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Larimar Gold

Diamond Larimar Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Brilliant Diamonds and bright Larimar ovals are set in these 18kt Gold Earrings by award winning
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2010s North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, Gold

Design Handmade Larimar Earrings
Located in София, BG
14 kt White gold pair of earrings with Larimar. Gold Color: White Dimensions: 65mm. width Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings

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Larimar, 14k Gold

Larimar Necklace 16mm
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
This Larimar necklace, comprised of 45 beads measuring 16mm each, is adorned with a diamond clasp
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2010s Oceanic Beaded Necklaces

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Larimar, 18k Gold

Larimar Necklace 16mm
Larimar Necklace 16mm
W 0.63 in L 30.32 in
18KT Florentine Engraved Larimar Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
years. This piece is set in 18-karat yellow gold with beautifully hand-etched leaves. It is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Florentine Engraved Larimar Pendant
18KT Florentine Engraved Larimar Pendant
H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Lauren Harper Larimar Aquamarine Apatite 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Take the ocean with you everywhere with these beautiful ocean tones of Larimar, Apatite, and
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Larimar, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold

18mm Larimar Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine, gem-quality blue larimar and gold beaded necklace is extremely rare! The unusually large
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Larimar Brilliant Earrings White Gold Cloudy Sky from the Dominican Republic
Located in Viena, Viena
Caribbean feeling for a good mood Larimar teardrops in the size 22 x 12 mm, high-quality refined
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2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Ocean Blue Larimar 14K Yellow Gold Statement Unique Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Elevate your style with these stunning earrings crafted in 14k gold, featuring 44.46 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 14k Gold

Genuine 490 Carat Paraiba Apatite and Larimar with Diamonds Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
-knotted with methicious care and finished in dazzling 14K solid gold, it hangs with large blue larimar
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2010s Caribbean Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, Apatite, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Larimar Blue Topaz Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Larimar is paired with Swiss blue topaz in these eminently wearable dangle earrings. Larimar is a
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Larimar, 14k Gold

Larimar Ball Bracelet with 2.37 ct Grey Diamonds Skyblue Cloudy Beauty AAA+ 20mm
Located in Viena, Viena
this cloudy beauty comes from the Dominican Republic and is called Larimar...20 mm balls in
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold

AAA+ Larimar Ball Necklace with 5.63 Carat Grey Diamonds sky-blue Cloudy Beauty
Located in Viena, Viena
this cloudy beauty comes from the Dominican Republic and is called Larimar 20 mm balls necklace in
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings. Gold-tone
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Genuine Rainbow Sapphire and Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
The perfect pastel rainbow gemstone bracelet, methiciously handknotted and finished with a gold
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2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Tanzanite, Larimar, Turquoise, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Quartz, Opal...

Tanzanite and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
; • Sapphire • Opal • Tanzanite • Aquamarines • African Amethyst • Larimar • Agates • 14K solid gold clasp
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2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire

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Decadent Jewels Larimar Sterling Silver Vermeil Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Decadent Jewels Larimar Gold Bezel set Earrings Larimar Drop 20x14.8mm Sterling Silver Gold Plated
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2010s Australian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Larimar, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Larimar Necklace Rose Gold Plated
Located in Barnsley, GB
Larimar Necklace in rose gold stands out with the accent stones and you can have it in 9k 14k and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Larimar Ring White Gold Plated
Located in Barnsley, GB
Larimar Ring White Gold stands out in this large stone with accent stones. The Dominican
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Larimar, Gold Plate, White Gold

Larimar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Larimar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold These Larimar necklaces can be custom made too so if you
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain Cord Bracelet (Larimar)
Located in Jaipur, RJ
your finger! Made of precious the luxuriant Larimar stone, available in gold vermeil, this piece might
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2010s Indian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Larimar, Vermeil

18 Karat Gold Thread Larimar Cocktail Ring
By Shenhav Russo
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Unique, one of a kind, hand crochet cocktail ring with a natural square shaped Larimar, measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Larimar, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Larimar Endless Summer Bracelet
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
healing and love. Materials 14K Gold (plated), Larimar Dimensions 7", size can be customized.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Larimar, Gold-filled

Winds of Change Larimar Necklace
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
clarity while radiating healing and love. Materials Larimar, 14K Gold filled Dimensions 16.5". It can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, Gold-filled

Decadent Jewels Diamond Carnelian Rose Quartz Larimar Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
One of my favourite earrings, love this combination colour and design. Larimar, Carnelian, and Rose
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2010s Australian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Larimar, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Gem Circle Inlay, Rose Cut Diamonds, 14k Gold Earrings Turquoise, Lapis, Larimar
By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
rose gold with natural gem inlay. .08 ctw of rose cut round diamonds. All diamonds are VS/G with an
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Charoite, Tiger's Eye, Quartz, Chalcedony, Larimar, Turquo...

