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18k Portrait Pendants

Antique Diamond Portrait 18k Gold Pendant
Antique Diamond Portrait 18k Gold Pendant

Antique Diamond Portrait 18k Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique unuswal gold pendant in woman portrait decortated with real diamond necklace and crown with an estemate weight 0.50 carats hall marked 750 gold standard and italy hall mark a...

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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Large Art Nouveau Portrait Floral 18k Gold Diamond Locket Pendant
Large Art Nouveau Portrait Floral 18k Gold Diamond Locket Pendant

Large Art Nouveau Portrait Floral 18k Gold Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

***Locket Only!!! Chain shown is for display only, and is sold separately. *** Details: Absolutely beautiful 18K Buttery Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Repousse Locket with a lovely woman'...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Jadiete Kwan Yin Carving Pendant
18K Jadiete Kwan Yin Carving Pendant

18K Jadiete Kwan Yin Carving Pendant

Located in LA, CA

Item # 841 18K Jadiete Jade Kwan Yin Carving Pendant with 1.33ct. Diamond. One grayish green pierced carving set in a white metal pendant and bail with numerous near colorless round...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Corletto Ruby and Diamond Minatare Portrait Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Corletto Ruby and Diamond Minatare Portrait Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Corletto Ruby and Diamond Minatare Portrait Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage pendant by Corletto features a finely painted miniature portrait framed in luxurious 18k yellow gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Portrait Locket Pendant Pearls 18k Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Antique Victorian Portrait Locket Pendant Pearls 18k Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry

Antique Victorian Portrait Locket Pendant Pearls 18k Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Cameo Carved Coral Lady Portrait Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Cameo Carved Coral Lady Portrait Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Cameo Carved Coral Lady Portrait Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Round - Carved Lady Portrait - Bezel Set - Rich Salmon Orange Color - 22.6mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.8 Grams Overall Di...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM Triangle Portrait cut Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
PANIM Triangle Portrait cut Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold

PANIM Triangle Portrait cut Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold

By PANIM

Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

PANIM Triangle Portrait cut Pendent in 18K White Gold Every Bead cut diamond on these Tringle Diamond Pendent is carefully drilled by our skilled artisans.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds
18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds

18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This lovely 18K yellow gold and hand painted portrait piece is replete with extraordinary details. The crystal covered portrait features an elegant lady dressed in traditional garb, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Tustin, CA

Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young woman with 3 diamonds accenting her veil. Painting is protected with a white gold, bez...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a magnificent vintage pendant or brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white gold featuring an oval-shaped hand painted portrait of a woman topped with glass.

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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant
Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant

Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

This very unusual antique pendant is crafted in solid 18k gold and platinum, featuring an old picture at its center, bezel framed and adorned with approximately 0.33 carats of rose c...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carved Amber Sun Pendant 18K Gold Antique Celestial Necklace
Carved Amber Sun Pendant 18K Gold Antique Celestial Necklace

Carved Amber Sun Pendant 18K Gold Antique Celestial Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique carved Amber Sun Celestial Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The beautiful Baltic Amber is hand carved as a radiant sun pendant set in an 18K Gold surround...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18K Gold Vintage Portrait Pendant/Brooch w/Blue Enamel & Pearl Frame
Elegant 18K Gold Vintage Portrait Pendant/Brooch w/Blue Enamel & Pearl Frame

Elegant 18K Gold Vintage Portrait Pendant/Brooch w/Blue Enamel & Pearl Frame

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This truly amazing Mid-20th Century Italian pendant / brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold with cobalt blue enamel accents represents the very best of this delightful genre. A beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

De Beers Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
De Beers Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold

De Beers Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold

By De Beers

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A breathtaking piece from the iconic Portraits of Nature collection by De Beers Jewellers, this necklace captures the delicate beauty and graceful movement of a butterfly in flight. ...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jadeite Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold
Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jadeite Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold

Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jadeite Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in Kowloon, HK

Bring home ultimate joy, wealth, and divine protection with this stunning, investment-grade Type A Myanmar Natural Jadeite Laughing Buddha Pendant. Hand-carved to perfection and eleg...

