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Alphabet Letter A 18k Gold Chain Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pradera Letter A chain pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. It weighs 1.7 grams with chain, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alphabet Letter B 18k Gold Chain Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pradera Letter B chain pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. It weighs 1.7 grams with chain, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K rose Gold Chain with Pendant Heart Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Celebrate someone you love with this stunning diamond heart pendant with multistrand chain. The
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alphabet Letter A 18k Yellow Gold Chain Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pradera Letter A chain pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. It weighs 1.7 grams with chain, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alphabet Letter B 18k Yellow Gold Chain Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pradera Letter B chain pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. It weighs 1.7 grams with chain, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Rubellite Moonstone 18 K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain pendant necklace set
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamonds Pendant with Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely 18 K Rose Gold pendant with chain. Pendant set with 253 brilliant cut and rose cut Diamonds
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamonds Pendant with Chain
18 K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamonds Pendant with Chain
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H 1.42 in W 1.19 in L 16.54 in
18 K Rose Gold Chain with Pendant Pink Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very attractive bombé style pendant pavé set with 71 pink Sapphires weighing 3.06 ct and 17
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Handmade 18k YG Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
Gold Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Handmade 18k YG Chain - 18” in length - 16.33 grams
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Letter "K" Pendant Necklace 18" 14k Gold 0.14 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Letter "K" Pendant Necklace 18" 14k Gold 0.14 TCW Certified $1,950 121275 MADE IN ITALY
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Gold Handmade Chain Necklace
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This delicate, handmade chain necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry that can be worn on its own
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Handmade Chain Necklace
18k Gold Handmade Chain Necklace
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W 0.15 in L 22.45 in
"Knitted" Victorian 18K Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K gold "knitted" chain was created circa the 1860s-1880s, in the Victorian period. The broad
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
resplendent 18k yellow gold chain necklace with its awe-inspiring Allah pendant.
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2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

 Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
 Allah 18k yellow gold chain Necklace.
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W 0.42 in Dm 0.42 in
Messika 2.65Cttw Butterfly Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 18K Black Gold 25 In
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Messika Butterfly pendant chain necklace showcasing pave set
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 K White and Rose Gold Chain with Pendant Moonstone and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. The pendant comes with a timeless 18 K rose Gold chain with a length of 43 cm. Masterfully
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K White Gold Chain with Pendant Mint Green Beryl Diamond Surround
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Timeless and classy 18 K white Gold chain with a fancy cut oval mint green Beryl weighing 25.91 ct
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

MAVIADA's Classic Contemporary Forse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain, for Pendants
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
MAVIADA's everyday, versatile 18 karat solid gold Forse chain, is a classic chain to have in your
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dainty Diamond Studded Cross Pendant Necklace with Chain 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Dainty Diamond Studded Cross Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18K Gold studded with round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Round Black Jade Pendant 18k Gold Mesh Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous authentic pendant and mesh chain necklace from Tiffany & Co. by designer Elsa
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Fancy Link Italian Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold fancy link chain consists of elongated bisected oval links, sandwiched between
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pendant with Chain Crafted in 18K Rose Gold & White Diamonds 0.31 ct.
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant crafted in 18K Rose Gold ; 82 handset stones: White Diamonds 0.31 ct. 18K Rose Gold 4.14
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Medium Pendant with Chain Crafted in 18K Rose Gold & White Diamonds 0.31 ct.
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant crafted in 18K Rose Gold ; 82 handset stones: White Diamonds 0.31 ct. 18K Rose Gold 3.5
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Jade and Diamond Cts 0.79 Pendant Necklace With 18k White Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This pendant is versatile and suitable for any occasion, with an 18k white gold chain weighing 3.33
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K white Gold chain Turquoise Baguette cut Diamond pendant Paul Binder Zurich
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white chain with pendant by Paul Binder Zurich featuring a fine natural Turquoise
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Multi Chain Necklace 18 K White Yellow Gold with Heart Diamond Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. The gorgeous 5 strand necklace in 18 K white and yellow gold features a heart shaped pendant set with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Chain with Pendant South Sea Pearl Diamonds Gubelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Timeless and attractive 18 K white Gold chain featuring a round white South Sea Pearl (14.4mm) and
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Silver Chain & 18k on Silver Round Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co sterling silver chain & 18k yellow gold on silver pendant. Each piece
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold

18K Gold Chain with Indian Pendant
Located in Nantucket, MA
An 18K gold hand-tooled linked chain with an Indian spade-shaped pendant with fine granulation work
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

