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David Webb Sapphire Bead and Diamond Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
n American Late-20th Century platinum and 18 karat white gold necklace with sapphires and diamonds
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Strikingly vivacious and feminine necklace designed by the famous Tiffany & Co., decorated lavishly
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

Sapphire and Diamonds Art Deco French Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant is set with a deep blue sapphire weighing approximately 8ct and framed with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.18 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rich and intense natural blue sapphire takes center stage. It weighs 5.18 carats and has a superb
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 20Ct Amethyst Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Pendant, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
20 Carats Amethyst, Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Pendant. Center stone is a marvellous 20 Ct
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Pendant 18" Cable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
-SI2 Clarity - G-I Color - 0.13ctw (approx.) (1) Synthetic Sapphire - Old Pear Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace, Circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace by Bulgari c.1970s, the collar necklace of flat ribbon
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Conversion Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous conversion pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Interlocking Hearts and Cupid’s Arrow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
sapphires in unmarked but tested platinum. Total diamond weight: approximately 0.12 carats. Total sapphire
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.58 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing approximately 0.16 carat total - eye clean and bright With bezel set French cut sapphires
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oval-Cut Sapphire Necklace, 20.13 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fourteen perfectly matched oval-cut sapphires are set in this one-of-a-kind necklace. The gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold and Platinum Set Cluster Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.36 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.40 carat diamond, 14 karat
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1960s Bvlgari 12.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Set Platinum over Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum and 18k. Renaissance revival meets Art Deco in this one-of-a-kind pendant
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond an Sapphire Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond an Sapphire Necklace Circa 1930's One Old Mine Marquise Cut Diamond Weighing .90
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.02 Carat Sapphire and 1.43 Carat Diamond, Platinum Pendant - 1980s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.02 carat blue sapphire and 1.43 carat diamond, platinum pendant with an 18 carat white
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.32ct Fine ROYAL Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Oval Halo Pendant Necklace. GIA Certified 1.32 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

J. Birnbach Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Floral Motif Necklace
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking platinum floral motif necklace is a true masterpiece, combining the brilliance of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Necklace Platinum 1.52 Carats Merkaba Star
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum diamond necklace, featuring a total of 1.52 carat round brilliant diamonds, F-G color and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...

Certified, 4.05 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This necklace is one of a kind. The center stone is an AGL Certified, No Heat Pink Sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Cluster Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Cluster Pendant. Featuring one pear mixed
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Pendant. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Jazz Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a platinum, pink sapphire and diamond drop necklace from the luxury jewellery designer
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21st Century and Contemporary English Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum Palm Tree Tropical Beach Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with calibrè cut sapphire waves. Weighing collectively approximately 0.40 carat. With pavè set single
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco, Diamond and Sapphire Sautoir Necklace with Detachable Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Art Deco diamond and sapphire sautoir necklace. A sautoir is a French term for a long
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.51 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as
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20th Century Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco "Blue Flash" Moonstone, Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ornate platinum metal work. The result is a stunning jewel that becomes more alluring the closer you look
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Vintage 1910s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.35 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Quatrefoil Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced square form channel set with calibré cut sapphires Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Gold Platinum 95.53ctw AGL Star Sapphire Diamond Brushed Flower Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set -Violet Blue to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
Hi We are loving this unique vintage beauty!! Perfect for everyday love & wear!! Necklace Details
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

H H 4.16 Carat Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
. Handmade by H, this platinum necklace features a 4.16 carat pear-shaped blue sapphire, embraced by 0.30
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 5.50 Carat No Heat Color-Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic cable chain necklace features a two-tone drop pendant comprised of platinum and 18 karat
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Arrow Jabot Pin 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Gorgeous, Edwardian jabot pin
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Charm Necklace on White Gold Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Delicate necklace with unique and fun Art Deco charms. The charms are made of platinum, encrusted
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Antique 1920 s Deco Diamond Platinum Necklace Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This very fine antique Designer Art deco 1920's diamond pendant Necklace and Brooch Pin was
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Unheated Sri Lanka Yellow Sapphire and White Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
platinum and 18k yellow gold. This necklace is stunning and so special! Length of chain is 17". GRS
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Clover Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold curb chain necklace - completed by spring ring and stamped Clover tested as platinum-topped
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

Vintage 1.8 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are stunned by this vintage beauty!! She is simply perfect for everyday love!! Necklace Details
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum-Topped 14k Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum-topped cross form with old European cut diamonds bead set throughout
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

17.63 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold PendantBrooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
central stone are pear-cut sapphires totaling 3.70 carats, displaying a vibrant rainbow of colors from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Plat Sapphire Diamond Filigree Scroll Work Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Synthetic Sapphires - Square French Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color (4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GCS Certified Natural Sri Lanka Sapphire 21ct Diamond Antique Necklace/Tiara
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian, circa 1900, sapphire and diamond necklace consisting of a drop pendant set in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco French Diamond, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
chain which suspends the Art Deco pendant which is composed of rose cut diamonds, sapphires and emeralds
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Colours by the Yard Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
features two round brilliant cut diamonds and one pink sapphire set in a Platinum chain. Accompanied with a
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Chain Pendant/Brooch W/ Invisibly Set Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco platinum and diamond chain pendant/brooch, crafted in the United States
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shield Pendant Handmade Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - French Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Blue
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond and Pink Sapphire Jazz Pendant, Circa 2002
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Bezels pendant finely crafted in platinum with one baguette diamond weighing
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Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 1.26 carats total - H/I color with VS2 to SI2 clarity Accented by trillion cut sapphires bezel set
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

SeidenGang Sapphire Diamond Garnet 18 Karat Gold Odyssey Collar Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is designed as organically formed cushion links - graduating in size With stylized
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Go...

Vintage 1970s Hemmerle 20.00 Carat Heart-Shaped Sapphire Necklace with Diamonds
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a Heart-Shaped Sapphire weighing approximately
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Belle Époque Edwardian Sapphires and Diamonds Chain Neglige Necklace
Located in London, GB
with tapered cut naturals sapphires and then again with diamonds. The platinum chain is retaining on
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.75 Carat Kite Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique diamond pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 12.62 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a unicorn of a gem. This incredible gem is a 12.62 carat unheated blue sapphire found in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cross Pendant. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 2.15 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed cut, Burmese sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 carats, bright deep royal
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Roman + Jules Gem Quality Blue Sapphire and Diamond Set in Platinum Pendant
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules' Gem Quality Pear Shaped Step Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

5.74ct Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire GIA Old European Diamond Pendant Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
A stunning Art Deco pendant featuring an approximately 5.74 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire as
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphire Platinum Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the sapphire platinum necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 401 vintage or 161 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a sapphire platinum necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a sapphire platinum necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Kiersten Elizabeth and LB Exclusive are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Finding a sapphire platinum necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 132 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Sapphire Platinum Necklace?

The price for a sapphire platinum necklace starts at $1 and tops out at $750,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,800.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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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