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Diamond Dog Tag Necklace with Diamond Bail
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Diamonds
Approx. Carat Weight: .45cttw
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Diamond Color: H/I
Stone Cut: Round
Dimensions: 31mm x 16mm
Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Textured Stripe Enhancer Bail Clip - 14k for Necklace
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Style: Enhancer Bail Clip
Theme: Textured Stripe
Features: Smooth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Aagate Dog with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
germany
approximately 28mm x 22mm agate
bail .30ct sapphire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Lapis Poseidon Pendant With Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
carved lapis poseidon detachable pendant 24mm round with 18K .30 blue sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace with Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
Necklace Or Gold Plated Silver Chain. Available with optional gold chain.
Total weight: 16.24 g, Large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Petrified Palm Owl with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat Hand carved Petrified Palm Owl with .30 sapphire detachable Bail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
18K Onyx and Cocolong Panda Pendant with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18karat hand carved onyx and cocolong panda pendant with sapphir bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Bicolor Tourmaline Parrot Pendant with Pink Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K bicolored toumaline parrot pendant with onyx beakand citrine eyes ansd pink sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18K Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Gorilla with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with
.30carat sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading
Category
Antique 1890s Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Diamond Cross 0.11Carats, Minimalist Hidden Bail Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This petite diamond cross necklace is a perfect everyday piece and made even more sleek and stylish
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 15 in
18K Petrified Palm Snowy Owl with Citrine Eyesand Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
52x333mm and .30 sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Hand Painted Springtime Butterfly Reverse Crystal wi Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
by master carverf rom Idar Oberstein with sapphire bail .30 carats 26mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Panther Cub Reverse Crystal Hand Painted Pendant w sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with .30c arat sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...
Materials
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Hand Carved Pink Tourmaline Lionshead with Pink Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
bail
Category
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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W 1 in D 0.25 in L 1.25 in
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* Detail--- One-of-a-kind jadeite Buddha necklace, inspired by the figure of the traditional Buddha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.28 in W 1.17 in L 1.34 in
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace With 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* Detail--- One-of-a-kind jadeite Buddha necklace, inspired by the figure of the traditional Buddha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.25 in W 1.15 in L 1.35 in
"Laughing Buddha" Rich Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* Detail--- One-of-a-kind jadeite Buddha necklace, inspired by the figure of the traditional Buddha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.27 in W 1.14 in L 1.33 in
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* Detail--- One-of-a-kind jadeite Buddha necklace, inspired by the figure of the traditional Buddha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.27 in W 1.24 in L 1.36 in
"Laughing Buddha" Green Jadeite Jade Necklace With 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* DETAIL---One of a kind jadeite Buddha necklace, inspired by the figure of the traditional Buddha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.33 in W 1.19 in L 0.95 in
"Goddess of Compassion" Jadeite Jade Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
"goddess of compassion", the Guan Yin. The handcraft is stunning. Made with 14K yellow gold bail. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.28 in W 1.43 in L 2.59 in
GIA Cert 1.50 Ct Yellow Blue Diamond Pendant Charm Enhancer Bail, Matte Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
.
Wear the charm with the enhancer bail as a necklace or as an asymmetric earring charm ( you can see
Category
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
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W 0.38 in D 0.19 in L 1.27 in
14K Yellow and White Gold Cluster Diamond Pendant with Halo and Diamond Bail
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cluster Diamond Pendant with Halo and Diamond Bail. The feminine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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W 0.57 in D 0.24 in L 1.03 in
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful
Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant
with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold
Diamond Dog Tag Necklace w 77 Diamonds on Tag & Bail in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
and pendants. This necklace can help create a #neckmess. All 77 diamonds are round brilliant cut and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unbranded in 14K Yellow Gold Bail Pendant with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Pendant with Bail
Material 14K Yellow gold
Pendant width 20.7mm
Length with bail 32mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite 22K Gold Nugget Charm with 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful charm features a single a gold nugget hung from an elegant oval bail. The gold
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant and Diamond Enhancer Bail
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and a Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Halo.
You can wear this charm with the enhancer bail as a
Category
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.49 in D 0.24 in L 1.15 in
18 Karat Hand Carved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Handcarved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein Carver. 20mm x 24mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Halo Style with Bail 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) vintage pendant in white 14 karat gold (by acid test), halo style with bail, polished and
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabachon Hinged Bail Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
clean bezel and hinged bail.