Antique 15ct Gold Pearl Larimar Bar Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 625 Purity Victorian
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD LARIMAR PEARL DETAILED BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Larimar, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Arieh Free-Form Larimar Asymmetrical Halo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold OOAK
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
One-of-a Kind Arieh Free Form Larimar Asymmetrical Halo Pendant Necklace set in 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Larimar Gold Petroglyph Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Book matched Larimar (origin: Dominican Republic) set in 18k yellow gold and hung from 18k yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Mixed Shape Larimar Bangle, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Mixed Shape Larimar Bangle made in 18 Karat yellow gold. Shape: Mixed Stone: Larimar Metal: 18
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2010s Bangles

Materials

Larimar, 18k Gold

Contemporary Oval Cabochon Larimar Bezel Set Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
It's unusual to see larimar hand bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold. The cabochon larimar measures
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2010s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Cavalli 1990s Abstract Semiprecious & Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
modernist sculptural bracelet was made from a solid casting. It is gold plate with three semiprecious
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets

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Quartz, Larimar, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Mixed-Cut Genuine Larimar 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Mixed-Cut Genuine Larimar 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. The stone weight is 33.05 carats. The total
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, Yellow Gold

Larimar Mushroom and Diamond Stem Pendant 14k Gold R4347
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14k yellow gold Larimar mushroom and diamond stem pendant ♥ Gorgeous Blue color! ♥ The item
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond with Larimar Beaded Pink Opal Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Sky blue larimar beaded candy necklace with sparkling natural diamonds crafted from 14k solid gold
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2010s Dominican Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Larimar, Gold

New 925 Sterling Silver White Gold Plate Unheated Marquise Larimar Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
New 925 Sterling Silver White Gold Plate Unheated Marquise Larimar & White CZ Ring Size 7.75 The
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Larimar, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, White Gold

Larimar, Diamond, Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Truly a wow ring, this cabachon round Larimar is a one of a kind beauty. This Larimar has vibrant
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2010s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New Dominican Larimar 14k Yellow Gold & 925 Oxi-Black Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
12mm Cabochon Larimar stone in it from the Dominican Republic. The Sterling Silver setting is in Oxi
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Larimar, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

New 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Dominican Republic Larimar Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This stones are from the Dominican Republic. They are a beautiful Oval cut stone and is 8.5 x 6.7 mm. It is surrounded and flanked by White CZ stones. Very beautiful and classic ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Larimar, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Caribbean Larimar Ring Yellow Gold Oxidized Silver
Located in Berkeley, CA
Caribbean ocean swirls and sky blue summer clouds dance in this gorgeous larimar ring. Your
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2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

New Dominican Larimar 14k YGold & 925 Oxi-Black Sterling Ring Size 5.75
Located in Eagan, MN
Larimar stone in it from the Dominican Republic. The Sterling Silver band is in Oxi-Black and has 14k
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Larimar, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Larimar 14k Yellow Gold over 925 Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Natural Dominican 7 x 9 mm Blue Larimar 14k Yellow Gold Over 925 Sterling Ring Size 7.25. Weight
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elephant Diamond Larimar Necklace
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
. Materials Larimar, Pave Diamond set in Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Filled Dimensions 16". The necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, Gold-filled

Antique 9ct Gold Larimar Turquoise Toothpick Fob c1820 375 Purity Chatelaine
Located in Camelford, GB
ANTIQUE GOLD TURQUOISE LARIMAR TOOTHPICK FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rosey Yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Pocket Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Larimar, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

45.70 Carat Marquise Shape Larimar Vine Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold 1 Marquise Shaped Larimar at 45.70 Carats- Measuring 37 x 17mm Fine one
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Decadent Jewels Larimar Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Beautiful high grade Larimar necklace hand knotted on matching thread with a 9 carat gold ball
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Decadent Jewels Larimar Sodalite Apricot Coral Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Bolivian Sodalite 10mm Apricot Sea Bamboo Coral Round 7mm Larimar Nuggets approx 15-17x10-12-mm Rose Gold
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Larimar, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Larimar and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Larimar necklace hand knotted on matching thread with a 9 carat gold brush ball clasp. Beads are
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

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Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) necklace with a 14 karat yellow gold lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The ne...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397. Excellent lustre and nacre thickness. 18k white gold catch with Mikimoto hallmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety of 8mm gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argent...
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2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold

Jugenstil Estate Saltwater Akoya Pearl 150 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Japanese saltwater Akoya pearl necklace; these off white colored saltwater pearls are beautifully round with a slightly pink overtone. All methiciously hand knotted and finished with...
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Vintage 1970s German Jugendstil Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Iranian Turquoise Round and Smooth Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional strand of Round and Smooth Iranian Turquoise Beads ranging from 12.7MM to 17MM. GW: 625 cts. Length: 19.5", 14K Yellow Gold Clasp. Clasp can be changed according to p...
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20th Century Persian Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
From an estate collection. Extremely Rare! Natural red jade beads are very rare and hard to come by. The jade beads on this necklace are undyed natural red jades of excellent qualit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low 9.13 Carat Red Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This ruby and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This cushion cut ruby is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low classic 3-stone platinum and 18kt yello...
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Australian Chrysoprase And Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Drench youself with playful colors! Hand strung sophisticated precious bohemian gemstone necklace in a beautifull mint green color, enriched with playfull details such as; • Sparkli...
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
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Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

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18k Gold

A.Jeschel Gorgeous Natural Larimar plates necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Gentle as a Caribbean breeze this softly colored Larimar and Pearl necklace is about as romantic as a necklace can be. Larimar, found only in the Dominican Republic, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Larimar, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

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Located in London, GB
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Larimar Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of larimar gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of larimar gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of larimar gold from Lauren Harper, Michael Kneebone and Shenhav Russo — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an object in our assortment of larimar gold featuring larimar from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Most of our larimar gold for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Larimar Gold?

The price for a piece of larimar gold starts at $229 and tops out at $27,640 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,045.

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.