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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite Antique French Email d'Art Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Pendant 18k
Exquisite Antique French Email d'Art Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Pendant 18k

Exquisite Antique French Email d'Art Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Pendant 18k

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

This breathtaking antique French "Émail d'Art" masterpiece is a vibrant celebration of classical portraiture and masterful enameling. Meticulously handcrafted, the central oval plaqu...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Guanyin Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold
GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Guanyin Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold

GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Guanyin Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18K White Gold

Located in Pasadena, CA

- Item Type: Pendant Necklace - Style: Art Deco Style - Metal: 18K white Gold - Gemstones: Jadeite Jade, Green - Other Materials: Diamonds - Dimensions: 42.87 mm x 21.65 mm - Wei...

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20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Twin Bats Imperial Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Natural Myanmar Twin Bats Imperial Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold

Natural Myanmar Twin Bats Imperial Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in Kowloon, HK

Explore the exquisite beauty of our pendant, featuring twin stunning natural jadeite bats. Crafted from 100% untreated Type-A Myanmar jadeite, this piece showcases a captivating, viv...

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage diamond and ruby portrait pendant, hallmarked 1981
Vintage diamond and ruby portrait pendant, hallmarked 1981

Vintage diamond and ruby portrait pendant, hallmarked 1981

Located in London, GB

This charming Vintage pendant features the portrait of a lady adorned with diamonds. The pendant is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with a decorative frame surrounding the portrait. ...

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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Portrait Pendant, Hallmarked 1981
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Portrait Pendant, Hallmarked 1981

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Portrait Pendant, Hallmarked 1981

Located in London, GB

This delightful portrait pendant was made in 1981 and features imagery of a lady adorned with diamonds and rubies. The pendant is made in 18 carat yellow gold with a decorative frame...

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Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant
Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant

Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920’s Lovely, Art Nouveau lady portrait pendant. She is framed in buttery 18ct gold with beautiful floral detail. Pendant measures appro...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s French Cherub Portrait Disc Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cherub Pendant 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning 18ct gold pendant is a true piece of history. With a beautiful cherub portrait, this pendant is French-...

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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant
19th Century Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant

19th Century Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1870s Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold portrait locket pendant with a child's portrait 18K yellow gold frame & bail granulation & beading details blue fabric inside lock...

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Antique 1870s American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the artistic and design elements of the Art Deco era, which was prominent during the 1920s a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch
Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch

Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cameo 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990 *Chain Sold Separately This exquisite vintage brooch is a remarkable piece from the 1990s, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beaut...

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian round pendant-brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a charming lady.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique 1920’s Limoges 18ct Gold & Pearl Lady Portrait Pendant
French Antique 1920’s Limoges 18ct Gold & Pearl Lady Portrait Pendant

French Antique 1920’s Limoges 18ct Gold & Pearl Lady Portrait Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Lady Portrait Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920’s A beautiful, French antique piece. The round shaped pendant depicts a wonderful portrait of a lady in a fine gold hat & dre...

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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

De Beers 18K White Gold Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Statement Necklace
De Beers 18K White Gold Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Statement Necklace

De Beers 18K White Gold Portraits of Nature Butterfly Diamond Statement Necklace

By De Beers

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A breathtaking and iconic authentic masterpiece from the prestigious London-based luxury house, De Beers. Part of the highly coveted Portraits of Nature collection, this exquisite ne...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Natural Myanmar Translucent Icy Honey Yellow Jadeite Pisces Pendant
Natural Myanmar Translucent Icy Honey Yellow Jadeite Pisces Pendant

Natural Myanmar Translucent Icy Honey Yellow Jadeite Pisces Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

Introducing a stunning high-quality translucent icy jade Pisces pendant that is sure to captivate your heart. This exquisite piece features a beautifully carved Pisces fish motif. C...

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2010s Hong Kong Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Pearl 18k Gold Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Pearl 18k Gold Pendant

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Pearl 18k Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique large 18k gold pendant with lady portrait in artnovo style with old european cut diamonds estimate weight of 4 carats H colour vs clearity and colouful enamel with large nat...

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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Carved Happy Buddha Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Carved Happy Buddha Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting

Carved Happy Buddha Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting

Located in Bangkok, TH

Emerald 9.46 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.0 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...

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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

20th Century Intaglio Smoky Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swivel Pendant
20th Century Intaglio Smoky Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swivel Pendant

20th Century Intaglio Smoky Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swivel Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This charming pendant features a gold setting, openworked with arabesques and finely engraved, which holds a faceted smoky quartz mounted on a pivot....

