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Superb Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Amethyst Pendant and Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
set two amethyst stones and a final amethyst drop to base. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example
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Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

15 Carat Gold Pendant Set with Half Pearls, and Amethysts, Integral Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Pendant Set with Half Pearls,and Amethysts,Integral Rope Chain, c.1910 Beautifully made
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Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

15 Carat Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910
Located in London, GB
15 ct Gold Amethyst Pendant and Chain with Seed Pearls, 1910. Bottom amethyst is pear shaped with
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

9.92 Carat Beryl Heliodor Amethyst Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beryl Heliodor and amethyst Art Deco style pendant necklace. Made from two bright yellow genuine
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.56 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 6.56 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15k yellow gold pendant with 18k yellow
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.12 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 4.12 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
purple foiled back elongated amethyst measured to weigh approximately 12 carats. The center gem is bezel
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Big Purple Heart Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Gemstone 13.6 carat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Purple Heart Pendant 13.60 carat Deep Purple Amethyst Heart Shape Pendant Natural Amethyst
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 10k Amethyst Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
amethysts, .50 carats in marquise-cut garnets, and 0.3 carats in round diamonds. Measurements: 5/8 by 15/16
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold

Estate 10k Amethyst Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Estate 10k Amethyst Garnet and Diamond Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 0.94 in
Yellow Gold Citrine & Amethyst Drop Pendant - 14k Shield 6.56ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 5.56ctw Cut: Shield Color: Yellow Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Lozenge Color: Purple Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Oval 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .89ct Cut: Oval Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
matched in terms of colour. The pendant is stamped '15c' to denote 15 carat gold. The pearls have been
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
Edwardian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant
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H 1.74 in W 0.79 in D 0.16 in
White Gold Amethyst Solitaire Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 10k Cushion .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .70ct Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Pendant 14k Oval .45ct Floral Scallop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Amethyst Solitaire Pendant 14k Oval .45ct Floral Scallop Stone Information: Natural
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Crystal pendant White gold Rare Raw necklace rough
Located in Berlin, DE
, Namibia amethyst measurements - 0.59 х 0.59 х 1.77 in / 15 х 15 х 45 mm amethyst weight - 52.75 carats
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 30 Carat Amethyst Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, rich violet amethyst of an impressive 30 carats. The classic "target design" with intricate calibrè
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Amethyst Mother of Pearl Pendant - 10k Cushion 2.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.95ct Cut: Cushion Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge This very different
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Slide Pendant - 18k Oval 7.00ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 6.82ct Cut: Oval Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.45 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and Seed Pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Pearl Diamond Vintage Style Floral Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 15 Weight: 0.08 Carat (approx.) An attractive pendant box is included. We dispatch all items
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt yellow gold pendant with opal, diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and pink spinel
Located in Braintree, GB
14kt yellow gold pendant with opal, diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and pink spinel. Made in the
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1990s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Yellow Gold

Pink Perfection Lily Cut Pink Amethyst and Ruby Pendant Necklace in 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst Shape: Lily Cut Size: 5.4 x 5.4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx. in total) Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose De France Diamond Halo Paperclip Pendant Necklace 22.60 Carats 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
with 69 round brilliants weighing 0.49 carats on a paperclip chain. Amethyst: 20 MM* 15 MM Pendant
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Abstract Solitaire Necklace 20 1/2" - 14k Pear .85ct Leaf
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .85ct Cut: Step Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Crystal Necklace White Gold Raw Stone Rough
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
, Namibia amethyst measurements - 0.59 х 0.59 х 1.77 in / 15 х 15 х 45 mm amethyst weight - 52.75 carats
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Halo Necklace 16 1/4" - 14k Oval 6.75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Amethyst Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in London, GB
15 carat yellow gold pendant of swirling form, set to its centre with a heart shaped amethyst of 4
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Lemon Citrine Grape Pendant total 21 ct Briolettes 14 Kt Round Eyelet 1x
Located in Viena, Viena
grape pendant with lemon quartz bold effect through shape, cut, approx. 32 x 15 mm, faceted
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Suffragette Amethyst & Demantoid Garnet Lavalier Necklace in 15 Karat
Located in Boston, MA
demantoid garnets. Hallmarked 15 Carat. Measurements: 16" Necklace length. 2" Pendant length. Weight
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet

Goshwara Amethyst Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Carats (Amethyst) * Stone size: 10 x 15 mm * Chain length: 18 in * Cut: Emerald * Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Goshwara Lavender Amethyst Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
. gemstone Weight: 6.87 Carats (Lavender Amethyst) * Stone size: 10 x 15 mm * Chain length: 18 in * Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

New 4.90ctw Amethyst & White Topaz Pendant Necklace, 10k Rose Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 0.70ctw Total Carats: 4.90ctw Pendant: 27/32" (20.7mm) tall (from stationary bail), 15/32" (11.7mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Rose Gold

Goshwara Amethyst and Turquoise Enamel Set of Pendant, Ring and Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
) -Pendant Approx. gemstone Weight: 1.50. Carats (Amethyst) -Earrings  Cut: Emerald Cut Metal: 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Amethyst Taper Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold amethyst taper baguette diamond pendant necklace earrings set. This 18 karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k yellow gold and amethyst earrings (B13462n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
: Amethyst Approximate Weight of the Main Stone: 9.80 carats Has Diamonds: No Approximate Size: 3.3cm x 1.1cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k yellow gold and amethyst earrings (B13460n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
: Amethyst Approximate Weight of the Main Stone: 10.70 carats Has Diamonds: No Approximate Size: 5.5cm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Yellow Gold 18k Ring (A13459n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
: Amethyst Approximate Weight of the Main Stone: 2.50 carats Has Diamonds: No Approximate Size: 2.0cm x 2.0cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amatheyst Diamond 18k White Gold Owl Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish owl that can be worn as a brooch or pendant! It features 15 oval-shaped amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Goshwara Prasiolite Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Carats (Prasiolite) * Stone size: 10 x 15 mm * Chain length: 18 in * Cut: Emerald * Metal: 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

12.60 Carats Natural Loose Round Shape Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 15 x 15 x 11 Mm Colour: Purple and Yellow Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Quartz

6.80 Carats Natural Loose Polygon Cut Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 6.80 Carats Dimension: 15 x 11.5 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape : Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Quartz

Mix and 18K Yellow Gold Earring (B13660n)
Located in Teófilo Otoni, MG
Brazilian gemstones receives the precious care of handmade work, the earrings featuring Amethyst, Citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Movement: Mechanical, 15 jewel pendant wind and set Swiss bridge plate movement, signed Longines W. Co. and
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pendant and Chain 15 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethysts adorn this lovely pendant complete with a 15ct Yellow Gold chain. Amethyst has been highly
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl 15 Carat Gold circa 1900 Pendant
Located in Lancaster , GB
This wonderful antique Victorian pendant is decorated in lovely Pearls and two fabulous Amethyst
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A delightful Antique Victorian pendant fashioned in 15ct Yellow Gold and decorated with Pearls and
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, Circa 1900. This beautiful pendant is set with beautiful Peridots, Amethysts and Pearls. Suffragettes
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Floral Suffragette Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
! The beautiful pendant is adorned with a square cut green Peridot in the centre, 4 violet Amethyst
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Suffragette pendant is Circa 1900. The unusual pendant is
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
. The beautiful pendant is adorned with a central violet Amethyst, green Peridot and decorated in cream
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15 Carat Gold Suffragette Pendant Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Suffragette Pendant is genuine Victorian, Circa 1900. Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the British
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette Victorian Pendant 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
! The beautiful Suffragette pendant boasts a central violet Amethyst, a rich green Peridot dropper and
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Pendant, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning antique Suffragette pendant from the Edwardian era decorated with lustrous Pearls and
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette 15 Carat Gold Floral Pendant Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A pretty antique Victorian Suffragette pendant decorated with Pearls a 0.20ct Amethyst and a
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 15 Carat Gold Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian pendant brooch was made representing the Suffragette movement
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and 4.00 Carat Diamonds Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
revival style and mounted with a wonderful large amethyst and twenty big diamonds. The pendant is superbly
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Quartz Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quartz, diamond, amethyst, and emerald pendant necklace in 14-karat yellow gold. The pendant has a
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Late 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Gold Lavaliere
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This gorgeous pendeloque cut and faceted Amethyst gemstone is large at a full inch long. It is set
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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

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15 Carat Amethyst Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 15 carat amethyst pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 15k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 134 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 15 carat amethyst pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 15 carat amethyst pendant over the years, but those made by Aria Jewelry Design and LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 15 carat amethyst 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 15 Carat Amethyst Pendant?

Prices for a 15 carat amethyst pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $198 and can go as high as $13,160, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,250.

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.