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8.9 Ct Green and White Diamonds Pavè Arabian Star Flower Necklace in White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
Inspired by Arabian Star Flowers, this gorgeous 18Kt white gold necklace features multiple diamond
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Flower Pink Coral Diamonds Pavè Necklace
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
Beautiful floral collier in 18KT white gold with pink coral and diamonds. The necklace is made of
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

De Beers Wild Flower Necklace 2.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold
By De Beers
Located in Birmingham, GB
De Beers Wild Flower Necklace 2.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold This Pre-Loved De Beers Wild
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Prasiolite and Diamond Accent Flower Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
previously owned prasiolite and diamond accent flower pendant necklace in 14K white gold. Glistening with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 14k Gold

Water Flower Diamond Pendant Necklace, 3.13 Carat Weight 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Water Flower Diamond Pendant. Crafted Fromquality 18 Karat White Gold. The Total Gem
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.51 Carats Diamonds Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Carmel, CA
A stunning floral diamond necklace made in 14k white gold. This lovely piece measures 17 inches in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flowers Pendant for Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flowers Pendant for Necklace. Diamonds of approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flower Diamonds Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Flower Diamonds Necklace set in 18 kt w/g 3.48 carat diamonds VS clarity F colour Lobster Claw
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2010s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Two-Row Flower Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold two row necklace, with flower motif, bezel set with full cut round diamonds weighing
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1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ecksand 14k White Gold Twisted Flower Pearl Necklace With Diamond Halo
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
white gold. It is crafted from high-end recycled gold for lifetime wear. The delicate chain leaves the
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2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ecksand 18k White Gold Twisted Flower Pearl Necklace With Diamond Halo
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
white gold. It is crafted from high-end recycled gold for lifetime wear. The delicate chain leaves the
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2010s Canadian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamonds Flower Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant flower pendant in 14k white gold. Perfect for casual wear and a night out. Pendant
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in La Jolla, CA
18 karat white gold necklace with 2 marquise and 2 pear shape blue sapphires weighing a carat total
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Andreoli Green Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Flower Vine Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Green Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Flower Vine Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold 36.39cts Rose Cut Diamond Flower Collar Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Part of Rarever's 'Blossom' Collection, this impressive necklace, beautifully crafted and playful
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flower Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A white gold necklace set with .75 cts of diamonds clusters into a flowery shape. Very small and
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Flowers Pendant for Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
14 Karat White Gold, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Flowers Pendant for Necklace. Diamond of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Cut 0.75 ct Diamond Pendant Flower Necklace in 18 kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round 0.75 ct Diamond Flower Drop pendant Necklace in 18 kt White Gold Perfect for
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold plated Silver Dangle Pendant Necklace; Kiss and Flower
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
BELLESSORT BONDS OF UNION Sterling silver white gold plated 42 cm trace chain with bolt ring and adjusting
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Necklace in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother of Pearl Flower Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold Inspired by the
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2010s Hong Kong Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Stunning Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18K White Gold Black Enamel Total Carat
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2010s South African Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gorgeous Diamond Flower Necklace
By ML Brown, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous flower necklace featuring 42 black diamonds, 6.92 cts, 61 round diamonds, 9.05 cts, and 55
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White GSI and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires 18 Karat Pink Gold Flower Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Fashion necklace in 18kt pink gold for 6,80 grams with rolò chain with a length of 46 centimeters
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White GSI and Brown Diamonds Orange Sapphires 18 Karat Pink Gold Flower Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Fashion necklace in 18kt pink gold for 4,80 grams with rolò chain with a length of 46 centimeters
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 18K White Gold 4 Petalled Fresh Water Pearl Flower Drop Necklace
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 18K White Gold Four Petalled Fresh Water Pearl Flower Drop Necklace OWN Your Story
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Long Flower Chain Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Long Flower Chain Necklace in 18K White Gold Inspired by the
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2010s Hong Kong Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Modern Gold Kinetic Flower Twist Diamond Pendant Necklace
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K Yellow Gold Twist Floral Pendant Necklace White Diamonds. Gold Weight: 8.15 grams Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Rochester, NY
14 karat white gold Flower shaped diamond pendant on 18 inch cable chain. 15 round diamonds 0.32
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Necklace with Flower Motifs
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold long necklace consisting of round brilliant diamonds set in a tennis style with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rondell Moonstone 18k White Gold Necklace with a Pink Flower Maki-e Pearl Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
, with a 12.3mm pink flower maki-e Tahitian pearl clasp, with 18k white gold nittle parts. Includes an
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold 0.92ct Marquise Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details Metal White Gold Total Carat Weight (TCW) 0.92 ctw Style Pendant Fastening Lobster
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Flower Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Frederick, MD
This flower bar pendant is part of InBloom Jewelry’s “Petal” collection. This collection combines
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Flower Drop Necklace
By ML Brown, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold necklace featuring four diamond flowers weighing 2.45 cts with single diamond bezels
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

