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Zolotas Gold Necklace

Zolotas Greece Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 22k gold necklace by Zolotas. Necklace is approx. 15" long (wearable length) pendant
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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

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Gold

Zolotas 22K Yellow Gold Collar Choker Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Zolotas 22K yellow gold choker necklace is a true statement piece, showcasing the
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 karat pure yellow gold necklace of the brand zolotas
By Zolotas
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
22 karat yellow gold necklace of the brand zolotas Total weight 66 grams
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Lapis Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Yellow Gold 40.9 grams
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Signed Zolotas this 22 karat yellow gold necklace features a oval cut Lapis. Matching earrings
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Snake Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Southampton, PA
Theres something incredibly captivating about this Zolotas snake necklace. Crafted from 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen-Karat Gold & Silver Pendant "Poseidon's Trident" by Zolotas
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant was realized by the illustrious Greek jewelry atelier Zolotas and handmade in
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

House of Zolotas Lariat Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Truly a bold statement piece in brilliant 18 karat yellow gold made in Greece by House of Zolotas
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Zolotas Greece Chimera Collar Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic 18k gold Chimera collar necklace, crafted by Zolotas of Greece. Necklace has inner
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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage 22k gold Necklace by Zolotas
By Zolotas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very beautiful vintage necklace, made circa 1970. Made in yellow gold 22k. The length is 45 cm
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Vintage 1970s Greek Choker Necklaces

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22k Gold

Zolotas Lapis & 18K Gold Rams Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful lapis necklace inspired by a Grecian lariat style. Joined by a gold flower motif and
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Zolotas Greece Gold Swirl Motif Necklace Earrings Set
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful iconic swirl necklace and earrings set, created by Greek designer Zolotas, set in 22k
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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

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18k Gold

Zolotas Chimera Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
encrusted collar set in white gold with ruby eyes and sapphire set balls. Zolotas with the makers
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Late 20th Century Greek Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Zolotas Vintage Gold Bull and Acorn Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Greenwich, CT
The strong bull and the mighty acorn symbolize eternal power, and this 22 karat yellow gold Zolotas
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2010s Greek Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Zolotas Ancient Coin Pendant
By Zolotas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
within a simple 18 karat yellow gold rope bezel, signed ZOLOTAS. Approximately 1 3/8" overall diameter
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Vintage 1960s Greek Modern Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold, Silver

Zolotas Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Ram's Head Omega Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and silver necklace from Zolotas will add a stunningly fashionable touch to your ensembles
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Zolotas Greek Nugget Necklace Collar In Textured solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Zolotas
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Zolotas. Gorgeous necklace, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Zolotas
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Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Greek Revival Hercules Sautoir Mesh Necklace In solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Zolotas
Located in Miami, FL
Sautoir necklace designed by Zolotas. Gorgeous dangle necklace, created in Greece by the jewelry
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Lapis Lazuli and Gold Demi-Parure
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful demi-parure by Zolotas comprising a necklace composed of lapis lazuli spheres
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Late 20th Century Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Zolotas 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Cross and Chain Pendant Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This large 22kt yellow gold Greek Cross was designed by Zolotas of Athens , Greece. Founded in 1895
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1990s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Two Head Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is finely crafted in 18k and weighing approximately total of 24.4 DWT, with diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zolotas 22 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Greek designer Zolotas
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Vintage 1970s Greek More Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ilias Lalaouinis For Zolotas Chimera Heads Torque Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Surfside, FL
necklace in 18K yellow gold. Chimera heads have approx 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamonds collar and
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Ilias Lalaouinis For Zolotas Double Chimera Heads Torque Necklace
Located in Surfside, FL
necklace in 18K yellow gold. Chimera heads have approx 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamonds collar and
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20th Century Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Zolotas Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Vintage Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Southampton, PA
Intaglio 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Vintage Necklace features a honey-colored citrine gemstone bezel-set on a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Hammered Gold and Silver Collar
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Tubes of 22k gold and sterling silver are fused together to form a sculpted collar by Zolotas. An
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Vintage 1970s Greek Choker Necklaces

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22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Zolotas Handcrafted 22Kt Flexible Hinged Collar Necklace in Original Neck Folder
By Zolotas
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautifully handcrafted Zolotas 22 karat flexible hinged collar necklace in it's original
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Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Zolotas Silver and 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Zolotas necklace crafted in silver with 18 karat yellow gold. 2 gold lion heads are at
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1984 Zolotas Onyx Gold Lion Head Pendant
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
-Honore, Paris in 1984. Zolotas and gold marks.
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Vintage 1980s Greek More Necklaces

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Onyx, 22k Gold

1970s Zolotas Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold link necklace 26 1/2" , 18mm wide . Marked with makers hallmark, 750. Weight
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Greek Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

Zolotas Greece Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold necklace, created by Greek designer Zolotas. Necklace is 16.5" long, and 7.8mm wide
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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

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18k Gold

Zolotas Greece Gold Link Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long 18k gold unusual link necklace by Zolotas. Necklace is 33" long and 13mm wide. Weight is 81
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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

