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Bvlgari Vintage Ancient Coin18k Ruby Bulgari Monete Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Bvlgari piece is designed as a curb link chain in 18k yellow gold with gold-framed of the ancient bronze coin as a pendant.
Bezel set with two round cabochon genuine r...
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1980s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sodalite Yellow Gold Pendant Lariat Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Sodalite Pendant Lariat Pendant Necklace By Illias Lalaounis Greece.
With Sodalite stone 1 3/4" x 1 1/4".
Details:
Length 18"
Width: 4mm
Weight: 70.3 grams
Hallmark...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large 18K Gold Magnolia Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Bright and dazzling diamond & 18K yellow gold brooch, inspired by the natural elegance of the Magnolia Flower.
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, composed of (7) round-cut, prong-set...
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
AnaKatarina Elements 'Air' Pendant in 18 Karat Gold, Chilean Lapis, and Diamonds
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The Four Elements Air Pendant is a dazzling piece honoring both the visual and spiritual cosmos. A blue lapis lazuli ether is the background on which a luminous crescent moon and sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Opal Bar Necklace, Mixed Metal, Handmade Cable Neck Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This hand forged pendant is gorgeous with a bezel set opal and turquoise. The opal’s origin is Australia and the turquoise is from New Mexico. There is a bezel around each gemstone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Estate Tiffany & Co. Peacock Diamond & Aquamarine Platinum Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Style: Pendant Necklace
Metal: Platinum
Metal Purity: 950
Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Round & Pear Shaped Aquamarine
Chain Length...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 15k Rope Chain with Decorative Gold Balls
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our lightweight Victorian 15K rope chain has 2 sets of symmetrically placed balls set equidistant down the length of a chain, and feels wonderful. Nineteenth century chains were hand...
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1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
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Judith Ripka Gold, Multi-Colored Stone and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This imaginative and lovely Judith Ripka Maltese cross pendant incorporates golden mother of pearl panels, green tourmaline, peridot and a splash of brilliant cut diamonds. Total dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Bow Bracelet, Pendant and Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Lyla’s Bow is the first collection designed by Vania Leles. Embodying the spirit of VANLELES’ design, this collection is feminine and timeless, which are a must have for jewellery lo...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Pendant Necklace by Bulgari.
With 70 round cut diamonds
total weight approx 1.40ct VS1 clarity, G color
Details:
Measurements:
Chain: Length adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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GRS Certified 43.29 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Diamond Halo Necklace 18K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18k White Gold
Center Stone Details: 1 Pear Shaped Ruby at 43.29 Carats - Measuring 29.96 x 19.85 x 8.64
Ruby is GRS Certified - Photo of the certification is attached
Dia...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace and Charm White Diamond Australian Pearl Snail
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This is an Australian pearl with a very special shape.
It's unique and inspired me to make a snail. On the top of their golden tentacles I set a diamond each one, in total they are ...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Russian Gold Diamond Romanov Eagle Pendant by Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The Romanov double-headed eagle with outspread wings, its claws clutching orb and sceptre, surmounted by an imperial crown and centered by a shield of St. George slaying the Dragon (...
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Early 2000s Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Lovebird Pearl Necklace, Artistic Picture Frame Organic Design Genuine Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
This picture frame is designed with cultured pearls make the perfect lovebird pair! They are hanging in a swing from a tree branch. The oxidized background makes the white pearls rea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Rutilated Quartz Pendant Necklace in 22k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rutilated Quartz Pendant set in a 22k gold bezel. Can customize with crystal or rutilated quartz (shown). Hand carved. Sold on a 16″ 18k gold chain. Stone approx 40x25mm. Goes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
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Jade Necklace 18 Carat Yellow Gold from New Zealand
Located in Barnsley, GB
This Jade T twist necklace is simple in shape, yet the stone has a gorgeous dip dyed look to it. With a more translucent green at the top where it meets the gold bale, giving it an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Golfer Pendant in Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aspen, CO
Flexible and thus moveable, this smiling golfer has 5 white round brilliant cut diamonds. This figure is 1.75 inches long and well made. It is marked 585 (European for 14K) and wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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6.43 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant Halo Necklace in 18 karat Gold
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
6.43 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 karat Gold
This is a handmade, one of a kind creation by H&H Jewels.