9ct White Gold Diamond Necklace 0.40ct Daisy Flower Charm Chocker 18”
Located in Ilford, GB
We call it our Bridgeton Necklace as worn by main character 0.40ct diamonds set in flower cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Flower Pendant with VVS Diamond
Located in St Petersburg, FL
14kt White Gold with VVS-EF Diamond Flower Setting Pendant. 1.440 gm 14kt white gold. O.28 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.79 Ct White Brilliant-Cut Diamond Adjustable Open Collar Flower Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
This adjustable diamond flower necklace is feminine and fashionable at the same time. The 18 Kt
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Flower Bouquet Pendant Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
The only gift better than real flowers is a diamond bouquet. Let her wear it every day to remind
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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

14K White Gold 1.00ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite "14K White Gold 1.00ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant," an enchanting
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4-Petal Calla Flower Necklace in Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Valenza, IT
flower necklace features an ingenious symmetrical net design with multiple white brilliant-cut diamond
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari Fiorever Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k white gold Bvlgari Fiorever Flower pendant necklace, with 0.16ctw G/VS diamonds . Retail $3600
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Black and White Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant has fancy colored diamonds set in 18K White Gold. The elegant leaves on this
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ava Diamond Flower Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
The Ava Diamond Flower Pendant is a classic, feminine pendant. This pendant looks amazing on its
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Diamond Baguette Marquise Brilliant Flower Line Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Baguette Marquise Brilliant Flower Line Necklace 18KT Gold This necklace features
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Monseo Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite and Diamond Flower Gold Necklace
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19.2K white gold necklace with 49 brilliant cut diamonds with 0.28 ct. 1 topaz 4 mm 6 tsavorites
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Champagne and White Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K White and Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Floral pendant has fancy colored diamonds set in 18K White and Rose Gold. Gold Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearl Flower Pendant
By Mikimoto
Located in DAYTON, OH
This Mikimoto, 18K, White Gold, 11mm, White South Sea Pearl, Flower Pendant features an A+ quality
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2010s Japanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Gold

All Natural 25 Carats Multicolor Gem Stones Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18k White Gold Stones: Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 25 carats Weight: 48.7 grams Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3, 30 Ct Pavè White Diamonds Flower Van Gogh Cocktail Necklace with Black Enamel
Located in Valenza, IT
Loosely inspired by Van Gogh's flower paintings, this 18kt white gold necklace features a double
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose/White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
102 high quality Diamonds make up this very wearable Flower Pendant Necklace. Diamond grade is G
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2010s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin White Gold Love By The Inch 4 Station Flower Necklace 7773318AW23X
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
— but layered they create a fresh look. 18K WHITE GOLD APPROXIMATELY 0.20 TCW CHAIN IS APPROXIMATELY 23
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2010s Chain Necklaces

1.41 Carat Pave Diamond White Gold Flower Pendant with Chain
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
A subtle and exquisite flower pendant and accompanying 18K White Gold chain. Set with 1.41 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Calla Flower Diamond Pendant Fantasy Cocktail Necklace in 18 K Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
flower necklace features an ingenious symmetrical net design with multiple white round-cut diamond
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Flower and Heart Inspired Rose Gold and White Gold Pendant Set with Diamonds
Located in Knokke, BE
upper layer has been made in 18 karat white gold, carefully finished with a pave setting of white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Flower Long Necklace 7772018AJ30X
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Medium cut out Diamond Flower Necklace in 18k Yellow & white Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilberto Cassola Round Briliant Cut Diamonds White Gold Flower Brooch
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
18Kt White gold Brooch with Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds. Made in our Atelier in Valenza
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin 3 Station Diamond Flower Necklace 7773260AW17X
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Diamond by the Inch 3 Station Diamond Flower Necklace. Diamond:-0.28
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold Flower Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold flower necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, white gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 281 vintage or 831 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold flower necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A white gold flower necklace from LB Exclusive, Luigi Ferrara and Van Cleef Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A white gold flower necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 898 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 mixed cut alternatives. Finding a white gold flower necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 278 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Gold Flower Necklace?

On average, a white gold flower necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,900, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,046,250 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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.