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Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, pearl pendant. Teardrop pearl pendant. Weight: 3.35 gr. depends from size Metal: 14k gold Gemstones
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, pearl pendant. Teardrop pearl pendant. Weight 3.35 gr. Size: 42x24mm. Metal: 14k gold Gemstones (all
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant.
No Reserve
W 0.95 in L 1.66 in
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant - 14k Teardrop Wave
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Color: Grey Natural Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yelllow Gold Pearl Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant - 10k Teardrop Scroll Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pearls Style: Lavaliere Theme: Teardrop Scroll Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 19/32
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Teardrop Shaped Mother of Pearl Slide Enhancer Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Kabana 14 karat gold and mother of pearl slide enhancer pendant is a breathtaking piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Faux Crystals Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

A.Jeschel Lustrous Pearls between Blue Topaz teardrops necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Single strand 6mm Pearls hand-knotted between Blue Topaz teardrops necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Pearl, Topaz, Vermeil

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Total weight (pearl necklace + pendant): 29.3 grams * As with most of our pendants, we're happy to sell
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
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H 2.41 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in L 19.02 in
Antique Aquamarine Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-loaded bolt ring fastening. This pearl, diamond and aquamarine pendant has been independently tested
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
perfectly complements the rich, dark hue of the Tahitian pearl at its center. The teardrop shape of the
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.99 in
Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
complements the pink shades of enamel on the flower petals. The dangling pearl drop has a slight teardrop
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat aquamarine, seed pearl pendant and 15 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Antique 14ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Aquamarine, Pearl, Diamond Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
something blue to your special day. The pendant features a beautiful aquamarine teardrop surrounded by a
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
with blue enamel work and seed pearls. I love the star detail at the upper teardrop— it lends a sort of
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Vintage 1940s European Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Black oval cultured pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black and green oval cultured/freshwater pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube bracketed
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Suffragette Pendant Garnets Peridot Drop Seed pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
attention of any onlooker. The almost bell-shaped openwork frame of the pendant is set with two teardrop
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 1.74ct Garnet and Diamond, Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.74 carat garnet and 0.17 carat diamond, seed pearl, 12 karat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold 1920s Aquamarine Seed Pearl Pendulum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
-shaped aquamarine and a natural seed pearl, beautifully set to create a timeless piece. The pendant comes
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
embellished with sparkling old mine and rose cut diamonds culminating with a lustrous, teardrop cultured pearl
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
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H 2 in W 1.5 in L 19 in
Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
Located in BAARN, NL
white gold with diamonds and a stunning "black" saltwater Tahitian pearl in teardrop form, moving freely
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
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W 0.79 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Garnet Pearl Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Garnet set
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Silver

Vintage Cultured Pearl 1.48ct Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cultured pearls. This fine pearl necklace features a teardrop shaped white gold setting ornamented with
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Pearl Jade & Emerald Paste Lariat 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
with the white metal pendant within which a whole teardrop of glass jade is suspended. We love the way
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Blush Akoya Pearl Necklace with Teardrop Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
glass-like diamond and sterling silver teardrop pendant. Finished with a silver and diamond clasp. New
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Native American Pink Mother of Pearl Silver Barrel Bead Dangle Necklace #17130
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver barrel bead and mother of pearl dangle bib necklace. Beautiful necklace in its original
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

AJD Elegant Rubelite and Genuine Real Zircon Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
make this pendant so versatile, you can wear it over pearls, chains, or a scarf. The beauty of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Zircon, Sterling Silver

15ct Gold Antique Necklace with 9ct Heart & Amethyst Drops
Located in London, GB
15ct 585 Gold Antique 16.75" Necklace All three pendants are 9ct gold The Chain is 15ct Gold
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Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold

18k White Gold Triple Tahitian Necklace with Blue and Cognac Colored Diamonds
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k white gold triple drop pearl pendant set with Tahitian pearls, one light grey/blue,14.07mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Flower Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
charm 14k gold diamond dove charm Enamel garnet pearl charm Adjustable length with lobster lock Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amber, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