Photos also show pendant on 18 Karat Gold 1.1mm Cable Chain, 18/20
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.5 in D 0.33 in L 0.7 in
Ruby and Diamond Encrusted Vintage Heart Pendant with Diamond Bail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from a diamond encrusted bail and is hallmarked from Portugal.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 45 Ct Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pendant, Big Bail
Located in New York, NY
Vintage approximately 45 to 50 Ct Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pendant, Big Bail
14 karat
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Cross Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Cross Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one-of-a-kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Gold Diamond Set Initial Pendant with Crown Bail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise & Black Enamel 1920s Cross Pendant Diamond Centre Stone & Bail
Located in Brighton, GB
Enamel & Turquoise With a Diamond Centre Stone & Diamond Bail
Measures Approx 52mm x 28.5mm
*Gold
Category
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel
Platinum 8.35ctw Trillion Amethyst & Diamond Bail Pendant & 18" Cable Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.63") (at the amethyst, prong to prong)
Overall Height (w/ bail): 24.2mm (0.95")
Thickness: 8.2mm (at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
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H 0.95 in W 0.63 in L 18 in
Rubellite Red Tourmaline Pendant, 9.28 Carat Heart Shape with Diamond Set Bail
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive rubellite and diamond necklace features a beautiful 9.28 carat heart-shaped red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.95ct Zambian Emerald Pendant with Clip-On Diamond Bail 14K Gold R4481
Located in Osprey, FL
-accented bail that can be opened and clipped onto a chain
♥ The pendant measures 7.2mm in width, 8.3mm in
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Broken Arrow Pendant with Tufa Cast Bail and Green
By Sherman Jewelry
Located in Greeneville, TN
Sterling silver hand fabricated pendant with a tufa cast bail by Rob Sherman with a gentle green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Halo Blue Sapphire Diamond Charm 1.57 Carat Princess Diamond Bail Gold Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Halo Diamond Setting 1.10 Carat Blue Sapphire, Princess Diamond Bail 14
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.35 in L 16.55 in
18K Reverse Crystal Hand painted King Charles Cavalier Pendant w Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Domed Oval Polished Lapis w/ Diamond Bail Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height (w/ bail): 57.2mm (2.2")
Height (w/o bail): 45.4mm (1.7")
Width: 32.3mm (1.2")
Thickness: 15.6mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
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H 2.2 in W 1.2 in
"Laughing Buddha" Burmese Jadeite Jade With 14k Yellow Gold VS1 Diamond Bail
Located in Portland, OR
* Details---14k Yellow Gold & Genuine Apple Green Nephrite Jade Buddha Pendant Necklace With SI
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.27 in W 1.18 in L 1.38 in
18K Yellow Gold 5ctw Diamond Puffed Heart Charm Pendant w/ Large Enhancer Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
")
Height: 34.9mm (1.3") (with Bail), 22.7mm (0.89") (without Bail)
Thickness: 10.2mm
Bail Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.3 in W 1 in
Faye Kim 18K Gold Round Moonstone Pendant with Diamond Bail on Handmade Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
iridescence of this 18 Karat Gold Round Moonstone Pendant with its diamond bail evokes tranquility and exudes
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
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Dm 0.83 in
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabachon Hinged Bail Pendant with Cable Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
clean bezel and hinged bail. Paired with 18 Karat Gold 1.1mm Cable Chain, 18/20", adjustable
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.5 in D 0.33 in L 0.7 in
Drama/Tragedy/Comedy 14k Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant with Swivel Diamond Bail
Located in New York, NY
Drama/Tragedy/Comedy 14k rose and yellow gold pendant with swivel diamond bail. The faces are matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.76 in W 0.63 in D 0.47 in
Oval Yellow Sapphire Dangle Pendant with Diamond Swirl Bail 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
twisted 'flame' of natural white diamonds really attracts the viewers eye. A fixed bail is affixed to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 0.26 in W 0.4 in L 1.66 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Lovers Knot Opal Heart Pendant Diamond in Bail
Located in Brighton, GB
. Hollow, Heart Shaped Pendant Set with a Fabulous Fiery Opal & Old Cut Diamond Set in to the Bail
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2.35tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Bezel Set with Diamond Accent Gold Bail
Located in Jupiter, FL
petite brilliant round cut diamonds going down the bail, pave set. Crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Pendant with a Vintage Red Iridescent Tiffany Glass Scarab Hand Bail
Located in New York, NY
The 18k Pink Gold Pendant with a Hand holding a red iridescent vintage Tiffany glass scarab is a truly unique and striking piece of jewelry. The pendant is crafted from high-quality ...
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.35ctw Old European Diamond Ruby Pave Heart Pendant w Sapphire Bail in 18K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
a halo of passion and warmth, while a captivating cabochon-cut sapphire adorns the bail, adding a
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.45tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Prong Set with Diamond Accent Gold Bail
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald & diamond accent pendant. The center stone carries a petite 0.40-carat, natural Zambian emerald. Accenting this beautiful gemstone are petite brilliant round cut d...
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a kind Classic Carved Bone Sailors Hook on 18K and Diamonds Bail Pendant
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Iconic Sailors Hook in Vintage hand carved bone with a night sky sparkle diamond bail handmade in
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Necklace Bail For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact necklace bail 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 yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4248 vintage editions and 4046 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect necklace bail among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a necklace bail has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Cartier and Luxe Pieces are consistently popular. While most can agree that any necklace bail from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3667 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a necklace bail, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Necklace Bail?
On average, a necklace bail at 1stDibs sells for $1,813, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $300,000 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.
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