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14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Lapis and Nephrite Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large 14K white gold diamond sapphire Lapis and green nephrite rock crystal “Yin Yang” pendant set
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Crystal, 14k Gold, White ...

Medium Rock Crystal and Diamond CORAL SHAPED Pendant with 14k Gold Custom Cap
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal and Diamond Coral Pendant  Rock Crystal, Diamonds, 14k Gold These are exquisitely
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Gold necklace Natural Raw Crystal pendant protection necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Rock Crystal rock crystal origin - Urals rock crystal weight
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rock Crystal Quartz Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and a rock crystal body. diamonds 0.72kt emeralds 0.05kt rock crystal 3.8gr tot weight 10.4gr r.f
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants we have seen. It
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rock Crystal, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic pendant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with two structures in gold wih
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White 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

Large Rock Crystal & Diamond CORAL SHAPED Pedant with Custom 14k Gold Cap & Bail
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal and Diamond Coral Pendant  Rock Crystal, Diamonds, 14k Gold These are exquisitely
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Coral, 14k Gold

Big Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Pendant Magic Power Uncut Gem Clear Quartz
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big 14K yellow gold pendant with natural Rock Crystal rock crystal weight - 88.2 carats pendant
Category

2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Pin/Pendant from 1980
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin/pendant from 1980 is made in 14k yellow gold and features a lovely bird crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Pendant Cabochon Gemstone Pure Clear Quartz Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold big pendant with natural Rock Crystal rock crystal weight - 61.70 carats pendant
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 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

Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Camphor Crystal Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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

Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant- This stunning custom-made pendant was
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Crystal Rock Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
assay and Dutch import control mark (pendant) – assay (chain) Gems: 1 round rock crystal of 25 mm. in
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Pink Rock Crystal & Diamond Pendant: Step into the past with this captivating antique 14k
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Carved Rock Crystal Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The rock crystal
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Crystal Quartz "Pisces" Zodiac Sign Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating "Pisces" zodiac pendant is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, with a striking
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Pearl Tear Drop 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The undeniable fire of a faceted 4.5 carat oval citrine set aglow by sparkling rock crystal accents
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog
Located in New York, NY
Bulldog Dog in 14 Karat Gold. The Essex Crystal pendant is in superb condition. There is some reflected
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique This one of a kind antique circa 1890s
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly
Located in Stamford, CT
which sits a three dimensional rock crystal fly, complete in detail with engraved wings and gold
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Botanical Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This artisan pendant necklace is made of 14 karat white gold and sterling silver with a huge rock
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Trianon 3 Strand Carnelian & Rock Crystal Bead Necklace & Cameo 14k Gold Pendant
By Trianon
Located in Montclair, NJ
rock crystal frame. The carnelian on this pendant is perfectly bezel set and has been masterfully
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Moonstone Quartz Toggle Necklace #15272
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pendant necklace features one oval rock crystal quartz (4.9 mm x 3.1 mm) and 16 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Agate Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with lemon citrine,green agate and rock crystal Pendant total weight 13.80 grams Chain length 42.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fourteen Karat Gold Contemporary Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and features a vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1905 Essex Glass Carved Fox Pendant Framed In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the Edwardian era. The reverse intaglio was originally made from rock crystal cabochon that had been
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Mediterranean Fig Pendant Necklace With Pink Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig Garden pendant necklace is in 14 karat yellow gold with pink onyx. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Pendant Necklace in Gold and Silver with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Moon pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat white gold and sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Sterling Silver, ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold with a rose quartz. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Moon Pendant Necklace in Gold and Silver with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Moon Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted by an artist using 14 karat white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gold, Whi...

Rose Gold Fig Garden Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is made of 14 karat rose gold and features a beautiful rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is in 14 karat rose gold with pink onyx. The collection was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Fig pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a beautiful rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 1...

Blackened Sterling Silver Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of specially blackened sterling silver with a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Large Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with diamonds and huge
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Y...

White Gold Art Nouveau Artisan Pendant Necklace with Cushion Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, ...

White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rock Crystal, G...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, A...

Rare Ruby and Diamond Designer Drop Investment Rose Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Rose Gold Pendant 14K (Matching Earrings available) Weight 8,41 Diamond 4-Round-0,16ct-VVS1
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal, Ruby, Garnet and Emerald Insect Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply outstanding rock crystal and gemstone insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Rock Crystal Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Rock Crystal vase 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver mounted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver, Ye...

Tear Drop Rock Crystal Black Spinel Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Necklace The pendant portion is 18K White Gold The chain is 14K White Gold Rock
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Handcraft Rock Crystal Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Rock Crystal vase 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver mounted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Diamond, Amethys...

Coral and gold pendant, blue chalcedony, rock crystal and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
have been added stations of fine blue chalcedony round beads flanked by sparkling faceted rock crystal
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Terrier Dog Reverse Essex Crystal Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold This Vintage Scottish Terrier
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal and 0.13 CTW Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace in 18/14K
Located in Vienna, VA
Rock Crystal and 0.13 CTW Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace in 18/14K Florentine Flower Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning Rock Crystal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace designed in 3 tiers. Suspended from
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Gabriel 14K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
rock crystal pendant necklace in 14k yellow gold. This spectacular piece by Gabriel features two round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Topaz, Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Pendant-Enhancer
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
crystal quartz frame, surmounted by (3) full-cut diamonds, 0.15 ct. tw., I, I-J, set in a 14k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Rock Crystal Enamel Diamond Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved rock crystal, diamond, enamel filigree necklace featuring a rectangular carved rock
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
assay and Dutch import control mark (pendant) – assay (chain) Gems: 1 round rock crystal of 25 mm. in
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian 14 Karat Rock Crystal Egg Pendent with Ruby
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 3.11 Grams Measurements: 3/4 inch length without bail, and 1/2 wide
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold

David Webb rock crystal, diamonds, gold and platinum pendant
By David Webb
Located in Roma, IT
14k gold and platinum, rock crystal, and diamonds pendant by David Webb
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Platinum, 14k Gold

"I4 Peacock Studded" Pendant Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
An elegant classic pendant inspired by a peacock feather design studded with synthetic or precious
Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

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14k Rock Crystal Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k rock crystal 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, 14k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 17 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k rock crystal pendant 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 14k rock crystal pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Alina Abegg and SCALA GIOIELLI are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our 14k rock crystal pendant for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Rock Crystal Pendant?

Prices for a 14k rock crystal pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $740 and can go as high as $14,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,294.

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.

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