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Freshwater Pearl, Ruby and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Knotted Freshwater Pearls, Ruby and 22k yellow gold beaded necklace. Necklace is finished with a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful multi-gemstone beaded necklace, with 420.30 carat Blue Sapphire, 63.80 carat Ruby, 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire beads with white pearls and white diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this statement piece features
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Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These teardrop Ruby beads are two necklaces put together,or worn individually. One is set with
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Garnet Pearl Sapphire Ruby Aqua Opal Tourmaline Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
south sea pearl, tumbled ruby bead, tumbled blue sapphire bead, tumbled ruby bead, sapphire encrusted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30" J Dauphin Monkey
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30"
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30" J Dauphin Monkey
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
African Ruby Bead Necklace in 18k Gold Chain Crafted with meticulous precision, this 98-mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

7 Layer Fresh Water Pearl, Ruby Bead + 14KG Spacer Clasp Opera Length Necklace
Located in New York, NY
7 Layers of Fresh water Pearl with Ruby Beads with 14 Karat yellow gold Spacer clasp Opera
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Bronze, Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 8-8.5 mm Pearl & Ruby Yellow Gold Snake Clasp Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 79.1 Grams Stone: Pearl (8-8.5 mm). Ruby (2 mm) Length: 32 Inches Hallmark: 14K ITEM #:BR
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
White nuanced orient cultured pearls choker necklace. The hanging system is in the form of a
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gol...

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace of 6 rows of cultured white oriental pearls, diameters; 6.5
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

Designer Beaded Necklace with Diamonds, Ruby and South Sea Pearl in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:7.42g Diamond:51.38ct Pearl:113.8Cts, Ruby:5.5Cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Emerald and Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Cultured Pearl Necklace with an Oval Emerald Cabochon, a Pear-Shape Ruby Cabochon, and Diamonds
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby

Renaissance Tahitian Black Pearl Rubies Tsavorite Diamonds Akoya Pearls Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Rubies Tsavorites Diamonds Akoya Pearls of Top Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Tsavorite, Ruby, Pearl, Eme...

Tahitian Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and modern necklace featuring 19 Baroque AKA Free Form Tahitian pearls. The pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gol...

Pearl White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with three strands of Japanese 7/7.5 mm pearls, the closure in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Ruby Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,750 Large 8.25-7.25 MM Fine Quality South Sea Pearl & Finely Faceted Ruby Necklace
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Black Pearl, Bronze

Diamond Ruby Monkey Silver Pearl Rosario Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Tummy Ruby Eyes Pendant Monkey on a Silver Pearl Rosario Chain Necklace By Designer J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Diamond Ruby Monkey Silver Pearl Rosario Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Tummy Ruby Eyes Pendant Monkey on a Silver Pearl Rosario Chain Necklace By Designer J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

29.47 Carat Ruby and Pearl on Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Stunning 29.47 carat natural sugarloaf ruby (detachable) 'Baroque' style pendant with diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

AJD 30 Inch Unique White Pearl and Ruby Necklace Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
30 Inch necklace of faceted matte 6mm natural ruby rondelles and white Chinese freshwater pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful and very unique South Sea Pearl convertible necklace with a gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD Fascinating Multicolor Natural Real Ruby Zoisite & Real Pearl Shell Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
(no sharp edges) white Pearl shells in this 19 inch long necklace. The Ruby Zoisites are
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - Unique piece. Necklace composed of 6 rows of fine white round oriental pearls
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J. One of A Kind Pearl Woven Necklace with Rubies & Pink Topaz
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl band, intricately woven together into a fine lace like design, and adorned with faceted Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl Gold Vermeil Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...

Contemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Station Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux NumContemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Long Station Necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Pearls, Cameo, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò necklace mounted with 6 strands of pearls
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is ornamented with six blue sapphire beads, six emerald beads and five ruby beads, evenly
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...

Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold ~ Ruby and Pearl 10 Strand 15" Choker Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage ~ 14kt Yellow Gold ~ Ruby and Pearl 10 Strand 15" Choker Necklace Ruby Metaphysical
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1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Eostre Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Berca Natural White Kogolon Pearl White Diamond Amethyst Peridot Ruby Necklace
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Necklace, Chic and Wearable, Perfect with Any Attire: the white purity of Kogolon is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...

Yoko London Ruby Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Knotted Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
The timeless combination of Ruby, Diamond and Pearl has been re-imagined by Yoko London in this
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 1...

GIA 12.20 Carats Ruby & Diamond Clasp on 3 Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Tahitian Pearls selected to fit the clasp with handmade platinum and diamond spacers to ensure the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald & Ruby Diamond Three Strand Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
is attached on either side to three, white bead cultured pearl strands and yellow gold spacers. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Double Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Clasp with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Art Deco Pearl Necklace featuring two strands of lovely lustrous Cultured Pearls which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Pearls hold the magnificent clasp. The entire necklace measures 18". The clasp and the end pieces measure
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1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

20" Multi-Stone, Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the celestial allure of the 20" Multi-Stone Bead, Pearl, and Sterling Silver Rondell
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds and rubies, this bib style necklace is sure to impress. The necklace features a unique cluster of
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20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Ruby Link Pearl Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel Byzantine link endless faux pearl necklace. Composed of continuous Maison Gripoix
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1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby ​​and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Long Necklace with Tahiti pearls and about 150 carat gemstones
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
and Tahiti pearls just can't be ignored. From red rubies to pink and yellow and blue sapphires, and
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2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

542 carat 3-Strand Ruby Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
gold heart clasp and gold extender with a single pearl accent. The pinkish red ruby beads are
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Graduated from 15mm to 10mm
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace. Thirty-five high luster, white south sea pearls with shimmering
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Ruby Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl ruby bead necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a pearl ruby bead necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a pearl ruby bead necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marina J., Clarissa Bronfman and Elaine Silverstein are consistently popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl ruby bead necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Ruby Bead Necklace?

Prices for a pearl ruby bead necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $138 and can go as high as $395,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,800.

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.