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What is the difference between an amulet and a pendant?
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The difference between an amulet and a pendant is that amulets are considered good luck charms that are imbued with positive energy, whereas a pendant is merely a fashionable piece of jewelry that can be styled with a chain.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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A Silver Amulet, Tzefat Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Rare Silver Amulet, Tzefat (Safed), Circa 1890
This extraordinary silver amulet, crafted in the
Category
Antique 1890s Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Early Silver German Amulet, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Early & Rare German Silver Amulet, made in the 18th Century
This rare and evocative 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$5,000 / item
A pair of monkey skull amulets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Papua New Guinea, or Borneo, Dayak, late 19th/early 20th century
H. approx. 12 cm (incl. stand, each)
Provenance:
Private collection, Flanders
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Antique East Asian Jade Carved Amulet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from green jade, this rare jade amulet pendant showcases intricate engravings.
The design
Category
Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique Jade Carved Buffalo Reversible Amulet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, enhanced by delicate incised patterns.
With a pierced hole at the top, this amulet is ideal for wearing as
Category
Antique 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
A Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Important and Rare Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century
Beautifully engraved into the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
