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Chanel blue pearl necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal necklace with pearly cabochons and blue glass pearls
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1990s French Vintage Cabochon Necklace

French Lapis Lazuli Textured Gold Floral Chain Pendant Necklace circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
This is a handcrafted, French-made, organic-design, floral chain and pendant necklace from the
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Heart Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A bold two tone gold necklace with a large emerald and diamond heart pendant. This unusual pendant
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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

Bumble Bee Necklace Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Chain Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee pendant & necklace crafted in 18k yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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

Native American Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom 925 Silver Necklace Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Highly desirable Large Native American original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Green Turquoise
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Angel Skin Coral Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Pendant fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The cabochon light
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Carved Pink Quartz and Rhodonite Enhancer
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Necklace Pendant from Carolyn Pollack Collection. Top stone is cut with a flower design, followed by Pink
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20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pendant and Hair Holder with Cabochon Turquoise
Located in Crema, Cremona
karat yellow and white gold with an important 2.00 x 1.4 cm cabochon turquoise in the center and
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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

1980s Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and sapphire cabochons, as well as a total of approximately 2.40ctw G/VS diamonds. Necklace is 15.5
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1980s Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Lapis Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
necklace is in very good condition. Particulars: Weight: 12.8 grams Stones: Cabochon cut lapis lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MARINA B. Milano Pneus Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Russian Quartzes
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Pneus necklace designed by Marina B. (1930-2023). This fantastic colorful necklace was created in
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chaumet Paris 1970 Édouard Richard Convertible Necklace 18Kt Gold with Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible sautoir necklace designed by Edouard Richard for Chaumet. Beautiful convertible
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt yellow Gold Necklace with Carnelians
Located in Aventura, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14kt yellow gold multi-strand chain necklace, a
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1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Caplain Paris 1970 s French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wheat Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
press release closure Accented by a 2.5 mm round sapphire cabochon Bezel set - with a hinged figure
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1970s Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Revival Hellenistic Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Greek revival necklace with lapis lazuli. Beautiful, Hellenistic necklace, made in Greece in the
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Opal Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Statement necklace is designed with a polished gold cuban chain and centers a hexagonal twisted
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

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

Red Coral Apple Necklace Sapphire Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 16" Fruit Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage red coral & sapphire apple necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.9mm
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20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Hallmarked 18 Karat Gold Handmade Moonstone Station Necklace 18"
Located in Fairfield, CT
Beautiful vintage/antique French hallmarked handmade moonstone station necklace. Stamped with the
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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 18" Inlaid Angel Skin Coral w/ Wire Work Links Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage angel skin coral pendant necklace that is crafted
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1940s Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 18" Inlaid Angel Skin Coral w/ Wire Work Links Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent vintage angel skin coral pendant necklace that is crafted
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1940s Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal Carving Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and Chic Opal carving necklace/pendant set in 18k gold with sapphires, ruby and
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1990s Indian Artisan Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

1970 s Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Foliate Tassel Slide Cain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
filigree Bezel set with a row of 6.0 mm round turquoise cabochons Opaque medium robin's egg blue in color
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1970s Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Denmark 1970 Modernist Geometric Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 9.75 Ctw In Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
-modernist art, created in northern Europe, back in the1970. This collar necklace was made with geometric
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 1970 Statement Necklace with Scottish Gray Agates and 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Statement necklace with Scottish gray agate. Beautiful bold piece, created in the United Kingdom
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1970s British Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American E Etsitty Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace Gold Feather and Ko
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and brown turquoise necklace by Native American artisan, E. Etsitty. Hinged collar
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20th Century Native American Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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

ART DECO 1930 Stations Sautoir Necklace In Platinum With 6.05 Ctw In Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco sapphires stations chain necklace sautoir. This is a gorgeous stations long sautoir
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Egyptian Ankh Pendant Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Coral 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Ankh necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold. Lapis lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Nadja sautoir necklace diamonds, emeralds, rubies, onyx, yellow gold
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Marina B. Necklace Model "Naja" from the 70s'. This necklace is a long necklace made of small beads
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Faraone Mennella Modernist Blue Lapis Lazuli Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Miami, FL
Modernism necklace designed by Faraone Mennella. Fabulous statement necklace, created in Italy at
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Diamond Chrysoprase 18 Karat Gold Silver Enhancer Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as gemstone drop enhancer pendant suspended from 2.0 mm box chain Pendant
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silve...

