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Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 18k White Gold & Sapphire Pendant, 10070330
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
-shaped pendant which decorated with a pink Sapphire main stone, 3 Diamonds, and 20 small light pink and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Hoja Seca 18k White Gold & Sapphire Pendant, 10070457
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Handmade Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k White Gold & Diamonds Pendant, 10070581
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
blue Sapphire (~0.26ct) Chain Length: 22.5 cm Pendant dimensions: 1 x 1 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Minimalist Multi Sapphire Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Minimalist Multi Sapphire Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Minimalist Sapphire and Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Minimalist Sapphire and Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT YG and Diamond Twin Cherub Pendant / Malachite Stand
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface
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1990s European Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty Sapphire Diamond Flower Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Dainty Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dainty Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver Mom Gift
Located in Houston, TX
This Dainty Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.80 CTW Deep Blue Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This 1.80 CTW Deep Blue Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold Diamond Mermaid Pendant w/ Pear Green Quartz
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface
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Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 6.53 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 6.53 TCW GIA Certified $16,950 212085 MADE IN ITALY
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier AGL Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
but encompasses an entirely different feel. The Cartier Vintage Sapphire Diamond Lavalier Necklace
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 17" 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond And Sapphire Art Deco Pendant And Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Attached to a handmade Y-shaped chain, this rare French diamond and sapphire-studded platinum watch
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant Gift
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant Gift Gifts is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Natural 5.58 CTW Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural 5.58 CTW Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Gifts is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Diamond Horse Pendant Unisex Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Diamond Horse Pendant Unisex Gifts is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Minimalist Blue Sapphire Unisex Pendant Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Minimalist Blue Sapphire Unisex Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Unique Blue Sapphire Elephant Pendant Set in Sterling Silver Unisex Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
This Unique Blue Sapphire Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dainty Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamond for Her in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Dainty Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamond for Her is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ruby and Sapphire Studded Dolphin Pendant in 925 Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Ruby and Sapphire Studded Dolphin Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Blossom Flower Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Blue Sapphire Blossom Flower Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver Multi Sapphire Heart Pendant Valentine Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Multi Sapphire Heart Pendant Valentine Gift for Her is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Authentic Sapphire Floral Pendant Gift for Mom in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Authentic Sapphire Floral Pendant Gift for Mom is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver Real Blue Sapphire and Ruby Life of Tree Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This Real Blue Sapphire and Ruby Life of Tree Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond .925 Silver Heart Pendant Valentine Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond .925 Silver Heart Pendant is meticulously crafted from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant Gift for Wedding in 925 Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant Gift for Wedding Necklace is meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire and Ruby Studded Dolphin Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire and Ruby Studded Dolphin Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

925 Silver Real Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Real Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed 1960's Modernist Gold, Silver, & Multi-Gemstone Necklace by Resia Schor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist pendant necklace. By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor
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20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set Chunky Y
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Amy Y Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Contemporany Gecko Pendant Necklace 'Rex'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s 18K gold, opal, diamond and sapphire pendant necklace embraces the earth’s desert friends
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Ladybug Pendant Necklace 'Riley'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s Contemporary diamond, sapphire and painted enamel Ladybug Riley encompasses a delightful
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Elephant Charm Pendant Necklace 'Queenie'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s contemporary 18K-yellow, rose or white gold, diamond and sapphire elephant is a one-of-a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Pendant/Charm Necklace 'Honey Bee'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K-gold, diamond, sapphire, and enamel contemporary 'Honey Bee' Pendant/Charm in a one-of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Precious Gem and Enamel Hummingbird Pendant Necklace
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K-yellow gold, rose gold, diamond, precious colored gem and painted enamel Hummingbirds
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, D...

18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Enamel Rainbow Baby Bird Pendant Necklace 'Tweety'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s diamond, sapphire, and painted enamel Rainbow Baby Bird 'Tweety' is a one-of-a-kind
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Gallah Bird Pendant 'Polly'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s Contemporary 18K-rose gold, diamond, ruby and sapphire bird and vine motif pendant necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Elephant Charm Pendant 'Ruby Love'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s contemporary designed elephant charm pendant necklace is offered in 18K-yellow and rose
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Long Y Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This 14k yellow gold pink sapphire pendant has 0.81 carats of pear shape sapphire and long Y chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ID Tag Necklace Evil Eye Blue Heart, Diamond Y Initial, Blue Handcrafting Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Gold Blue Enamel Initial ‘Y’ Heart Tag * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Lizunova Initial Y Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow/White/Rose Gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
Our diamond initial pendant makes the perfect personalised gift. Handcrafted to order in our Sydney
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Evil Eye Letter Y Charm Necklace Handmade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Initial ‘Y’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

Evil Eye ID Letter Y Charm Necklace Handmade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Initial ‘Y’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...

15.13 Carat Chrysoberyl and Yellow Diamond Adjustable 18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
fashionable choker. A sexy lariat. A luxuriously long pendant. This 18k yellow gold pendant Y necklace is all
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.13 Carat Chrysoberyl and Yellow Diamond Adjustable 18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace
15.13 Carat Chrysoberyl and Yellow Diamond Adjustable 18K Yellow Gold Y Necklace
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Carrera y Carrera Orquídeas 18K Gold 2.93 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Orquídeas” necklace is made of 18K white gold and embellished with a 1.56 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond, Sapphire & Olivine Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Margarita Small” necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond, Sapphire & Olivine Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Margarita Small” necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carrera Y Carrera Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephante Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cabochon sapphire, and round cut rubies Weighing in total approximately 0.75 carat - brightly colored and
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow/White Gold 0.50 ct Diamond & Pink Sapphire Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Alegoría Maxi” necklace is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carrera y Carrera 18k Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Butterfly Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carrera y Carrera necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold 0.02 ct Diamond and Sapphire Flower Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carrera y Carrera necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold David Yurman Necklace Sapphire Diamond Pendant, 2.5gr
By David Yurman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies David Yurman 18k yellow gold necklace with sapphire and diamond pendant. Stamped D.Y. 750 on
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Sapphire Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
approximately 21.00 carats, this outstanding one-of-a-kind necklace from Carrera y Carrera is truly an
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Late 20th Century Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Carrera y Carrera Yellow Gold Gemstone Garden of Eden Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
Necklace: 13.50", Pendant Length: 3.75", Total Chain Length: 19.50"
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Late 20th Century Spanish Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Lucien Piccard 1970s Gold & Jeweled Pendant Necklace
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare design Lucien Piccard pendant necklace in gold plate and set with glass jewels
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Carrera y Carrera Alegoría Yellow/White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Alegoría” necklace is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Verdura South Sea Pearl Sapphire Y Drop Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
South Sea pearl and sapphire 'Y' drop necklace, composed of fourteen cultured South Sea pearls
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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Sapphire Y Necklace Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sapphire y necklace pendant necklace 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, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1277 vintage editions and 2225 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire y necklace pendant necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sapphire y necklace pendant necklace over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive, Fine Jewels UK and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Most of our sapphire y necklace pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 1158 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sapphire Y Necklace Pendant Necklace?

On average, a sapphire y necklace pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,117, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $648,000 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.