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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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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

5.75 Carat Natural Gem Ruby Diamond 3D Star Burst Pearl Pendant and Omega
Located in New York, NY
Star Burst 3d Pendant and necklace 9.50mm Cultured Pearl Excellent luster No pits nicks or
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch in 15 carat yellow gold with rubies, pearls and diamonds in a starburst
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
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W 1.23 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.23 in L 1.42 in
Platinum Edwardian Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clarity: VS Ruby Details: Natural Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Antique Square Cut Color: Red
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Sapphire and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.12 carat ruby and sapphire, seed pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Ella Gafter Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond pendant features a ligature of 4 fancy-cut rubies of brilliant color (oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Parrot Gold Pendant with Emerald, Sapphires, Ruby and Pearl Carved Flowers
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Ruby Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, ruby and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls of 12mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby

Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
Located in London, GB
shaped pendant featuring two natural pearls and three round red rubies. This pendant hangs freely from a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
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W 0.08 in L 19.51 in
Ella Gafter Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond pendant features a ligature of 3 fancy-cut rubies (heart shape, oval, and pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Pearls Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Platinum pearls ruby, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace no marks on the necklace, pearls didnt
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Duck Pearl Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
wish to carry a symbol of joy and carefreeness, this duck pendant in gold, pearl, and ruby is perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect brooch is large and wearable as a pendant or brooch. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Gold Antiques Japanies Miniature Pearl Diamonds
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
the back everything on relief, ruby, 18kt rose gold gr.18,20, diamonds ct 0,90 natural pearl. It's
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Boat Charm Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
stunning pendants are adorned with captivating mother of pearl of about 2 carats and dazzling ruby of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby and Pearl jewelry. It is in the
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Link Chain 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Natural Diamond: .10 ctw Natural Ruby and Sapphire: 3.36 ctw Cultured Freshwater Pearls: 8
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Otto Jakob Lalibela Emerald Keshi Pearl Ruby Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Otto Jakob
Located in Stamford, CT
keshi pearls and mounted in a black enameled 18 karat yellow gold handmade setting, this pendant is a
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Cultured Pearl Small Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Round
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ruby & cultured pearl pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Kutchinsky 18k Gold Pendant Pearl Gemstones
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun Kutchinsky pendant, made of 18k gold, features sapphires, rubies, and pearls. The circular
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
15ct gold with a rounded natural pearl at the centre playing host a knife edge bar below which suspends
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ruby, Pearl Heart Arrow Necklace, Estate, Cupid Arrow Love Pendant Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
hearts with organic and natural cultured pearls and genuine ruby gemstones embellishing the piece make
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
piece is embellished with sixty-three small white pearls and eight red rubies. It is fitted at the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
, with 3 round cut red rubies, 0.18 carats. Pearls: Accented with 3 graduated round white pearls
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
which may be natural. The eyes of the insect are two round Ruby cabochons. The diamonds and pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Mother of Pearl Virgin Marry Diamond And Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k gold pendant with virgin marry portrait in mother of pearls flakned with natural baguet
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond pendant, set with a 3.18ct cushion-cut faceted mixed-cut ruby, with a three
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 0.3 in L 0.71 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl pendant features a pearl of approximately 16 x 15mm size. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
with half pearls, rubies and gold stylized characters. A fine baroque pearl is held in a tassel at the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

French, 20th Century Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape and decorated in application, on the top, of arabesques patterns made of gold cords. 4 half pearls
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 16 x 14mm size from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold Camel Pendant 1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Emerald, Sapphire, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Hand Made Camel Pendant. Approximately 1.75 carats, set with Natural Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Octopus Pearl Ball Necklace Ruby Eyes Diamond Tentacles
Located in Long Island City, NY
feature a lustrous freshwater pearl with ruby eyes and diamond tentacles. This necklace is playful and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Octopus Pearl Ball Necklace Ruby Eyes Diamond Tentacles
Octopus Pearl Ball Necklace Ruby Eyes Diamond Tentacles
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W 0.42 in D 0.35 in L 0.93 in
Sterling Mother of Pearl & Lab-Created Ruby Circle Necklace 16" - 925 Disc
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Color: White Synthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby

Sterling Mother of Pearl & Lab-Created Ruby Circle Necklace 16" - 925 Disc
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Color: White Synthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
with translucent varicoloured Guilloché enamel with a natural salt water pearl drop. Eight principle
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Yianni Creations 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
gorgeous square-shaped dangle pendant features a 7.0 MM freshwater pearl and a 0.05 Carat brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Black Pearl, Peridot,...

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body, ruby eyes, and a perfect green enamel tail, this pendant is a true masterpiece. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
with translucent varicoloured Guilloché enamel with a natural salt water pearl drop. Eight principle
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
weight of .95ctw are in the inner halo. A natural pearl hangs in the center of the pendant. The platinum
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Tahitian Drop Pearl on 2-Part White Gold Fob with Diamond on Ruby Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pendant, in polished 18 karat white gold, is set in the front with a nice 0.06 carat natural, earth-mined
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, ...

Bizanthyne Cross Hand MAde Sapphire Tourmaline Ruby Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent cross in gold 18k sapphire tourmaline ruby and natural pearls, all made by hand with
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold

Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a round pendant set with 0.30 carats of round cut natural rubies. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Pendant Satdonyx Enamel 15KT Gold Ruby Oriental Perl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
richly decorated with polychrome enamel, rubies and fine natural pearls. There ia locket on the reverse
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Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Ruby & diamond lighthouse pendant necklace 14KT white gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Lighthouse made with mother of pearl, diamonds and rubies! METAL: 14KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
carats. Pearls: Mounted in wired settings, with 266 natural white seed pearls of 1 mm. Rubies: Mounted
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Ruby Diamond Star Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby necklace features at the center a South Sea pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Ye...

Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red old cushion cut ruby is the centre of this gorgeous Victorian pendant. It is a 1.00
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
covers inside. All Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds are naturals, all 82 stones are hand - cuts
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Lighthouse pendant necklace 14kt gold mother of pearls necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Lighthouse made with mother of pearl, diamonds and rubies! METAL: 14KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl pendant necklace features a fine, large Australian pearl of 17 x 15mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue ...

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Natural Ruby And Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the natural ruby and pearl 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, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 110 vintage editions and 42 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect natural ruby and pearl pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic natural ruby and pearl pendant over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, ZEEMOU ZENG and Rossella Ugolini are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A natural ruby and pearl pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring ruby, from our inventory of 105, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a natural ruby and pearl pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Natural Ruby And Pearl Pendant?

Prices for a natural ruby and pearl pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $278,979, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,950.

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.