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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Drop Pendant Twist Wire Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully crafted necklace by famed designer Tiffany & Co. The necklace is crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.50ct Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. necklace. Suspended from a 16 chain, a Platinum pendant measuring 0.75 long by 0.85 makes a scintillating
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Open Heart Necklace Chain In Platinum With VS Diamonds & Pearl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a very elegant open heart dangle necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bow Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bow Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1483 Brand: Tiffany & Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Bubbled Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Duluth, US
Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond 10ct. Metal: Platinum 950 This exquisite Tiffany & Co
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Victoria Large Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co Victoria large necklace made of platinum 950. 0.81 ctw diamond pendant on 16 in
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2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Large Victoria Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Victoria Large Necklace Platinum with diamonds necklace Approximate carat weight is
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Necklace. Diamond total carat weight: 1.40ct Around
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Platinum 0.5ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Platinum -Length: 16” -Pendant Dimension: 5mm -Diamond Weight: 0.5ct -Diamond
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Diamond by the Yard Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Diamond by the Yard Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1495 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.12ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.12ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond And Pearl Collar Bib Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany & Co platinum handcrafted diamond and cultured pearl bib necklace is a breathtaking
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Peretti Aquamarine Pearl Diamond Platinum Sprinkle By Yard Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Diamond Platinum Sprinkle by the Yard Necklace. A harmonious blend of timeless elegance and modern design
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

SEED PEARLS 1920 Art Deco Antique Stations Chain Necklace With Platinum Wires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Unmarked, electronically tested for platinum. Collateral: This necklace chain is accompanied by a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co 3.00ct Diamond By The Yard Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful platinum by the yard necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace is set with
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 1.54ct Diamonds by the Yard Necklace in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. diamonds by the yard necklace in platinum, accompanied by Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Moonstone and Diamond Double-Strand Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by world-renowned American jewelers Tiffany & Co., this demure-yet-beguiling necklace
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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Tiffany Co Victoria Mixed Cluster extra large pendant on the chain PT950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Victoria mixed cluster necklace , pendant on the chain Condition: very good with very
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co in Platinum 950
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Elsa Peretti For Tiffany &Co Material Platinum 950 Chain Length: 20'' Chain Weight:2 gm
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 15.25 Carat 'Diamonds By The Yard' Necklace, 38" Long
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Tiffany & Co.'s exquisite 'Diamonds by the Yard' necklace, a
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Pendant, 0.5ct.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Platinum -Diamond: 0.5ct, VS/F -Length is 16" -Comes with Tiffany box
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2010s Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 0.75cttw
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Victoria Diamond and Sapphire Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Finely detailed pre owned Tiffany & Co Victoria necklace, crafted in 950 platinum. 9 round
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Victoria Pendant Necklace Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 16" Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This is a Tiffany & Co. Victoria collection rare vintage pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Platinum Diamond and Pearl Pendant On Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Tiffany & Co. pendant features a stunning combination of platinum, diamonds, and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Chain Necklace Set in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Necklace, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Seed Pearl Long Chain in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond And Seed Pearl Long Chain In Platinum. This necklace consists of 184 seed
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Late 20th Century American Artist Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co 1.63 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
original 16 inch length and 1.15mm platinum Tiffany & Co. chain. The necklace is stamped Tiffany & Co
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Platinum Diamond 3 Petal Paper Flower Motif Pendant On Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This delicate Tiffany & Co. pendant features a three-petal paper flower motif, crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Platinum Pendant with Diamond and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weight = .03 carat Approximately 15 mm Across Includes 16" Platinum Chain A Great Deal!
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Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & co PT950 16" Long
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany& co Material PT950 Chain Length 16'' Chain is not Adjustable Weight 1.8gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum. Total Diamond Weight: 2.50ct., Necklace Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard 20 Stone Necklace Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Model: Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard 20 Stone Necklace Platinum and Diamonds Exterior Color: Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Tiffany & Co., Diamond, Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold Etoile Puffed Heart Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (3) full-cut diamonds, 0.10 ct. tw., VS, F-G, each flush set in a platinum sleeve in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pendant Chain Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
weight approx. 8ct Chain length: 16'' Signed "Tiffany & Co."
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Bubbles Collection Diamond & Platinum Pendant & Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of VS clarity and F color diamonds accompanied with the matching platinum "Tiffany & Co." chain
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co Tag Platinum Pendant and Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co Tag Pendant and Chain in Platinum. The Pendant measures 5/8 inch in
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Long Platinum Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond 24" Long Chain Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamonds by The Yard Platinum Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum "Diamonds By The Yard" Diamond Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 20 round brilliant cut
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20th Century American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Chain/Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
combination of diamond and platinum links interjected with yellow gold chain to prevent the necklace from
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Long TIFFANY Platinum and Diamond Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Impossible to find 33 inch long TIFFANY platinum chain set with beautifully framed full-cut
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American Chain Necklaces

Tiffany & Co Platinum Dog Bone Chain Diamond by the Yard Necklace #19188
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Necklace This gorgeous platinum necklace was created by designer
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20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Legacy Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
Radiance is the hallmark of this gleaming Platinum necklace from Tiffany & Co.’s Legacy collection
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2010s Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.50ct Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. necklace. Suspended from a 16 chain, a Platinum pendant measuring 0.75 long by 0.85 makes a scintillating
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Apple Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Apple Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS
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20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Classic platinum and diamond cross pendant necklace by Tiffany & Co. This wonderful necklace was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set Platinum Stars Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Set Platinum Stars Necklace Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Star Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO Diamond Heart Lock Pendant Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Stunning Platinum Diamond Heart Lock Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 120 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company Diamonds by the Yard Necklace. Platinum 16 Inch chain
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Peretti Platinum Diamonds by the Yard necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & company Platinum, Diamonds by the Yard Collection Necklace
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Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Peretti by Yard Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Necklace Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant Tahitian Keshi pearl, diamond, ruby and platinum necklace from the "By Yard" collection by
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.01 Carat GIA Diamond Solitaire Necklace Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Manchester, NH
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co platinum necklace boasts a GIA certified cut-cornered square mixed cut
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Paloma Picasso Heart Necklace Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Tiffany & Co Platinum & Diamond Paloma Picasso Heart Necklace Pendant. The necklace is in excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Seed Pearl Long Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond And Seed Pearl 81" Long Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 1104 round brilliant cut
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20th Century American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Soleste Station Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic cable chain necklace features a cushion shaped center station Centering a radiant cut
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bow Pendant Necklace in Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace Length: Necklace is 16.25" in length
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 8 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A series of bezel-set diamonds define this elegant tennis necklace, Tiffany & Co. The lock is
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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Diamonds by the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, Platinum, by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., New York. Diamonds by the Yard is one of
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Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Pink Sapphire Heart Necklace with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Necklace- This exquisite heart
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard Platinum
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Tiffany Platinum Necklace Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany platinum necklace chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using platinum, gold and white gold. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect tiffany platinum necklace chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a tiffany platinum necklace chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any tiffany platinum necklace chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 14 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also ball cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany platinum necklace chain for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Platinum Necklace Chain?

The price for a tiffany platinum necklace chain starts at $1,275 and tops out at $52,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,688.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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

Questions About Tiffany & Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany & Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany & Co. on 1stDibs.