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Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind necklace features a near-round 13mm Tahitian pearl in an unusual brown shade
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
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H 1.11 in W 0.61 in D 0.52 in L 17.01 in
Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Heart-Shaped Bale in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a round Freshwater cultured pearl that illuminates with its delightful hue, while the diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold

Freshwater Cultured Pearl V-Bale Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging from a V-bale, the peg-set round Freshwater cultured pearl allures with its classic white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold

Mother of Pearl Buddha Set in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Bale Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This black Mother of Pearl has hand carving of Buddha set in 14 karat gold with 0.05 carat diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Mother of Pearl Buddha Set in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Bale Necklace
Mother of Pearl Buddha Set in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Bale Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1 in D 0.13 in L 1.25 in
Chris Bales Elligators Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant #12791
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver carved cameo pendant designed by Chris Bales for Elligators. Bezel set round cameo
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pearl Star Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
x 31mm (not including the bale) Pearls: 52 (1mm - 2.5mm) Marked: '15ct' Period: Victorian Box
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Suite, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian natural pearl suite. A natural pearl suite comprising a pendant/brooch and earrings, the
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

1970s Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 18k yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
1970s Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
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W 1.42 in L 18 in
Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 16.5 mm tahitian pearl pendant in 18k white gold. This pendant is a flower design with the pearl
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
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W 0.99 in D 0.73 in L 1.46 in
Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
pearl set in the middle of the pendant. The pendant is in a mesh form and the bale matches this form as
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
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W 0.95 in D 0.57 in L 1.19 in
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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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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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
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
subtly flared hallmarked bale. The pearl pendant has been independently tested using state of the art
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.14 in W 0.48 in L 18 in
Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and guaranteed) and set with Natural genuine freshwater 0.8mm each seed pearls . The pendant (when
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
reaches up to retrieve it from her. Their portrait is framed by seed pearls and a golden garland of
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Antique 1880s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl

Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls
Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls
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H 1.88 in W 1.25 in
Diamond Akoya Pearl Pendant Charm 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Akoya Pearl Pendant Charm 18K Gold 9.5mm You will treasure this outstanding pearl pendant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This magnificent pearl and diamond pendant dates back to the Victorian era. A natural 6mm pearl
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
) Weight: 5.5 grams Dimensions: 24mm x 19mm x 7.5mm (not including bale) Pearls: 7 (3mm) Diamonds: 5 (1mm
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Era Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
with a natural seed pearl gemstone halo. The pearls add the perfect delicate touch to this already show
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Framed in a yellow gold floral bezel accented with natural Mississippi River pearls and Montana Sapphires
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond and Pearl Oak Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
pearls, in silver on gold, leading to a diamond-set bale. As was common for the period the pendant is
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K gold black enamel pearl locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
. Surrounding the cross are nine white half-pearls which are probably natural. One of the key highlights of
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in London, GB
. 0.15 carats Pendant Dimensions: 28mm (36mm including bale) x 21mm x 11mm Pearls: 1 (4mm), 4 (3.3mm
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Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" trace chain via a tapering pearl decorated bale emanating from the knot of the
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Boxed Victorian era gold pearl miniature portrait pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
pearls. It is stamped with the clover hallmark for 9K gold on the bale. The pendant comes in its own box
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian natural pearl and enamel locket, English, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Victorian natural pearl and enamel locket. Set to centre with a natural half pearl in a closed back
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Antique 1870s English Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

"Eggplant Stack" 15mm Tahitian Pearl Fob in Rose Gold on Tourmaline Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the pearl, he opted for 14 karat rose gold. The round bale is big enough to accommodate most chain
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
White Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace Metal: 14k & 18k white gold Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White 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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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
"Goldie" South Sea Pearl Pendant with Ruby-Eyed Shorebird on Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Goldie has a tasty little seed pearl in her long beak and would be ready for takeoff if not for the
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique Edwardian period 15ct yellow gold peridot and seed pearl pendant. As was common for the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot and Seed Pearl Pendant
Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot and Seed Pearl Pendant
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W 0.87 in D 0.18 in L 1.86 in
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Seed Pearls and Amethyst. Beautiful quality piece of jewelry with detached bale and finger prick
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
natural seed pearls on both sides. The center of the pendant is decorated with a little flower. The
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Aquamarine drop pendant, 15k yellow gold, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
gemstones. The pendant has an integral pearl set bale leading to the top of the pendant, an openwork oval
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the bale offer a glittering effect to the lustrous pearl, while the milgrain detail on the bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Flower Pearl Pendant Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER WITH A PEARL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Hand Engraved Pearl Set Cross in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
naiveté shaped pendant bale from which suspends an open work cross set with six pearls. Tested as 18
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 10mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Filigree Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Diamond open scroll-work Pearl Pendant finely crafted in 18 karat white gold. At its center, a
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique 15k gold Turquoise and Pearl shamrock pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
creamy seed pearls. This would work well as a single pendant on a find chain or as part of a more
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant is stamped '15c' to
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
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H 1.74 in W 0.79 in D 0.16 in
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Pearl Bale For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl bale for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 214 antique edition and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pearl bale may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a pearl bale has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Eytan Brandes, Kent Raible and Victor Mayer are consistently popular. A pearl bale can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 184 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Finding a pearl bale for sale for women should be easy, but there are 104 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Bale?

The price for a pearl bale starts at $87 and tops out at $71,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,999.

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.