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Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind necklace features a center drop pendant with a large Tahitian pearl topped by a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Grey Tahitian pear shaped pearl and diamond drop necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
gold. The pendant is adorned with a sparkling diamond and a Tahitian pearl, adding a touch of nature to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Tahitian Pearl, Type A Jadeite, Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Suite
Located in Melbourne, AU
White Gold A Tahitian Pearl, Type A Natural Jadeite Jade, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 18k White
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Tahitian Black Pearl Tassel Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and pearl tassel pendant features a cascade with 6 Tahitian pearls of 11mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

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

Classic Gray Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely pendant is a round and lustrous gray Tahitian pearl, mounted in a 14 karat white gold cup
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Fish Brooch Pin with Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
with a faceted sapphire. The fish suspends a voluminous Tahitian Pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sarah Graham Manzanita Cobalt Chrome 18k Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Sarah Graham
Located in Montclair, NJ
+ quality cultured Tahitian pearl hangs from the joined dual link in the center. The pearl displays a nice
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Patrick Jelk 18K White Gold Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Gemstone Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
green tourmaline and 3 brilliant cut diamonds, showcasing his signature sculptural design and inventive
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1990s Australian Modern Brooches

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

18K Gold Tahitian Mother of Pearl Earrings Pendant Slide Jewelry Vintage Set
Located in New York, NY
22.66mm) and weighs 9.14 grams, showcasing a 10.80mm Tahitian pearl. The thoughtfully designed pendant
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1990s Modern Stud Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIT Certified Golden White South Sea Tahitian Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Golden, White South Sea Pearls ,Tahitian Pearls and Diamonds brooch/pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Diamonds that Dangle and Shine With Every Little Movement--Striking! These Fine Real Tahitian Pearls are
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND EARRINGS AND BOX! Huge Vintage Natural Saltwater Pearls and Bright Sparkling White Diamond Day
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl 20 x 16mm Diamond Turquoise Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, large Tahitian Pearl of approximately 20mm x 16mm size. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Coral Onyx Necklace Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, sizable Tahitian Pearl of approximately 19mm x 15.5mm size. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leather Lariat with Black Tahitian Pearls, Jade, Emeralds and 18K Gold
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
designs directly to market. Diamonds to Lapis Lazuli, Emeralds to Pearls, and everything in between
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rosaria Varra Tahitian Pearl and Pink Tourmaline Bead Station Necklace in 18k
By Rosaria Varra
Located in Miami, FL
A dainty yet striking necklace by Rosaria Varra, featuring matched light silver Tahitian pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Post Earring with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
For the pearl lover out there - this pair of Cirrus Tahitian pearl earrings will make you swoon
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Kyanite and Silverite Multistrand Paradizia Necklace with Tahitian Pendant
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
are adorned by a large Pistachio Tahitian Pearl capped with diamonds. The Tahitian pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented Pendant
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
💎 Radiate Royal Energy – Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
pearls, 18K gold, and over 12 carats of diamonds. Each is designed as a Tahitian pearl with diamond
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20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Jorg Heinz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Mystery Sphere Magic Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Tahitian South Sea Pearl center framed with diamond accents -or- a sparkling solitary round faceted diamond
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Vintage 1970s German Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
neckpiece. 7 detachable South Sea pearl pendants with diamond tops complete the design. All of our pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Di...

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

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

Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace features a design with 10 Tahitian pearls and 12 Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...

White and Black Akoya Pearls w/ a fancy white gold clasp/pendant, Contemporary
Located in Aspen, CO
Tahitian black pearls display a deep black to deep violet color. These pearls also reflect the light well
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Necklace with Tahiti pearl and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.12ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with a Tahitian pearl and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.12 ct - F/G - VS/SI
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pederzani Signed Earrings for about 10.00 Ct of Diamonds and Pearls
By Pederzani
Located in Rome, IT
navette-cut diamonds, for about 9.50 ct., With two round pendant pearls measuring about 17 mm. A pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Pearl Demi-Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bulgari Diamond and Pearl Demi-Parure Suite is a rare Art Deco-inspired work for the Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Grey Color South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of perfectly matched 12.2 mm Tahitian dark silvery grey South Sea pearls , set in a diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Black Pearl Lariat Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
top set with diamonds and decorated with large ruby beads. The 2 pearl pendants are detachable and can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Triple-Pearl Lavalier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
gold chain, the elegant pendant is formed by three lustrous pearls: a rich golden drop pearl and two
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Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED 18K PEARL DIAMOND VINTAGE HUGE
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

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

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold filled bar Necklace with Black onyx, Abalone, MOP tahitian grey shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Meticulously crafted with precision, the necklace features a sleek bar pendant made from 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Mouawad Dangle Earrings 6 Carats Diamonds and 11 Carats Rubies
By Mouawad
Located in Paris, FR
Cut Diamonds, intertwined with Shuttle-cut Rubies forming a foliage Garland. A Grey Tahitian Pearl in
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Late 20th Century Swiss Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Ball Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Charm diameter 10mm Diamonds .23 tcw Chains and Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant sold separately. Made
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2010s American Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
the mesmerizing hues of Abalone, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian grey shell displaying a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

GIA 18K Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage Certified Natural Dangle 8.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
POSSIBLE. THANKS Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

18K Colombian Emerald Earrings Diamond Antique GIA Certified Huge 25.12 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian
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20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Emerald Earrings Diamond Vintage Certified GIA Natural VS Giant 24.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Bracelet Vintage Pery Watch GIA Deco VVS Rare Fine 10.04 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural
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20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Mikimoto Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
can be customized with gemstones like Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl,Tahitian Grey shell with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 11-12mm Nature Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pearl Quality AAA Luster AAA, Excellent Nacre
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dark Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Pendant
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 9 Round Diamonds - 0,15 ct, G/VVS1-VS1 - 9,5 mm Dark Tahitian pearl - 18K White Gold - Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
delicate hand-carved Tahitian pearl with diamonds. Chain length: 17.75 " (adjustable length)
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2010s Hong Kong Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and 0.12ctw Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
10.20 MM Tahitian Pearl and 0.12ctw Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Tahitian Pearl and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 18K Hinged Pendant
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
Gemstone Gemstone: Tahitian Pearl Shape: Oval Gemstone Measurements: 11.75 x 10.2mm Total Diamonds: 22
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Round Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large round Tahitian South Sea pearl measuring 16.1mm with grey tones and few natural surface
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Tahitian Pearl And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tahitian pearl and diamond pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 45 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect tahitian pearl and diamond pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tahitian pearl and diamond pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yoko London, Alberto and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tahitian Pearl And Diamond Pendant?

On average, a tahitian pearl and diamond pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,800, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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

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