It features a 6.43 carat of tourmaline surroun...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.50 Carat Sapphire Pendant
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Apart of the wide variety of jewelry we have for sale. This pendant boasts a beautiful sapphire, surrounded by diamonds. The sapphires trillion cut makes the light reflect off of eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Green Onyx and Light Green Quartz Smooth Briolettes on a Sterling Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Two strands of wire wrapped Geen Onyx and Green Quartz that dangle in a smooth briolette. The Round Clasp is adjustable making it very versatile. Measuring 19 inches in length. In st...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully handcrafted in platinum this elegant cross pendant is set with 11 bright white and lively round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1 carat total.
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Ruby and Black Diamond 'Hans The Hedgehog' Boucheron Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
An exquisite ruby and black diamond 'Hans the hedgehog' pendant, by Boucheron, in solid 18k rose gold.
This beautifully crafted necklace is solely set with an adorable solid gold s...
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Very Fine Carved Jade Pendant
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Apart of the wide variety of jewelry we have for sale, this carved jade pendant shows the intricate craftsmanship that goes into created pieces of this magnitude. With its subtle flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18kt White Gold Gem Set Golf Club Bag Set with Diamonds & Precious Stones,Hanger
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Gem set Golf Club Bag Set With Diamond, Ruby, Emerald,Sapphire Hanger/Brooch
Amazing work of art pendant/brooch with beautiful invisible ruby setting.
31 ruby
3 cit...
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20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Dragon Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved dragon and yellow gold enhancer pendant circa 1960.
The facts you want to know are listed below. Read on. It is all remarkably short, simple, and clear.
Contact us right a...
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1960s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1970's Vintage Gucci Italy 18k Gold Key Holder
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite example of Gucci’s Unique design
features three drop-down hooks for 18k gold key sets and has a total approx. weight of 38.0 grams.
Crafted in Solid 18K yellow gold, t...
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1970s Modern Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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18k White Gold, White Diamond, and Emerald Pendant
By Miseno
Located in Huntington, NY
18K white gold, white diamond (approx. 0.38 carats), and emerald (approx. 1.73 carats) pendant
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Skull Padlock Necklace with Black Onyx, Mixed Metal, and Handmade Neck Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This skull padlock has black onyx eyes and a gorgeous hand engraving on the padlock. The lock opens and closes and there is a handmade figaro designed chain that hooks on it. The c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Very Rare Baroque Pearl Pendant with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very Rare Baroque Pearl = 15 x 34 millimeters
Diamonds = 1.48 carats
( Color: G, Clarity: SI )
18K Gold
Beautiful luster and nacre on the pearl. One of a kind and Very Rare at this s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
4.0 Carats Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold pendant is hand set with 1.1 carat emerald and 4.0 carats of shimmering diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald
Located in Stamford, CT
A high karat rare gold Byzantine cross with beautiful open work and circular scroll work is centered by an emerald of the same period. Tiny baubles of gold are placed at each cross e...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
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18.95 Carat Fine Pink Tourmaline
Located in Carlsbad, CA
• 18.95 Carat Fine Pink Tourmaline
• 3.45 Carat Diamond E-F VS
• 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Yellow, Red, Green and Blue Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Vannes, FR
Pendant with harlequin color tailside enamels on 18 karat yellow Gold and inlaid with 6 Diamonds. This pendant will bring color as well as brilliance to the occasions of wearing it....
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ancient Roman Glass & Gold Amulet, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from approximately A.D. 50–80, this beautiful and fascinating amulet pendant was created in ancient Rome and has survived to this day. The conical bead is handmade glass and i...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
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Ruby Beads Necklace with Pearls and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
18K Gold
129.60cts Ruby Beads
1.50cts Diamonds F-VS
Pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Baguette Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace with 0.68 Carat Total
Located in Houston, TX
Baguette diamond halo pendant with 0.68 carats total in baguette cut diamonds set in an 18k white gold pendant, placed in an 18" diamond accented chain that may also be adjusted to 1...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl 8.00 Carats Diamond Ruby Platinum Quatrefoil Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long chain necklace is comprised of wire cage links alternating with navette diamond links
Suspending a large circular pendant featuring a quatrefoil motif comprised of a pierced tr...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Betony Vernon "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace Sterling Silver in Stock
Located in Paris, Paris
The "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace was designed by Betony Vernon in 2004 and manufactured in lost wax elements in in Sterling Silver 925.
