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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Gorgeous 31.10 Carat Loose Blue Topaz from Brazil Long Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight : 31.10 Carats Dimensions : 18.9x16x11.6 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Cut/Facet: Cushion Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Taxco Aztec Motif Polychrome Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This small sterling silver pendant has been beautifully engraved with aztec symbols and a mask in the centre. The pendant is enamelled with guilloché enamel in red, green, orange, ye...
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1940s Artisan Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chopard Happy Diamonds Pendant and Chain 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Chopard Happy Diamonds diamond pendant, 18k gold necklace. Pendant and chain original Chopard, 18k gold. Diameter of the pendant 11.5mm Total...
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseph Cook & Son 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 9Kt Pink Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lover mechanical lock designed by Joseph Cook & Son. Beautiful heart shaped pendant, created in London England during the Edwardian era, back in the 1910. This padlock was made up w...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian 1960 Neo Gothic Black Enameled Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A neo-gothic enameled cross. Very nice and unusual highly decorated cross designed in Italy with neo-gothic patterns. The vintage cross was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 k...
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1960s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Temple St Clair Pendant In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Oval Citrines and Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant with citrines designed by Temple St. Clair. Ver beautiful pendant, created in Italy by the jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. This pendant was carefully crafted in solid yel...
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Silver Pink Black Hard Stone Pendant Necklace Stylized Flower
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This modernist Art Deco silver pendant was hand crafted at the beginning of the 1920's. It is designed as a stylized flower. The center of the pendant is set with as intense pink har...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

1/3 Ctw Round Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold Total Diamond Weight: 0.35 ctw Total Diamond Pcs:22 Diamond Size: 1.50mm x 1.50 mm Average Diamond Clarity:...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889. This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold 12 mm Star of David Pendant Necklace
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Star of David 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant is a dazzling and meaningful piece of jewelry that beautifully combines iconic design with exquisite cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Large Star of David Pendant Necklace
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Star of David Large 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, a magnificent symbol of faith, artistry, and luxury. This exquisite piece of jewelry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Blue Sapphire Sun Pendant, Silver with Paper-Link Chain
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
The glorious warm everlasting lamp of our lives, the Sun. Worshipped in many cultures, suns have various meanings to different people. When we feel lost and have an inability to see clearly, the sun never lets us down by rising and shining brightly upon the path, guiding us to what is important, back to ourselves or a new beginning. The sun reveals to us that new beginnings are born everyday, encouraging us to forgive ourselves when it set yesterday and reminds us to keep moving forward - as life on earth could not continue if the sun shut off for even a split moment. Details: - Rose Cut Light Blue Sustainable lab Sapphire (Our gemstones are sustainably created and are 100% the same chemical and physical properties as mined, just environmentally and ethically more friendly.) - Silver...
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Silver

Herz aus 18kt Gold mit Diamanten Saphir Smaragd Turmalin Chalcedon Emaile
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Das Herz aus 18kt Gelbgold mit verschiedenen Farbsteinen, Rubin, Saphir, Smaragd, Chalcedon, Turmalin, Diamanten und Emaile wurde in Italien in dem Designhaus Santagostino gefertigt....
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald,...

Pomellato Milan Geometric Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant designed by Pomellato. Very attractive modernist pendant, created in Milano Italy by the prestigious jewelry house of Pomellato. The geometric pendant has been car...
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Red Enamel Platinum 18K Heel Shoe Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Diamond Red Enamel Platinum High Heel Shoe Charm Pendant Necklace is a striking fusion of glamour and whimsy, capturing the essence of timeless elegance with a play...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

4 CTW Diamond By The Yard Dangle 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This diamond by the yard necklace features a delicate chain with evenly spaced diamonds set along its length. The 27 Old European cut diamonds are bezel-set and weigh approximately 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Peinture sur émail Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with Byzantine...
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1860s Italian Byzantine Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gripoix Paris Summer In Greece Pendant
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Summer in Greece collection. Poured glass, 24carat gold plated brass Handmade in our Parisian workshop Gripoix jewels are handmade in our parisian workshop Gripoix Paris – costume j...
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2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces

Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Clover Pendant 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian convertible flower brooch designed by Crane & Theurer. Beautiful and unusual clover, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1905....
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting a chalice surmounted with a wafer, representing the First Communion. Engraved to the reverse 'Souvenir de 1re Communion'. ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Lasserre Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. Signed Lasserre and A.Augis. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary set to the pendant bail with a single-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.05 carats. ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Gold Double Sided Pendant Miniatures Of Eros Amor
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delightful double sided pendant was created in the last two decades of the eighteenth century out of 18 karat rose gold. The rectangular pendant frame is suspended from three ro...
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1780s French Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Such lovely blue sapphires in this little flower necklace with diamond accents.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