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18k Gold

Zolotas gold ram's head necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Paris, IDF
An exceptional yellow gold Zolotas necklace. The supple braided gold chain is enhanced by thirteen
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Vintage 1970s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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22k Gold

Impressive Zolotas Hmmered Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k hammered gold Zolotas necklace with detachable pendant. Approximately 16" in length
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Greek Choker Necklaces

Zolotas Gold Ram's Head Lariat Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 22 karat yellow gold ram's head lariat necklace by Zolotas, the necklace composed of woven gold
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Late 20th Century Greek Link Necklaces

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22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

ZOLOTAS Gold Silver Rams Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K Yellow Gold / Sterling Silver Marked/Tested:Zolotas, 750 Gemstones/Diamonds:None Clarity:n/a
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Greek More Necklaces

1980s Zolotas Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace and Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Torino, IT
Sculptural, bold demi-parure crafted in Yellow Gold and Silver by Greek design house Zolotas in
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Vintage 1980s Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Zolotas 22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Necklace in Original Box
By Zolotas
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 22K masterpiece by Zolotas is crafted by hand and proudly in its original box. This necklace has
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Mid-20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

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22k Gold

Zolotas Nekclace
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Zolotas 22 karat necklaces can be worn as a impressive 34 inch necklace or nest the
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20th Century Greek Beaded Necklaces

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22k Gold

Zolotas 18 Karat Handmade Gold Ancient Greek Warship Oar Boat Brooch Pin
By Zolotas
Located in New york, NY
The present pin / brooch is made by the firm Zolotas who is famous for their acclaimed greek
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Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Zolotas 18 Karat Handmade Gold Ancient Greek Warship Oar Boat Brooch Pin
By Zolotas
Located in New york, NY
The present pin / brooch is made by the firm Zolotas who is famous for their acclaimed greek
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Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Amazonite, 18k Gold

Greek Designer ZOLATAS Gold Ram's Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Atlanta, GA
This necklace by ZOLOTAS features a detailed rams head, a thick mesh necklace and unique Etruscan
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20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold

Impressive Zolotas Greece Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 22k gold necklace and earrings set by famed Greek designer Zolotas. The necklace is 16 1/2"
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20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

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22k Gold

Important Zolotas Greece Pearl Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 22k yellow gold (earring backs are 18k Gold) necklace and earrings set by Zolotas. The necklace
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20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold

ZOLATAS Bold Greek Pattern Hammered Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in Atlanta, GA
This bold ZOLATAS necklace features a greek hammered link design with a large bottom medallion. The
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Vintage 1970s Greek Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Lalaounis 18K Gold Long Chain with Zolotas Ram's Head 18K Gold Ruby Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
and French import mark, pendant signed Zolotas, Made in Greece, ap. 59.2 dwts. Length 32 3/4 inches
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

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22 Karat Gold Ixthus Charm on 18 Karat Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
22k yellow gold ancient Greek Ixthus or Ichthus symbol charm pendant on an 18 inch 18k gold foxtail chain necklace. Charm pendant is 0.69 inch in length.
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, North Star Pendant Necklace
By Gabriel & Co.
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Chain Necklaces

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14k Solid Yellow Gold Starburst Star Diamond Accent Enamel Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
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Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
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Greek Gold Leaf Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Greek made 18k gold leaf motif earrings, measuring 1.5" x 1". Hallmarked ZL 750, Greece. Weight - 22 grams.
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20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

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Lalaounis of Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic 22k yellow gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting acorn and bull. The earrings are 1 5/8" long x 0.75" wide. Hallmarked k22. Weight - 21 grams.
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20th Century Greek Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Greek Made Yellow Gold Ram's Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bangle, featuring two ram's heads. Greek made most likely by Zolotas or Ilias Lalaounis, however it is only marked 750 N27 on the inside. Bracelet will fit a large s...
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis chimera bangle bracelet Round-cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Lalaounis, 750 Size: inner circumference 6.5 inches, inner...
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Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Necklace 110g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Tiffany & Co vintage 18k yellow gold necklace. Marked on the clasp, copy right sign, T&Co, 750, and weighs 110 grams. The necklace link design is a ribbon style and measures ...
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 18K Cocktail Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Vintage Buccellati High Dome Cocktail Ring from the MARCI Collection.  At the heart of this ring sits a mesmerizing chrysoberyl cat's eye cabochon, bezel-set weighing approx...
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Bulgari Heart Shaped Ruby Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
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Zolotas Greek Four Rams Cocktail Ring In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Lapis Lazuli
By Zolotas
Located in Miami, FL
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Zolotas Lion Head 18k Blue Lapis Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zolotas Statement Ring 18K deep yellow gold and 2 Lapis Lazuli Beads together , twisted gold cords wrapping around the finger open band ring, comfortable 12 grans size 6
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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Zolotas Large Sculptural Greek Revival Earrings in 18K Gold Diamonds Rubies
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Zolotas Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the zolotas gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect zolotas gold necklace 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 20th Century. Creating a zolotas gold necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Zolotas are consistently popular. A zolotas gold necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring blue sapphire, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. Finding a zolotas gold necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Zolotas Gold Necklace?

Prices for a zolotas gold necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $30,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,280.

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.

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.