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Tiffany Co. Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold and features a single white pearl pendant accented with an ~.24ct of diamonds
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20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany 18 karat white gold and diamonds pendant on an 18 1/2" Tiffany chain. The pendant measures
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
-catcher! The necklace is made of gleaming 18K white gold and boasts an open circle pendant set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 2003 Atlas 0.30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bale Accompanied by white gold cable chain completed by spring ring clasp From Tiffany & Co. 2003
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany creates a swell of style in this eye-catching pendant necklace. 18K Gold drops in a fine
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Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. .22 Carat Diamond Gold Square Atlas Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. diamond 18k white gold Atlas square numerical pendant necklace 16 round brilliant
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany collar necklace in 18k yellow gold suspending a double bezel frame holding an ancient
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti diamond pave Gold Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. 18K yellow gold is beautifully shaped into a curling tear. Its shine is provided by the unsparing
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Diamonds Bloom Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
. Hallmarked: Tiffany & Co. Au750 18k White gold Round brilliant diamonds Pendant 1.75" long Approx. total
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany Co. Diamonds by the Yard Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
Tiffany’s Diamonds By The Yard Necklace is made from yellow gold and white diamonds. Each of the
Category

Early 2000s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Cross Pendant Necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Enamel Pearl Gold Dragonfly Necklace and Earring Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. set includes a necklace and a pair of earrings that are crafted from 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
"Designed as if unaware of its beauty, the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ Yellow Diamond Flower Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ yellow diamond flower pendant set in 18k yellow
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Classic and prestigious, this gorgeous 18K yellow gold necklace from Tiffany & Co. by Elsa Peretti
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Aquamarine Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
, Tiffany & Co. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold with a plain polished ball motif playing
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Etoile Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
/Series: Etoile Metal Type: Yellow Gold/Platinum Metal Purity: 18k Chain or Bracelet Length (in): 6.5 Pre
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond T Smile Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. from the Tiffany T collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Heart Key Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1mm Hallmarked: 18ct Gold London 2016 Marked: ‘Tiffany & Co.’ ‘AU750’ Box
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Yellow Diamond Key Pendant Set in Platinum and Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. yellow and white diamond key pendant set in platinum and 18k
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Signature X Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. From 1990's Signature X Collection Pendant
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Multi Gemstone Heart Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
- Pendant Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co Box Material(s)- 18ct White Gold Gemstone- Diamond Secondary Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Tiffany and Company Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
.30carats approximately GH VS-SI All dangling on a simple elegant 14k yellow gold chain 17 inches long
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Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. France Vintage Diamond Gold Love Birds Pendant Charm Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tiffany & Co. France. Total diamond weight .09 carats. Circa 1950-60. Diameter 1 5/16". 18 karat white
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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

18W Tiffany Co. Diamond Mini Metro Horseshoe Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K white gold diamond mini metro horseshoe pendant necklace. The necklace
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Company Carnelian Hematite Quartz Gemstone 18KWG Lariat Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 18 karat white gold Tiffany & Company gemstone Lariat Necklace is a luxurious and sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Pearl Dragonfly Pendant Necklace and Earrings Suite
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful necklace and earring suite by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are each set with a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Pearl Dragonfly Pendant Necklace and Earrings Suite
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful necklace and earring suite by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are each set with a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Tiffany Co. Diamond Starburst Pendant 18 Karat YG Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diameter. Signed Tiffany & Co. The pendant is currently on an 18 inch platinum chain.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Aaron Basha Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Blue Enamel Baby Shoe Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Aaron Basha Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Blue Enamel Baby Shoe Charm Pendant—a
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Diamond Cross Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
pendant and on the chain Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 750 for 18k gold.
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Spain open heart diamond pendant crafted in 18 Karat white
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso Tiffany Co. Blue Sapphire Sugar Stack Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
white gold and claw set securely. The pendant hangs from a 18-inch Tiffany platinum trace chain. Due to
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 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 American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Large Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
12mm  pendant is attached to the original  18.5 inch tiffany chain (can also be worn at 15 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Pearl 18K Pearls-By-The-Yard Drop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
luster Completed by wire ear hooks Stamped for 18 karat gold Stamped for Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Jade Gold Bottle Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s-80s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti, American. Elsa Peretti is renowned for her
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Ring and Chain, Hallmarked 750 & Guaranteed Pendant Weight -- 9.2 grams 18 inch Solid Gold Tiffany
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold Emerald Diamond Mesh Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fantastic antique 18k gold mesh bracelet, featuring emerald and diamond. The bracelet is adorned
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Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond heart necklace by Theo Fennell. The necklace features an openwork heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Weingrill Tubogas Two Colors Gold Necklace
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Napoli, NA
white gold in a perfectly balanced necklace. The smooth dimensions and weight make this jewel suitable
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany co Chain 18K White gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & co Material 18K White gold Chain Length 16'' Long Weight 1.7gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co 18k White Gold Pendant Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Mint condition 18K White gold Chain length 18" Pendant 14x14mm Weight 3.6gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co Chain in 18K White Gold 20 Long
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Metal 18K White Gold Length 20'' Long Weight 2.3gr Gender Unisex Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany co PT950 Gold Chain 16"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co Condition Never Worn Metal PT950 Chain Length 16" Comes with Tiffany & co pouch
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co Chain in 18K white Gold 20 Long
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co Material 18K White Gold Chain Length 20'' Long Chain Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k White Gold Classic Box Link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
18k white gold and is a box link design. The bracelet measures 8" in length and is 5 mm in width. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Chain Link Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Tiffany & Co. Style : 18k White Gold Chain Link Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Key 1.5" #16091
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Key 1.5" Tiffany & Co. diamond heart key in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY Co 18K White gold Diamond Metro Bow Mini Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Mint condition 18K White gold Pendant length 13.2mm Width 14mm Chain length
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 Ctw
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Atlas Metal Type: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Chain or Bracelet Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italy 1.00 Ctw. Diamond & Curb Link Gold Chain Bracelet., composed of 18k
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold 1ctw Diamond Atlas Roman Numeral Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Solid White Gold Weight: 22.04 Grams Type: Line Link Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Atlas Pierced Diamond 18ct white Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
The Tiffany & Co. Atlas Pierced Diamond bracelet is a stunning piece of jewellery crafted from 18ct
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Early 2000s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Diamond by the Yard Bracelet #18584
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Chain Diamond by Yard Bracelet Gorgeous Tiffany & Co
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20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Stations Chain Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.68 Ctw Coral
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow and white gold of 18 karats and is fitted with a security push box with a hinged figure 8 for
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20th Century American Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Hardwear Bracelet 18k Rose Gold Diamond Black Titanium Limited
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
& Co. Hardwear Bracelet. Crafted from 18k rose gold, its chain-style design is adorned with stunning
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Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

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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.