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David Yurman Citrine Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver Citrine Hematite Diamond Chatelaine Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver Citrine Hematite Diamond Chatelaine Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver Citrine Hematite Diamond Chatelaine Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Towson, MD

This David Yurman sterling silver Chatelaine station necklace pairs checkerboard cut citrine and hematite with round brilliant diamond accents along a fine box chain.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

This David Yurman necklace, crafted in sterling silver with 14k yellow gold accents, features a richly hued citrine pendant suspended from a classic box chain.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver 14k Gold Citrine Acorn Pendant Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14k Gold Citrine Acorn Pendant Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver 14k Gold Citrine Acorn Pendant Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful David Yurman acorn-style pendant necklace crafted in sterling silver with an accent of 14k yellow gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Citrine Briolettes Toggle Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
David Yurman Citrine Briolettes Toggle Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

David Yurman Citrine Briolettes Toggle Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By David Yurman

Located in San Diego, CA

David Yurman Style: Citrine Briolettes Gold Toggle Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Grams: 35 grams Width: 12.5 MM at widest points Hallmark: DY 750 Includes: Elegant Necklace B...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Washington Depot, CT

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace- This lovely David Yurman pendant necklace features one citrine gemstone (8 mm x 8 mm) set in beautifully d...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 18K Diamond Peridot Garnet Citrine Sphere Ball Lariat Y Necklace
David Yurman 18K Diamond Peridot Garnet Citrine Sphere Ball Lariat Y Necklace

David Yurman 18K Diamond Peridot Garnet Citrine Sphere Ball Lariat Y Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A colorful and weighty lariat style necklace by David Yurman done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.05ctw in diamonds as well as 12ctw in peridot, garnet and citrine.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace
Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace

Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Width: 7.4 mm Pendant: 20 mm Size: 16 Inches Metal: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 585 925 Total Weig...

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20th Century American More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

David Yurman Honey Citrine & Sterling Silver Pendant With Diamonds
David Yurman Honey Citrine & Sterling Silver Pendant With Diamonds

David Yurman Honey Citrine & Sterling Silver Pendant With Diamonds

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning David Yurman Honey Citrine & Sterling Silver Pendant with Diamonds epitomizes elegance and craftsmanship.

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Citrine Pendant Charm 925 750 4.3g
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Citrine Pendant Charm 925 750 4.3g

Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Citrine Pendant Charm 925 750 4.3g

By David Yurman

Located in Addison, TX

Details Designer: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Purity: 925 / 750 Hallmarks: DY, 925, 750 Gemstone: Natural Citrine Gemstone Shape: Cushion Checkerboard ...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

DAVID YURMAN Sterling & GOLD Necklace Quatrefoil LARIAT Adjustable Wheat
DAVID YURMAN Sterling & GOLD Necklace Quatrefoil LARIAT Adjustable Wheat

DAVID YURMAN Sterling & GOLD Necklace Quatrefoil LARIAT Adjustable Wheat

By David Yurman

Located in Wallkill, NY

David Yurman Sterling silver and 18k gold ladies lariat wheat chain necklace. lariat adjusts in length.

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1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

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David Yurman Petite Albion Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
David Yurman Petite Albion Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

David Yurman Petite Albion Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: David Yurman Collection: Albion Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stones: Citrine Citrine Dimensions: 6.97 mm Total Item Weight (g): 13.4 Necklace Length: 16 inches Pendant Dimensions...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Sapphire Cable Necklace
Vintage David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Sapphire Cable Necklace

Vintage David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Sapphire Cable Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Houston, TX

This 18k yellow gold vintage David Yurman cable necklace is set with a 14x12mm citrine.

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Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Citrine Pendant
David Yurman Citrine Pendant

David Yurman Citrine Pendant

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David Yurman Citrine Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Designer: David Yurman Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: Square shape citrine measuri...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Citrine Diamond Pendant Gold Necklace
David Yurman Citrine Diamond Pendant Gold Necklace

David Yurman Citrine Diamond Pendant Gold Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

David Yurman 18k yellow gold necklace featuring a cable accented rectangular faceted citrine hanging from a pave diamond ball.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman 16 Inch Citrine Gold Chain Necklace
David Yurman 16 Inch Citrine Gold Chain Necklace

David Yurman 16 Inch Citrine Gold Chain Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

David Yurman cable chain link necklace featuring three citrine briolettes in gold cages.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

David Yurman Citrine Gold alternating link design Necklace
David Yurman Citrine Gold alternating link design Necklace

David Yurman Citrine Gold alternating link design Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

David Yurman necklace features a beautiful alternating link design with a rope cable texture design constructed in 18K yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver and Citrine Collar Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver and Citrine Collar Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver and Citrine Collar Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold cable necklace from David Yurman lays directly on the collar.

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1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Citrine Figaro Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
David Yurman Citrine Figaro Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

David Yurman Citrine Figaro Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Citrine 40" Long Figaro Link Chain Necklace by David Yurman.

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20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Gold Bead and Sterling Cable Citrine Station Necklace
David Yurman Gold Bead and Sterling Cable Citrine Station Necklace

David Yurman Gold Bead and Sterling Cable Citrine Station Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

18K yellow gold and sterling silver David Yurman tone-tone necklace featuring beaded citrine stations with toggle closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Lemon Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant
David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Lemon Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant

David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Lemon Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Lemon Citrine & Natural Diamond Enhancer Pendant Metal: Sterling silver Citrine: 11.5 x 20.5mm Dimensions: 38 x 17.5 Bale opening: 7mm Weight: 12...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Choker Necklace and Earrings
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Choker Necklace and Earrings

David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Choker Necklace and Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

Original David Yurman cable choker necklace and matching earrings in 18k yellow gold featuring approx. 25 carats of Beautiful Quality citrine, with ruby accents on the necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Couture Collection Aquamarine Necklace with Citrine and Gold Clasp
David Yurman Couture Collection Aquamarine Necklace with Citrine and Gold Clasp

David Yurman Couture Collection Aquamarine Necklace with Citrine and Gold Clasp

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This beautiful necklace is a rare piece from the Yurman Couture Collection. The necklace consists of aquamarine beads in their original crystal structure that have been facetted to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Albion Tassel Necklace
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Albion Tassel Necklace

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Albion Tassel Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Albion Tassel Necklace.

