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French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this marvellous mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm
French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

French Antique Virgin Mary - 18k Gold Medal - Rare Religious Catholic Charm

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary. This protecting medallion is crafted in 18 ct gold, has a bright and warm l...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 K White Gold Medal Necklace
French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 K White Gold Medal Necklace

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 K White Gold Medal Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. An authentic antique Art Deco medal, it is made of mother-of-pearl engraved with a haloed Virgin Mary and roses at the bottom. Th...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a polished round blank medal.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Round Blank 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a polished round blank medal.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18K Gold Octagonal Virgin Mary Medal
Vintage French 18K Gold Octagonal Virgin Mary Medal

Vintage French 18K Gold Octagonal Virgin Mary Medal

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

This captivating vintage French religious medal is a refined testament to the high jewelry craftsmanship of the mid-twentieth century. Crafted in solid eighteen-karat yellow gold, th...

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French Pierced Round 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Pierced Round 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Pierced Round 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a pierced edge and a polished and ridged surround.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting a chalice surmounted with a wafer, representing the First Communion. Engraved to the reverse 'Souvenir de 1re Communion'. ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French First Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting a chalice surmounted with a wafer, representing the First Communion. Engraved to the reverse with the name 'Anne-Marie Mor...

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. The frame with zig-zag engraved decoration. Stamped with the eagle’s head for Fren...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Medal on Pin #25193
18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Medal on Pin #25193

18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Medal on Pin #25193

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Medal on Pin This 18k yellow gold Blessed Mother pin hung from 18K gold safety pin features a refined design that reflects timeless faith and devotion.

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary, within a rope twist frame.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting the Virgin Mary holding a sheaf of lilies surrounded by laurel leaves, detailing the words R...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Italian Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Italian Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Saint Therese with a halo holding a crucifix with a background of stripes and swirls to represent ro...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Saint Therese 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Saint Therese with a halo holding a crucifix and some roses, the frame faceted to give further visual ...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Augis Saint Christopher Medal Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Augis Saint Christopher Medal Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Augis Saint Christopher Medal Pendant

By A. Augis

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

This exceptional French devotional medal is a magnificent creation by the esteemed house of Alphonse Augis, widely celebrated for their masterful sentimental and religious jewelry. B...

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Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian UnoAErre 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Italian UnoAErre 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

Italian UnoAErre 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

By UnoAErre

Located in London, GB

An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1910s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18K Gold Child Profile Baptismal Medal Pendant
Vintage French 18K Gold Child Profile Baptismal Medal Pendant

Vintage French 18K Gold Child Profile Baptismal Medal Pendant

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

This charming vintage French devotional pendant is beautifully crafted in solid eighteen-karat yellow gold. The medal features a tender and meticulously sculpted profile of a young c...

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Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting Raphael’s cherub.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Grun Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting Raphael’s cherub.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo within a radiating fretwork gold wire frame.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo and a wavy frame.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo and a beaded frame.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a pierced sunburst frame.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting Saint Therese holding a crucifix and some roses with a polished surround.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Monet Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and a laurel leaf surround.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Serraz Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Serraz Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Serraz Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo and a twisted rope surround.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo against a scalloped background resembling angel wings.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in a veil; engraved Aline to the reverse and dated 26 Mars 1913.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with faceted frame depicting the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shield-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary backed by a halo and surmounted by roses; engraved with a monogram for C...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo and a polished and ridged surround.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Joseph and Jesus 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Joseph and Jesus 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Joseph and Jesus 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting Saint Joseph with the infant Jesus Christ within a Gothic frame.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Madonna and Child Medal Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Madonna and Child Medal Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Madonna and Child Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Madonna and Child surrounded by clouds, with the Latin motto 'MATER DEI ORA PRO NOBIS...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting Saint Therese with the motto 'SAINTE THERESE DE L'ENFANT JESUS PPN'.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary with an engraved frame.

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Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Vintage French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal with polished and ridged petal edges depicting the Virgin Mary in profile wearing a veil.

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Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Rose Gold Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a shield-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile within a yellow gold wreath frame.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Holy Chalice 18K Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant
French Holy Chalice 18K Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

French Holy Chalice 18K Rose Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal engraved with the Holy Chalice topped with a pearl.

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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Pendant – Spanish Astrological Medal
Vintage 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Pendant – Spanish Astrological Medal

Vintage 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Pendant – Spanish Astrological Medal

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

Charming vintage 18k yellow gold pendant representing the Gemini zodiac sign, crafted in Spain. The obverse depicts two stylized twin profiles in raised relief, framed by a delicatel...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal

Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river.

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Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French First Communion 18K Rose Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French First Communion 18K Rose Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French First Communion 18K Rose Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) rose and yellow gold charm pendant depicting a chalice surmounted with a wafer, flanked by a grapevine and a sheaf of wheat, representing the First Communion....

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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her.

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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary Heart Shaped 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary Heart Shaped 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary Heart Shaped 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a stylised heart-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant
French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary praying in profile over the word ‘VIRGO’.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Twisted Frame Medal Pendant
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Twisted Frame Medal Pendant

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Twisted Frame Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold round medal pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monier French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Medal
Monier French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Medal

Monier French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Medal

By Emile Monier

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Monier depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mazzoni 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Oval Medal Pendant
French Mazzoni 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Oval Medal Pendant

French Mazzoni 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Oval Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold oval medal pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Kimberley Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Vintage French Kimberley Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Vintage French Kimberley Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold round charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her and a scalloped edge.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved recess depicting a lion representing the zodiac star sign of Leo.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Zodiac Leo Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Zodiac Leo Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Zodiac Leo Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Zodiac sign of Leo, showing a lion facing right with its tail raised.

