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Chain Necklaces

Emerald and diamond necklace, 'Elephant'

Lapis lazuli sautoir, 1970

Topaz, pearl and gold necklace, circa 1820

Diamond demi-parure, 1999

Archeological Revival hardstone, pearl and gold necklace, circa 1870

Ruby and diamond demi-parure 

Renaissance Revival gem-set, enamel and gold pendant/necklace, circa 1860

Carnelian and tiger's eye necklace, 'Magic Alhambra' 

Chanel Gold and Silver Plated Gilt Chain Oversized Medallion Necklace, 1993<ul><li>Featured in the Spring 1993 collection</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold and Silver Plated Gilt Chain Oversized Medallion Necklace, 1993

Of Deaperie collection, designed as a cascade of gold bead chains.<ul><li>Signed Cartier, with serial numbers</li><li>Stamped 750</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 362.00 grams</li><li>Internal diameter 12½ inches</li><li>Accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity and signed case</li></ul>

Gold Draperie Necklace

Composed of gold and white gold links with a high polish finish.<ul><li>Signed Fred</li><li>Italian registry mark</li><li>18 karat white and yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 84.55 grams</li><li>Length 15¾ inches, width ½ inch</li></ul>

Gold and White Gold Link Necklace

Cushion-cut Burmese ruby center stones, accented by pear, oval and round-cut rubies, and round brilliant-cut white diamonds.<ul><li>Burmese rubies weighing a total of 7.85 carats</li><li>Additional rubies weighing a total of approximately 45.15 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.10 carats</li><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Total weight 52.37 grams</li><li>Length 25 inches, width ⅞ inch</li><li>Accompanied by 7 GIA reports stating Burma (Myanmar) origin and no indication of thermal treatment with several of pigeon's blood color</li><li>Accompanied by 3 GRS reports stating Burma (Myanmar) origin and no indication of thermal treatment</li></ul>

White Gold, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace

Set with 99 round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.80 carats</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 46.53 grams</li><li>Length 36 inches</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Station Necklace

Chanel Gold Metal Chain CC Logo Lettering Turnlock Necklace, 1996<ul><li>Includes box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Chain CC Logo Lettering Turnlock Necklace, 1996

Adjustable length, 18K yellow gold and mother-of-pearl Bulgari circular motif necklace and earrings. Necklace can be adjusted or can be worn wrapped around twice to form a double layer.

Circular Motif Necklace and Earrings in Gold and Mother-of-Pearl

Chopard, 18K yellow gold necklace with five happy diamonds, encased in a yellow gold pendant; also set with nine round brilliant diamonds. Chain bracelet with one happy diamond encased in a yellow gold charm set with nine round brilliant diamonds. Ring with one happy diamond encased in yellow gold set with nine happy diamonds.

Yellow Gold and Happy Diamonds Square Necklace, Bracelet and Ring Set

Composed of intertwining white gold circles.<ul><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Signed Buccellati</li><li>Italy</li><li>Total weight 111.40 grams</li><li>Length 102 cm</li></ul>

White Gold Chain Hawaii Necklace

Composed of square shaped buff top citrines stationed on a gold chain with geometric links.<ul><li>Marked Italy</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 169.37 grams</li><li>Necklace length 24 inches, width ½ inch</li><li>Bracelet length 7½ inches, width ½ inch</li></ul>

Gold and Citrine Necklace and Bracelet Set

Chanel Gold Metal CC Medallion Chain Necklace, 1994<ul><li>Includes velvet pouch</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal CC Medallion Chain Necklace, 1994

Chanel Gold Metal Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s<ul><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s

Chanel Strass and Imitation Pearl Star Long Necklace, 2017<ul><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Strass and Imitation Pearl Star Long Necklace, 2017

Chanel Gold Metal Woven Mini CC Medallion Necklace, 1985<ul><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Woven Mini CC Medallion Necklace, 1985

Chanel Round Edge CC Medallion and Mirror Chain Necklace, 1980s<ul><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Round Edge CC Medallion and Mirror Necklace, 1980s

Chanel Gold Metal CC Curb Chain Choker Necklace, 2020<ul><li>Includes information booklet, velvet pouch, and box </li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal CC Curb Chain Choker Necklace, 2020

Chanel Gold Toned Quilted Chain Link Necklace, 1985<ul><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Toned Quilted Chain Link Necklace, 1985

Chanel Gold Metal Medallion Necklace, 1986<ul><li>Includes box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Medallion Necklace, 1986

Set with round diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.20 carats</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and white gold</li><li>Length 16½ inches</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Chain Necklace

Composed of rhodochrosite cabochons on a link necklace.<ul><li>Maker's mark for Gurhan</li><li>24 and 22 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 67.20 grams</li><li>Adjustable length 17 inches, width ¾ inch</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold and Rhodochrosite Necklace

Composed of woven gold, interconnected links arranged as a chain.<ul><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat white and yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 61.18 grams</li><li>Length 17 inches, width 5⁄16 inch</li></ul>

Gold and White Gold Chain Necklace

Composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds adorning gold serpents.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat</li><li>14 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 132.42 grams</li><li>Necklace length 16 inches, width ¾ inch</li><li>Bracelet length 6½ inches, width ¾ inch</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set

Chanel Gold Metal Imitation Pearl CC Choker Chain Necklace, 1985<ul><li>Includes dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Imitation Pearl CC Choker Chain Necklace, 1985

Of iconic chain design with gold.<ul><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Signed Hermès, from the workshop of DE Percin</li><li>Total weight 77.30 grams</li><li>Length 16 inches</li></ul>

Gold Chain Necklace

Chanel Gold Hammered Metal Round Chain Link CC Heart Necklace, 1995<ul><li>Includes pouch and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Hammered Metal Round Chain Link CC Heart Necklace, 1995

Chanel Gold Metal Quilted CC Medallion Chain Necklace, 1994<ul><li>Includes box </li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Metal Quilted CC Medallion Chain Necklace, 1994

Composed of rock crystal quartz, transitional and single-cut diamonds, and accented by black enamel bands on platinum caps.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.85 carats</li><li>Platinum</li><li>Circa 1920</li><li>Total weight 67.73 grams</li><li>Length 44 inches, width ¼ inch</li></ul>

Platinum, Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Necklace

Chanel Imitation Pearl and Gold Metal Necklace, 1994<ul><li>Includes box and pouch </li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

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