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18 kt Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant and stylized cross pendant in 18kt white gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt Gold paste turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Pendant necklace in 18 yellow gold mounted with stones
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1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt White gold necklace with diamond pendant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered: 18 KT white gold necklace with flower pendant made of 18 KT white gold, set with 12
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2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
solid 18 Kt gold, English origin Sign that it has been long treasured through centuries Consisting in a
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
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H 1.07 in W 0.71 in L 15.75 in
18 Kt Pink Gold, Diamonds and Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
A very stylish and elegant necklace. 18 Kt pink gold necklace with Onyx pendant ( cm 1,50x1,50
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Necklace with 2.63 ct. Diamond Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Necklace with 2.63 ct. Diamond Pendant Diamonds: Brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

 18 kt. White Gold Necklace with 2.63 ct. Diamond Pendant
 18 kt. White Gold Necklace with 2.63 ct. Diamond Pendant
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W 1.23 in D 0.29 in L 1.05 in
18 kt. White Gold Necklace Pendant with 1.13 ct. Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless yet Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Necklace Pendant with 1.13 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Necklace Pendant With 1.61 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Feminine 18 kt. White Gold Necklace Pendant With 1.61 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut
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20th Century European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds
18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds
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W 0.71 in D 0.13 in L 1.19 in
18 kt. White Gold Flower Pendant / Necklace With 1.18 ct. Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18 kt. White Gold Flower Pendant / Necklace With 1.18 ct. Diamonds Matching Ring : Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 16 grams, are numerous small Round Brilliant Cut diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Onyx Pendant Necklace
18 KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Onyx Pendant Necklace
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H 2.33 in W 1.38 in D 0.28 in
18 kt. White Gold Pendant / Necklace White & Cognac Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Pendant/ Necklace With White & Cognac Diamonds and Sapphires Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt Gold Diamond Onyx Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shapely pendant in 18kt white gold composed of an onyx
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and a Gold Pearl
Located in BARI, IT
Very particular this 18 kt. yellow gold necklace with a gold pearl mounted with a rounded cotter
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Gold 18 Kt Stone Star Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Spring color for this charming pendan in 18Kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold 18 Kt Stone Star Pendant
Gold 18 Kt Stone Star Pendant
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W 0.99 in L 1.38 in
18 kt. Yellow and White Gold, Turquoise & Diamonds Mattioli Necklace / Pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow and White Gold, Turquoise & Diamonds Mattioli Necklace / Pendant Turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creation 18 kt. Gold Necklace Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch Coloured Stones
By Zorab Creation
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Zorab Creation 18 kt. Gold Necklace with Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch With Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Inlaid Stones
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this is a very wearable pendant necklace. Designed with a 12 mm yellow
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harakh 0.80 Carat Natural Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
gold pendant will come along with a 20 inch cable chain and HARAKH certificate of authenticity and a
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendants with Diamonds & Pearls
By Emilio Micheletto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendant with Diamonds & Pearls Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Gold Necklace & Pendant With 30 ct. Black & White Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 Kt Gold Necklace & Pendant With 30 ct. Black & White Diamonds & Rubies Necklace can
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold

18 kt yellow gold necklace and pendant with opal, emerald and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold necklace with pendant set with opal, emerald and brilliant cut diamond to. 0.50ct
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt white gold Pendant with 5.75 ct. Diamonds, 18kt Gold Multi strand Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt white gold Pendant with 4.16 ct. Diamonds, 18 kt. Gold Multi strand Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

