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Hope Love Faith Gold Necklace

White Diamond Pearl Gold Chain Faith Hope Love Medal Silver Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Silver Pearl Chrysoprase Beaded Faith Hope Love Medal Gold Filled Chain 18" Necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver,...

White Diamond Love Faith Hope Medal Silver Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Love Faith Hope Medal Silver Bead Necklace J Dauphin Love Faith Hope Medal pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love Sterling Silver Labradorite Bead Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Love Faith Hope Medal pendant Medal Pendant White Diamond set in a gold prong. Natural Bead Necklace is
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Medal Faith Hope Love White Diamond Pearl Chain Necklace Chrysoprase J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Faith Hope Love White Diamond Pearl Chain Necklace Chrysoprase J Dauphin Symbols or medals
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Medal Faith Hope Love Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Medal Faith Hope Love Opal J Dauphin Chain Necklace with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love Pink Sapphire Bronze Medal Long Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Medal Necklace, White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love in Sterling Silver and Pink Sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Sil...

Faith, Hope and Charity 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gold faith, hope and charity charm pendant. This Holy Trinity charm is beautifully designed in 18
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Antique Silver Victorian Faith, Hope & Charity Large Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
sized oval shaped locket with symbols for Faith, Hope & Charity intwined with silver rope, yellow & rose
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, 0.62ct
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your faith and style with this exquisite 18K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1848 Ring Signet Intaglio Faith Love Hope Glass 18K Gold US4.5 / 2.35 gr
Located in SE
Faith Hope and Love on convex shaped paste Glass 8.3mm x 7.3mm x 1.5mm deep .Well done intaglio carving
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Antique 1840s Swedish Renaissance Revival Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Located in SE
" Faith, Hope and Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13) is a favorite Bible verse about the superiority of
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Antique 19th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Shamrock Necklace Conversion Turquoise Pearl 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
, hope and love. 10 seed pearls range in size from, 2mm to 2.5mm. 11 turquoise cabochons measure 2mm
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 4 Carat Diamond Two Row Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
stands as a beacon of hope and love, making it a cherished piece for those seeking both faith and fashion
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small, Four Leaf Clover Charm Pendant Necklace with Center Diamond, 24kt Gold
Located in Bozeman, MT
 faith, hope, love, and luck. It's often said that Ireland is home to more four-leaf clovers than any
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Our Lady of Graces Medal Pendant White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
love and protection, offering solace and hope to countless individuals who wear it with devotion. Its
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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Pearl Chain Choker Double Layer Necklace Medal Pendants J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with Medal Pendant in Silver Faith Hope Love J Dauphin, One of a kind, 16" Choker Chain
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Bottony Yellow Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
interconnectedness of faith, hope, and love. The vintage style of the crucifix lends it a sense of history and
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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Garter and Shamrock Hinged Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
with faith, love and hope, represented by the 3 leaves. This hinged panel opens to reveal the inside of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miraculous Medal Pendant Mother Mary 24k Gold and Sterling Silver Catholic Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
the power of God. She embodies grace and symbolizes motherhood, hope, love and unconditional love. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Mable Pearl and Sapphire Handmade Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
As each Iris is unique, carrying own message of wisdom, faith, hope, passion or purity, every Iris
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Vivid Green Drop Shape Emerald Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
balancing, promoting creativity and eloquence and restoring faith and hope. They are believed to bring good
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Trefle Pendant Lucky Charm Four Leaf Clover 18 ct Yellow Gold Art Nouveau
Located in Mārupe, LV
, faith, hope and prosperity and each leaf represents the special blessing?! Four-leaf clovers are very
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl

Clover Motif Pendant with Heart Shape Diamond
Located in New York, NY
good luck to his finder, as each leaf in the clover symbolizes good omens for faith, hope, love, and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Clover Motif Pendant with Heart Shape Diamond
Clover Motif Pendant with Heart Shape Diamond
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Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
them closer to the realms of the spirit. Doves have come to represent: peace, love, hope, faith, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Pearl Star and Shamrock Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, shamrocks symbolising luck, along with faith, love, and hope, represented by the 3 leaves. The seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Carved Emerald Jesus Christ Cts 60.84
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstone that stands for salvation, hope, and faith and is a powerful reminder of God's unfailing love and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

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Located in McLeansville, NC
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Hope Love Faith Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the hope love faith gold necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect hope love faith gold necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a hope love faith gold necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, Harlin Jones and Lischetti are consistently popular. A hope love faith gold necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 12, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a hope love faith gold necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Hope Love Faith Gold Necklace?

On average, a hope love faith gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $353 on the low end and $11,700 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.