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Fabergé 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
and festoons all the way around the pendant and set to its underside with a single old cushion cut
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Antique 1890s European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.97 Carat Sphene Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1 old mine cut I-I1 diamond, Approximate .88ct GIA Certificate # 1186650462 18k yellow gold Stamped
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Fleur-De-Lis Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to depict a scrolling fleur-de-lis motif bezel and bead set with diamonds throughout Old mine, old
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds to each tip of the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
, sixty-four natural earth mined diamonds and is fitted with a diamond's station chain with a security
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green in color Accented by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.16 carat - eye clean and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

4.25 Carat Antique Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
antique-cut diamonds—both Old European and Old Mine cuts—that total approximately 1.75 carats. The
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vernon Triumph of Love Cupid 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in London, GB
, surmounted by the flames of love. Diamond content: One old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard Co. Edwardian Diamond Lorgnette Pendant
By E. Howard Co.
Located in New York, NY
with old European and old mine-cut diamonds, with millegrain accents. A rarity of elegance and refined
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS SET IN AN
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Rose Gold 7.32ctw Ruby Diamond Round Pendant 19.5" By the Yard Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (65) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine, Old European & Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Vintage Platinum and 14K Gold Pearl Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
carats), and a captivating 0.25 carat old mine-cut diamond at the heart of the flower, framed by an
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Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
gold, flat, double twist lariat, decorated with 24 seed pearls, old mine cut diamond and black enamel
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

1880 s Victorian Mourning Diamond Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Solid Gold Gold Inlay METAL 14K gold / silver GEMSTONE old european cut diamonds, pearls, onyx
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Orchid Flower Pendant OMC Diamond Enamel Charm 14K Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
SET WITH A RADIANT ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND OF GREAT BEAUTY IN THE BEAUTIFUL FULLY THREE
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Carved Citrine Cameo Platinum Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
the piece. The diamonds, which are old Mine Cut stones, have a total weight of 1.25ct tw, G range
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

1965 Set Necklace Bracelet Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 62 gr
Located in SE
with natural rose cut Diamonds . Both locks have security catches ,both hallmarked 18K , three crowns
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
BLUE ENAMEL FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Arts Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bezel set Old Mine cut diamond sits at the very center, surrounded by a large rectangular polished black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Aquamarine White Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
beauty mine in Globe, Arizona and an aquamarine set in 14k white gold with sparkling diamonds. You can
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mounted in open-work flush bezel settings, with 37 graduated old Dutch rose-cut diamonds, with a combined
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower Star OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THROUGHOUT WITH PINK AND BLUE ENAMEL FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY, FLOWERS WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising an old mine cut diamond, and seven
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian GIA 2.25 carat diamond platinum pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Surrounding the center stone is a graceful halo of fourteen old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-topped yellow gold and prong and bead set with diamonds throughout Old mine cut and weighing
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

43.00 Carat Pear Briolette Amethyst Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
old mine cut diamond, I-J SI approx. .35cts 14k yellow gold Silver Top to bottom: 43.65mm or 1.70
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Enamel Flower Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
- or rose-cut diamonds sparkling from their centers. The necklace measures 15 inches in length, forming
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14kt / Platinum, Diamond + Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
sparkle contrasting beautifully against their platinum setting. A single Old Mine Cut diamond rests at the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Edwardian 2.55 Ct Diamond Snowflake Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Centra1 old European cut diamond of approx .25 Ct (H/SI) – 49 old mine and rose cut cut diamonds totalling
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 4.85Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with sixty-two pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European, mine and Dutch cuts. The
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Renaissance Revival Convertible Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
silver flower head centered with a chunky old mine cut diamond. Cabochon cut garnets of a dark red color
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Antique 1860s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14k "Diamonds-by- the-Yard" Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
3.29ctw. The diamonds vary in cut, and the necklace features both old mine cut and old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
green. The dainty yet bold 18K gold bow showcases six Old Mine cut diamonds and round demantoid garnets
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1920s Archer Décoré a Sévrés Porcelain Art Deco Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
platinum channel set with calibrated, faceted black onyx baguettes, cabochon turquoise and fine old mine
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

