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Natural Yellow Pear and White Diamond .42 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by small round natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Natural Yellow Pear and White Diamond .79 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
with a natural pear cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by small round natural white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Pear Drop 0.33ct Diamond Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Pear Drop Diamond Necklace, Set With 0.33ct of Diamonds This beautiful 18ct
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2010s British Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Iris Opal Drop Pear Rope Necklace with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing Iris our one-of-a-kind Magical Opal Drop Rope Necklace with diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pear Cut Green Peridot Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18k yellow gold pendant drop necklace, featuring a 2.30 carat pear shaped green Peridot
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20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary drop Pendant Necklace is encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

Syna Moon Quartz Yellow Gold Mogul Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 50 cts minimum Diamonds 0.14 ct approx Chain sold
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Beauvince Pear Drop Diamond Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- H Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Wt: 5.55 gms
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. It is encrusted with 5
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Teardrop chain pendant necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Beauvince Pear Drop Mini Diamond Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- H Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Wt: 4.10 gms
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.65 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Pear Cut Pendant 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
% Natural Color fine) The Emeralds & Diamond are Bezel set in 18K Yellow & White Gold Pendant weighs a nice
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.60 Cttw VS Diamond Drop Bar Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, this fashion forward diamond drop necklace is sure to please
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a pear-cut neon copper bearing
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k G...

Pear Drop Gradating Line Diamond Necklace Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond necklace/pendant, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K Yellow Gold.  Necklace
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.83 Carat Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pear-shaped opal pendant is a natural kaleidoscope of color! The multicolored "fire," also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mismatched GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pear shape Yellow Blue Pink Diamond Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Certified 1.50 carat Pear Shape diamond I1 Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Centerstone and a Fancy
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k ...

Vintage 11.98 Carat Topaz and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 11.98Ct blue topaz and 0.03Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold pendant; part of our
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.34Cttw Tanzanite & 3.84Cttw Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
captivating Pear shaped Natural Tanzanite weighing 10.34 carats. Pear shaped faint yellow diamond weighing
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2010s North American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garnet Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Pear Drop Garnet Pendant Designer Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Style: Pear Shaped Diamond Number: 3 Diamond Shape
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Diamond Cascade Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
. Metal - 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Color - F-G Clarity - VS1 Length of drop - 21.5 mm Width of
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Citrine Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, set with diamonds and two pear-shaped pendants of faceted yellow citrine. A jewel that has an effect
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Pendant with Sapphire 6.38 Carat Pear-Cut
Located in Paris, FR
14-Carat yellow Gold Pendant with a large Pear-cut Sapphire weighing 6.38 Carats. This Pendant is
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Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 2.59ct Sapphire and 0.32ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum set, with a 15ct yellow gold chain. The drop style pendant
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Pear & Square Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Pear and Square Shape Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Emerald and Diamond Drops 7 Carats, 14k Yellow Gold, 17.5-Inch Necklace Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
price of $14,500! The details for this fabulous emerald and diamond drop necklace are listed below
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.65 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Drop Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.65 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Drop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires Citrine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
and pear-shaped pendants of faceted yellow citrine. A jewel that has an effect on a woman's lobe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

10 Carat Tear Drop Amethyst and Diamonds Pendent Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat Tear Drop Amethyst & Diamonds Pendent 18 K yellow Gold Amethyst is 17 mm X
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round
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2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 2.66 Carat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
natural pear cut white diamonds, natural marquise cut white diamonds, round natural yellow diamond melee
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Natural Fancy Diamond 2.10 Carat Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace 18K Rose
Located in Lambertville , NJ
A Retro Contemporary Drop Pendant in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold features Natural Fancy and White
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Stainless Steel, ...

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Pendant Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond abstract pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is
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1990s Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.68 Pear Shape Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
is suspended on a two pear shape yellow diamond halos, attached to a diamonds by the yard chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

6.31 Carats Total Pear Shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing three graduating pear shape emeralds, spaced by brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Morris Yellow Diamond Set and Peridot Drop Pendant
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
drop is suspended within a yellow gold setting, micro-set with radiant yellow diamonds that beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.12 Carats Light Brown Pear Shape Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and brilliant pendant necklace showcasing a 3.12 carats pear shape diamond certified by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Repossi Citrine Diamond White and Yellow Gold 18K Ear Pendants
By Repossi
Located in Geneva, CH
Repossi. Citrine and Diamond white and yellow gold 18K ear pendants. Late 20th century. Total
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the exquisite allure of our Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace - a radiant statement
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary drop pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 2.62ctw GIA Burma Sapphire and Diamond Pear Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
clasp. A brand new, GIA certified, yellow sapphire and diamond pendant that is ready to wear and enjoy
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold 2.62ctw GIA Burma Sapphire and Diamond Pear Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
18k Gold 2.62ctw GIA Burma Sapphire and Diamond Pear Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
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H 0.643 in W 0.292 in D 0.214 in L 16.5 in
Georgian Large Diamond & Bristol Blue Glass Drop Pendant with Hand Engraving
Located in Danvers, MA
Absolutely stunning and a rare find, this original Georgian period Diamond Pendant with Bristol
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Baroque Tahitian Pearl Designer Pendant Necklace Fig with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold pendant belongs to the Fig collection, which was showcased in Vogue UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold,...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Devata Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnet and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Devata pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold,...

French Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Modern pendant in yellow gold, it is composed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
5 round diamonds. The necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and is part of a collection that was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...

Roman Malakov GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Double Halo Pendant Drop Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 2.07 carat pear shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as U-V color. Surrounding the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary drop Pendant Necklace is encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary drop pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...

Natural Drop Shape Yellow Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
remarkable pendant, a drop-shaped yellow diamond steals the spotlight. This exceptional gemstone, with its
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2010s Hong Kong Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Double Drop Tanzanite Pendant Necklace
Located in Sydney, NSW
Beautifully designed 14CT YG double drop pear shaped Tanzanite pendant/necklace with an elegant
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Beauvince Amaya Pendant Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With a yellow pear shape diamond at its center, the Amaya necklace is all about delicacy and oomph
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2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Detachable Natural Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Flowers contemporary cocktail drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose ...

Alex Jona Briolette White Diamond Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Necklace suspending a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary drop pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...

11.43 Carat Amethyst and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring loop to the upper border of the design. This pear cut amethyst pendant with diamonds has been
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Pear Diamond Drop Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow pear diamond drop 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, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 292 antique edition and 289 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow pear diamond drop 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. Finding an appealing yellow pear diamond drop pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Vaibhav Dhadda and OGI Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A yellow pear diamond drop pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 430 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our yellow pear diamond drop pendant for sale are for women, but there are 160 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Pear Diamond Drop Pendant?

The price for a yellow pear diamond drop pendant starts at $350 and tops out at $1,046,250 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,200.

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.