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Andreoli Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace This pendant features: - 6.25 Carat Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Sapphire Diamond Crystal Onyx Silk Cord 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Sapphire Diamond Crystal Onyx Silk Cord 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace This necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
[This listing is for pendant only] Princess VS Diamonds, 18 karat Gold Pendant Geometric Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
[This listing is for pendant only] Princess VS Diamonds, 18 karat Gold Pendant Geometric Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Princess VS Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Geometric Pendant for Women 18 Karat
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
[This listing is for pendant only] Princess VS Diamonds, 18 karat Gold Pendant Geometric Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this pendant necklace is set with .78 carats of glimmering baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Coral in two different qualityAmethyst 18k 6 gr. Gold Pendant. You can attached it one of
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold

Carved Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful hand-carved, emerald cut Aquamarine and 18k yellow gold pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful feather pendant is set in 1.39 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful cameo pendant necklace is set with 73.12 carats cameo shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 5.93 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Sun Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this pendant is hand set with .73 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Geode Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant is cast from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with geode and 0.49-carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 15.11 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 25.09 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
color of 18 karat yellow matt gold is blacked with a green shimmer as are the round beads which are part
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1990s American Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Bloom Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this necklace is hand set with .37 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds set in the bail, mounted in 18ct gold, with an 18" 18ct yellow gold, 2mm
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 0.3 in L 0.71 in
Carved Rough Morganite 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful hand-carved, rough Morganite crystal and 18k yellow gold pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ouroboros Banded Agate Cameos 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Karat gold, is matched only to Olivia’s commitment to
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Ouroboros Banded Agate Cameos 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Ouroboros Banded Agate Cameos 18 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Fancy Slice Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 3.21 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Ohm Spiritual Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this pendant necklace is hand set with .31 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cameo Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful cameo pendant necklace is set with 58.16 carats cameo shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Evil Eye Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this pendant necklace is hand set with .14 carats topaz and .33 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 8.08 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Fancy Heart Style White 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
One pendant in white 18 karat gold, 750 stamped, fancy heart style, pave sets with round box 2mm
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Late 20th Century Canadian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Bent Gabrielsen Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain Circa 1975
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in New York, NY
A handmade carved agate and 18-karat gold pendant necklace by Bent Gabrielsen, Denmark circa 1975
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant with Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Diamond pendant made with high quality Craftsmanship ! The pendant is made in such a way
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant with Pave Set Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Pendant with Pave Set Diamonds
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W 1.58 in D 0.12 in L 1.58 in
Turquoise Lacquer 18 Karat Gold Pendant Pagoda Shape
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Indian Turquoise plaques Gold 18,40 gr, Chinese laquer. Total lenght 15cm. All jewelry is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Coral, Tanzanite, Moonstones, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic retrò pendant in 18 kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant. The pendant come with a silk
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Evil Eye Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .43 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cameo Skull Snake Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful cameo pendant necklace is set with 8.63 carats cameo shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

9.26 Carat Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.26 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 20.1 carats Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pomellato Necklace with Circular Yellow 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Pomellato
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition Pomellato necklace designed as a circular yellow gold pendant affixed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Silver Olympia Image
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold handmade Pendant Necklace pictures face of Olympia
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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

Kent Raible Rainbow Moonstone Mandala 18 Karat Gold Pendant Enhancer
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
sparkle to this mandala. The pendant is hand fabricated 100% by Kent, in bright yellow 18 karat gold
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Alex Jona Emerald & White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace centering a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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

Fei Liu Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, this enchanting pendant features a deep blue sapphire at its
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Evil Eye Turquoise Lapis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this evil eye pendant necklace is hand set with 11.11 Turquoise, 4.73
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

MAVIADA's Modern Minimalist Purple Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
As seen in FT - How to Spend it! Mallorca Flat 18kt yellow gold pendant, 8x15mm stone These
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Set Diamond & Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

0.39 Carat Diamond/0.40 Carat Rubies 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Square Shape Diagonal Pendant with 4 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.81 Carat Diamond/0.97 Carat Rubies 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Square Shape Diagonal Pendant with 9 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Silver Dionisis Image
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold handmade Pendant Necklace featuring a replica of an
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Silver Diskovolos Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer two-tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold handmade Pendant Necklace featuring a replica of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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

Alexander GIA Certified 1.50ct Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
certified 1.50 carat round brilliant diamond. H color grade and SI1 clarity grade. 18-karat white gold, 15
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat Gold Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace A
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond Pave Dangle Fashion Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat Gold Pendant Necklace White Gold Diamond Pave Dangle Fashion Pendant Necklace A
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace A fashion Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Fashion Pendant Necklace
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H 2.52 in W 1.03 in D 0.36 in L 0.79 in
Edwardian 12.53 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold and tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Pendant measures: 1 9/16 x 2 1/4 inches (including
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

MAVIADA's Modern Minimalist Teal Quartz Stone 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
Mallorca Ring Flat pendant 18 karat yellow gold pendant, 8x15mm cabochon smooth cut bullet shaped
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Pendant with White Diamond in White Platinum Chain
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate platinum chain with a tiny yellow gold pendant This spectacular Pendant Necklace
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carved Antiques Imperial Jade Citrine Ruby Drop 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant with old Chinese carved imperial jade, citrine, ruby drop, gold. Total length 11cm. All
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Engraved Pink Coral, Pearl, Colored Stones, 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Flower-shaped pendant necklace in 18 kt yellow gold with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Teddy Bear Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Teddy Bear Diamond Australian pearl 18KT Gold Animal Pendant Necklace Charm I chose a very
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Roman Bronze Coin Tiberius 18 Karat Gold Pendant 37 A.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Bronze Coin Tiberius 18kt Gold Pendant 37 A.C. On a modern black lacquered silver chain with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze

0.42 Carat Diamond/0.46 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Cushion Shape Diagonal Pendant with 4 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.81 Carat Diamond/0.97 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Square Shape Diagonal Pendant with 9 Invisible Set Princess Cut Blue Sapphires (Total Gem
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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18 Karat Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18 karat gold pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2139 vintage or 5803 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 18 karat gold pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 18 karat gold pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A 18 karat gold pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4972, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18 karat gold pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18 Karat Gold Pendant?

Prices for a 18 karat gold pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $80 and can go as high as $224,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,700.

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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About 18 Karat Gold Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.