1.04 Carat E-F Color VS Clarity Diamond Open Heart 18k White Gold Chain Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this 18K white gold chain pendant, a captivating piece that
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Purple Jade Charm and 18 K Yellow Gold Chain Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
charm on a 18K yellow Gold chain. Dimensions Charm pendent: 0.6 in. (15 mm) x 1.7 in. (43 mm) Chain
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Heart shaped white 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
your order by selecting your preferred material (Yellow or White Gold), your preferred stones, and your
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2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart shaped white 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
Heart shaped white 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
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W 0.63 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.63 in
Golden Chain Necklace with Fly Pendant White Diamonds Full Pavé, 18K
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Fine Chain Necklace Yellow & White Gold 18K, Fly on Fly Pendant Yellow Gold 18K Full pavé White
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Heart shaped Yellow 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
years to come. Indulge in the splendor of this beautiful heart-shaped yellow 18k gold adjustable chain
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2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart shaped Yellow 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
Heart shaped Yellow 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
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W 0.63 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.63 in
Octagon shaped white 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
your order by selecting your preferred material (Yellow or White Gold), your preferred stones, and your
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2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octagon shaped white 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
Octagon shaped white 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
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W 0.65 in Dm 0.65 in L 0.65 in
Round shaped yellow 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
your order by selecting your preferred material (Yellow or White Gold), your preferred stones, and your
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2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round shaped yellow 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace
Round shaped yellow 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace
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W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Beautiful Personalized Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain. This is a wonderful personalized graduation gift
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon shaped Yellow 18k Gold adjustable chain Necklace.
Located in Dubai, AE
your order by selecting your preferred material (Yellow or White Gold), your preferred stones, and your
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2010s Asian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

 Octagon shaped Yellow 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
 Octagon shaped Yellow 18k Gold  adjustable chain Necklace.
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W 0.65 in Dm 0.65 in L 0.65 in
18k Solid Yellow Gold Fine Diamond "I" Initial Pendant Necklace Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond "I" Initial Pendant Necklace studded with diamonds in 18K Gold. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite Round Pendant in 18k Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rubelite Round Pendant in 18 K gold chain Many a times, it is simplicity that draws attention and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Rubelite Round Pendant in 18k Gold Chain
Rubelite Round Pendant in 18k Gold Chain
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H 0.2 in W 0.24 in L 0.24 in
Italian 18K Gold Dice Cube Pendant Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This unique 18K gold pendant necklace, designed and made in Italy, is in the form of two dice
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Mesh Chain Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Mesh Chain Necklace The simple
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Elevate your style with our 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace—a refined accessory that
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14mm South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18 K Gold Two Tone Pendant + Chain 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
14K gold chain, weighing 5 grams, to complement the pendant beautifully. The chain measures 18 inches
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold 20" chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width and 18" length and 24". If you want other
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18KT Gold Diamonds Flower Layer Chain Pendant Necklace N078012
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Layer Chain pendant necklace. Add that special glow to any outfit with the delicate sparkle of these
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2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Feather Pendant in 18k White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tiffany Pendant Necklace is set in 18 karat white gold. The chain length is 20 inches. Chain 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Tassel Necklace With Diamonds & Chain In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Long and Elegant Black and White Diamond Tassel Necklace in 18K White Gold is a mystique piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18K Rose Gold Dice Cube Pendant Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This unique 18K rose gold pendant necklace, designed and made in Italy, is in the form of a dice
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace with Rectangular Diamonds Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
18 karat white gold chain necklace with rectangular pendant diamonds and four round diamonds The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3D Cube Diamond Pendant in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
exudes modern elegance. The luxurious pendant boasts a sleek gold finish, forming an open cube shape that
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace with Rectangular Diamonds Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
18 karat white gold chain necklace with rectangular pendant diamonds and four round diamonds The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Turquoise Stone
Located in Dubai, AE
In brushed 18K gold, the collection presents radiant statement pieces evoking Al Touminah, a
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2010s Emirian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Rose Gold Pendant Rose Quartz Diamonds with Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful and modern 18 K rose Gold pendant featuring a Rose Quartz Cabochon weighing 28.49 ct
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Venezia Spiral Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., this 18k gold spiral pendant necklace is a highly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 24 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 20 and 18 inch. If you want one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 18 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 20 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 inch. If you want one of those
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Multifaceted Orange Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Orange Quartz 18kt gold pendant chain “Nudo” stone, available in a range of 18 stunning colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Multifaceted Rouge Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Multifaceted Rouge Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain “Nudo” stone, available in a range
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multifaceted Pendant Green Quartz in 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Green Quartz 18kt gold pendant chain “Nudo” stone, available in a range of stunning colors Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Chain For Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold chain for pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 3310 antique edition and 9206 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k gold chain for pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold chain for pendant from Oshi Jewels, Syna Jewels and Victor Mayer — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 18k gold chain for pendant featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18k gold chain for pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Chain For Pendant?

Prices for a 18k gold chain for pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $625,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,556.

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.