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18 K Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant with 18 K Pink Gold Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant and unusual pendant with chain in 18 K pink gold. The pendant features a pear shape
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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

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 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
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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
Rare Liddicoatite Tourmaline Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold by Glitter & Gold Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
This lovely and one-of-a-kind 18k yellow gold necklace features a beautiful amber toned
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2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Gold Diamond and Sapphire Evil Eye Guilloche Pendant on 23" Necklace Chain
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 18K gold evil eye pendant featuring gorgeous princess-cut orange sapphires and diamonds ♥
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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

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
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

"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.
Category

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

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

18ct Gold Religious Italian Pendant & 18ct Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
hallmark stamp on reverse of pendant and on Chain Stamped 750 AUR - which is solid 18ct Gold as necklace
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Zancan, Gents/Ladies Chain & Cross Pendant & Tusk Charm/Necklace in 18K Gold
By Zancan
Located in London, GB
Unique design chain with cross pendant with tusk charm in 18ct white and yellow gold. Designer
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pear-Shaped Rubellite Cts 0.80 Diamond Pendant with 18k White Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 inches 18k white gold chain. Imagine the vivid light of the Rubellite, a stone that echoes with
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant and 18 Carat Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant & 18ct Gold 15.5" Chain Circa 1990 Chain Length 15.5 Inches
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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

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

18 Carat White and Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
this gorgeous piece. The pendant hangs from a 16" 18 carat white gold belcher chain that highlights 2
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2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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

Chopard Happy Diamonds Pendant and Chain 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
Chopard Happy Diamonds diamond pendant, 18k gold necklace. Pendant and chain original Chopard, 18k
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Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flexible Chain necklace with Big Fly pendant, 18K white gold with steel, nature
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Fine Gold Fly Chain Necklace in White Gold, 18K and yellow gold extension with iconic brand
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

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

Chain and Pendant with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - 44 cm long
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chain and Pendant with diamonds 18k white gold
Chain and Pendant with diamonds 18k white gold
No Reserve
H 1.3 in W 0.48 in L 17.33 in
18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Pendant and Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: 18K (Au 79.80-75%) Gold Weight: 14.3 Gr Size: 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Signature 18k Peridot Caracas Ebony Evil Eye Pendant Chain
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Caracas necklaces consists of: Custom signature chain necklace 37" length total 18k yellow gold 4mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, 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

Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.60ctw of Round Diamond. Diamonds are H/I
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink and White Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Coral Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.25ct. This magnificent piece hangs from a solid 18ct white gold rope chain measuring 19.5 inches
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1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

1930’s Yellow Gold, Carved Emerald and Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold Victorian twisted rope chain necklace. The pendant measure 1-5/8” W x 1” L x 3/4” H. 30.3
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Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Pearl and Diamond (GVS) Chain and Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
the matching rose gold chain. Part jewel, part objet d'art, this pendant necklace has been inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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 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
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
GIA Certified 18k Carved White Jade, Jade and Diamond Pendant and Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 & 14 kt., one carved white jade ap. 44.88 x 22.55 x 7.85 mm., one cabochon jade, round
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Chain and Pendant set with Chrysophrase 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with chrysophrase - 45 cm long detailed description the
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chain and Pendant set with Chrysophrase 18k yellow gold
Chain and Pendant set with Chrysophrase 18k yellow gold
No Reserve
H 1.03 in W 0.87 in L 17.72 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
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
Natural Golden Keshi Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Multi-Strand Gold Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
measures 18 inches in length and is a gorgeous accompaniment for this pendant. It is comprised of three 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Steven Battelle Mixed 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Handmade Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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
Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Chain and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
No Reserve
H 0.99 in W 0.63 in L 17.72 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

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold and Diamond Thorny Heart Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Thorny heart’ pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This cute heart
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2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.44ct Moonstone and 0.63ct Montana Sapphire pendant in 18K white gold.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K white gold pendant, featuring a 5.44ct rainbow moonstone, paired with a 0.63ct Montana sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Gold Chains And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 18k gold chains and pendants available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4789 vintage editions and 11582 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 18k gold chains and pendants bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Cartier, Syna Jewels and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 10280 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18k gold chains and pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18k gold chains and pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18k Gold Chains And Pendants?

Prices for 18k gold chains and pendants start at $1 and top out at $780,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,388.

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.