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Andreoli Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This pendant features: - 0.52
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This necklace features: - 0.14
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 1.00 Carat Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Colombian Emerald 18k Gold Cross Pendant. The pendant measures 2”x1” and weights
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.75 Carat Topaz Gemstones 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.75 Carat Topaz Gemstones 18k Gold Cross Pendant. The pendant measures 1.5”x1” and weights
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Rose 0.42 Carat VS Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Pendant Height: 21 mm Width: 12 mm Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18K Stone Type:0.42 CT G
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant with Emerald, Opal, Diamond, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection' we present the Cross Pendant. Gorgeous
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

0.67 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant 14 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 31 mm * 23 mm Metal: White Gold Metal
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

0.93 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant 14 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 30 mm * 16.50 mm Metal: White Gold Metal
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond

18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace Two Tone White Gold Rose Gold Diamond Pave
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace Two-Tone White Gold Rose Gold Diamond Pave Cross Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
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H 0.91 in W 0.91 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Small Cross and Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Gold cross pendant Necklace is handmade with microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Small Cross and Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Small Cross and Chain
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H 0.83 in W 0.63 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.83 in
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold fashionable cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. The cross pendant is made of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 42 round
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
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W 0.67 in L 1.23 in
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold modern cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. The cross pendant is decorated by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross / Religious Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Yellow Gold Cross/Religious Pendant 8.38 grams Total weight measures 65.5 by 35.5 mm.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold fashionable cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Yellow Diamonds 0.07 ctw , White Diamonds 0.24 ctw Cross: 19 x 19 mm Total Length: 27 mm *Chain not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
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W 0.75 in L 1.07 in
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Diamonds 0.60 ctw Cross: 19 x 24 mm Total Length: 32 mm * Chain not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.75 in L 0.95 in
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Yellow Diamonds 0.15 ctw / Diamonds 0.50 ctw Cross: 19 x 24 mm Total Length: 32 mm *Chain not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.75 in L 0.95 in
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold. Sober, this rose gold cross is in full and smooth gold. Pendant sold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant cross mounted with diamonds made by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian onyx cross pendant with 18 karat gold harness and pearls / Made in Italy 1870s-1890s
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
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H 3.47 in W 1.58 in
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This yellow gold pendant features a flat Egyptian cross engraved
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant cross pendant necklace in 18 kt white
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Cable Cross Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18k yellow gold cross pendant with opening bail. Yurman's signature cable motif is
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1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Cable Cross Pendant
David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Cable Cross Pendant
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W 0.95 in D 0.16 in L 1.66 in
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful cross pendant in 18 kt white gold structure
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold elegant cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. The cross is decorated by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flexible Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold flexible cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is made
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Crafted in 18k white gold, this impressive diamond cross is set with 11 brilliant-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
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W 0.98 in L 1.49 in
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Small and simple cross shape pendant necklace realized in
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Superb antique jewel, this pendant in rose gold
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cross Pendant #17024
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cross Pendant This elegant cross pendant features 10 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #17072
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant This elegant cross pendant features one round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Cross Pendant #16530
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst across Pendant- This lovely cross features one oval
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Regional Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. This antique pendant in the shape of a cross is engraved on its 2
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20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Cross 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant cross mounted with oval cut Brazilian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Cross 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant cross mounted with diamonds made by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage coral cross pendant and necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold ( the baile of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold. Antique cross in rose gold, featuring an applied representation of
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This lovely cross pendant features 29
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This thick yellow gold cross is decorated in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage cross necklace pendant of 18 karat rose gold with blue enamel and diamonds for a total of 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Ruby Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.50 carats Cross pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.1 cm
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Ruby Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
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W 2.01 in L 3.15 in
Modern Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Yellow gold cross, it is composed at each end and in its center of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This sparkling cross pendant features
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cross Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
. chain) Barcode: NEX4008 Cross pendant in 18 karat yellow gold with a 400mm chain, set with a marquise
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Cross 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice cross pendant.The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant stylized shape cross pendant in 18 karat white gold
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Tricolor Gold Crucifix With Engraved Details. 1 Inch Long Including Bale. Finished Weight
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross
18 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross
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18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant- This sparkling cross pendant features 94
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful stylized cross shape pendant necklace realized in
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique design stylized cross pendant necklace in 18K white
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant stylized cross pendant necklace relized in 18K white
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant stylized cross pendant necklace in 18K white gold
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stylized Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing stylized cross in 18K white gold adorned with 0.12
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Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, rooster hallmark. Antique rose gold cross baton in relief, slightly
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Antique 1810s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant. The cross is composed of 11 claw
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
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W 1.19 in D 0.08 in L 1.58 in
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Large antique cross in rose gold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Ruby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.23 ctw / Diamonds 0.54 ctw Length, width: 18 x 41 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

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18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18 karat gold cross pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 610 vintage editions and 856 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18 karat gold cross pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 18 karat gold cross pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Georgios Collections Inc and Annellino Fine Jewellery are consistently popular. A 18 karat gold cross pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 837 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 18 karat gold cross pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant?

The price for a 18 karat gold cross pendant starts at $95 and tops out at $150,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,753.

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.