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Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite & Natural Pearl Pendant Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Natural Pearls Pendant Watch Featuring a powder blue guilloche enameled with 24K Gold In the Dial and Back
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant completely hand done framing a natural Pearl with granulated art work. An
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Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
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H 0.984 in W 0.669 in Dm 0.669 in
Antique Opal Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FIRE OPAL, OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND AND NATURAL PEARL
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, C. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Silver on Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
H/I-vs/si quality. The pendant is further decorated with one golden and one white natural pearl
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Archeological Revival Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking and beautifully different are thoughts that come to mind when you see this pendant. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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15k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal, Garnet and Natural Pearl Pendant. If that is not enough magic, add an original bale, six natural
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An unforgettable belle époque Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace set with numerous natural pearls
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large natural pearl and 12 karat rose gold pendant; part of our
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19th Century Unknown Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
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H 0.36 in W 2.09 in L 3.7 in
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Large Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
main body, topped by a charming bow, completely surmounted by natural not nucleated sea Pearls of
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.44 in W 1.48 in L 16 in
Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant, circa 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A natural pearl and diamond pendant from the Edwardian period, ca. 1910s. The pearl drop is a big
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1910s Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Antique Swiss Painted Enamel Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
natural pearl pendant, made in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1860. Estimated total diamond weight is 1 carat
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 0.94 carat diamond, 9 karat
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.67 in W 1.73 in L 16.5 in
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Nouveau 15ct yellow gold natural pearl and diamond pendant. The highly decorated
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carved Oval Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Natural Jadeite Jade carved oval pendant necklace with no enhancements. AGL certified
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Early 20th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant/brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive natural pearl
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls and rose cut Diamonds Hearts are made of Natural not nucleated
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

French Louis-Philippe Amethysts Natural Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is set with half natural pearls, and in pendent with 2 round amethysts set with claws and 3
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1830s French Romantic Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst dangle below with scroll design hangers along with 2 natural fresh water pearls. Two more natural
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Mid-19th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
buttercup floret Diamond set encircling the centre natural large sized half Pearl and frame of more Diamonds
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1840s European Georgian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
pattern and arabesques. 4 natural button pearls decorate the front face. Diameter of the pearls : from 3
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearls & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural pearls and diamond necklace Drop-shaped natural pearl (8.3 - 8.8 mm), oval natural pearl
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Early 20th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl & Yogo Montana Sapphire Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This lovely & dainty pendant features 26 tiny natural half-round river pearls set into a
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1890s Art Deco natural pearl and 1.48 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and
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1890s Art Deco Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chrysoberyl Natural Pearl And Gold Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
surrounding cluster of natural half pearls, on an openwork scroll brooch pendant, set with natural half pearls
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian Amethyst & Natural Pearl Floral Cross Pendant & Chain Double Sided
Located in MIAMI, FL
showcases natural amethyst gemstones and natural pearl gemstones. The pendant shows details throughout as
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1880's Victorian pendant with bow and wreath design pendant set with 43 natural untreated
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Late 19th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique 18K gold blue sapphire natural pearl flowers locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
flowers meticulously crafted from natural seed pearls and radiant blue sapphires on its front cover. The
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
surmounted by old mine ct Diamonds and lustrous natural not nucleated Pearls Diamonds are approx 1.80 Ct G/I
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1880s European Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant Circa: 1920s
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1920s Art Deco Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 19th Century Cameo Natural Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
set on a satin yellow gold pendant set with a fall of half natural pearls on both sides. 3 natural
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
circle pattern and studded with natural pearls, this pendant holds a cameo on 4-layered agate
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Art Nouveau Style
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive natural pearl and 1.43 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our
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1910s Unknown Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1920s Natural Pearl and 1.70 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive natural pearl and 1.70 carat diamond and 21 karat yellow gold, 21 karat white
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1920s Unknown Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Double Dangle Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian silver topped 14k gold double dangle diamond and natural pearl drop pendant necklace. The
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Late 19th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Guiliano Rock Crystal Enamel Natural Pearl Locket Pendant c.1870
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Stamford, CT
This rock crystal natural pearl and delicate enamel locket is a rare piece of jewelry history made
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1870s English Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Pearl 4.60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds, dancing in circle into three tiers, surrounding a rare natural Pearl, combining to perfection
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1860s European Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Rare 4.90 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT/Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
the rare natural Pearl in the middle point Approx 4.90 Ct of Diamonds all together between old mine
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1870s European Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting. The pierced decorated antique pendant is ornamented with two stunning natural pearls, accented
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1880s Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Silver Cross Pendant Diamond Natural Pearl Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This small 14 karat gold cross is decorated with a silver mounted diamond and has a a natural
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1830s Unknown Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

René Lalique Plique-à-jour Enamel and Natural Pearl Breton Lion and Seaweed Pend
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Likely created circa 1903-1907, this plique-à-jour enamel and natural pearl pendant brooch with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1800's 3.50 Carat Garnet Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique, early 1800's garnet and pearl domed pendant necklace. Oval garnet center stone with a 3
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Early 19th Century Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese
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Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Holbeinesque Amethyst Diamond Enamel Natural Pearl and Gold Pendant, Circa 1865
Located in Firenze, IT
An Holbein style amethyst, diamond, enamel, natural pearl and gold pendant, circa 1865 It is oval
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1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata
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1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Sapphire Natural Pearl Virgin Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
millegrains set, and the antique medal holds a natural baroque pearl in the pendant. On the back, the pendant
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gol...

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 3.99 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning antique gemstone pendant is exceptional quality, set with a natural saltwater pearl and very high
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Early 1900s Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Flower Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Natural Seed Pearl Daisy Centre & Beautiful Diamond Shaped Petal Border. Can be Worn as Both a Pendant
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Natural Pearls and diamonds necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Very Cool Natural Pearls and Diamonds pendant Georgian Necklace consisting in 5.5 cts of diamonds
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Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Georgian Natural Pearls and diamonds necklace
Georgian Natural Pearls and diamonds necklace
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W 1.34 in L 21.66 in
Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a
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1880s Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Seed Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
carats and accented with natural seed pearls radiating out in a flower design. The pendant is suspended
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural White Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
-Victorian pendant features fifty natural white pearls arrayed over a domed circle with an intricate open
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Pearl, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Natural River Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Nouveau period diamond, and natural river pearl pendant in
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Fine Seed Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold in a Sun Star Fashion
Located in Berkeley, CA
Dozens of fine natural pearls dance around this celestial pendant looking like it's from the stars
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austria 1870 Vienna Carved Agate Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold with Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
, 1.68 carats, G/H/I color, SI clarity. Pearls: Embellished around with an arrangement of 15 natural
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1870s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearls Necklace in Platinum
Located in Napoli, Italy
-K color Vs2 clarity, Natural pearls and single-cut diamonds. This jewel is authentic in every part
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Natural Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique natural pearl pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 127 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique natural pearl 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. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an antique natural pearl pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Fabergé are consistently popular. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique natural pearl pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Natural Pearl Pendant?

The price for an antique natural pearl pendant starts at $197 and tops out at $185,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,800.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Antique Natural Pearl Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An old pearl necklace can cost as little as $100 to as much as $10,000 or more. There are certain factors — such as shape, size, luster and more — that determine the value of a natural or cultured pearl or a piece of pearl jewelry. Find a range of antique and vintage pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.