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Scarf 18k Necklace

18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace
18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace

18K Gold Diamonds French Scarf Like Necklace

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an 18K yellow gold and diamonds French scarf like or cross over tie necklace.

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20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18k Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18k Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18k Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Iconic mesh scarf necklace, designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, executed in 18k yellow gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace 18k Gold Mesh Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace 18k Gold Mesh Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace 18k Gold Mesh Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k gold Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti scarf necklace, featuring Peretti's signature woven gold mesh, creating a soft, flexible feel.

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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

NALLY JEWELS Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace Yellow Gold 18k
NALLY JEWELS Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace Yellow Gold 18k

NALLY JEWELS Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace Yellow Gold 18k

Located in New York, NY

18k Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace. Crafted from diamond cut cable chain links.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace
18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace

18 Karat Gold Scarf Necklace

Located in Macau, MO

An extraordinary gold mesh scarf necklace, 18 Karat yellow gold thread woven and handmade in Italy. O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in Macau. The brand is renowne...

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2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads
Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads

Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

Pre owned vintage estate multi strand coral beaded scarf necklace with 18k yellow gold beads. The unique strand is 58 inches long and they are strung with three keepers/bars: One in...

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1990s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads
Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads

Coral Bead Scarf Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Beads

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

Pre owned vintage estate multi strand coral beaded scarf necklace with 18k yellow gold beads. The unique strand is 55 inches long and they are strung with three keepers/bars: One in...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Mesh Scarf Necklace Woven 18K Yellow Gold Wrap Wear 43.5 inches Japan
Mesh Scarf Necklace Woven 18K Yellow Gold Wrap Wear 43.5 inches Japan

Mesh Scarf Necklace Woven 18K Yellow Gold Wrap Wear 43.5 inches Japan

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This solid gold necklace is impeccably woven. The solid 18 karat yellow gold scarf has huge diversity in how you can wear it! Toss it around your neck twice and let the dangles hang ...

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2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bib Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bib Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bib Scarf Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sausalito, CA

The form is malleable and ergonomic in the way it drapes over the body's contours. Scarf necklace in 18k yellow gold. 16" long

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Small Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Small Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Small Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 26 inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Verdura Pearl 'Scarf' Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Verdura Pearl 'Scarf' Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp

Verdura Pearl 'Scarf' Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp

By Verdura

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This incredible necklace was crafted by the famed North American jeweller, Verdura. The design which is in essence a triple strand pearl necklace comprises three strands of perfectly...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Scarf Necklace
Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Scarf Necklace

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Scarf Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat white gold scarf necklace, set with 4.07 carats of white diamonds and 12.36 carats of emeralds. Alex Jona jewels...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarf Necklace & Jasper Smile Face Charm
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarf Necklace & Jasper Smile Face Charm

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarf Necklace & Jasper Smile Face Charm

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending a jasper smile face charm. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Knitted Mesh Tasseled Self Tie Scarf Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Knitted Mesh Tasseled Self Tie Scarf Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Knitted Mesh Tasseled Self Tie Scarf Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This exquisite 18 karat yellow gold mesh necklace is sure to become one of your new favorites. This versatile piece is unique, feminine and simply lovely. It can be dressed up or dow...

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18kt and Steel Scarf Ring
Bulgari 18kt and Steel Scarf Ring

Bulgari 18kt and Steel Scarf Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Bethesda, MD

Elevate your look with this elegant Bulgari scarf ring, crafted in 18K gold and stainless steel. Designed to secure and style silk scarves, pashminas, and lightweight fabrics, its sl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Boucheron Delilah Scarf Necklace and Bracelet Set
Boucheron Delilah Scarf Necklace and Bracelet Set

Boucheron Delilah Scarf Necklace and Bracelet Set

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

Signed by Boucheron Circa 2000s Scarf Necklace: 41 inches long with an additional 6 inches of fringe on the ends, 209.3g Bracelet: 7 inches long with and additional 1 1/4 inches frin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Mixed Metals Greek Jewelry
Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Mixed Metals Greek Jewelry

Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Mixed Metals Greek Jewelry

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

The " Liquid braid scarf " A handwoven braid you can wrap around your neck made of three flat snake chains. This piece is an instant crush, a diverse item that can be worn as a scarf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Mixed Metal

Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry
Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry

Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

The " Liquid braid scarf " A handwoven braid you can wrap around your neck made of three flat snake chains. This piece is an instant crush, a diverse item that can be worn as a scarf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry
Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry

Necklace Scarf Snake Chain Silver Gold-Plated Greek Jewelry

By Maggoosh

Located in Athens, GR

The " Liquid braid scarf " A handwoven braid you can wrap around your neck made of three flat snake chains. This piece is an instant crush, a diverse item that can be worn as a scarf...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Turquoise Set Gold Scarf Necklace 18k c1960s
Turquoise Set Gold Scarf Necklace 18k c1960s

Turquoise Set Gold Scarf Necklace 18k c1960s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k. Effortlessly going from casual to cocktails this 18k gold mesh scarf necklace is set with lush Persian turquoise.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Boucheron 18k gold scarf necklace adorned with diamonds
Boucheron 18k gold scarf necklace adorned with diamonds

Boucheron 18k gold scarf necklace adorned with diamonds

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

This striking 1980s Boucheron scarf necklace is made of woven 18k gold. The necklace is adorned with approximately 3 carats of diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18K Mesh Scarf Necklace
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18K Mesh Scarf Necklace

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18K Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace, hand fabricated with gold jumprings linked together forming a flexible mesh necklace joined by hand knotting, mark...

