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Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
diamond and 18K white gold chain. Early 20th Century Charles-Henri Meylan is a storied name in the field
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Long x 1 1/8 inch Wide) Tiffany & Co. Solid 18K Chain is 17.5 inches long. Solid 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MODERNIST Pendant Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 37.69 Ctw In Kunzite Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid white gold of 18 karats with polished finish. It is very beautiful with contemporary look
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Gold Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
eternity loop, with 1.99tcw of diamonds. It is on a light weight 18k yellow gold chain that is ~18''. All
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1984 Carnelian Key Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold Pearls
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
shape of three-dimensional large key, made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
solid platinum and yellow gold of 18 karat and is embellished with engine turned guilloche patterns
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a chain. Oscar Heyman was a main manufacturer for Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef in fact Oscar
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Legacy 40 Carat GIA Massive Fancy Yellow Cushion Drop Diamond Necklace
Located in Mumbai, IN
• 💎 18K Yellow Gold Custom Setting: Light, durable, and crafted to amplify the diamond’s brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Legacy 15 Carat GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Drop Diamond Necklace
Located in Mumbai, IN
• 💎 18K Yellow Gold Custom Setting: Light, durable, and crafted to amplify the diamond’s brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. HardWear Large Double Link Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Tiffany & Co. HardWear Collection exudes a captivating allure with this incredible gold and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co .95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
and 195 round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 inch 18k white gold chain. 195 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. T Double Chain Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamonds Small
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Tiffany & Co. Model: T Double Chain Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamonds Small Exterior Color: White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

TIFFANY CO. Diamond White Gold Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LENGTH OF CHAIN: 41.5 cm METAL: 18k White Gold WIDTH OF HEART: 1.6 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Peace Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds Small Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 215480/41
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

18 Karat Tiffany Co. Atlas Diamond Circle Roman Numeral Pendant White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Atlas Diamond Circle Roman Numeral Pendant in 18K White Gold. (18) Round Brilliant Cut
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tiffany & Co. heart necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. The large heart pendant is attached to
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold 3 Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tiffany and co. open hearts necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold. Three heart charms dangle from
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Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Hematite, Carnelian and Smokey Quartz Feather Lariat Necklace 18K
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
attire with this chic and unique fashion necklace from Tiffany & Co. Crafted in cool 18K white gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Collection Diamond Gold Roman Numeral Pendant Drop Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Tiffany & Co. necklace has 3 Diamonds on the bale totaling .20ctw of VVS larity and D color
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Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Ring, Estate
By Tiffany Co.
Located in La Jolla, CA
This Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted of a 18 karat white gold chain and a bezel set diamond weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Heart Pendant, Cable Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
From designer Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso comes this 18k white gold and diamond heart pendant on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. / Diamond Pearl Frog Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
pearl drop measuring approximately 12.2 x 12.7 mm, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, 6.6 cm long
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1.00ct Trillion Cut Tanzanite Pendant in 18ct White Gold with 18ct Snake Chain
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
This delicate Pendant has a pretty blue Trillion cut Tanzanite stone set in 18ct White Gold. The
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Style 18 Carat Diamond Key Pendant Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Malvern, Victoria
from a 45 cm long Italian 18ct white gold chain, stamped 18ct/750 Italy
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Monseo Opal, Amethyst and Ruby Yellow Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
This cute little turtle is crafted in 19.2K yellow gold and set with a boulder opal, white diamonds
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2010s Portuguese Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An exquisite, rare and fine Art Nouveau pendant in 18 carat gold, Circa 1900. 18 carat gold set
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An exquisite, rare and fine Art Nouveau pendant in 18 carat gold, Circa 1900. 18 carat gold set
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Chain 24" #15446
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Chain with Box This Tiffany & Co. 18 karat white gold chain is 24" in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Bow Chain Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A simple yet elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond bow tie chain bracelet set in 18k white gold
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2010s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold 5MM Box Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Dimensions: chain measures 20-inches Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Feather Pendant in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tiffany Pendant Necklace is set in 18 karat white gold. The chain length is 20 inches. Chain 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k White Gold Classic Box Link Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
18k white gold and is a box link design. The necklace measures 20" in length and is 5 mm in width. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond 18K White Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301823 Comes With Box Only Model Metro Stones Diamond Weight Approximately 4.24 g Length Approximately 40 cm Width Approximately 2 cm Condition Excellent ______________________...
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Weave Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co Gold Weave Bracelet. With its intricate 10.1mm wide design, it's a testament
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20th Century German Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Textured Station Chain Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New York city by Tiffany & Co. This sleek piece was carefully crafted in solid yellow and white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1.75 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1960s Length: 16 inches Width of
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Men s 18 Karat White Gold Box Link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
A finely crafted 18 karat white gold box link bracelet by Tiffany & Co. This bracelet features
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2010s German Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Bold 18ct Gold and Black Onyx Long Chain Sautoir Necklace circa 1970s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A bold 18ct gold and black onyx long chain sautoir necklace by Tiffany & Co. circa 1970s, designed
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Mid-20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

18k heavy fancy two tone style 18k yellow and 18k white gold chain
Located in Brisbane, AU
18k white and yellow gold chain Fancy link Ready to ship 15.21grams cm long link width: 3-4mm
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2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Rose Gold Double Loving Heart Bracelet 7"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18K rose gold with a single diamond accent. The mirrored heart motif is fixed at center on a fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k yellow gold curb link style chain with white gold detail
Located in Brisbane, AU
18k white and yellow gold chain Curb link style Ready to ship grams cm long link width: solid
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2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace 1.50 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold and diamond Tiffany & Co necklace from the Atlas collection. The necklace features
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.21ctw Round Cut Diamond Elsa Peretti Sprinkles Necklace 18K Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Diamonds by the Yard Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sweet Nothing Envelope Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sweet Nothing Envelope Necklace 18K Yellow and White Gold Looks brand new, Love
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Victoria Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet from the Victoria collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 0.30ct Diamond Bow Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
carat white gold trace chain, creating a truly elegant piece. The 18 cm bracelet features the original
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti bean necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold features .25cts of round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Peretti 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Diamonds by The Yard Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic cable chain necklace in a Diamonds-by-the-Yard style with a lariat drop With bezel set
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Vintage 18K White Gold Feather Pendant 20" Snake Chain Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
visible wear. Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Hallmarks: © TIFFANY & CO., 750 Metal: 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., New York. Diamonds by the Yard is one of Elsa
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Three Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Triple Sentimental Heart Pendant Necklace. This authentic Tiffany & Co
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Carat White Gold Classic Box Chain Link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
high polish 18 carat white gold. The beautiful bracelet secures with a lobster clasp, measures 8.25" in
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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co T Smile 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty Tiffany & Co T Smile 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace is sure to brighten your day! The
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace TI12-100623
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
cross-shaped pendant is crafted from 18K White Gold and is elevated by sparkling diamonds with a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Metro Large Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
house’s refined craftsmanship and minimalist design ethos. Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, the pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Tiffany 18k White Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact tiffany 18k white gold chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 28 vintage or 57 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany 18k white gold chain among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tiffany 18k white gold chain — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Thomas Kurilla Jewelry and Thomas Kurilla each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A tiffany 18k white gold chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 52, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany 18k white gold chain for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany 18k White Gold Chain?

Prices for a tiffany 18k white gold chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $295,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,860.

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.

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.