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22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our unique Hemera
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
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W 0.08 in Dm 1.58 in
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Moon Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
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H 1.58 in W 0.14 in
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
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H 1.26 in
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
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H 0.71 in W 0.83 in D 1.26 in
Opal Pendant in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
free form Opal pendant is set in 22Karat gold and entirely hand crafted by the artist in NYC. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Acorn 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
attaining one's goals. This gold acorn in 22 karat gold with granulation, of hollow construction and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold

Amethyst 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
This necklace for amethyst lovers is composed of 3 pendants on a long braided silk rope: - a large
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 22k Gold

Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely stylized fish pendant created by Jean Mahie in the 1980s. The chain is made of 14 karat
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
H 1.63 in W 3.25 in L 25.5 in
22 Karat Gold Ixthus Charm Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
22k yellow gold Ixthus pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold German cord necklace. Pendant is 1.56 inch in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite Garnet and Tourmaline 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
carats surround an illuminated 1 carat rose cut tourmaline. Stones are set in 22 karat gold. Pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal in Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Welo Opal pendant weighing 5.96 carats, set in 22 Karat gold with granulation. Displayed here on a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Five diamonds (0.15 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful large smoky Quartz crystal pendant is set in 22Karat gold. History & lore: Smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Nine diamonds (0.18 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Seven diamonds (0.11 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 22 Karat British Coins Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ancient 18 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with antique british coin in 22 karat yellow
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Caged 28mm Baroque Pearl 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Large, impressive 28mm Baroque Pearl caged in a hand-fabricated, 22k yellow gold pendant on a 22k
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opals & Forged 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous green and blue Australian Opals in a hand forged 22k yellow gold hinged pendant. Opal two
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
florets, the suspending pendant takes the form of a four square-shaped off-set sodalitie centering one
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Vintage 1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Other, 22k Gold

Zolotas Lapis Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Yellow Gold 40.9 grams
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Signed Zolotas this 22 karat yellow gold necklace features a oval cut Lapis. Matching earrings
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 22 Karat Om Pendant on a Box Link Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Let this stunning 22 karat yellow gold textured box link chain necklace with OM pendant take your
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquaprase 22 Karat Gold Pendant on Four-Strand Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Aquaprase and 22k yellow gold pendant with beaded details on a four-strand
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iolite Blue Chalcedony Gold Drop 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
This delicate necklace is composed of 3 pendants on a long braided silk rope: - a iolite cabochon
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Iolite, 22k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and Pink Spinel 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double strand of round, pink Burmese ruby beads, with pink spinels set in the 22K gold pendant
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Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Gold

Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace With 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain This spectacular
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

South Sea Grey Pearl Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
delicate granulation in 22 karat gold and set in a cone cap and bail. Appearing both soft and metallic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone 22 Karat Gold Pentagon Pendant
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Moonstone pentagon Pendant set in 22k gold. Rainbow Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, 22k Gold

Vintage Tassel Medallion Tassel Iconic Emblem Pendant 22 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Charm 22kt. Yellow gold. 4.7 grams. 19 x 38mm Depth: 2.6mm
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Boulder Opal 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant on Wire Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Australian Boulder Opal and hammered 22k yellow gold hinged pendant on 22k wire collar necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin and Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H color) set in a 22k yellow gold pendant with hook bail. Pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Turquoise Mountain Diamond Halo 22 Karat Gold Pendant on Wire Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Vicki Orr Designs gem-grade Turquoise Mountain cabochon and Diamond halo 22k yellow gold pendant on
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...

Greek Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver Macedonian Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace. Antique 3rd Cent BC Greek coin, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...

Large Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver Macedonian Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace. Antique 3rd Cent BC Greek coin, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...