30 Carat Oval Ethiopian Black Opal Pendant/Necklace 18 Karat + 18 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 30 Carat Oval Ethiopian Black Opal Pendant/Necklace 18 Karat + 18 Kt Gold Chain This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGi Certified 18 kt. Gold Diamond Pendant Choker Necklace with 1.06 ct. Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
IGI Certified Gorgeous 18 kt. Gold Diamond Pendant Choker Necklace with 1.06 ct. Diamond Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Kt gold natural Ruby and diamond gold necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18-karat yellow gold necklace set with a natural 1.51-carat ruby and 0.74-carat diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Kt gold natural Ruby and diamond necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18-karat yellow gold necklace set with a natural 0.18-carat Ruby and 1.25-carat diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18 Kt gold natural Tsavorite and diamond necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18-karat yellow gold necklace set with a natural 1.97-carat Tsavorite and 0.63-carat diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Starfish Pendant Necklace 18 Kt White Gold Diamonds 0.40 Ct
Located in BARI, IT
Natural coral pendant in the shape of a starfish, mounted in 18 kt white gold with 0.40 ct diamonds
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1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Coral, White Gold

Harakh Colorless Diamond 1.80 Carat Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt White Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
This striking pendant necklace from our Cascade collection is studded with 24 round, 3 pear, 2 rose
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
is set in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.20 Carat Diamond slices. Each
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

4.94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Cut 18 KT Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain featuring a total of 0.14 Carat Diamond slices. Each piece is
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Pendant Necklace in 18 kt. White Gold With 7.6ct. Brilliant Cut Moving Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Pendant Necklace in 18 kt. White Gold With 7.6ct. Brilliant Cut Moving Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold Necklace Bud-Shaped Pendant with 1, 02 Carats Diamonds
Located in BARI, IT
18 kt white gold necklace with bud-shaped pendant, entirely covered with brilliant cut diamonds (ct
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Round Cut 0.75 ct Diamond Pendant Flower Necklace in 18 kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round 0.75 ct Diamond Flower Drop pendant Necklace in 18 kt White Gold Perfect for
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.27 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 16-inch
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT white gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt
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Antique 1840s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
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H 2.05 in W 0.91 in L 18.51 in
Harakh GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
prong setting crafted in 18 KT white gold. This elegant necklace includes includes 18-inch cable chain
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian rare 18 KT Split Pearl Necklace and Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
side at the back, perfect wearable condition Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested
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Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.34 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes a 20-inch cable chain with extender
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.34 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT white gold. This elegant necklace includes a 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.34 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes a 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes a 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT white gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.45 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting crafted in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.26 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18-inch
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.27 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting in 18 KT white gold. This elegant necklace 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18-inch. This
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH GIA Certified 0.26 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting in 18 KT yellow gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18-inch
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 0.27 Carat Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
setting in 18 KT rose gold. This elegant necklace includes 20-inch cable chain with extender at 18-inch
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline 18 kt Gold and Diamond Necklace
By David Meelheim Designs
Located in Houston, TX
engraved setting in yellow 18 kt gold. The center stone is 4.20 carats, surrounded by .40 carats of
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Kt, White Gold Pendant Necklace Square Cross, Diamonds, White Mother of Pearl
Located in BARI, IT
Square-shaped cross in white gold 18 kt., embellished in the center by a cross in white mother-of
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Portofino Big Necklace With Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
Italy. Pendant necklace, 18 kt rose gold. Rock Crystal with red base, 25.40 ct, with a mosaic in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.44 Carat Black & White Diamond Flower 18 Kt White Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
clarity SI. this exquisite and unique filigree necklace is set in 18 karat white gold, The pendant hangs
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Bespoke 3 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cluster Daisy Pendant Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
an adjustable chain suitable for any occasion set in 18 Karat White Gold, British Hallmarked. The
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

1.30 Carat Disco Ball Round Brilliant Diamonds 18 KT White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
rose gold. note this pendant comes with a single 18 karat white gold chain, British Hallmarked.
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

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18 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18 kt gold pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18 kt gold pendant necklace 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18 kt gold pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Harakh and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 18 kt gold pendant necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 271 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18 kt gold pendant necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace?

On average, a 18 kt gold pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,936, while they’re typically $239 on the low end and $328,723 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.