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GIA Certified 5.56 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Pendant Necklace white Gold
Located in New York, NY
Laborartory Canada Limited GIA Certified 5.56 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Pendant Necklace white Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Eye Pendant Ceylon Sapphire Ruby Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, exuding timeless elegance and luxury. The pendant features a beautiful faceted Ceylon sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

13.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Road Town, VG
A unique and stunning pear shaped genuine Ceylon sapphire weighing approximately 11.88 Carats, one
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold Blue Ceylon sapphire pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.58ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.02ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine sapphire and diamond pendant in yellow gold is excellent quality, set with an impressive Ceylon
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.23ct GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Yellow Untreated 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural GIA Certified Untreated Yellow Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 1.23 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Yellow Sapphire Pendant 5.13 Carats GRS Certified Ceylon Unheated
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural, unheated 5.13 carat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire pear shape, and 0.21 carats total round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k G...

IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 0.90
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 6.96 Cts Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 6.96 carats
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 1.39 Carat Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Untreated Vivid Yellow Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant. IGI Certified 1.39 Carat round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ct Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Hidden Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. 1.00 Carat sapphire with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fine Ceylon Pink Sapphire Round Diamond Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Pink Ceylon Sapphire Round Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant. 0.40 Carat sapphire with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.321 Carat Ceylon Blue Cushion Sapphire in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Manchester By The Sea, MA
This is a beautiful high quality 3.321 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire pendant set in 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
sapphire, or “Ceylon” sapphire has been a favourite of kings and royalty throughout history and was
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Ceylon Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
stunning 6.96 carat natural vivid blue cushion sapphire from Ceylon, measuring 12.5x8.8 mm. The gem catches
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Natural 11.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pear
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage natural Ceylon sapphire & diamond pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Saedeleer 18 Karat Gold Pendant 6.08 Ceylon Sapphires and 0.89 Diamonds
By Jean Pierre De Saedeleer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt yellow golden pendant with natural ceylon sapphires and diamonds by Jean Pierre DE SAEDELEER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire. The look is eighties elegance perfection. Finely constructed in eighteen
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Heart Pendant
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Cartier AGL Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
America Gemological Laboratories (AGL) stating that they are natural corundum sapphires of Ceylon (Sri
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Color Ceylon Sapphire 9.20 Carats Sautoir 18 Karat 18.5 Inch Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite eleven Ceylon Multi Color 9.20 Carat Sapphires . blue, pink and yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

1.00 Carat Fine Green Blue Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut Yellow Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Green Blue Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Pendant. 1.00 Carat sapphire with a stunning deep
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.60 CT Ceylon Natural Sapphire Pearl Russian Locket
Located in Napoli, IT
pearls 3.8/4 mm. Making the petals of the flower and rare Natural NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire of 2.60 CT (8.3
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Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

5.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire East West Floating Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.10 carat no heat cushion cut Ceylon origin pink sapphire necklace. The pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Shaped Yellow Sapphire Diamond 2.45 Carat 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
heart of this pendant lies a stunning 1.35 carat Baguette and Triangle Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, weighing
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.08 Carat Oval-Cut Green Sapphire and 14K Yellow Gold Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 2.08 Carat Oval-Cut Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Green Sapphire and set in 19.9 Grams of 14K
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Late 20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant & Earrings Set
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and chic, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant Necklace & Earrings set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cut sapphire weighing 3.22 carats - transparent medium blue in color Well matched to
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Sapphire Ellipse Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Ceylon Sapphire Ellipse Halo Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Sapphire Ellipse Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Ceylon Sapphire Ellipse Halo Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Pendant w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in our most popular pendant design featuring a round blue sapphire with natural diamond accents
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Round Cut Sapphire Pendant In 14K
Located in Chicago, IL
source of fine quality: Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Almost all fine quality yellow sapphires seen today come from
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

1.52 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Pendant in 14K
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Berberyn Certified 4.12 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.75 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.09 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 4.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Artisanal De Saedeleer Necklace Tahiti Pearl, Sapphire Diamond
By Jean Pierre De Saedeleer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt yellow gold with a big grey pearl, sapphire, diamond with blue cord complementing
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Berberyn Certified 5.04 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.04 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.27 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 4.66 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.08 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.89 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 2.64 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
prized sapphires come from Myanmar, Kashmir and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The sapphire is extremely resilient
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold & Platinum 95.53ctw AGL Star Sapphire & Diamond Brushed Flower Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
") Pendant Thickness: 26.8mm (approx.) (at the sapphire) Chain Style: No Included Bail: Enhancer Push Bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

NEW 18K Gold 5.24ctw GIA NO HEAT Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold at the center, in which is further surrounded by a super fiery diamond halo. The sapphire is
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern style, convertible Opal & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring / Pendant Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold Evil Eye 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Red Pink and Blue Sapphire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Colors of mixed natural Gemstones made in USA Evil Eye pendant 14k Yellow Gold 2.0 grams
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified Ceylon Sapphires Yellow Gold Set Earrings and Pendant
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This IGI Certified Ceylon Sapphires Yellow Gold Set is a testament to vintage glamour and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, showcasing an AGL certified heart shaped blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 6.83
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1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Ceylon Sapphires totaling 0.12 carats & 2 Round cut Natural Pink-ish Red Rubies totaling 0.12 carats with
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell 52.12 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
station Featuring graduated pear cut sapphire drops throughout, weighing approximately 43.20 carats total
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Purple and Yellow Ceylon Sapphires 3.66 Carat Three Stone
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
two vibrant, yellow Ceylon oval cut sapphires weighing 2.18 carats. The trio of sapphires is of fine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

25.00CT Ceylon Sapphire (No Heat) Diamond pin/pendant AGL certificate
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceylon Sapphire NO HEAT (please check AGL certificate picture for details. Sapphire measures 17.7x13.7mm
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Multicolor Three Stone Ceylon Sapphire 3.17 Carat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Multicolor Three stone Ceylon sapphires high-quality emerald cut. Yellow sapphire 1.12 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Royal Blue and Vivid Pink Ceylon Sapphires 2.90 Carat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A center high-quality emerald cut royal blue Ceylon sapphire 1.30 carats and two vibrant, vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

"Full Moon Sapphire Night" 7.52ct Sapphire Diamond .50ct Enhancer Pendant 18K
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Crafted Mounting encrusted with 7.52cts of Blue, Diamond Cut Ceylon Sapphires. The Sapphires are of Gem
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, ...

Gold Pendant with Sapphire 6.38 Carat Pear-Cut
Located in Paris, FR
14-Carat yellow Gold Pendant with a large Pear-cut Sapphire weighing 6.38 Carats. This Pendant is
Category

Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ceylon yellow sapphire pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 16 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect ceylon yellow sapphire pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A ceylon yellow sapphire pendant from Fine Jewels UK, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Le Vian — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and cushion cut alternatives. Finding a ceylon yellow sapphire pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Pendant?

On average, a ceylon yellow sapphire pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,325, while they’re typically $637 on the low end and $56,925 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.