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Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sapphires. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Single Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive single strand pearl necklace with 0.66 carat green sapphire and 0.88 carat
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Vintage 1910s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is ornamented with six blue sapphire beads, six emerald beads and five ruby beads, evenly
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

Diamond Tennis Necklace with Blue Sapphire Accent
Located in New York, NY
Meet the Blue Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace—a refined take on a jewelry staple. Alternating pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Sapphire and 22K Gold Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A striking yet delicate necklace comprised of faceted blue sapphire beads with three pear shaped
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Pearls, Cameo, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by diamonds,rubies,sapphires and colored
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Emilio Certified Natural Jade Beads Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 53 jadeite Approximately 10mm each 52 pineapple cut white diamonds 1 pearl 1 sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold Clasp
Located in Rotterdam, NL
white gold, adorned with a vivid oval-cut sapphire surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds in a graceful
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White...

Carved Tanzanite Tassel Necklace With Diamonds and Sapphire In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
pattern set with Diamonds with a perfect tassel hanging down with Tanzanite and pearls strand. Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Extremely chic and very delicate necklace, created in
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

100 carats Sapphires 0.44 Carats White Diamonds Clasp 18K Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
carats Sapphires 0.44 white diamonds placed as closure on both sides 18K White Gold Sautoir Long Necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

33.60Ct Natural Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
33.60Ct Natural Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J Pearl Necklace with Emerald, Sapphire Diamonds, Vintage Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This necklace features Graduated Pearl strands, adorned in faceted Emerald and Sapphire beads, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Blue Ivory Sapphire Diamond Necklace EbonyHamsa
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shade blue beads - glass evil eye bead - enamel white diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler bead - 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace feature 18 karat yellow gold clasp set with round brilliant cut Diamonds
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1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

3.5 Carats Diamonds and Sapphires in Platinum with South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
between each pearl. Sapphire and Diamond Focal Point weighting approximately 3.5 Carats Total Weight (53
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Cathy Waterman Multi Color Sapphire Platinum Necklace Estate Jewelry
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous necklace by Cathy Waterman crafted out of multi color sapphire beads with platinum
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Akoya Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, One of a kind, Akoya Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified $6,950
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamonds Colourless Sapphire and Rubi Serpenti in 18k White Gold Necklace
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
of the Nile. Components: 1291 Black Diamonds total 52.17 cts 659 Colorless Sapphires 28.22 cts 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Modern Necklace 18Kt Gold Baroque Pearls And 5.60 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Necklace with baroque pearls. A nice contemporary modern necklace, made in Italy, with
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coomi 20K Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
, 0.25cts blue sapphire, and 0.95cts diamonds. Necklace measures 18" in length.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Diamonds Multicolored Sapphires Amethyst White, Light-Pink Pearls Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded by bright diamonds and with a simple closure in 14K rose gold. The necklace has a movable pendant
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Vintage 1970s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k...

Platinum Station Black Enamel Necklace with Diamonds, Pink Sapphires Ethiopian
Located in Bloomington, MN
Platinum Station Black Enamel Necklace with Diamonds, Pink Sapphires Ethiopian Opals This
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel

18k White Gold Sapphire Freshwater Pearl Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sophistication and charm, this piece features 130.36 carats of sapphire beads, radiating a deep, captivating
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

29.10 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
29.10Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Blue Asymmetrical Sapphire Diamond Necklace Moon Face Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shade blue beads - glass evil eye bead - enamel white diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler bead - 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Style Blue Sapphire Sautoir Necklace
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Sapphire Diamond Asymmetric Necklace Blue Agate Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
bead - 925 sterling silver sapphire enamel evil eye charm - 925 sterling silver diamond double sided
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Enamel

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Diamond Sapphire Cross Necklace Ebony Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- diamond, 925 sterling silver, sapphire tumbler bead - diamond, 925 sterling silver large cross connector
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Blue Ivory Sapphire Diamond Necklace&Green Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shade blue beads - glass evil eye bead - enamel white diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler bead - 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage 3- Strand A DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE Cultured Grey PEARL Necklace in 18K W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Three Strand 9.5-10.9mm Cultured Grey PEARL& DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE Necklace 18K White Gold
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Late 20th Century English Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Shaped Blue Sapphire Necklace in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut sapphire pieces and diamonds. Accessorize
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Peggy Guiness Gold Bead Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Peggy Stephaich Guinness
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Peggy Stephaich Guinness bead collar necklace, designed with ten free-form hammered beads in 24k
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2010s Brazilian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

AJD Exotic Multi Color 19 Inch Graduated Sapphire Necklace Expandable
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire Necklace – Graduated Oval Gemstones, Adjustable Length, 19 Inches + 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond & Mix gems Necklace Mix Gems Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Necklace Baroque Pearls Diamonds Sapphires in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Multicolored sapphire and diamond baroque pearl necklace. 18K white gold setting. It is composed of
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Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold and 14 kt White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14 kt white gold mounted with onyx, diamonds,coral and sapphires. As pendant, three sapphires with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace in 18 Carat White Gold, Baroque Pearls, Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Paris, FR
Semi-rigid articulated necklace in white gold, baroque pearls, diamonds and multicolored sapphires
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Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Beaded 24.84TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Beaded 24.84TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This necklace features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

GRS Certified Emerald, Burmese Unheated Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round brilliant diamond clasp. The emeralds, sapphires, and tourmalines are all completely natural
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
with pave sets vivid pink, yellow and blue sapphires and fine quality diamonds throughout. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Necklace come with 10 pieces of natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cellini 18KT Gold 37.55 Carat Pink Sapphire Briolette Diamond Flower Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and 37.55 carats of pink sapphires. The briolette cut allows the sapphires to dangle and move
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2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Cut 24.84TCW Green Emerald Diamond Beaded Necklace 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Beaded 24.84TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This necklace features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
. The stones in the pendant are Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Coral, Garnet, Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond Clasp Ca 1925
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl necklace with a sapphire & diamond clasp, c.1925. The necklace is a single row of
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Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
, PEARL, & DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE! 3.46 CARATS TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL BURMESE NO HEAT
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Faceted Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
sapphire faceted bead pendants total carats 34.45. Dimensions: L 17.71 in / 45 cm X D 0,16 in / 4, 06 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
cut Pink Sapphires and 2.74 carats of Brown Diamonds, drilled and linked in 18 Karat rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Alex Jona Tanzanite Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Karat white gold pebbles set with blue sapphire (7.30 ct.) and white diamond (0.477 ct.) pavé. Alex
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Chunky French Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.72 ctw
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Carved Emerald Cts 306 South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 37-inch necklace features 306 carats of vibrant pink sapphires and intricately carved
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire

23.67Carats Oval Cut Multi Sapphire Halo Diamond Necklace in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
23.67 Carats Oval Cut Multi Sapphire Halo Diamond Necklace in 18k Solid Rose Gold studded with oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Dangle Necklace 15 3/4" - 18k Pear 7.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Diffusion Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace of 6 rows of cultured white oriental pearls, diameters; 6.5
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

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Sapphire Beads And Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sapphire beads and diamond necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 50 vintage or 53 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a sapphire beads and diamond necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Coomi, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Gemjunky/M D Designs are consistently popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Sapphire Beads And Diamond Necklace?

Prices for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $448 and can go as high as $360,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,396.

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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