The “YOU ARE MINE” necklace is constructed with Ve...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond Round Fashion Drop Bar Pendant in White Gold Diamond by Yard Necklace
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stunning White G-H Color SI clarity Diamond Rounds 23 Stones 0.20 Carat set in Stunning Diamond Bar Style Pendant in 14K White Gold Diamond By Yard Fashionable Stackable Necklace.
To...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Black Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace Handcrafted in Italy, Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
11 round cut white natural diamonds 0.25 ctw and 1 round cut black natural diamond 0.10 ctw necklace in 18k white gold. The total length of the necklace is 540 millimeters / 21.259 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval and Pear Sapphires and Two Diamonds Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold necklace pendant
Necklace measuring 16 inches long
Oval-shaped blue sapphire weighing 1.00 carats
Two pear-shaped sapphires weighing 0.35
Two bezel-set di...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearls Necklace with Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
0.50cts Diamonds
14K Gold
12.50mm
South Sea Pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Rose Diamond Cluster Pendant, 20th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful diamond encrusted pendant recalling Ancient Muscovy densely set with co-centric bands of rose diamonds, mounted in silver and 9k rose gold, the reverse depicting stylized...
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20th Century Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Natural Turquoise Diamond Gold Transformer Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in Valenza , IT
Handcarved pendant in natural turquoise, white gold and diamonds, it can be worn either as a necklace and as a brooch.
Handmade in Margherita Burgener family workshop based in Italy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Six Bezel-Set Round Sapphire White Gold Necklace Weighing 1.05 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold six-station bezel necklace
Necklace measuring 16 inches long
Six bezel-set round sapphires weigh 1.15 carats
Round sapphires measuring 3.25 millimeters each
Eac...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handmade 18 Karat Rose Kunzite Pendant
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade 18kt Rose Kunzite Pendant
Handmade 18 karat rose gold Kunzite Pendant. The elongated oval Kunzite is set east to west with a total weight of 11.24 carats. The Kunzite has ...
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Multicolored Tourmaline Necklace Diamonds 18 Karat and Silver
Located in Carlsbad, CA
18K, Silver
120+ Carats Multi Color Tourmaline
4cts Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Quartz Briolette Dangle Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is easy to wear and is a go with everything necklace. There are 29 clean and clear faceted Quartz Crystal Briolettes that are hand-wired wrapped in Sterling Silver and sit on a ...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Jade Necklace with 14K Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Coming from the 1960's this antique necklace has been specially curated by William David. Holding a prominent place in his collection Irreplaceable jewelry from an era passed. This j...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Jade Necklace from 1940
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Coming from the 1940's. This necklace has been specially curated by William David, holding a prominent place in his collection Irreplaceable jewelry from an era passed. This necklace...
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1940s Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chain Loose Pendant Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Design Pendant Necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.12 Carat Exceptional Garnet Pendant
Located in Carlsbad, CA
• 20.12 Carat Exceptional Garnet
•.40 Carats of Diamonds
• 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
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18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Owl Ibis Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The IBIS Necklace, a 100-400 AD Peruvian owl pendant - a beautiful design that has stood the test of time. The IBIS necklace is an expression of humankind's reverence for the natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Quartz Pendant 37.14 Carat with Black Diamonds 1.91 Carat 18 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Pink Quartz = 37.14 Carat
101 Black Diamonds = 1.91 Carats
18K Gold = 5.90 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Dog Tag Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handmade in 18k green gold, the paperclip chain is one of the most popular styles for its versatility. Worn with Faye's signature Diamond Dog Tag pendant, it's classic and timeless. ...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Sybarite Jewellery White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Soldier Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Five Emeralds Bezel Set Two-Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold necklace pendant
Necklace measuring 16" long
Each round emerald measuring 3.5 millimeters
Five emeralds weighing 0.75 carats
Emerald hue colo...
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Green Jade Rooster 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved green jade rooster. Stamped 9K for 9 karat gold to the spring ring.
Dimensions: 1.8 x 2.3 x 1.15 cm (not including jump...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, Bulgari and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of antique and vintage necklaces today.
