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Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era. This marvelous
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 4.10ct Garnet 1.36ct Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This
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Antique 1830s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1870 A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Garnet Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rare find 18k gold garnet pendant flanked with seed pearls garnet messurments
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Cabochon Necklace, C.1840
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent 18k gold garnet necklace made in the early Victorian
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Unique Victorian Period 18k Gold, Half Pearl and Garnet Carbuncle Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique Late-19th Century, Victorian period 18k gold, pendant is beautifully crafted with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the
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Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 4.52 carat garnet and 0.61 carat diamond and, 12 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
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H 1.81 in W 1.5 in D 0.09 in L 16 in
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.20 carat garnet, pearl and hot white enamel, 18 karat
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Victorian 7.60 Ct Rhodolite Garnet 2.70 Ct Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous antique brooch pendant is Victorian period 1890 circa Glorious workmanship of the
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Antique 1.74ct Garnet and Diamond, Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mine cut diamonds. The antique garnet pendant is suspended from an 18" 18k white gold curb chain via
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 13.86 Carat Red Garnet and Diamond
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, this timeless and elegant pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks Superb 18
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Antique 1740s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940's Retro 18k yellow Gold Necklace with Spessartite Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
styles of the 1940s. Finely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, it showcases a warm, rosy tone
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1870s This exquisite Victorian horseshoe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1950s Garnet Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Oval shapped, this brooch has in its
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Cushion Cut Raspberry Garnet and Natural Diamond Lock Pendant ref1640
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
antique-style lock design. The garnet is elegantly encircled by round white diamonds, adding up to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Serpent & Heart Necklace with fancy cut Garnet & Diamond Eyes, c. 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Empire Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 47cm/35gr
Located in SE
hallmarks used after 1911, no marks of the maker. Security chain in solid 18K Gold. A great example of an
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Silver

French 1960s Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold pendant, eagle head hallmark. An oval-shaped antique pendant with a
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Arts & Crafts 18K Gold Flower Carved Turquoise Crystal Dangle Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely incredible antique necklace that was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Likely
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Tourmaline, Spinel, Sapphire, Garnet, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Arts&Crafts Jade 18kGold 10 ProngSetDiamond&Gems ArmHand Amulet Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
legible mark on the pendant is the "18K" stamp next to the bail.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, Garnet, Blue...

Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique onyx pendant with coral. Coral Quality Color Pink Cut Round Bead Content 3.50 carats Garnet
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
Victorian Black Onyx 3.50 Carat Coral and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Locket
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H 0.61 in W 1.57 in D 0.61 in Dm 1.57 in L 2.87 in
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
interpret. The gold tests as at least 18K. The pendant is utterly magnificent and is ready to be worn on
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Victorian Gem-set Dragonfly Platinum and Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One gem-set dragonfly motif platinum and 18K yellow gold pendant / brooch featuring one bezel set
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modern Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain and its pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. The second- hand gold chain is a convict mesh which
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

Antique 18k Spanish Gold Red Garnet Pendant Earrings 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique 18k Spanish gold and garnet pendant earrings 18th century Steeped in the rich heritage of
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Antique Late 18th Century Chandelier Earrings

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Garnet, Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Seven Carats Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Mesopotamian Pendant in Egyptian revival style is encrusted with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold Mesopotamian Pendant in Egyptian revival style is encrusted with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant with AIG Certified Padparadscha Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold Mesopotamian Pendant in Egyptian revival style is encrusted with a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnets - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Bright Vivid
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat white gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period gold and close-backed garnet earrings, the long pendants of
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Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Garnet

Vintage Inspired Diamond Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love this antique reproduction style! Crafted in 18K White gold, the beautiful pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique 4.32 Carat Garnet and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.32 carat garnet and 1.08 carat diamond, 18 karat white
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch/Pendant Ca.1890
Located in London, GB
A wonderful late Victorian demantoid and diamond frog brooch/ pendant, circa 1890, the frog formed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Coral with Antique Parrot Amulets Spessartine Garnet Earrings in 18K YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Amulets • Antique Gold PYU Parrot Bird Solid 22 Karat Gold Bead Spessartine Garnets • Petite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Garnet

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Pearl Pin Penda
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Pearl Pin Pendant. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
stones. The eyes are round cabochon Garnets of a wonderful color. The necklace is 18 K yellow Gold. The
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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Rhodolite Garnet Cluster Tsavorite 18Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Rhodolite Garnet drops weighing 28.45 carats, dangling from oval cabochon cut Tsavorite, weighing 4.1
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2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

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Tsavorite, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Medallion and Pompom Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid antique gold chain, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet and Enamel Earrings with Diamond Florettes and Seed Pearl Accents
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Edwardian period garnet, diamond, enamel, and pearl pendant earrings of girandole
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

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Garnet, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Alex Jona Rodolite Cluster & Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Posts with friction backs for pierced ears. Alex Jona jewels stand out
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

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Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Ruby and Diamonds Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Natural Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Important Antique Early-19th Century Swiss Enamel, Gold, and Multi-Gem Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, in 18k. The elaborately decorated links are set with topaz, peridots, garnets, sapphires, emeralds
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Antique 1830s Georgian Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Certified 9.12 Ctw Zircon Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous piece from the late Victorian-Edwardian Era. Exceptional and impressive antique piece of
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls. Classic piece created in England during the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant brooch from the Georgian period. An antique pendant brooch, created in the
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Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

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

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant. Magnificent antique piece, created in the United Kingdom
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Antique 1810s English Brooches

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

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant. Great antique piece, created in England during the
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

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

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Classic Amphoras Drop Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan-Roman revival ear drops pendants. Magnificent oversized drop earrings, from the Victorian
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Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet and Chrysoberyl Pendant
Located in London, GB
, gross weight 18.9 grams. This antique pendant is in fine condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold
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Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet and Chrysoberyl Pendant
Located in London, GB
18ct gold. This gorgeous Victorian Holbeinesque pendant comes from the extensive antique collection of
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Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

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Antique 18k Garnet Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique 18k garnet pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 167 vintage editions and 31 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique 18k garnet pendant 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. Finding an appealing antique 18k garnet pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Ana de Costa and Alex Jona each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any antique 18k garnet pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a garnet version from the 138 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique 18k garnet pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique 18k Garnet Pendant?

Prices for an antique 18k garnet pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $445 and can go as high as $97,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,219.

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.