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Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 0.709 in
Antique Greek Mythology Cameo 18 K Gold Pendant Necklace Lapis Lazuli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Magnificent extremely rare double-sided carved lapis lazuli cameo pendant. The exquisite carving is
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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with colorful gems, 2.40 carats of Rubies
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 0.394 in
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This large pendant in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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W 1.023 in D 0.157 in L 2.362 in
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
The owl pendant in 18 karat yellow gold handcrafted with filigree wires and decorated with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
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H 1.654 in W 0.63 in
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
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H 1.771 in D 0.236 in Dm 1.299 in
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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H 1.299 in W 0.314 in D 0.078 in
Unisex 18k Reversible Greek Coin Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Greek coin Total weight is about 21.41g Pendant Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
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H 1.771 in W 0.354 in D 0.157 in
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with 1.80 carats of Rubies and 0.23 carats
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.394 in D 0.078 in
Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Medusa. Classical piece that has become a fashion statement. The Greek mythology states that Medusa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
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H 2.362 in W 2.047 in D 0.787 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
bezel in this Steven Battelle 18K gold pendant design. Medusa was the only mortal among the Gorgon
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from Thurium in Lucania (now in southern Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high grade authentic Greek "nomos" coin 272-235 BC, from the Greek colony of Tarentum (in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Athena Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek "nomos" coin from the Greek Colony of Herakleia (now in in Southern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Large Ancient Greek Coin Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Pendant is designed as an ancient Greek Coin, depicting
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 6th Century BC Griffin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of the divine. The pendant comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region on the shores of the Black Sea, near
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity, and all comes with an 18 inch 18K gold triple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BCE Silver Bull Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
18K handmade gold bezel with similar 4mm tubular bail above. The pendant comes with a lifetime
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
double hammered bezel signature Steven Battelle 18K gold pendant design. This TOP-GRADE iconic coin from
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Antiochus Elephant Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek Seleucid Empire (one of the 4 territories that
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic early archaic Greek silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus is held in a hammered and
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Stater 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
the night sky. This pendant comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The 18 or 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Aspendus Warrior Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful toned authentic silver "stater" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Aspendus (370-250
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Warrior Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
ornamented 18K gold pendant design. Rare and unusual, this coin is not commonly set into jewelry. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior Triskeles Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
example of the art and skill of the ancient Greek die makers !!! This pendant comes with a laminated coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
authenticity. The 18K handmade hammered chain is not included but can be ordered additionally. It comes in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Granulated 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Corinthian helmet. This pendant is sent with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The 18K handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Tarentum Dolphin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic interesting silver "nomos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Tarentum in Calabria
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
authenticity. The hammered 18K chain shown, is not included, but can be ordered additionally. It comes in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity. The 18K handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BCE Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
authenticity. The coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed 18K pendant with 4 VS1 2mm diamonds surrounding
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
ancient Greek colony of Abdera (on the shores of Northern Greece) that was struck between 415-395 BC
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 110-109 BC is set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
The Greek evil eye here in 18k yellow gold with our known solid way and set with a microscope of
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
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W 0.708 in D 0.118 in Dm 0.708 in L 1.181 in
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Hoplite Warrior Stater Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
18”, 20”, and 24” lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Mythic!
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
pendant comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The woven 18 inch (or 20 inch) 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Thessaly 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver "hemidrachm" coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Spartan fleet, thus ending Sparta's brief status as the dominant Greek naval power. This may have been one
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
accents below in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephesus was an ancient Greek colony
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Ancient Greek "drachm" coin displaying the bust of Hercules is set in a double line
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Cistophoric Serpents Coin Silver 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
additionally. It comes 18, 20, and 24 inch lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BCE Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Athenian owl silver "tetradrachm" in an 18K hammered shield design pendant with flat wire scrollwork and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Archaic Griffin Coin Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and seldom seen authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Abdera (on
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek Thessaly 5th Century BC Horse Coin 18K Gold Diamond Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
additionally. It comes in 18” and 20" lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient early Greek (500- 420 BC) silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus is held in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ptolemeic Eagle Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
additionally. It comes in 18”, 20”, and 24” lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
in 18”, 20”, and 24” lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Greek world. The opposite side of the coin features the goddess Athena, (the personification of wisdom
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold and diamond pendant necklace in a Greek Key design. SIGNED GREECE 750 ILIAS LALAOUNIS
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Vintage 1970s Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Greek god Apollo is here depicted on an authentic silver "tetradrachm" issued between 370-60 BC
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Stater Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
helmet. Pegasus was a winged horse who was caught by the Greek hero Bellerophon with the help of Athena
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Siglos Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
sharp and distinct owl image. The 18", 20" or 24" medium-weight handmade hammered 18K gold chain shown
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Greek Amphora Vase Jug Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 18 karat yellow gold Greek Amphora vase jug charm pendant. The charm is nicely
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gemini Stater Silver 18K Gold Pendant With Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
choose an 18, 20 or 24 inch length. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

18 K Yellow Gold 1.008 White and Brown Diamond Tetradrachma Pendant
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
with two 18 K Yellow Gold hoops 16 white diamonds and 13 brown diamonds, totally weighting 1.008 Ct
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2010s Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Alexander the Great Zeus Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A top grade, "as struck", authentic ancient silver "drachm" coin displaying the Greek god of Zeus
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k Greek Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k greek pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 138 vintage or 494 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k greek pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18k greek pendant over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer and Steven Battelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 18k greek pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 319 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18k greek pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Greek Pendant?

On average, a 18k greek pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,190, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $62,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

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.