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Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Delilah 18K Rose Gold Long Scarf Necklace
Boucheron Delilah 18K Rose Gold Long Scarf Necklace

Boucheron Delilah 18K Rose Gold Long Scarf Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Boucheron 18K Rose Gold Drop Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that embodies refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. This luxurious necklace features a unique design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Gold Scarf Necklace
Hermes Gold Scarf Necklace

Hermes Gold Scarf Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Feasterville, PA

A rare find from Hermes this luxurious scarf necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, measuring 40" in length, with a weight of 86 grams.

Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Gold Scarf Necklace
Hermès Gold Scarf Necklace

Hermès Gold Scarf Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

This attractive jewelry piece from the esteemed Hermès boasts subtle yet delightfully imaginative design; the necklace is made of elegant 18K yellow gold and weighs 85.5 grams. In...

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21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold 18k yellow gold Size LARGE 42" long

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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Company by Elsa Peretti 18k Gold 38" Mesh Scarf Necklace

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace
Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace

Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Feasterville, PA

Simple and elegant, this 18k Rose Gold Boucheron 46" Gold Scarf Necklace is an ideal accessory to complement any ensemble.

Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Pearl Scarf Necklace
Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Pearl Scarf Necklace

Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Pearl Scarf Necklace

By Verdura

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Verdura triple-stand necklace has a wonderful scarf-like design, featuring three graduated strands of lustrous Akoya saltwater cultured pearls, ranging from 13mm to 7mm, with th...

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2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 37 1/2 inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Diamond Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
French Diamond Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

French Diamond Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Located in Napoli, Campania

Fabulous French necklace, vintage knitted woven in 18 kt yellow gold, elegant and unique detail, with a soft scarf-shaped design, adorned with ct 3.10 of diamonds (J color VVS1 ) Di...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace
Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace

Boucheron Delilah Gold Scarf Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Feasterville, PA

Simple and elegant, this 18k rose gold Boucheron 46" Gold Scarf Necklace is an ideal accessory to complement any ensemble.

Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Tiffany and Co.'s acclaimed designed Elsa Peretti, her 18 karat gold mesh neck scarf. The necklace measures 25½ inches in length and graduates in from ¼ inch to 1 inch. 31.5 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Necklace Scarf
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Necklace Scarf

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Necklace Scarf

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A truly exceptional Tiffany & Co. 18 carat yellow gold mesh necklace by Elsa Peretti. The exquisite necklace is intricately designed in the form of a scarf which tapers diagonally at...

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Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Carolina Bucci Florentine Finish 18K Gold Woven Scarf
Carolina Bucci Florentine Finish 18K Gold Woven Scarf

Carolina Bucci Florentine Finish 18K Gold Woven Scarf

Located in Flushing, NY

Carolina Bucci Florentine Finish 18K Gold Woven Scarf Marked: 750 Hall Marks - Number Approximate Dimensions: 97 cm (Length) 2.6 cm (Width) 123.7 grams in weight.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This artfully vintage Tiffany & Co. mesh necklace is an authentic design by Elsa Peretti, rendered in very fine 18K yellow gold mesh.

Category

1990s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This 18 karat large mesh scarf necklace by Elsa Peretti is malleable and ergonomic in the way it drapes over the body’s contours. 1¾ inches wide, 38 inches long, 87 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Large Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Large Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Large Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This 18 karat large mesh scarf necklace by Elsa Peretti is malleable and ergonomic in the way it drapes over the body's contours. 3 inches wide, 42 inches long, 180 grams

Category

2010s More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Company Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Company Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Company Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 38" Long Mesh Scarf by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Necklace.

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20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace
Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace

Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace

Located in Roma, Lazio

Mediterranean coral and onyx scarf necklace 18k yellow gold, Mediterranean coral beads (corallium rubrum) with onyx insert.

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold

Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace
Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace

Gold, Mediterranean Coral and Onyx Scarf Necklace

Located in Roma, Lazio

Mediterranean coral and onyx scarf necklace 18k yellow gold, Mediterranean coral beads (corallium rubrum) with onyx insert.

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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold

Boucheron Paris Delilah Rose Gold Vintage Long Scarf Necklace
Boucheron Paris Delilah Rose Gold Vintage Long Scarf Necklace

Boucheron Paris Delilah Rose Gold Vintage Long Scarf Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in Greenwich, CT

This glamourous Boucheron Paris "Delilah" rose gold vintage scarf necklace is as eye catching as it is versatile and easy to wear. Woven like a precious piece of spun gold cloth, th...

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Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Mesh Gold Bib Scarf Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 46 1/2 inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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Scarf 18k Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate scarf 18k necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a scarf 18k necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a scarf 18k necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Boucheron are consistently popular. A scarf 18k necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our scarf 18k necklace for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Scarf 18k Necklace?

On average, a scarf 18k necklace at 1stDibs sells for $11,900, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $198,972 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. 

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