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Diana M. 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendant with clover-shaped design
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt yellow gold diamond pendant with clover-shaped design adorned with 0.70 cts tw diamonds Diana
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Designer Effy's 0.44 Ct Yellow & White Diamond Pendant with 14 Kt White Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 0.44 Ct Yellow & White Diamond Pendant with 14 Kt White Gold chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

TJD 0.12 Carat Scattered Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Magical Lamp Designer Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
magical lamp pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat Yellow gold and features 28 round diamond set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Huge Two Oval Shape Amethyst Pendant Necklace/ Pin & Diamonds 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 70 carats of two big oval shape amethyst pendant necklace/pin in 14 kt yellow gold is an excellent
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Love Birds Designer Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
perfect gift for her. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.01 Carat Round Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Pigeon with Lock Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
style is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and studded with 3 round diamond set in pave setting, shines in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

7 Ct Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat + 14 Kt Gold Chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Round Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Square Textured Fashion Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond pendant is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet All
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold 5 Halo Cluster Designer Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond frame pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
yellow gold pendant necklace with set diamonds,rubies and green enamel with cold application. Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Mckenzie Liautaud Diamond Accent 14 kt Gold Magic Cupola Necklace
By Mckenzie Liautaud
Located in New York, NY
polished paperclip necklace featured a 14 kt yellow gold polished gold cupola pendant accented with
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

TJD 0.06 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Motif Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
and it suspends along with an cable chain. Made by our inhouse experts in 14 kt yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.05 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Horse Motif Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 KT yellow gold. A bright polished shine, this pendant suspends along
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 24.50 Carats Amethyst Pearl 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cross Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a cross pendant comprised of mixed emerald cut amethysts with a diamond shaped amethyst
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Beaded Edge Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
statement. Expertly crafted by our in-house experts in 14 KT yellow gold and accentuated with 8 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic retro style necklace made entirely by hand yellow gold 14 kt and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
Pearl Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold 14 Carat Necklace
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H 1.71 in W 1.28 in L 16.54 in
Mckenzie Liautaud 14 kt Gold Rock Star Necklace
By Mckenzie Liautaud
Located in New York, NY
polished rock crystal pendant accented with a 2.3 mm white diamond set in a 14 kt yellow gold bezel and
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Italian 1970 Studio Kinetic Pendant Brooch In 18 Kt Gold With 9.74 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats. It is suited with a discrete bale to display in a chain and a horizontal hinged
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro 1.04 Ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 brilliant cut diamond of 1.04 Ct (J/K VVS – agd 6.9 mm.) Measures: 14 x 8
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Gold Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
captivating. Designed in 14 kt yellow gold, studded with 88 brilliant-cut & baguette diamonds in prong & half
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
occasion Metal: 18 Kt yellow and platinum (pendant) tested – 9 Kt yellow gold (chain) Hallmarks: none/worn
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
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H 1.89 in W 0.56 in L 17.92 in
Faceted Lemon Citrine Grape Pendant total 21 ct Briolettes 14 Kt Round Eyelet 1x
Located in Viena, Viena
gold (inner D. 4 mm, strongly fixed so no longer opens), ideal as a pendant or hanger for hoop earrings
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

NO RESERVE! 5.01 Carat Tanzanite Circle - 14 kt. Yellow Gold - Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Length: 45 cm necklace + 2 cm pendant Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, customers are
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Rose Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
artist to order an item in 14 or 18 kt white, rose, or yellow gold. The plum blossom symbolizes the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

NO RESERVE 20.12Ct Emeralds & 2.05Ct Diamonds 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 2.05 cttw Color: Yellow Clarity: VS1 to SI2 Length: 45 cm necklace and
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.05 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Angel Wing Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Glitters with 22 round diamond set in pave setting and crafted in 14 KT yellow gold. This pendant suspends
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solid 14 karat Gold Zulfiqar Sword Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Solid 14 kt solid gold zulfiqar sword pendant with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Ruby and sapphires 14 karat gold pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold pendant with natural ruby, sapphires and diamonds. July birthstone. Weight: 1.4 g
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and sapphires 14 karat gold pendant
Ruby and sapphires 14 karat gold pendant
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W 0.41 in L 1.38 in
French Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Virgin Mary 18 KT Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
little rose cut diamonds Measures: pendant including bail is 39 x 24 mm. – Virgin Mary is 19 x 14 mm. (h
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