French Virgin Mary Octagonal 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an octagonal medal depicting the Virgin Mary. Stamped with the eagle's head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold, an...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pageli Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and nailhead indented border. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture and 18 ka...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Perroud Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and rose gold sunburst background. Signed E Dropsy. Stamped wit...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and a laurel leaf surround. Signed LO Monet. Stamped with the e...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Evil Eye Charm Pendant with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphire 0.08 carat approx. Diamonds 0.03 carat approx. Chain sold separately Constructed from 18-karat yellow gold, this pendant is adorned wi...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Manifest Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Manifest Pendant Necklace is made of 18k Solid Gold with the word "Manifest" in cursive script with small diamonds in each letter. The necklace chain is also made of gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo. Signed E. Dropsy. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo on a rose gold background. Marked with an A for Augis to the rever...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a faceted scalloped frame. Signed A.Augis. Marked with an A for Augis to the re...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This aquamarine diamond pendant features oval-cut aquamarine gemstones as its centerpiece, known for their serene blue-green hue reminiscent of the ocean. The 16 oval aquamarine gems...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Juste un Clou necklace rose gold diamonds
Located in London, England
JUSTE UN CLOU NECKLACE Juste un Clou necklace, rose gold 750/1000, set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.38 carats. Width: 2.2 mm. Inner diameter: 14.2 mm. Adjustable chain ...
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Wear it with a dress or jeans, lovey and versatile with 0.25 carats of sparkling diamonds!
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French A Rivet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo, with a polished ridged frame. Signed A Rivet. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha Pave Diamond Mother Of Pearl White Gold Pendant Silk Cord Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pasha De Cartier Diamond And Mother Of Pearl Pendant on a Silk Cord Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1 clarity, G color. Total weight: 2.20ct...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1OZ Fine Gold South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Rope Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce Precious Metal Content: 1OZ Year: Varies Diameter: 33mm Obverse:...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Taara Pin with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. Emeralds 0.11 carat approx. Limited Edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little thi...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUCCI 1980 Firenze High Boot Pendant Charm in Solid .925 Sterling 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant charm designed by Gucci. Beautiful pendant-charm, created in Firenze Italy by the fashion house of Gucci, back in the 1980's. This pendant has been made as a miniature in th...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

French Augis Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Rose Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo against a radiating diamond cut rose gold background. Stamped wi...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Wild-Rose Pendant In 14Kt Gold and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch. Beautiful wild-rose flower, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1910 This large convertibl...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces

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

1OZ South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Polished Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce Precious Metal Content: 1OZ Year: Varies Diameter: 33mm Obverse: Pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/2OZ Fine Gold South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Rope Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce Precious Metal Content: 1/2OZ Year: Varies Diameter: 27mm Obverse: Paul Kruger Rever...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1/2OZ Fine Gold South African Krugerrand Coin Necklace with Polished Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Precious Metal Content: 1/2OZ Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce Diameter: 27mm Year: Varies Obvers...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Perriat Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo with a chunky ridged frame. Signed E. Dropsy. Stamped with the eagle’s h...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo within a radiating fretwork gold wire frame. Stamped with the eagle’s he...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo and a beaded frame. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Color 9.90 Carat Natural Loose Mint Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 9.90 Carats Dimensions : 11.6x11.5x9.9 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Seafoam Certificate: On Demand...
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Early 17th Century Afghan Classical Roman Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline

LB offers Sterling Silver Vintage Chinese Dragon pendant necklace Biwa Pearls
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a One of a Kind; Vintage Sterling Silver, Chinese Dragon pendant necklace. This is a beautifully wrought Sterling pendant with outstanding detail and a lovel...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Labradorite, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a pierced sunburst frame. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a wavy polished frame. Signed Augis. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French m...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo. Marked with an A for Augis to the reverse of the pendant loop. Stamped ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Perroud Pagdi 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo and a rope twist border. Signed Pagdi, stamped with the eagle mark for 18 ...
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade & Diamond Pendant Midcentury Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite
Located in Southbury, CT
Deep emerald green with a glossy, entirely hand-polished shine, this gorgeous 19th century - early 20th century- carved jadeite jade stone is set into a later, exceedingly simple han...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Bvlgari ring from the sophisticated Serpenti Viper collection features a one-row design crafted in 18k white gold and fully pave-set with set with round brill...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White 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, BVLGARI 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 vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

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