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LB Antique carved Mother of Pearl Chinese pendant necklace with MOP beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB hand Carved Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Happiness pendant is on offer. This lovely, delicate
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Necklace Tanzanite Ruby Mother of Pearl
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
, cabochon tanzanite and old Chinese fish in mother of pearls and 2 button 1940 mother of pearl too. All
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Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Chinese artisans to make finely engraved sets of mother-of-pearl gaming counters for use in parlor games
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Antique Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace with Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter that was carved in China for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Double Strand 6mm Pearl with Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Necklace, 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant "Y" necklace features a beautifully hand-carved, mother-of-pearl antique gaming
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip Necklace with Blackened Silver, Steel and 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gaming counter dating back to the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Best Wishes - Fire Opal Halo Diamond & Mother of Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Best Wishes - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin & Grace 14KY Gold Zambian Emerald, Mother of pearl, Malachite & Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
) 0.59 carat ,mother of pearl pink free (1 Pcs) 0.56 carat, onyx free free (1 Pcs) 0.66 carat and Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Reversible Pendant in Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching and reversible pendant features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Classic Oval-Cut Aquamarine, Mother of Pearl with Diamond 14k White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of oval-Cut Aquamarine (1 pcs) 0.75 carat, Fancy-cut Mother of Pearl Pink (1
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant with Amethyst and Citrine
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Fish Motif Pendant in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl gambling counter in the shape of a fish
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip Pendant / Enhancer in 14k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant / enhancer features an antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter that has been
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant in Gold, Blackened Silver & Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant in Gold and Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an original antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter that has been
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Yellow Gold Silver Pendant Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter that was hand carved in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Pendant with Gold, Silver and Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Pendant in Gold and Silver with Blackened Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking necklace features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Chip Pendant in Gold and Silver with Steel Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter in 18K Gold and Silver Pendant with Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Stephen Dweck Carved Crystal Quartz & Pearl Multi-Strand Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Stephen Dweck collar multi-strand necklace Featuring carved fancy cut quartz over mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter and Kyanite Cabochon Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea White Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
, Indonesia, Northern Australia, and the South China Sea. Each pearl in this necklace possesses a smooth yet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

AJD Two-Strand, Freeform Goldy-Gray 17 Inch Pearl Necklace Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Put on Your Pearls, Girls" – Lulu Guinness-Inspired Two-Strand Freeform Pearl Necklace Elevate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. The front is adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

SEED PEARLS 1920 Art Deco Antique Stations Chain Necklace With Platinum Wires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco necklace chain with seed pearls. This is a very delicate necklace chain, created in
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

AJD 36 Inch Long and Lovely Silvery Pearls and Black Onyx Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
36-Inch Iridescent Silvery Chinese Freshwater Keshi Pearl and Matte Black Onyx Necklace Embrace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 14 Inch Choker of Funky Shaped Silvery Pearls Golden Accents Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
No Grit No Pearl One-of-a-Kind Short Pearl Choker Necklace – Unique Elegance in Silvery-Gold Tones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal

AJD 15 Inch Two-Strand Pearls in Silver & White Cross over Pattern Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
of This Necklace: Design: Two strands of shimmering Chinese Freshwater Pearls, half silver and half
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gin and Grace Collaboration with Smithsonian Museum Collection presents Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gold. Its surface is covered in a mother of pearl stone. * The Smithsonian Jewelry collection which is
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gin and Grace Collaboration with Smithsonian Museum Collection presents Necklace
Located in New York, NY
*Adorn your neck with a shiny gold guide made of mother of pearl. let our precious Smithsonian
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
-shaped red tourmaline gems and a mother-of-pearl carving. The silver chain is 24" and the pendant hands
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Cynthia Scott 18kt Gold Pendant with an Antique Gaming Counter, Made in Italy
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
the middle period of the Ch’ing Dynasty…the last dynasty of Imperial China…the mother-of-pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Manju Netsuke 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Spring Flowers by Meikeisai Hojitsu
Located in Banbury, GB
, mother of pearl. There is an elegant Plum blossom. The detail is incredible, very fine craftsmanship
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold & Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mother of pearl spoons would be ready for the preparation of cocktails and various delicacies like caviar
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20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mother of pearl spoons would be ready for the preparation of cocktails and various delicacies like caviar
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20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mother of pearl spoons would be ready for the preparation of cocktails and various delicacies like caviar
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20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mother of pearl spoons would be ready for the preparation of cocktails and various delicacies like caviar
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20th Century French Country Barware

