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18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant Beautiful vintage yellow gold Chai symbol! The chai symbol
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
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W 0.93 in L 0.93 in
10K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #16375
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Chai Charm This gorgeous 10K gold chai charm would look beautiful on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #11729
Located in Washington Depot, CT
You'll love this beautiful yellow gold chai charm! Size: 3.85mm X 18.94mm Weight: 1.7gr / 1.0
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm Beautiful 14K yellow gold Jewish chai charm! Size: 21.5mm X
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #17635
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm - This beautiful charm is a symbol of 'life' and is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #17635
14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm #17635
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H 0.07 in W 0.52 in L 1.14 in
14K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant #16865
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant #16865 This beautiful chai symbol pendant was meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant #16865
14K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant #16865
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H 0.15 in W 0.96 in L 1 in
14K Yellow Gold Chai Pendant with Chain #14620
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This gorgeous 14K gold Chai pendant is paired with a beautiful 14K gold chain! Chain length: 20
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.34 Carat Diamond Swirl Fashion Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 1.34 carats total. Made in 18 karat white gold. Suspended on an 18 inch white gold chai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold and Sapphire Chai Ring
Located in New York, NY
Solid 14K White Gold Sapphire Chai Design Ring  14K White Gold  0.50 total carats of genuine blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chai Pendant in Gold with 2.40 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Dimensions: 38mm x 27mm x 5mm Metal: All Gold is 14kw Weight 13.2g Diamond Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Chai Pendant in Gold with 2.40 Carat Diamonds
Chai Pendant in Gold with 2.40 Carat Diamonds
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H 0.2 in W 1.07 in L 1.5 in
Sculpted & Modernist Chai Symbol Ring in Polished Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
grams of 14K yellow gold The chai symbol is actually two letters from the Hebrew alphabet forming the
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2010s American Modernist Fashion Rings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Chai Natural Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold, featuring the Hebrew word "Chai," meaning "life/God. 0.20 total carats of natural diamonds Chai
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Chai Pendant #16711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Chai Pendant- This lovely chai pendant features five
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Chai Pendant Necklace 0.28cttw
Located in New York, NY
This eye catching classic yellow gold diamond Chai pendant is truly graceful. 18 karat yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Am Israel Chai Diamond Pendant Judaica Necklace, Jewish Gift
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Chai - Hebrew "חי" Symbol of Life and Blessings: The "Chai" symbol in Hebrew represents life and
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Chai Pendant w/ Cable Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.50ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.15 Grams Chain Type: 18” adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Chai Pendant Diamond By The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This diamond Chai pendant on a diamond by the yard necklace is a stunning and meaningful piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Golden Jewish Chai Khai Hai Pendant Judacia Charm Necklace
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Golden Jewish chai khai Hai pendant Judacia Charm necklace No Gold K stamp
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20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Men's Miami Cuban Solid 10K Yellow Gold 10.58ct Diamond Link Chai 22 inches 6mm
Located in Newton, MA
by Alex & Co. Handcrafted in solid 10 karat yellow gold with precision and unparalleled attention to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

The Moon - Blue Sapphire & Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gol
Located in Suwanee, GA
/Anniversary Chain: Free 18 inches Gold Plated Silver Chain or 18K Solid Yellow Gold Chai
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Israel Map Gold Pendant Necklace "I have no other land" Judaica Necklace Jewelry
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Am Israel Chai gold Pendant Necklace featuring the map of Israel intricately crafted with a heart
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Hand-of-God 'Hamsa Hand' Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Hand-of-God (Hamsa Hand) Pendant, Centered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14K Yellow Gold Chai Pendant #15147
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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14K Chai Natural Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold, featuring the Hebrew word "Chai," meaning "life/God.  0.20 total carats of natural diamonds
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Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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1.25Carat Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chai Charm Pendant 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14K Yellow Gold Chai Charm You will adore this 14K yellow gold chai charm! Size: 19mm X 15mm
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Gold Chai For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold chai you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold chai 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. Creating a gold chai has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Eytan Brandes are consistently popular. Take a look at a gold chai featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold chai, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Chai?

On average, a gold chai at 1stDibs sells for $1,220, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $54,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.