, FL
ornate Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle pendant and matching bead necklace would be a great addition to
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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Embellished with natural lapis lazuli and an emerald. The main outside body is decorated with organics
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
detachable stem in 18K white gold, option to remove or reposition the stem in store Matching necklace and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
detachable stem in 18K white gold, option to remove or reposition the stem in store Matching necklace and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Dangle Grapes Earrings solid 14K Yellow Gold / 16.5gr
Located in SE
metallic particles look very much like Lapis Lazuli, with red faceted ends imitating Rubies or Garnets.All
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Bead Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A vintage statement necklace comprised of lapis beads with 18 karat yellow gold connectors suspends
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Twisted Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Six strands of twisted lapis lazuli beads, with a gold clasp. Beads circa 1940, with
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Serene shades of blue are on display in this marvelous Lapis Lazuli bead necklace that is accented
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Lapis Lazuli Pearl Gold Beaded Necklace with Verdura Beads
By Angela Cummings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Angela Cummings lapis lazuli and pearl beaded choker necklace. Unsigned but original owner had this
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Lapis Lazuli Pearl Gold Beaded Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Angela Cummings lapis lazuli and pearl beaded choker necklace. Unsigned but original owner had this
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Decadent Jewels Amazonite Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Gold Bead Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
knotted necklace is designed from Peruvian Amazonite 15x12mm, Cape Amethyst 20x12mm, Afghani Lapis Lazuli
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Gold-filled

Lapis Lazuli Indian Bead with Angel Face Clasp necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tony Duquette Necklace Style #
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Silver and Gold Vermeil
Located in Devon, GB
This slender artisanal necklace, is made from vibrant blue lapis lazuli stones and handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Vermeil, Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Gold Vermeil Necklace
Located in Devon, GB
Ancient looking handcrafted lapis lazuli necklace with gold vermeil beads. The lapis beads are a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Silver, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Peruvian Amazonite Smokey Quartz Three Strand Gold Bead Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Lapis Dreams- 3 strands of Natural Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli, Amazonite Peruvian and Russian, Jade
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Aquamarine, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gol...

18ct Yellow Gold Lapis Cross on Lapis Beaded Necklace with 14ct Signoretti Clasp
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This beautiful Lapis Beaded Necklace measures 43cm, features a 14ct Yellow Gold Signoretti Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Disk Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
30mm polished flat disk Lapis Lazuli beads hand knotted on blue thread with 14k gold filled
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with an Agate Slice Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A 156 carat lapis lazuli nugget necklace, untreated from Afghanistan necklace with 18k yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Decadent Jewels Interlocking Lapis Lazuli Large Turquoise Nugget Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Interlocking faceted Lapis Lazuli beads 12x12mm with a 42x30mm large natural Turquoise nugget
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Large Baroque Pearl Matinee Length Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Matinee length natural Lapis Lazuli beads 12mm hand knotted on blue thread with 4mm Gold filled
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Orange Coral Turquoise Magnacite Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Vibrant colours make this such a fun necklace. Lapis Lazuli center bead 20x14mm rondel with large
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver...

156 Carat Lapis Lazuli Necklace with a "Steve Walters" Sterling Silver Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A 156 carat lapis lazuli nugget necklace, untreated from Afghanistan necklace with 18k yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling...

Round White Freshwater Pearls Lapis Lazuli Fluorite Necklace 9 Carat Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, AU
millimetre white freshwater pearls alternating with beads of Lapis Lazuli and Fluorite beads. The necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Fluorite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turkish Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super long lapis necklace with gold vermeil cabochon ovals punctuating the strand. This necklace
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Turkish Beaded Necklaces

Handmade, Lapis Lazuli Link, Quality Chain
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Handmade, Lapis Lazuli 30 Inch Link, Quality Chain Modern, handmade (8) Lapis stones are nearly 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

David Webb Lapis and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Triple strand gem lapis lazuli bead choker, nested strands, with elegant chased gold, sapphire
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Striking EMIS 18K Lapis, Ruby and Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Emis Beros
Located in Houston, TX
18k Yellow Gold Lapis, Diamond, Ruby and Diamond Chain necklace with detachable tassel.
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American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby

A.Jeschel Rich Lapis Golden Citrine Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A perfect combination of Rich Lapis and golden Citrine made for each other Ever since
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Vermeil

CHARLES LOLOMA Necklace with Museum Provenance
By Charles Loloma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Museum exhibition. Hand carved tapered lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, coral & abalone beads inset
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Coral, Malachite, 14k Gold

Jane Magon Collections Multicolored Gemstone Long Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Garnet Rondelles, 2 Lapiz Lazuli Beads 12.2mm, 3 Lapiz Beads 7.67mm, 4 Lapis Beads 6.55mm, 2 Red Beads
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...

Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Bead Rope-Twist Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Rope-twist necklace, in braided 18, yellow gold with rows of small lapis beads. 20" length and 0.35
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Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Emerald Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An Egyptian inspired lapis lazuli and emerald collar necklace. The lapis lazuli beads are separated
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American More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Sapphire

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A French 18 karat gold necklace with diamonds, mother of pearl, coral, lapis lazuli and cultured
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French Beaded Necklaces

Jean Mahie Gold Lapis Bead Necklace
By Jean Mahie
Located in Lambertville, NJ
22k gold link necklace, crafted bu Jean Mahie, decorated with 12mm lapis beads. Necklace is 14
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20th Century American More Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Hand-Hammered Lapis Lazuli with Baroque Pearls and 18 Karat Gold Beads
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
This necklace is comprised of Afghani Lapis Lazuli Beads and Baroque Pearls. The Lapis Lazuli
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

1960 Era Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Long Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
consisting of 9 oval natural Lapis Lazuli rope edge links. The connector links and Lapis links are bead set
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Stambolian Lapis Heart Enhancer Pendant with Lapis Beads Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Estate 18K Gold and Diamond Enhancer Pendant Necklace with Special-cut Lapis Heart and Lapis Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps multi stone and 18k gold double strand
Located in New York, NY
Multi-stone beaded necklace with 18k gold filigree connectors. Each of the two necklaces is
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel Lapis Lazuli and pearls Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
with 24k gold fill. The strand is a 10 m.m. Pearls and faceted Lapis Lazuli beads. They are finished
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil

Elizabeth Locke Azurmalachite Bead Lapis Intaglio Gold Choker Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k gold necklace by Elizabeth Locke with multi strand Azurmalachite beads. Clasp is
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20th Century American More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Greek 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Bead Necklace and Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
two natural lapis lazuli beads measures approx 5.3 mm. Matching post back earrings. Unidentified marks
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Vintage 1980s Greek Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

1950s Buccellati Five Strand Pearl and Lapis Lazuli Gold Barrel Clasp Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Quality Cultured Pearls And Further Designed With Sixty Beautiful Color Lapis Lazuli Beads. Each Lapis Set
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Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gold Lapis Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Composed of a series of large lapis lazuli beads (18mm) with gold fluted terminals, spaced by gold
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Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1990s Sugilite, Lapis with Rubelites Gold Cleopatra Style Necklace with Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Numerous Beautiful Quality Lapis Lazuli Beads. Designed By Lauri Hakola In The 1990's In Santa Fe.Note
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, 14k Gold

Substantial Lapis and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Webb inspired 29" 18kt. yellow gold lapis and diamond necklace. The 9 lapis lazuli ovals are rope
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Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Temple to Venus Lapis Pendant Necklace
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
lapis. Suspended from 5 slender strands of faceted lapis beads, this necklace is 21.5" in length. The
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Canton Carved Lapis Pearl Chrysoprase Gold Necklace Suite
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
- 13.5mm carved lapis beads and 9.5mm - 14.8mm pearls, with chrysoprase spacers. Necklaces can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

ELIZABETH LOCKE Lapis Bee Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
The Pendant is a circular piece of Lapis Lazuli with a carved bee. The Pendant is set in a 19k
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1990s Thai Drop Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Necklace Watch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly elegant and unique Piaget necklace watch in 18k yellow gold with blue Lapis Lazuli beads
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Long neogothic Victorian necklace in yellow gold 18 karats
Located in PARIS, FR
links openwork and decorated with beads of lapis lazuli. The links are decorated with fine stylized
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Rare Vintage Lazuli Gold Metal Necklace by Burma of Paris
Located in London, GB
necklace, made in Paris, has Goldtone metal spheres, inset with lapis-lazuli beads and is a stunning
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Mellerio Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Jewelry Set, 1970s
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Paris, IDF
bracelet. All these three pieces are set with brilliant cut diamonds and Lapis Lazuli beads. Necklace
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1984 Chanel Gold Chain Link Necklace with Costume Pearls and Lap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pearls and lapis lazuli beads. Necklace fastens with a monogram logo closure. Measurements- Length
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Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli Beads With Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the lapis lazuli beads with gold necklace 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, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 20 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a lapis lazuli beads with gold necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing lapis lazuli beads with gold necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marina J., Clarissa Bronfman and Colleen B. Rosenblat each produced a popular version that is worth a 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 bead and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our lapis lazuli beads with gold necklace for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Lapis Lazuli Beads With Gold Necklace?

The price for a lapis lazuli beads with gold necklace starts at $328 and tops out at $25,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,725.

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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