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Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

Antique Victorian Agate, Carved Quartz, Diamond and Turquoise, 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 15ct yellow gold. The pendant is embellished with an impressive carved quartz
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 1920s antique necklace features beautifully hand carved rock crystal, ever unique and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

14k Rock Crystal Quartz Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
of 18 karats and fitted with a movable ring to wear in a chain as a pendant. The carved seated
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Antique Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
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H 2.76 in W 0.35 in Dm 15.5 in L 1.1 in
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Scottish rite, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This is a fob-seal pendant
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Quartz and Diamond Leaf
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Carved Quartz and Diamond Leaf Brooch/Pendant from the mid 19th Century. Exceptional
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Carved Quartz and Diamond Leaf
Victorian Carved Quartz and Diamond Leaf
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W 1.5 in L 1.25 in
14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Gold Double Sided Locket Pendant with Bloodstone and Carved Carnelian
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold and hardstone double-sided locket pendant featuring a bloodstone on one side and a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Onyx Locket with Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant 0.80ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular locket/pendant from the late Victorian (ca1900s) era! This gorgeous piece is crafted
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Late 18th Century Cameo of a Follower of Dyonisos or Bacchus Hardstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
of wine , ecstasy and fertility. The cameo was carved in the late 1700's. It was mounted in a silver
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1790s Italian Artist Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
riveted into the top. The pendant hangs from a decorative extension, featuring a round rock quartz crystal
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The emblematic panther has been an important part of Cartier's designs since 1914. This fiercely fashionable design from the Panthère de Cartier collection is made of 18K yellow gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIB Chanel 23C Monaco Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag 67196
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67196 NIB Chanel 23C Monaco Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag The most desirable and hard to find of the three minaudière clutch bags from 2023 cruise. I...
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1980s Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

1920s 14K White Gold Filigree 3 Carat Amethyst Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This charming 1920s filigree ring is set in 14K white gold with two beautiful rich purple amethyst! This whimsical ring is in pristine condition and features a lovely butterfly motif...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K 9.58ct Marquise Moonstone Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree ring featuring a large moonstone weighing 9.58 carats. The moonstone is a marquise cabochon cut measuring about 20mm x 10mm. The moonstone has rolling blue fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century, in Munich, Germany working for the ...
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
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H 4 in W 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Large Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Locket Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Italy, circa 1870 This antique Victorian 14K gold necklace features a large and very fine Roman micro mosaic floral bouquet. The micro mosaic plaque is set in an ornate gold frame w...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Platinum

Rare Chanel 1980s Vintage Red Lizard Etched Chain Round Mini Flap Bag 67290
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67290 This Rare Chanel 1980s Vintage Red Lizard Etched Chain Round Mini Flap Bag is a rare gem of a bag - for too many reasons. The red quilted lizard leather is in pri...
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1980s Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

Boxed Antique Etruscan Revival Demi-Parure with Amethyst Collar and Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This pristine Etruscan revival demi-parure dates to the mid-Victorian era, circa 1860. The collar is composed of an articulated, silky smooth 15 karat gold snake chain adorned with c...
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1860s English Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Money Clip in Tiffany Presentation Box c 1990s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University City, MO
Tiffany & Co sterling silver money clip in Tiffany packaging c 1990s The stylish sterling money clip is designed with horizontal stripes on the front exterior. The design has an art ...
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1990s Unknown Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. Surely It was crafted in Austria or Germany with the difficul...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise suite, consisting of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings and a bodice brooch, the necklace with ten lozenge shaped links eac...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930 Art Deco Egyptian Revival Necklace 18Kt Gold with Cloisonne Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco Egyptian revival necklace. Fabulous and colorful piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This beautiful and rare pectoral pendant has ...
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...

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Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob
Located in New York, NY
A superb, extra-large silver and carved watch chain wax seal fob. The carved intaglio depicts a
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1830s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom Amulets of Various Stones with 20k Gold Tube Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
center of the necklace hangs pendant in a gold mount. There are three carnelian beads with scarab form
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Jasper, Gold

Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, 9k Rolled Gold, Quartz, Initial M
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian 9ct rolled gold and carved quartz crystal seal fob. It is a
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a box chain suspending a bezel set reverse carved rock crystal quartz cabochon. Oval
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1860s Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Amethyst Quartz Mounted Bronze Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
. Adorned with hand-carved and polished Amethyst Quartz, cut crystal, and Amethyst crystal grapes. Perfect
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Crystal, Bronze

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Seal Fob with Blank Quartz Base circa 1860
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
would have had the intaglio incised into the quartz base. This can now be used as quirky pendant
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Quartz Gold Double Sided Heart Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
Victorian (circa 1880) era! This wonderful pendant is particularly large in size and carved from a gorgeous
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, 18k Gold

Black Starr & Frost Art Deco 1.60 Carats Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Backed by carved heart shaped rock crystal quartz - transparent and colorless. With a scroll engraved
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Platinum, 18k...