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Gemini Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Gemini Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Gemini Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved recess depicting a pair of people representing the zodiac star sign of Gemini.

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Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Aquarius Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Aquarius Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Aquarius Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved recess depicting a person pouring water representing the zodiac star sign of Aquari...

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Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Libra Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French Libra Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French Libra Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved circular recess depicting a man lifting a set of balance scales above his head repr...

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Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal
Large French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal

Located in London, GB

A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Wellendorff 18k yellow gold pendant and medal
Wellendorff 18k yellow gold pendant and medal

Wellendorff 18k yellow gold pendant and medal

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W 0.46 in L 0.35 in

Wellendorff 18k yellow gold pendant and medal

By Wellendorff

Located in Berlin, DE

Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds & Yellow Gold Chain This elegant piece combines a stylish pendant with a high-quality 18k yellow gold chain, offering timeless sophis...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yvonne Leon's Necklace Happiness Medal with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Yvonne Leon's Necklace Happiness Medal with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold

Yvonne Leon's Necklace Happiness Medal with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold 11,3gr approx. Diamonds 0,35ct approx.

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Original Antique Devotional Medal 18th Century Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Vintage Original Antique Devotional Medal 18th Century Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Vintage Original Antique Devotional Medal 18th Century Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Devotional Medal Reliquary with printed image of the Virgin and Child and the Holy Face on the reverse S: XVIII yellow gold 18 kts weight 4.79 grs.

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New, Petite and Elegant, 18 Carat Yellow Gold Communion Medal and Chain
New, Petite and Elegant, 18 Carat Yellow Gold Communion Medal and Chain

New, Petite and Elegant, 18 Carat Yellow Gold Communion Medal and Chain

Located in Sydney CBD, AU

Beautiful 18ct yellow Communion medal and 18ct gold chain - Dimensions Chain length - 40cm Pendant - 1.5cm diameter Total necklace weight = 2.15 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Double Albert Necklace Dartboard Medal 18 Carat Gold on Silver
Antique Victorian Double Albert Necklace Dartboard Medal 18 Carat Gold on Silver

Antique Victorian Double Albert Necklace Dartboard Medal 18 Carat Gold on Silver

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This grand antique Victorian double albert chain is crafted in Sterling Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. Every link in the chain, the clasp, T-bar and medallion are stamped wit...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Necklace Medal Virgin Fatima Plique-à-jour enamel Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Vintage Necklace Medal Virgin Fatima Plique-à-jour enamel Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Vintage Necklace Medal Virgin Fatima Plique-à-jour enamel Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Magnificent chain and medal of the Virgin of Fatima made in yellow gold 18 Karats total weight 7.15 grams, Plique-à-jour enamel in beautiful blue, red and green tones and painted ima...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Rectangular Medal Pendant
French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Rectangular Medal Pendant

French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Rectangular Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Rectangular medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the infant Jesus in the waters. The border is faceted and the back is engra...

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20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Contaux Signed Medal Pendant
French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Contaux Signed Medal Pendant

French 20th Century 18 K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Contaux Signed Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant features the profile of the Virgin Mary in matte yellow gold, bordered on both sides by 4 pearl motifs. The...

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20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 K solid Saint Christopher medal pendant - estate Catholic charm 1960s
Italian 18 K solid Saint Christopher medal pendant - estate Catholic charm 1960s

Italian 18 K solid Saint Christopher medal pendant - estate Catholic charm 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this lovely St. Christopher charm pendant crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Saint Christopher is the patron saint of all travellers. Christopher means 'Christ bearer' in Greek...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Miraculous Medal Pendant #15055
18K Yellow Gold Miraculous Medal Pendant #15055

18K Yellow Gold Miraculous Medal Pendant #15055

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Miraculous Medal Pendant This gorgeous miraculous medal pendant is crafted with detail from 18K yellow gold!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm #22331
18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm #22331

18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm #22331

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H 0.06 in W 0.59 in L 0.93 in

18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm #22331

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Charm - This 18K yellow gold religious medal charm features a finely crafted sacred image, symbolizing faith and protection.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Raphael’s Cherub 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Raphael’s Cherub 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Raphael’s Cherub 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Raphael’s cherub.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.83 in D 0.1 in L 0.95 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.52 in D 0.04 in L 0.87 in

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.75 in D 0.04 in L 0.87 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.63 in D 0.06 in L 0.95 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.75 in D 0.06 in L 0.87 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary on a cross hatched ground.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.71 in D 0.04 in L 0.87 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a ridged frame.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.67 in D 0.04 in L 1.03 in

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a scalloped surround.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.79 in D 0.06 in L 0.91 in

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal with ridged frame depicting the Virgin Mary.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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W 0.63 in D 0.08 in L 0.75 in

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a twisted frame.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #23524
18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #23524

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #23524

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant- This exquisite pendant features the Virgin Mary in prayer, framed by an ornate openwork filigree border.

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Large Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #21146
18K Yellow Gold Large Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #21146

18K Yellow Gold Large Virgin Mary Medal Pendant #21146

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant- Honor your faith with this 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Cherub Head Medal 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Cherub Head Medal 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Cherub Head Medal 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting a cherub’s head.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Vintage French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Vintage French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal depicting Raphael’s cherub.

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Augis French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Augis French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Augis French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

By A. Augis

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold rectangular charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across a river.

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Augis Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

By A. Augis

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a faceted frame.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Medals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18k gold medals for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 55 vintage versions or 5 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 18k gold medals to choose from, but Art Nouveau and Art Deco 18k gold medals are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Emile Monier, A. Augis and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18k gold medals and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and uncut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 18k gold medals for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 18k Gold Medals?

Prices for 18k gold medals start at $300 and top out at $8,777 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,316.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

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