22 Karat Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant and Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Byzantine style 22k yellow gold cross pendant on white freshwater pearl beaded necklace. Necklace
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2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin and Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
diamond 22k yellow gold pendant on 22k gold handmade paper-clip chain necklace. Chain necklace is 18
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Zolotas 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Cross and Chain Pendant Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This large 22kt yellow gold Greek Cross was designed by Zolotas of Athens , Greece. Founded in 1895 the company merges Greek heritage with modern style to create these timeless piece...
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1990s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tetradrachm of Mithridates II Silver Coin Pendant and Emerald Necklace 22 Karat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
! This unique piece features the original silver coin bezel set in luxurious 22 karat gold. The obverse
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone 22-Karat Gold Pendant
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Rainbow Moonstone (1.69cts) set in 22k brushed gold. A perfect piece to add to a necklace or wear on its own. Moonstone is the sacred stone of India. According to other...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Mask Pendant and 20" Chain Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Greek
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
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H 1.4 in W 1.3 in D 0.06 in
Amethyst, Ancient Roman Bronze Key and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze key, ancient Amethyst bead and 22k yellow gold dangle pendant on
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Color Diamonds 22-21 Karat Gold Handmade Pendant on Leather Choker Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Magic Carpet. A substantial 21K gold pendant on a leather choker necklace terminating with a 21K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Alexander Macedonian Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver Macedonian Coin Medallion Pendant Necklace. Large antique 3rd Cent BC Greek coin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamo...

22 Karat Gold Nava Ratna Pendant on Hand-Rolled Gold Chain, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely 22K gold Nava Ratna pendant comprised of precious and semi-precious stones. Fine tooling
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Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
spacers along with 22K gold diamond rondelles. The necklace features a long pendant with a pear-shaped
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird w/ Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Chrysoprase 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a series of good luck charms and pendants based on the seven days of the week. Conceived by the
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Coin and Garnet Drop 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze coin and ancient Garnet bead drop 22k yellow gold pendant on a 21k
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Byzantine Coin 22 Karat Gold Spinner Pendant on Leather Cord Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
22k yellow gold reversible spinner pendant on dark brown leather cord necklace. Leather necklace is 19
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Pendant on Fire Agate Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze key and 22k yellow gold dangle pendant on faceted Fire Agate beaded
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Amethyst and Diamond 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Matching Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
suspended from a hand made 22 karat box chain that measures seventeen inches (17") in length. The 24 karat
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Vintage 1960s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Pink Tourmaline Carved Heart 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 12mm pink tourmaline puffy heart pendant is hand carved and set with a 22k gold bale
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yelllow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This winged pendant necklace with rose cut Diamond and pear shape Rubies, is set in 22 Karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

22/14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 22/14K yellow gold Tourmaline: 1 oval cut = 2.00ct Dimensions: necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 22-Karat Gold Finish Galle Type Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pendant light. Restored in 22-karat gold-plated finish. The Gold is worth more than this
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

22 Karat Gold Coin in Platinum Frame on Pyrite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes cast one of his old silver coins in 22 karat gold. It shows a beardless youth
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pyrite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

22 Karat Gold Coin in Platinum Frame on Pyrite Chain
22 Karat Gold Coin in Platinum Frame on Pyrite Chain
H 1.26 in W 0.81 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.67 in L 15.99 in
Mangalsutra Diamond Onyx Bead 22 Karat Gold Indian Bridal Handmade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
black onyx beads completed with a sparkling pendant set with 68 round diamonds of an estimated 3.08
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Bird 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved Rainbow Moonstone bird with a diamond drop (.13 carats) is featured on a chain with rainbow moonstone accents. The necklace is finished with a hook closure. Wear this pie...
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Iolite Solitaire Necklace by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with an Iolite Solitaire Stone. We also offer this in 15.5 inches upon
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Iolite, 22k Gold, Vermeil

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Single Strand Vertebrae Choker by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
modern jewelry lover. This 15/16-inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil. All items are made to
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Vermeil

Ancient Roman Bronze Arrowhead Coral 22 Karat Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze arrowhead, pink Coral and 22k yellow gold dangle pendant on Coral
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diamond Hammered Crescent Medallion by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This bold 18-inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with a 1-Point Natural White Diamond
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil

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22karat Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 22karat pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 61 antique edition and 145 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 22karat pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 22karat pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Scrives, Vicki Orr and Pamela Farland are consistently popular. A 22karat pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 49 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 22karat pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 22karat Pendant?

The price for a 22karat pendant starts at $275 and tops out at $51,016 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,475.

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.