NO RESERVE! 1.44 Carat Emerald - 14 kt. Gold - Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Don't miss your chance to own this unique and exquisite pendant necklace of top quality Emerald
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.12 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Tree of Life Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
craftsmen in 14 KT yellow gold and embellished with 47 round diamond set in prong setting. This pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ruby 14 karat gold pendant. Bird pendant with ruby. July birthstone pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold bird pendant with natural ruby, sapphires and diamond. Weight: 0.9 g. Size: 12 x
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 19th Century 20kt. yellow gold rose-cut diamond and opal cross pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th Century 20kt. yellow gold rose-cut diamond and opal cross pendant. X-Ray has been
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Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Handcraft 14 Karat Gold Silver Diamonds Emeralds Ruby Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
and set in 14-karat yellow gold, 800 silver and studded with old-cut diamonds, round and teardrop
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14k Gold Pendant with Garnets and Diamond, Cherry Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cherry 14 kt solid gold pendant with natural garnets and diamond. January birthstone. 14k solid
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond & Gold Disk Pendant 14k Gold Engravable Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Diamond Disk Necklace! 14 Karat Yellow Gold disk necklaces are huge in fine jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.8 ct Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pendant in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
beautiful necklace will be the talk of your special event. This pendant comes with a 14 kt gold chain and
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.37 Ct Ruby & 0.60 Ct Diamond 18kt Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 ct total. This opulent pendant hangs on a 14 kt yellow
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Pendant with Orange-Red Sapphire and Diamonds, Shining Star Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Star pendant with orange-red natural sapphire and diamonds. September birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold "Heart" Pendant with Natural Ruby and Diamond, Heart Ruby Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold "Heart" pendant with natural ruby and diamond. July birthstone. Weight: 1.1 g
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
made, and you can contact the artist to order an item in 14 or 18 kt white, rose, or yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Pendant with Natural Emerald, Amethyst and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold pendant with natural emerald, amethyst and diamonds. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 0.80
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Gold Starhorse Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold starhorse pendant with natural opal, emerald and diamonds. October birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold "Leaf"Pendant with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold "leaf"pendant with natural emerald and diamonds. Floral pendant. Weight: 1.2 g. Gold
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Star Necklace 14k Yellow Gold w 23 Diamonds on Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 kt Yellow Gold Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fish Design 14k Gold Pendant with Opal and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fish design 14 kt solid gold pendant with natural opal and diamond. October birthstone. Size: 18 x
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold Snowflake Pendant with Natural Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold snowflake pendant with natural tanzanite and diamonds. Weight: 1.1 g. Size: 18.6 x
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
, worked in silver on rose gold. 585/14 kt rose gold and silver 115 old-cut diamonds and diamond roses
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold necklace with pendant set with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.30 ct - G
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
No Reserve
H 0.83 in W 0.36 in L 17.33 in
14k gold pair of butterflies pendant with sapphires and diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold pair of butterflies pendant with natural sapphires and diamonds. September
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Round Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Hook Engraved Pear Shape Natural Amethyst Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Engraved Pear Shape Amethyst pendant measuring 16mm x30 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with diamonds. 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
No Reserve
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in L 17.72 in
14k gold pair of butterflies pendant with sapphires and diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold pair of butterflies pendant with natural sapphires and diamonds. September
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Koala Bear Pendant with Peridot and Diamonds in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Koala Bear pendant with natural peridot and diamonds. August birthstone. Metal
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Koala Bear Pendant with Peridot and Diamonds in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Koala Bear pendant with natural peridot and diamonds. August birthstone. Metal
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 244 vintage editions and 364 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Five Star Jewelry, Artisan NYC and TJD each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 474 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendants?

Prices for 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $225,000, while 14 kt yellow gold diamond pendants, on average, fetch $1,900.

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.