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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Albion 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Citrine Enhancer Pendant Charm
David Yurman Albion 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Citrine Enhancer Pendant Charm

David Yurman Albion 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Citrine Enhancer Pendant Charm

By David Yurman

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Cushion Checkerboard Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Orange Color - 19.7x20.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Weigh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

David Yurman 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Green Stone Barrel Amulet Enhancer Pendant
David Yurman 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Green Stone Barrel Amulet Enhancer Pendant

David Yurman 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Green Stone Barrel Amulet Enhancer Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Faceted Barrel Shape - Rich Golden Yellow Color - 24x13mm (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Multi-Gemstone Bijoux Bead Figaro Necklace Sterling Amber
David Yurman Multi-Gemstone Bijoux Bead Figaro Necklace Sterling Amber

David Yurman Multi-Gemstone Bijoux Bead Figaro Necklace Sterling Amber

By David Yurman

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: David Yurman Collection: Bijoux Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Amber Color: Orange Genuine Smoky Quartz Color: Brown Gen...

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20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Citrine Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Bead Station Neck
David Yurman Citrine Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Bead Station Neck

David Yurman Citrine Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Bead Station Neck

By David Yurman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Necklace designed as alternating 10.0 mm round faceted bead stations Bead stations consist of citrine, smoky quartz, and rock crystal quartz Ombrè color with light yellow, light or...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Citrine, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Necklaces
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Necklaces

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Necklaces

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: David Yurman Gemstone: Lemon quartz and citrine qua trefoil Material: sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace is 17-inches long and it is 17.62mm wide Wei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Clover Flower Motif Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold
David Yurman Clover Flower Motif Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold

David Yurman Clover Flower Motif Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold

By David Yurman

Located in Fairfield, CT

David Yurman Clover Flower Motif Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold The David Yurman Clover Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold is a beautiful blend of artistry...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Albion Pendant with Champagne Citrine and Diamonds and 18K Gold On
David Yurman Albion Pendant with Champagne Citrine and Diamonds and 18K Gold On

David Yurman Albion Pendant with Champagne Citrine and Diamonds and 18K Gold On

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

-Sterling Silver and 18-karat yellow gold -Faceted champagne citrine, 17x17mm -Pave diamonds, 0.38 total carat weight -Pendant, 21x21mm -DY baby box chain, 1.7mm -18'' chain length N...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Mosaic Diamond and Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
David Yurman Mosaic Diamond and Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain

David Yurman Mosaic Diamond and Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain

By David Yurman

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

All of the gemstones are bezel set, consisting of Rubelite Tourmaline, Pink tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Ruby, and Citrine. This is a great statement piece for any David Yurman collecto...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver/18K Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant #15405
David Yurman Sterling Silver/18K Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant #15405

David Yurman Sterling Silver/18K Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant #15405

Located in Washington Depot, CT

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Albion Pendant- This elegant David Yurman pendant features one faceted citrine gemstone set in beautifully detailed ste...

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Citrine Chatelaine & Pave Diamond 18-Karat Necklace In Stock
David Yurman Citrine Chatelaine & Pave Diamond 18-Karat Necklace In Stock

David Yurman Citrine Chatelaine & Pave Diamond 18-Karat Necklace In Stock

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Garnet Chatelaine & Pave Diamond Earrings David Yurman Citrine Necklace: Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this necklace features a beautiful Citrine and...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Necklace
David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Necklace

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Necklace *Note: The sterling silver chain is NOT by David Yurman* Made In: Chain- Italy Color: Silver, gold, champagne Materials...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Tiger's Eye Bead Necklace with Citrine
David Yurman Tiger's Eye Bead Necklace with Citrine

David Yurman Tiger's Eye Bead Necklace with Citrine

By David Yurman

Located in Houston, TX

This unique David Yurman Tiger's Eye Bead Necklace is a perfect fit for those with a taste for chunky jewelry.

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Enhancer
David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Enhancer

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Enhancer

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

David Yurman Albion Citrine & Diamond Pendant Enhancer Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Weight: 23.25 grams Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW G VS round diamonds Citrine: 20 x 20mm Pendant: 26 x...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18K & Sterling Twisted Citrine Bead Station Necklace
David Yurman 18K & Sterling Twisted Citrine Bead Station Necklace

David Yurman 18K & Sterling Twisted Citrine Bead Station Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

David Yurman 18K & Sterling Twisted Citrine Bead Station Necklace Color: Citrine, amber Materials: Sterling silver, gold, citrine Closure/Opening: Toggle closure Stamp: D.Y. 925 750...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

David Yurman Diamond Citrine Pendant Figaro Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
David Yurman Diamond Citrine Pendant Figaro Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace

David Yurman Diamond Citrine Pendant Figaro Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lemon Citrine Pendant Figaro Link Chain Necklace by David Yurman.

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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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David Yurman Citrine Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact david yurman citrine necklace 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 Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a david yurman citrine necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any david yurman citrine necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Citrine version from the 29 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding a david yurman citrine necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a David Yurman Citrine Necklace?

On average, a david yurman citrine necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,600, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

David Yurman for sale on 1stDibs

Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.

When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.

Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.

Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.

A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.

Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.

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

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