Rock Crystal Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Supported by doré bronze, this chandelier is literally dripping with polished pendants of luminous
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18th Century and Earlier French Other Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Rock Crystal

Art Deco Diamond, Onyx, Green Quartz & Pearl Buddha Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
comprised of a carved green quartz Buddha pendant which hangs from a platinum, pearl and onyx chain. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Platinum

Art Deco Rock Crystal Jade Emerald Diamond platinum Bird Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual reverse carved crystal pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Pendant Necklace Six Eye Dzi Bead
Located in South Burlington, VT
unobstructed hole runs through the centre of this lovely example. Hand carved: Ancient dzi beads are handmade
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Agate

Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
carved from rock quartz crystal and is set in 14kt yellow gold. At the center is a lovely turquoise
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1880s Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, Watch Fob, Quartz
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian 9ct gold plated and carved quartz crystal seal fob. It is a
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Gold Plate

Antique Carved Pink Quartz Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A hand carved pink quartz pendant with floral interpretations set in an decorative antique gold
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Late 19th Century American Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Gold Plate

Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
carved Opal cameo brooch pendant depicting Aphrodite? in a relief (attributed to master cutter Wilhelm
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Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold

Egyptian Revival 664 BC Blue Faience Triad of Gods Pendant in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival pendant with Egypt blue faience. Beautiful amulet piece from the ancient Egypt
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece is
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1880s Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rare French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Metal and Rock-Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants and drops ending with a quartz sphere suspended by crystal beads, circa 1900. Measures: Height
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Period French Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1750
Located in Essex, MA
Period Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Cage Form Chandelier Period with Original Rock or Quartz
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Rock Quartz Crystal "Snake" Intaglio Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
faceted to create a prism-like effect and features a wonderful intaglio image carved into the center. The
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1880s Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Rock Quartz and Smoky Topaz Beetle Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
the pendant are three large leaves made of carved smokey topaz, which have wire stems that connect to
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1920s Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Coral Rock Crystal Diamond Samurai Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
pendant and a platinum supporting chain. The pendant of hexagonal design depicts the artistically carved
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
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1880s Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco 14K white gold filigree necklace, featuring a carved rock crystal quartz pendant set
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Amethyst Bead Necklace Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Southbury, CT
secures is also nice and large: with a tiny bit of ingenuity you could hang a pendant from this necklace
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1810s English Arts and Crafts Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Amethyst, Silver

Antique Russian Carved Semiprecious Healing Unakite and Silver Pendant Egg
Located in Redmond, WA
An antique Russian silver gilt-mounted semiprecious unakite miniature pendant Easter egg, Moscow
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Silver

Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, Smoky Quartz, 9k Rose Gold Cased
Located in NEWARK, GB
arches. The base is set with a warm honey coloured smoky quartz, this has not been carved so could be
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze

Antique Victorian 9k gold cased seal fob pendant, Quartz, MP initials
Located in NEWARK, GB
engraved initials carved into the foul backed quartz matrix, the initials are M P in gothic script. The
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Victorian Rose Quartz "Lucky Charms" Bell Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. The bell is carved from a single piece of rose quartz, and the clapper is a little pearl. Likely of
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Superb Louis XVI Style Bronze and Rock Crystal Figural Chandelier, circa 1890
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Quality Gilt Bronze and Quarts Crystal French Chandelier. The Bronze figure in the center is of a patinated bronze putti playing a trumpet. In working condition.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Bronze

Carved Rock Crystal Buddha Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderfully carved sitting Buddha pendant. Rose cut diamonds set in platinum accent the rock
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Early 20th Century European Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Rock Crystal, Platinum

Carved Rock Crystal Buddha Pendant
Carved Rock Crystal Buddha Pendant
H 1.46 in W 0.6 in D 0.2 in
French Rock Crystal and Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Chandelier, circa 1900
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Super clear natural rock crystal prisms with little inclusions on a black painted wrought Iron frame in chinoiserie style. Few of the Prisms have chips and nicks on them.
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Carved Quartz Pendant

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Quartz, Wrought Iron

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Antique Carved Quartz Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique carved quartz pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect antique carved quartz pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique carved quartz pendant over the years, but those made by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Giulia Colussi and Mellerio dits Meller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique carved quartz pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but quartz rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique carved quartz pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Carved Quartz Pendant?

Prices for an antique carved quartz pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $200,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,900.

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.