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Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese
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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
18ct and Platinum Set, Pearl & Diamond Belle Epoque Necklace c1910 A fine example of a Belle Epoque
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Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
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H 1.46 in W 1.89 in L 16.54 in
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming Belle Époque pendant necklace features a white half pearl of 6.6 mm in diameter, set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque jewel was created out of 14 karat gold and can be worn as a pendant or a
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Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Belle Epoque period brooch pendant is 1900 ca Beautifully hand crafted of solid 18
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch
Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch
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H 1.7 in W 1.86 in L 17.72 in
Belle Époque 18kt. Gold and Silver Pendant with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Belle Époque 18kt. gold and silver pendant with diamonds and natural freshwater pearl. Circa.1900
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Antique Early 1900s British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique Belle Epoque brooch, this lovely antique necklace will have a beautiful second life as a necklace
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Necklace, Gold on Silver Pendant, Belle Époque Period
Located in Braintree, GB
18K White Gold Ladies Necklace With Gold on Silver Pendant of the Belle Époque period Circa.1880
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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
FRENCH BEAUX ARTS, NAPOLEON III, BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE GORGEOUS NECKLACE FROM
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces. You're looking at an original French La Belle Epoque Victorian pendant, stamped
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
pattern and arabesques. 4 natural button pearls decorate the front face. Diameter of the pearls : from 3
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An unforgettable belle époque Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace set with numerous natural pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Antique Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This antique handcrafted platinum pendant is centered with a 7 mm natural greenish gray
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Sapphire Natural Pearl Virgin Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
millegrains set, and the antique medal holds a natural baroque pearl in the pendant. On the back, the pendant
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gol...

French "Belle Époque" Coral Angel Skin Diamond Yellow Gold "Negligé" Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique necklace - 1900s french work, Belle Epoque necklace. Our opinion: The coral skin of angel, natural
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond Knot Certified Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
: Corresponding completely to the antique jewels of the Belle Epoque, this diamond pearl pendant will be able to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pearls Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Platinum pearls ruby, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace no marks on the necklace, pearls didnt
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique jewelry from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Wings Diamond Earrings & Pendant Pearl Strand Necklace 14kt Gold 12386
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Collection Of Diamond Earrings and necklace. 6mm Akoya Pearls. 1.50ct Natural diamonds: I-J Color I
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21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Natural Pearl Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Fine Pearls Large Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This important antique rose gold pendant features
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, which holds on the front a pendant featuring an old-fashioned claw-cut brilliant-cut diamond and a
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 20th Century Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape and decorated in application, on the top, of arabesques patterns made of gold cords. 4 half pearls
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is at the crossroads of 2 eras : Art Deco with its geometric lines and the Belle Epoque with its
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...

T. B. Starr Belle Epoque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, circa 1905
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in London, GB
An antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Edwardian Belle-Epoque pearl and diamond sautoir, the sautoir comprising a long mesh
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Butterfly Pendant or Brooch set throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Old European and Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
delicacy and romance of the Belle Epoque era. It is a rare early jewel with fabulous diamonds and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 463 This pendant is
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

One '1' 18 Karat Art Nouveau Pendant, Henry Vever, Paris, 1900
Located in Heerlen, NL
An 18K. Yellow gold pendant, Art Nouveau, attributed to Henry Vever, see The Belle Epoque of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
NATURAL SALMON CORAL CABOCHONS AND PENDANT WITH SEED PEARLS IN A CLASSIC FLORAL FLOWER MOTIF OPEN WORK
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Clover Flower Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
exceedingly rare. The pendant is accented by three pearls which are most likely natural pearls. The pendant
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch, framed by Rose Cut diamonds and Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

62 Ct Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Ruby Bracelet French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
and dates to the Belle Epoque period. We have a matching locket pendant in another listing. The
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

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Garnet, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
came to be associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Iconic Brooch Set in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
pearls. These gemstones add elegance and allure to the design. This Pendant/Brooch offers fantastic value
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Coral Pearl Art Nouveau Flower Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Rare, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
flower motif in 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent coral Pendant dates to the Belle Epoque - Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

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Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Miriam Haskell Amethyst Crystal Statement Necklace & Earrings 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
straw and other natural components. Post war, her designs became even more vibrant, colorful and
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20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies In 18K Gold & Silver Set
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient ” Ruby, Tsavorite, Whitezircon Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient ” Ruby, Tsavorite, Whitezircon Necklace Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic "Orient" Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic "Orient" Blue Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Red Ruby & Red Enamel Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Belle Époque Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch Platinum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl, ruby and diamond brooch/pendant, the drop-shaped pearl estimated to
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque French diamond and pearl necklace, the circular open work giardinetto pendant
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace by Marret Frères
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond and natural pearl négligée necklace by Marret Frères, consisting of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque sapphire diamond and pearl pendant, the oval-cut faceted sapphire weighing
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

French 1920s Platinum Chain Mother of Pearl Natural Pearls Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
hands. All the entourage is in natural pearls. The chain is a figaro mesh with spring ring. Total length
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque circa 1890, 1.92 Ct Diamond 1.7 Ct Red Spinel Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Berlin, Berlin
natural pearls were placed in settings of silver, later on in platinum and white gold. The designs of this
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver

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Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact belle epoque natural pearl pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect belle epoque natural pearl pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A belle epoque natural pearl pendant from Cartier, Fabergé and Edmond-Henri Becker — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and french cut versions for sale. Finding a belle epoque natural pearl pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Pendant?

On average, a belle epoque natural pearl pendant at 1stDibs sells for $7,961, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.