H. Bückmann German Belle Époque Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
single, old mine-cut diamonds, with a removable diamond fringed swag, connected by a hook at each floral
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl and 4.84 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European/Mine Content 4.84 carats Number of Diamonds 65
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
bale on the back for a necklace of your choice. The top is studded with 54 old mine cut diamonds. These
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
a hidden box clasp adorned with two Old Mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.04 carats—a
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Serpent Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
diamonds and genuine rubies. This necklace features fine Robinson Egg Blue turquoises from the sleeping
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Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 4.27 Carat Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant /Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, in a combination of Old European, mine and Dutch cuts. The articulating terminal to the nadir of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

CARTIER 1920 Art Deco Platinum Enameled Pendant-Lorgnette With Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, such; European-cut white colorless diamonds and eleven graduated polished cabochons of black onyx. The
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck
Located in Venice, CA
Old Mine and Old European Cut diamonds. The diamonds are bead set, all with high tables, for an
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Ca 1910 Platinum Diamond Pendant 1.5 Carat Total Weight
Located in Lexington, KY
diamonds consist of Old European and mine cuts, round cut and rose cut diamonds in various sizes. The top
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Pendant Bracelet Charm Book Foliant solid 18K Gold / 4.7 gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique German Pendant Diamond solid 18K Gold /1.5gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW ~1.80 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. The biggest is old mine cut: ~1.50ct, VS1. The rest 3 diamonds are old European cut (TW ~0.30ct
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Pendent
Located in Firenze, FI
Rose Cut Diamonds Pendent With Hand Made Chain. The Central Diamond is 1.65 Carats And Total
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, Emeralds Old Mine & Brilliant Cut Diamonds are approx 1.79CT Measurement: Pendant Measures 2.5 x 2" Chain
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl Turquoise Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
grams Note: The cameo lady's diamond necklace features an earth-mined full-cut stone, about 0.01
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

1900 Antique Danish Faceted Natural Amber Honey Cognac Necklace 58 /85gr
Located in SE
effect that often occurs only on old Amber beads of this type after being used for decades. The necklace
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver

Antique 12K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cameo Filigree Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
trillion-cut emeralds. A sparkling old mine-cut diamond graces her necklace, adding a touch of timeless
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

OSTERTAG Paris 1930 Deco Pendant Brooch Platinum 20.24 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Ostertag
Located in Miami, FL
parts in white gold. It is embellished with a magnificent selections of natural earth mined diamonds and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) I Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European/Mine/Dutch Content
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Flared Pendant 18k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
work and is completely drenched in fine quality, old cut, diamonds throughout. Two of the old European
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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old Pendant set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX cent
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

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Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old mine cut diamond necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Our selection of items includes 4062 vintage examples as well as 152 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of old mine cut diamond necklaces to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco old mine cut diamond necklaces are of considerable interest. Tiffany Co., Single Stone and Eytan Brandes each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 2194, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of old mine cut, old european cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of old mine cut diamond necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklaces?

Prices for old mine cut diamond necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $215 and can go as high as $1,046,250, while old mine cut diamond necklaces, on average, fetch $2,999.

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 Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because the old mine cut is no longer used on diamonds, diamonds with this cut are rare and so you can often get quite a lot of money for them. Nevertheless, it is still dependent on the quality of the individual diamonds and on the color, clarity, cut and carat number.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old mine cut diamonds are usually worth less than old european cut diamonds. Because they are generally 10-15% less expensive, they are often larger than other cut diamonds for engagement rings.
  • Like any other diamond, an old mine cut diamond's worth depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the 4C's (color, clarity, cut, carat), the overall beauty and "make" of the stone, the demand, supply, etc. On average however, old mine cuts are typically priced slightly lower (around 5-10%) than modern cut diamonds.