15 Ct Pear Hydro Emerald & 4 Ct Diamond Pendent/Necklace 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, highlighting the lush green hue of the emerald. This teardrop emerald pendant is crafted in 18 karat White gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Sapphire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the bottom half of the pendant. Connecting the strand of pearls to the oval pendant on both sides is a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver 1.74ctw Diamond & Pearl Palmette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, yellow gold and silver brooch or pendant, set with one round pearl, one
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

11 Carat Diamond Line Omega Necklace in Yellow Gold with Golden South Sea Pearl
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was the addition of the fixed center pendant, consisting of an open teardrop of graduated diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14...

Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 7.0 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
F-G color and VS1-VS2 clarity. The elegant teardrop-shaped pearl is of a light gray color with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 7.0 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Dangle Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
F-G color and VS1-VS2 clarity. The elegant teardrop-shaped pearl is of a light gray color with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Nina Ricci French Haute Couture Pearl and Crystal Long Earclips
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
teardrop faceted crystal pastes with faux pearl tear shape drops. Unsigned. France 1980's. Made in France
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Multi Strand Pink Faux Pearl Necklace W Pierced Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
pearls with amber crystals on the ends of 2 of the strands with a large teardrop shaped pink mauve pearl
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Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces

Aurora Pendant, Set in 22k Gold, by Tagili
By Tagili Designs
Located in New York, NY
The Aurora Pendant is beautifully set in 22k gold bezels. These unique stones feature 2 in one for
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman 18k14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
folds open/closed allowing to change/remove bottom pendant 14k gold solid heart charm 925 sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Amber Charm Paperclip Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
allowing to change/remove bottom pendant 14k gold solid heart charm 925 sterling silver baltic amber heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amber, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

14kt. gold diamond and round cut brilliant deep blue sapphire earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The teardrop 7.04 cts. of sapphire embellished pendants are surmounted by diamond elongated diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rhodium

Maison Gripoix Art Deco Sautoir
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Early Maison Gripoix 1920s sautoir. Elegantly composed of crystal pate de verre teardrop bead
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of hand-carved mother of pearl cameo bar cufflinks. Set in 18kt Gold, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chanel openwork circular medallion necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
-colour faux gemstones in a circular pattern. Featuring weighty baroque teardrop dangles for a seductive
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1810s English Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Ocean Pearl Necklace w/ Teardrop Pendant and Matching Pearl Ring
Located in Pahrump, NV
This mid-century warm white ocean pearl necklace has a large teardrop pearl pendant and a matching
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Antique Victorian Pink Paste Pearl Necklace 9 Carat Gold circa 1900 Boxed
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
and a central flower also set with pink Pastes and Pearls with a lovely teardrop dropper at the end
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette 15 Carat Gold Floral Pendant Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A pretty antique Victorian Suffragette pendant decorated with Pearls a 0.20ct Amethyst and a
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage CHANEL ethnic design chain necklace with golden faux pearls and cc motif
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
and petal flower frame pendant top and dangling CC teardrops. Gorgeous masterpiece jewelry
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Victorian Pearl Pendant Earrings
Located in Wimberley, TX
embellished with a delicate natural half pearl. The articulated pendant is a vision in gold tracery and
Edwardian Finesse: Diamond Demantoid Pearl Earrings
Located in Wimberley, TX
jewelry. This pair of pendant earrings in 14k yellow gold incorporates thirty (3) superb natural fresh and
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Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl

Georgian Pearl Envy in a Rose Gold Earring
Located in Wimberley, TX
cluster surmount is set with eleven (11) luscious natural seed pearls and suspends a hinged open teardrop
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Earrings

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Teardrop Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact teardrop pearl pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a teardrop pearl pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a teardrop pearl pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elaine Silverstein and Kabana are consistently popular. A teardrop pearl pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our teardrop pearl pendant for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Teardrop Pearl Pendant?

Prices for a teardrop pearl pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $1,450, while this accessory, on average, fetches $515.

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.