Materials

Chrome

Pink Coral Jade Mother of Pearl Pendant Chrysoprase Craft Multi Strand Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Sparkling necklace in pink coral and Chinese jade, with a pendant of mother of pearl embellished by
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Rock Crystal Mother Pearl Beaded Long Wrap Around Deco Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and stunning spindly necklace with a strand of faceted black and white freshwater pearl, rock
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Feri jade quartzite and shell pearl necklace
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
) Quartzite is a gemstone that was once Quartz but mother nature has heated it to such extreme temperatures
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Mother-of-Pearl “M” Monogram Gaming Counter Mystic Labradorite Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
L'offre III Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter has found new
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pendant / brooch combination features an antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Game Counter London Blue Topaz Nuggets Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse “L” Monogram Necklace - This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Classic 14K Yellow Gold Rubellite, Ruby, Mother of Pearl Diamond Accents Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-cut Rubellite (1 pcs) 1.63 carat, Ruby (1 pcs) 0.28 carat, Mother Of
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Antique Engraved Gaming Counter & Kyanite Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold. Mother-of-pearl gaming counters were originally carved in China for export to Britain
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter Pendant in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features a fine-quality, antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A-Monogram Tourmaline MOP Game Counter Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A-Monogram Tourmaline Necklace - MOP Game Counter -Watermelon Tourmaline - Baroque Pearls - Le
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold

Amulette Chanceuse - Antique Chinese Game Counter, Flameball Pea
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
engraved sets of mother-of-pearl gaming counters for use in parlor games such as Ombre, Quadrille, Loo and
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold Plate

Le Jeton - Antique Chinese Game Counter Pendant with Raw Diamond
Located in Colleyville, TX
engraved sets of mother-of-pearl gaming counters for use in parlor games such as Ombre, Quadrille, Loo and
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

A.Jeschel Stunning Blue Lace necklace with a signature clasp.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
clasp features a beautifully carved mother-of-pearl Chinese rendering of the myth of the dragon and the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Chinese Gambling Counter Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Elizabeth Locke pendant features a circular-shaped mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rebecca Collins Empress Josephine Brooch in 18kt and Sterling Silver by Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
earrings and a necklace en suite composed by pearls and emeralds. Joséphine Bonaparte, born Marie Josèphe
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Late 20th Century American Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver

Freshwater Pearl Choker with Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip 14 Karat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous estate 6 strand freshwater pearl choker necklace features a rectangular antique Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese British Colonial Choker Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother of Pearl Gambling Chip, Gold/Blackened Silver Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace features an antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter that was carved in China for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Steel

Antique Mother of Pearl Gambling Counter Necklace 18 Karat Gold/Blackened Silver
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter is featured in this pendant. It was carved in China for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold, Silver Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendant features an antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter with motifs dating back
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Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Monogrammed Chinese Game Counter Pink Topaz Pearl Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
the centerpiece of a stunning and elegant necklace of hot pink topaz nuggets and freshwater pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant 18k Gold, Silver and Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique mother-of-pearl gaming counter is featured in this pendant. It was carved in China for
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Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

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Chinese Mother Of Pearls Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the chinese mother of pearls necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 41 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a chinese mother of pearls necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing chinese mother of pearls necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Aria Jewelry Design and Elaine Silverstein each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A chinese mother of pearls necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 48, is particularly popular. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a chinese mother of pearls necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Chinese Mother Of Pearls Necklace?

On average, a chinese mother of pearls necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $104,456 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. 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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