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Dangling Natural Diamond Kite Drop Necklace 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Station Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: IGI Diamond Clarity Grade: Slightly Included (SI1) Gemstone
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Genuine Floating Diamond Curved Bar Necklace 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Floating Diamond Curved Bar Necklace 14k Solid Gold Wedding Necklace Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Butterfly Necklace Diamond Wedding Necklace Gift Minimalist Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Diamond By The Yard Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond By The Yard Necklace 14k Solid Gold Moms Sister Anniversary Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Diamond Lariat Clover Flower Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Lariat Necklace 14k Solid Gold Clover Flower Necklace Women Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Layered Diamond Disc Necklace 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
/Colorless Necklace Length: 15 in Metal: Rose Gold Diamond Weight: 0.5 Ctw Approx Secondary Stone: Diamond
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2010s Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

New .46 Carat Pink Topaz 14k Rose Gold PL Sterling Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
the bail as well. They are all set in a beautiful 14k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver setting. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

43ct Natural Spinel Yard Diamond Necklace 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural red Spinel diamonds station necklace. Handmade throughout. 43 carat natural Spinel
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Emerald Round 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Ruby Charms Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace, a timeless creation in 14K yellow gold. Featuring natural diamonds intricately set in vintage
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2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hexagonal Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds, suspended from a fine 14k solid gold chain. The chain includes bezel-set diamond stations, adding
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Oval Link Halo Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Necklace with oval-shaped diamond stations set along a diamond chain -Natural round diamonds arranged for
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bard Necklace 14K Solid Gold Handmade Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bard Necklace 14K Solid Gold Handmade Women Necklace Birthday Present Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Bezel 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Bar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Necklace 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Bar Necklace Birthday Gift For Her Light weight can
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Hexagon Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Hexagon Necklace Wedding Present Expensive Necklaces Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Rabbit Necklace Dainty
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Rabbit Necklace For Mom Dainty Easter Bunny Charm. Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Star Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Star Necklace 14K Solid Gold Natural Diamond Christmas Gift For Wife Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Genuine Diamond Pear Lariat Necklace 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Pear Lariat Necklace 14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Babe Name Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Babe Necklace Yellow Gold Name Necklace For Lovers Gift For Her Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace for Women 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace For Women Birthday Gift Solid gold Wedding Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace for Women 20"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace For Women Birthday Gift Solid gold Wedding Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace for Women 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Necklace For Women Birthday Gift Solid gold Wedding Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Gilan Open Circle Diamond Dangle Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gilan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
follow the delicate cable chain of this necklace, you'll encounter diamond stations thoughtfully
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Block Gold Bar Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Bar Necklace Diamond Block Necklace Wedding Expensive Necklace Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Necklace Diamond Butterfly 14K Pendant Yellow Gold Solid Necklace For Her Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace Minimalist in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Butterfly Necklace Diamond Wedding Necklace Gift Minimalist Gift. Additional
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace For Women Wedding Pendant Gift For Her Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace For Women Wedding Pendant Gift For Her Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 20"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace For Women Wedding Pendant Gift For Her Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Dangling Natural Diamond Leaf Drop Necklace 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Beaded, Chain, Charm, Statement, Station Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: IGI Diamond Clarity
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cat Dainty Gold Charm Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Necklace Dainty Gold Charm Necklace Cat Lover. Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Grapevine Motif Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K Gold. Stationed on a 2mm, 18-inch cable chain. Available in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Flower Necklace 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Necklace For Women Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Mini Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Moon Necklace Mini Crescent Moon Pendant Gold Pendant Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Heart Gold Pendant Necklace with Round Cut Natural Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart Gold Diamond Necklace 14K White Pendant 14k Round Cut Natural Diamond Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Arizona Turquoise Gemstone Diamond Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Oval Arizona Turquoise Gemstone Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace is composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Long Bar Drop Necklace for Women 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Bar Necklace For Women Long Bar Drop Necklace For Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Long Bar Drop Necklace for Women 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Bar Necklace For Women Long Bar Drop Necklace For Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Queen Bee Dainty Honeycomb Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Queen Bee Necklace Dainty Gold Honeycomb Necklace Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Heart Charm Pendant Necklace with Genuine Diamond in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Tilted Heart Necklace 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Heart Charm For Girlfriend Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

HARAKH Colorless Diamond Drop of JOY Resilience Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
rose gold palladium alloy that is hypoallergenic, tarnish resistant, and durable. Total diamond weight
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
set in the center with a rose cut diamond and decorated with a cluster of turquoise cabochons. Note
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Antique 1880s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold 14 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
3.50 Carat Diamond by the Yard Bezel Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 25 pointers 18 inches 14 stations
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.9 Carat Fancy Orangy Yellow White Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Diamond Compass Rose Pendant Necklace in 18K White and Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

7.73 Ctw Three Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Oval Zambian Emerald Station Diamond Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

HARAKH 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Lariat Necklace in 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 18KT Yellow Gold and studded with a Combination of Brilliant & Rose cut colorless diamonds. The
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VEVER PARIS 1900 Edwardian Enamelled Platinum Necklace With Diamonds Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
fifty-two rose cuts diamonds and forty-two natural white pears. Fitted with a movable oval ring with a
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

HARAKH 9 5/8 CT Colorless Diamonds Cascade Waterfall Necklace 18KT White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, this elegant station necklace from the
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Diamond Chain Necklace 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant and stylish necklace by the yard is adorned with round station diamonds in bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

French Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossy cream colored enamel face with peaceful expression Accented by rose and old European cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Angara Natural Round 0.33ct Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant and stylish necklace by the yard is adorned with round station diamonds in bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

0.20ct Mirrored Chain Diamond By The Yard Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple necklace is a refined take on the classic station design. The 14k gold necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold 15 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 15 pointers 18 inch 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 20"
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Gold Name Necklace 14K Solid Gold Diamond Name Necklace Personalize: d Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 14"
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Gold Name Necklace 14K Solid Gold Diamond Name Necklace Personalize: d Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Gold Name Necklace 14K Solid Gold Diamond Name Necklace Personalize: d Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Gold Personalized Name Necklace in 14K Solid Gold 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty Gold Name Necklace 14K Solid Gold Diamond Name Necklace Personalize: d Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond by The Yard Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold 20 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 20 pointers 18 inch 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Rose Gold Diamond Station Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose gold diamond station necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect rose gold diamond station necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rose gold diamond station necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Suzy Levian, PANIM and Oshi Jewels are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose gold diamond station necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Gold Diamond Station Necklace?

Prices for a rose gold diamond station necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $399 and can go as high as $25,160, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,258.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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