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0.44 Carat 9- Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
confirm the gold color.** 0.44 Carats 9-Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in 14K gold. The total
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.48 Carat 9, Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
confirm the gold color.** 0.48 Carats 9-Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in 14K gold. The total
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Rose Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
There's diamonds by the yard and then there's this stunner! This 18k rose gold beauty is bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Gold 1.42 Carat Natural Marquise Round Colorless Diamond, Yard Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k Rose Gold 1.42 Carat Natural Marquise & Round Colorless "Diamond by the yard" 18
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2010s Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Messika 0.45Cttw Allah Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 17.5 Inches
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
setting. Completing the look with diamond by the yard chain. Total diamond weight: 0.45 carat. Diamond
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Diamond Prism Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry Prism Pendant finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold with round brilliant
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

EGL Certified 1.15 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Rose Gold Halo Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Bezel set diamond halo pendant in 14k rose gold on a diamond by the yard style chain. EGL certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold 35 point Bezel Set One Diamond Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 14k rose gold necklace pendant with one bezel-set brilliant cut round diamond "by the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov, Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carat rose cut round diamond. Attached on an 18 inch diamonds by the yard chain. Round diamonds weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruchi New York Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
rose cut Diamond by the yard chain. Set in 18K white gold. Pink Tourmaline: 17.95ct total weight
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

Modern Multi-Color Diamond Heart Drop Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Two Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Colorful diamond heart pendant drop necklace crafted in 18 karat white and rose gold. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Natural Burmese Jadeite, Unheated Ruby, Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-plated 18K Rose gold. Product Details: Diamond - 450 pcs - 5.14cts Abalone Shell - 14 pcs - 2.19cts Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cut diamonds, 1.08 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Weight: 109.35 Grams, (70.09 Dwt
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.09 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Double Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated necklace, featuring rose cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carat total, each set on a four
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Bracelet 0.10ct
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond By The Yard Bracelet. Metal: 18ct Rose Gold Carat: 0.10ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry 5.00 Carat Link to Link Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier, we make diamond by the yard necklaces in larger stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds by The Yard 0.77 Carat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 10 Diamonds 0.77cts Material: 14K Rose Gold
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2010s American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold 11 Carat Old-Mine Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
look as new every time. 18K Rose Gold diamond by the yard chain set with 19 old-mine diamonds. Each
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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander 1.94 Carat Diamonds by the Yard 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite round & emerald cut diamonds by the yard necklace, with drop. By Alexander Beverly Hills
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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

13 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
13 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Three Diamonds By The Yard Rose Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Three Diamonds By The Yard Rose Gold Bracelet Metal: 18k rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Women Diamond By The Yard Chain in 14K Rose Gold 38 Long
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Diamond By The Yard Chain Material 14K Rose Gold Chain Length 38'' Long Chain Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

19 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 24
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Beautiful 19 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. The total
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 4ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond by the yard necklace
Located in Dublin, IE
18 inch diamond by the yard necklace. Made in rose gold the diamond weight comes in a .60ct
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1990s Irish Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

0.30 Carat Triple Row Diamond by The Yard Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Triple Row Diamond by the yard Earrings set in Italian made 14K rose gold. The total weight is 0.30
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2010s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.27 Carat 9 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. The total weight is 0.27
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.30 Carat 9 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. The total weight is 0.30
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.05 Carat 7 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
7 Stations Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K yellow gold. The total weight is
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.05 Carat 7 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
7 Stations Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K yellow gold. The total weight is
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Rose Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Stud Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 18K rose gold diamond stud earrings with pushbacks. The metal was tested and determined to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies 14K Rose Gold by the Yard Mixed Cut Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
: Very Good Bezel Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold with: Four (4) marquise brilliant cut natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TIFFANY Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .07ct Diamonds By the Yard Pendant NK
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .07ct Diamonds By the Yard Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

0.40 Carats 9 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.40 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.45 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.96 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.96 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.12 Carats 11 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (1.12 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carats 11 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.40 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.41 Carat Single Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 18
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Single Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K Rose gold. The total weight is
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.95 Carats 19 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 24
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
19 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (1.95 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.54 Carat 10 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 17"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
10 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. Total weight is 3.54
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.19 Carat 10 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 17"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
10 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. Total weight is 2.19
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple 3 Row Diamond by Yard Station Bracelet Rose Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
TRIPLE 3 ROW DIAMOND BY THE YARD DIAMOND BRACELET 15 Stations 14K Rose Gold 7 Inches 0.69 Cttw
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

8.52ct Diamond Pendant Necklace with Diamonds by the Yard 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite triangular rose cut diamond, trilliant diamond, and round brilliant diamonds by the yard
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.27 Carat 9 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K yellow gold. The total weight is
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov Pink Sapphire and Diamond by The Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
in an 18 karat rose gold chain. Approximately 16 inches in length. Style available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.24 Carats Diamonds by The Yard 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white and rose gold Diamonds: 20 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Open Heart Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Drop earrings made in 18 karat rose gold suspending two, rose gold open hearts approximately 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.05 Carat Link to Link Diamond by the Yard Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
be ordered in 14k or 18k white/yellow/rose gold as well.  Color: F  Clarity: Vs1  Cut: Excellent   If
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

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

Double Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DOUBLE ROW 10 STATION DIAMOND BY THE YARD BRACELET 7'' 0.31ctw, 14k Rose Gold.
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Double Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DOUBLE ROW 10 STATION DIAMOND BY THE YARD BRACELET 7'' 0.33ctw
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.30 Carats Double Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DOUBLE ROW 10 STATION DIAMOND BY THE YARD BRACELET Bracelet Length 7'' 0.30 ctw, 14k Rose Gold.
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Double Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DOUBLE ROW NATURAL DIAMOND BY THE YARD BRACELET 14K ROSE GOLD. 0.30 cttw 10 Stations. 7 Inches
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Triple Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold 14 Karat 7
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
TRIPLE ROW DIAMOND BY THE YARD DIAMOND BRACELET 15 Stations 14K Rose Gold 7 Inches 0.35 Cttw
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.43 Triple-Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
TRIPLE ROW DIAMOND BY THE YARD DIAMOND BRACELET 15 Stations 14K Rose Gold 7 Inches 0.43 Cttw
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.45 Carats Double 2 Row Diamond Station Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DOUBLE 2 ROW 10 STATION DIAMOND BY THE YARD BRACELET Bracelet Length 7'' 0.45 ctw, 14k Rose Gold.
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2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Diamond Prism Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry Prism Pendant finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold with round brilliant
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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Rose Gold Diamonds By The Yard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose gold diamonds by the yard you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 48 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose gold diamonds by the yard 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose gold diamonds by the yard over the years, but those made by Alexander of Beverly Hills, Roman Malakov and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose gold diamonds by the yard, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Gold Diamonds By The Yard?

The price for a rose gold diamonds by the yard starts at $412 and tops out at $47,890 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,050.

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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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.