Vintage 16.5" Pearl Strand Necklace w/ Gold Opal Diamond Halo Pendant Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Background w/ Nice
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20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Lapis Lazuli Necklace 16" Multi Strand Sterling Silver 18k Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co lapis lazuli multi strand necklace, crafted in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Locke 19K Hammered Yellow Gold Carved Mother of Pearl Pendant Enhancer
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Elizabeth Locke 19K Hammered Yellow Gold Enhancer This detailed 19K hammered yellow gold enhancer features a center carved mother of pearl stone depicting a town scene. The pendant...
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20th Century Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke 1990 s Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cable Link Chain Vintage Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with 3.0 mm round sapphire cabochons  Transparent medium blue in color Stamped for 18 karat gold With
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

CHAUMET 1970 Paris Collar Necklace In 18Kt With 26.40 Cts Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
finish. The necklace is embellished in the center with one huge cabochon, carved from vivid green
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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

Vintage Lalaounis Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Greek Swan Bird Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
arching over 26.5 mm Lapis Lazuli cabochon Lapis is opaque ultramarine blue with moderate mottling and
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1970s Greek Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade Diamond Necklace Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed lavender jade & diamond necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jeff Glode Wise Opal Sapphire Tourmaline Peridot Ebony 18 Karat Yellow Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Articulated linkage necklace is comprised of organic forms rendered as textured gold and carved
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Opal, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1993 Nephrite Green Jade Necklace with 18kt Yellow Gold Mounting
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite green jade necklace designed by Angela Cummings. A very rare modernist piece, created in
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1990s American Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Greek Key Design Trio, Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Greek key design 14kt yellow gold earring, bracelet, and necklace trio. The friction back
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1990s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 1.10 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.30 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 1.10 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1950 Graduated Coral Large Beads Necklace Mount In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A rare graduated coral beads necklace. This coral necklace is one of the best one we have ever
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger 1970 Tiffany Co. Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egg Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable chain suspending an egg-shaped carved turquoise measuring 10.5 mm x 15.0 mm. Opaque uniform robin's egg blue in color - set in a grooved ribbon motif basket. Topp...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 9.80 Carats Jade. We're a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace Pendant 18kt Gold with 100ctw Citrine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace pendant designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage and rare collector's piece
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tourmaline Sapphires Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, accented by Cabochon Sapphire and Tourmalines. Made in Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Long Necklace Sautoir in Platinum with Red Coral Onyx and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Long necklace sautoir. Very elegant long necklace sautoir, created with a beautiful color
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 12.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 12.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Freeform Mexican Fire Opal Necklace Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Orange Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Mexican fire opal necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklace

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 9.80 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 1970 Milan Very Rare Choker Necklace 18Kt Gold 16.02 Cts in Tourmaline
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant chic necklace designed by Gucci. Rare piece made in Milano, Italy by the house of Gucci
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Necklace in Metal, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short metal necklace with colorful cabochons. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection
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20th Century French Vintage Cabochon Necklace

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Vintage Cabochon Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage cabochon necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 123 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage cabochon necklace 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage cabochon necklace over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Bulgari and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage cabochon necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 30 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage cabochon necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Cabochon Necklace?

The price for a vintage cabochon necklace starts at $143 and tops out at $89,999 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,705.

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. 

Questions About Vintage Cabochon Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a necklace is vintage, one approach is to conduct research using trusted online resources. Start by looking for hallmarks and then use the maker's mark to identify the brand that produced it. From there, you can look at online catalogues and reference guides to determine approximately when your jewelry was made. A necklace is vintage if it is between 20 and 99 years old. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler help you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a rhinestone necklace is vintage, look on the clasp or the back of the pendant for a maker's mark. By snapping a photo of the mark and performing a reverse image search or entering a description of the marking into an online search engine, you can often identify the maker of a piece. Then, conduct further research to learn when the company or artisan was active and producing necklaces similar to yours. It is vintage if you estimate that your necklace is between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. For additional assistance with dating your rhinestone necklace, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a vintage Tiffany necklace is real, look closely at the links and clasp. Due to their expert craftsmanship, Tiffany Co. links appear continuous and have no visible seams or solder marks. The clasp should also be sturdy and free of solder or glue marks. Hallmarks can also help you authenticate your piece. Most Tiffany Co. jewelry will say the maker's full time or “T&Co.” Items marked simply with “Tiffany” are usually not authentic. Comparing the markings on your jewelry to hallmark images found on trusted online resources can help you identify counterfeits. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can also be of assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage Tiffany Co. necklaces.

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