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Large Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace with Pearl Strand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The necklace is composed of lustrous pearls averaging 5.5 mm in diameter, arranged in a classic 16
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant features a drop pearl measuring approximately 10.3 x 8.6 mm White in body color with
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Onyx Platinum Long Chain Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round natural pearl measuring 6.0 mm, white in body color with silver overtones and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Onyx Platinum Long Chain Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round natural pearl measuring 6.0 mm, white in body color with silver overtones and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by four 2.5 mm round pearls White in body color with excellent luster Well matched to 2.0 mm round
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold, Length 18 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite 0.15ctw Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace. Meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19.09 CTW Sapphire Seed Pearl 20K Yellow Gold Beaded Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a strand of 3.0 mm near-round seed pearl beads knotted on silk cord Cream to white in
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Link Collar Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 16 7/8 inches Total Weight: 6.7 grams Stock Number: We-13380
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Garnets, White Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.47 ct Garnets 39.06 ct - 6 mm x 4 mm White Pearls 62.50 gr- Dimensions from 7 mm to
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Early 2000s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 23.72 CTW Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swagged Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round with additional baroque pearl beads strung along swagged chain Ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.0 mm
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Length: 18 1/2 inches Pendant measures: 7/8 x 1 3/8 inches Total weight: 3.1 grams Uniquely. Gemmed
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1905 Station measures: 5 11/16 x 1 7/8 inches Chain length: 16 1/4 inches Swagged length: 18 1/8
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Art Deco Jade Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 15.0 mm Translucent medium green with black veining Accented by two mounted 3.5 mm round pearls
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Burgundy Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one burgundy cultured pearl (7 mm) accented with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds and set in
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Long 3 Strand Pearl Necklace, 2018
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
enhancers. Faux pearls have glass interior and are in five sizes of 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 mm. Two satin gold CC
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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Chanel Three Strand Pearl, Rose Quartz and Agate Bead Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
pearl beads in 8 and 12 mm sizes and 10 mm rose quartz and grey agate beads. On one side, the three
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Silver Plate

Large Antique Victorian Pearl Star Locket Pendant with Armorials
Located in Chicago, IL
at the top. Size without suspension rings 46 x 35 mm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.) Weight 29.96 grams.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Art Nouveau Pearl Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whiplash Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by seed pearls mounted throughout Ranging from 2.0 to 3.5 mm - near-round White with moderate
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pearls. The cross measures (without bail) 48 x 46 mm (1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.) Total height with bail is 60
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 7/8 x 1 1/2 inches Total Weight: 1.2 grams Stock Number: We-13500
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1890s Measures: 1 x 1 7/8 inches Total Weight: 3.2 grams Stock Number: We-14272
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold

1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold

1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold

Edwardian Pearl Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Flower Basket Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by concealed wire bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa 1900 Measures: 1 x 7/8 inch Total weight
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Large Art Nouveau Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Ginkgo Mirror Locket Pend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1 7/16 x 2 1/8 inches (including jump ring bale) Total weight: 25.5 grams Encouraging. Languid
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

London Blue Topaz Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in Oxidized 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones II Type: Pearl Shape: Round Size: 1.2 – 1.3 mm. Number: 8 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. in total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Purse Pendant
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Accented by six 2.0 mm round pearls emerging from the top of purse. White in body color with good luster
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th C
Located in Miami, FL
cuts (8-9 mm) carved from natural red coral. Pearls: Mounted in two sets of wires, with 40 natural
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Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold

Fine Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Four strands of creamy white cultured pearls with pink overtones, approximately 8 mm in size, are
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Feather Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, width at the least wide : 7 mm approximately, thickness : 5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Sapphire Pendant Enhancer 18K Gold 2 Carats of Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
between any two pearls on an 8 mm pearl strand. The full details for this beautiful enhancer pendant are
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Mid-20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Star Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
is 46 x 35 mm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.) Diameter of the principal pearl is 6 mm. Weight is 30.01 grams
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Citrine Diamond Quartz Carmen Rosary MotherOfPearl Amber Set
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
" length total - 8 - 9 mm smooth roundelle quartz grade AAA+ beads - 12 - 14 mm smooth round Honey Tiger's
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapp...

Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Girandole Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
, maker’s initials and 1908-1917 assay mark. Total length with bail 49 mm (1 7/8 in.) Sold without
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst

Van Cleef Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds Rubies
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
double pin bars and a trombone security lock. Can be wear as a pendant in a chain or in a pearls necklace
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya Pearl Necklace 7 mm 22.75" 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
7.00 - 6.50 MM Beautiful 14 KT Golden Leaf Pendant Round Exquisite 8 Akoya Pearls Color of Pearls
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Triple-Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cultured pearls, each with an average diameter of 8 mm, creating a timeless and luxurious look. Securing
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Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Ziegfeld Collection Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearls, each measuring between 7-8 mm, all strung together to form one ultra long strand. The pearls are
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Akoya Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ruby Diamond Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nested strands of cultured pearls measuring 7 ½ - 8 mm, completed by a ruby and diamond 14-karat yellow
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Pearl Double Strand Necklace with Diamond and Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
clasp 21-22 Inch PEARLS ARE AVERAGE 7-10 MM ALL PEARLS ARE WHITE COLOR NECKLACE IS IN EXCELLENT
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm Weight: ca. 20.5 grams Gemstone Measurements: Pearls : 1 - ca. 8 mm 2 - ca. 7 mm 2 - ca. 6.5 mm
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20th Century Japanese Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

Signed ELAF Revivalist High Karat Gold and Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measurements: Length: ca. 415 mm (or ca. 16 1/2 in.) Gemstone: 1 Pearl: ca. 8 mm 1 Pearl: ca. 4 mm
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20th Century Unknown Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold

Gemjunky Double Shine Multi Tone Pearl Necklace with Gold Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
, and gray and accented with 22K gold over copper balls. The roval pearls are approximately 8 X 7 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Mixed Metal

Darlene de Sedle Pearl 22 Karat Gold and Moonstone Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Moonstone Cabachon 14 mm x 7 mm 8 Moonstone Beads 6-7 mm 149 Pearls 7-8 mm Measurements: Length: ca
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20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold

14KGold Moonstone Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm. Number: 8 Weight: 3.84 Carat (approx.) GEMSTONE(S) II Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Aquamarine, Grey Pearls, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
goldsmiths. Diamonds 0.47 ct Aquamarine 28.05 ct Grey Pearls 55.00 gr- Dimensions from 7 mm to 8 mm Total
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Early 2000s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Chanel 3 Strand Long Pearl Necklace, 2018
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
enhancers. Faux pearls have glass interior and are in five sizes of 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 mm. Two satin gold CC
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant, Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
The pendant will be ready in 7/8 working days. An oval rare Australian pearl has been carefully
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Triple-Strand Pearl Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Retro Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
affair. The necklace is 23 inches long at the shortest section. The clasp is 7/8 inch (22mm) in
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Necklace natural 22ctw. Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver/42.5cm/ 15.2 gr
Located in SE
. High-quality natural eye clean Amethysts gradually sized: one largest is ca. 14 mm x 10 mm x 7 mm / ca
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver

$1 No Reserve! - Black Tahiti Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Tahitian Cultured Pearls: Size: 7 black beads - approx. 8-10 mm Color: Black Beads
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, White Pearls, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Blue Sapphires 31.75 ct - 6 mm x 4 mm White Pearls 63.40 gr- Dimensions from 7 mm to 8 mm Total
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2010s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Russian 1.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mounted - pearls are 2.5 mm round Opaque white in body color with strong iridescence - well matched to
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Cultured White Pearl Sapphire Gold Bead Drop Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful necklace by Marina J. The cultured white pearls range in size from 3 to 3.5 mm and are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat Antique Style Opal Charm Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
of 5 mm genuine akoya pearls to create this 18 inch necklace finished with a 14 karat gold filigree
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

100-Inch Strand of Natural Cultured Pearls
Located in Litchfield, CT
-matched lustrous pearls, from approximately 6.5 to 8 millimeters in diameter. A versatile piece, it is
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

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Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl necklace 7 8 mm for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 87 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl necklace 7 8 mm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl necklace 7 8 mm over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Harbor Diamonds and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pearl necklace 7 8 mm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 93, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl necklace 7 8 mm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Necklace 7 8 Mm?

On average, a pearl necklace 7 8 mm at 1stDibs sells for $1,190, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $132,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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