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18K/14K White Gold and Diamond Black Pearl Pendant Necklace #14139
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K/14K White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant 18K white gold
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal & Diamond 14 K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace featuring a captivating 4 Carat Oval Black
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Silver Grey Black Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Halo 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
pearl, elegantly embraced by a swirl of pavé-set diamonds. The pendant is suspended from a delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Grey Silver Black Tahitian Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning pearl and diamond necklace. It features a single lustrous black pearl, elegantly
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Grey Black Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Halo 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Pendant necklace featuring a central black Tahitian pearl encircled by a halo of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dark Black Brown Pearl Champagne Cognac Diamond Pave 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
, enhancing its natural beauty. The chain is delicate and complements the pendant perfectly. 14K Yellow Gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Grey Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond 14K White Gold Form Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
White Gold 0.30 CTW Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
One 1980s 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with one 9.2mm round Tahitian black pearl and 0.12 TCW
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K white gold 12.5mm Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant Peacock Color
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold pendant featuring a large 12.5mm black cultured Tahitian pearl. The pearl is a fine
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Pendant + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Black Tahitian Pearl 10.3 MM & Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Pendant + Chain 18" Long A classic
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tahitian black pearl diamond 14k white gold flower necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in a floral 14k white gold design. Accented by 33 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Pearl, White and Black Diamonds, 14 Kt Gold Crocodile Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white gold structure mounted with a baroque pearl as body, two black diamonds as eyes and white diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K white gold Large 14.2mm Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant Peacock color
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold enhancer pendant featuring a large 14.2mm black cultured Tahitian pearl. The pearl
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Black Diamond "Black Box" Pendant with Gold South Sea Pearl & 18k Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
is a 14K white gold box that's been dipped in black rhodium and meticulously pavé-set on three sides
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14...

Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Oxidised White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse of this stunning black diamond and pearl pendant is hallmarked with the maker's mark (BON), the
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Vintage 1960s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

.10 Carat Diamond Black South Sea Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
pearl in a bow design 14 white gold pendant set with 16 round and 1 baguette diamond. 16 inches. 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Diamond Black South Sea Pearl Gold Y Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Black cultured South Sea pearl and diamond pendant drop necklace. “Y” style 14k yellow gold chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Black Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Owl Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic owl shape pendant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a baroque pearl as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Erté 1980 Diamond Onyx Pearl 14K Gold Silver Love's Enchantment Pendant Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of a woman carved from mother-of-pearl Translucent iridescent white - with carved gold and silver
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Cloverleaf 14K Gold Pearl Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An early 20th century pendant created of 14 karat gold and set with a pearl. The pendant has a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Stalactite and Black Pearl Stud Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Unique, one-of-a-kind Amethyst Stalactite slice, Black Pearl and Diamond 14k yellow gold stud
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Go...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 18k Gold 13.5 mm 16" Certified $2,450 817267 This is a
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Madeleine Albright's Spider Leaf Pin Pendant Diamond Black Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant with Diamonds and Black Pearl in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold, along with a copy of her book
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque jewel was created out of 14 karat gold and can be worn as a pendant or a
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Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Marina J One Of A Kind Black Pearl Necklace + Diamonds & Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is made with all Black Pearls, Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Diamonds. The Black Pearls in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Drop Pearl and Diamond Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite 14K white gold necklace, adorned with black cultured Akoya pearls and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Black Onyx and Pearl Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx, Diamond and Pearl Pendant This exquisite pendant features
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahiti Pearl Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning pendant necklace from the Fig collection features black Tahiti pearl (cultured) and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold,...

14 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & 2 Ct Diamond 14 Kt Gold Pendant /Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 14 mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

15.5 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pendant + Chain 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 15.5mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond & Pearl Gold Pendant with Optional Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, which we think really pops with the oxidized face of the pendant. The closure is a 14 karat white gold
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Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling S...

1890 Victorian Diamond and Pearl Black Onyx Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 1890 Victorian Black Onyx, Diamond, and Pearl Locket! This locket features 10
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
set to resemble a tender bow of infinite grace. Suspended from an 18-inch 14K white gold rope chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this elegant drop pendant. The pearl is a beautiful medium gray
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium

Stork Pendant & Necklace Baroque Pearl Diamond Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bird
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish & unique stork pendant & necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Black baroque pearl
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Resort Fig Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
for this pendant because of it's unique matching shape. The pearls and the diamonds are the classic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...

Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
fabulous pendant. This has a mine cut diamond approximately 10 points set between the 2 green gold leaves
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant, Pearl, Peacock-Eggplant Color
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
gold pendant with bail. The pearl has a nice luster and clean nacre. The chain is sold separately. We
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flower Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
in Black Onyx and Gold with an exquisite diamond and pearl Flower on the Black Onyx. The picture
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl "Octopus" Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond and south sea pearl "Octopus" necklace, containing 60 round full cut
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl 14 Karat Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with 3.05 carats mother of pearl and .26 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
they are known. The pendant has mother of pearl and black onyx. The bail is set with diamonds. The
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Green Burma Jade 35x50 mm with
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald 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

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin and polished finishes. It is embellished with applications of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with Art Deco Stickpin Top & Paper Clip Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
adorable, one-of-kind pearl. The stickpin is 14 karat yellow gold and, with it's classic symmetrical
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
setting. The diamond is surrounded by a border of black enamel set with natural pearls. The pendant has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Pendant Lavaliere in 14 Karat Gold. The exquisite pendant has delicate open work design
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

JS Signed Antique South Sea Pearl, Onyx, and Diamond Necklace/Pendant, Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Estate Pendant Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Chain Metal: 14k Yellow
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black oval cultured pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black and green oval cultured/freshwater pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube bracketed
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
great details of this necklace as it has a three-pearl pendant with four diamonds and delicate leaf
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Diamonds. Huge Vintage Natural Saltwater Pearls and Bright Sparkling White Diamond Day/Night Pendant
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Enhancer in 18K Gold with 18" Baroque Akoya Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind pendant by Eytan Brandes shows off a large baroque Tahitian pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
after Tahitian pearls are known for. The 14k gold Cirrus spiral is unique in it's textures and special
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant from Ri Noor, Kabana and Vicki Orr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant, 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 14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant?

The price for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant starts at $362 and tops out at $5,300 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,150.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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