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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Woman
Georgian Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Woman

Georgian Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Woman

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning early antique Coral Cameo Pendant in 18 Karat Gold dating to the Georgian to Victorian period. The Coral Cameo is exquisite with a beautiful carving of...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jade Guan Gong Guan Yu Pendant, God of Righteous
Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jade Guan Gong Guan Yu Pendant, God of Righteous

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Jade Guan Gong Guan Yu Pendant, God of Righteous

Located in Kowloon, HK

This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand-carved into a Guan Gong. The beautiful, fine, icy texture with honey-yellow color gif...

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2010s Hong Kong Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury Enamel Portrait Diamond Gold Necklace
Midcentury Enamel Portrait Diamond Gold Necklace

Midcentury Enamel Portrait Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A mid-century treasure featuring a hand painted enamel portrait of a young woman. The frame is set with round brilliant cut diamonds that halo the portrait and has a black rhodium fi...

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Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Antique Medal
French 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Antique Medal

French 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Antique Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful antique openwork medal in yellow gold, it represents the portrait of a young woman with tied hair encircled in a chisel...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Portrait of a Woman Medal
French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Portrait of a Woman Medal

French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Portrait of a Woman Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique rose gold medal representing the portrait of a young woman in a naturalist decoration carried out with much smoothn...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent

Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning example of timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Plique a Jour & Seed Pearl, Lady Portrait Pendent
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Plique a Jour & Seed Pearl, Lady Portrait Pendent

Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Plique a Jour & Seed Pearl, Lady Portrait Pendent

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning testament to the artistry of its time. At its centrepiece, a delicate...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Ritratto Lapis Pendant - '10s
Pomellato Ritratto Lapis Pendant - '10s

Pomellato Ritratto Lapis Pendant - '10s

By Pomellato

Located in Milano, Lombardia

18K rose gold portrait pendant with lapis lazuli and brown diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

21.75 Carat Opal Sapphire Paraiba 18K Yellow Gold Portrait Brooch-Pendant
21.75 Carat Opal Sapphire Paraiba 18K Yellow Gold Portrait Brooch-Pendant

21.75 Carat Opal Sapphire Paraiba 18K Yellow Gold Portrait Brooch-Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A captivating brooch featuring a portrait opal, showcasing a mesmerizing multi-colored hue, set in 18k yellow gold. The design is enhanced by 0.70 carats of round blue sapphires, add...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Paraiba, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Pearl &Enameled Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait
Estate Pearl &Enameled Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait

Estate Pearl &Enameled Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This beautiful piece can we worn as a brooch or on a chain as a pendant. This unique piece features a hand-painted portrait of a beautiful young woman with rose colored gown and gems...

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Early 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Portrait Brooch Pendant
Antique Portrait Brooch Pendant

Antique Portrait Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Portrait Brooch Pendant A brooch featuring a porcelian portrait of a bearded man with a crown. Surrounded are round garnets and antique diamonds. Made circa 1910 Measureme...

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Vintage 1910s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant
Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant

Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Italian 18K yellow gold portrait pendant/brooch. It depicts an oval shaped brooch/pendant with a hand painted miniature oil painting of an 18th century young lady wearing ...

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20th Century Italian Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (43) Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 2.5mm each (approx. ) (1) Hand Painted Lady Portrait Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin Total Wei...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Enamelled Limoges Portrait Pendant
18ct Gold Enamelled Limoges Portrait Pendant

18ct Gold Enamelled Limoges Portrait Pendant

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold Enamel & Hand painted Veiled Woman portrait Pendant Set in 18ct 750 Gold By French Goldsmiths Limoges 1950s Beautiful red metallic viel with exquisite detailing . The ...

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Vintage 1950s French Baroque Necklace Enhancers

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Materials: 14K Gold Chain, 18K Gold Pendant Weight: Chain - 12.6 grams; Pendant - 15.9 grams Gemstone: Blue Color Stones, Diamond, Pearl, Painting on Porcelain Measurement: Pendan...

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Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18KT Gold Diamond Portrait Miniature Heart Pendant Brooch
Antique Edwardian 18KT Gold Diamond Portrait Miniature Heart Pendant Brooch

Antique Edwardian 18KT Gold Diamond Portrait Miniature Heart Pendant Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A fine Edwardian heart-shaped pendant brooch crafted in 18KT gold and set with a halo of old European cut diamonds surrounding a hand-painted portrait miniature. The centre features...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch
Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Finely detailed Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pendant. Depicting a Beautiful Woman from the Victorian era.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Brooch or Pendant, Coral Cameo, 18 Karat Gold, Female Portrait
Antique Brooch or Pendant, Coral Cameo, 18 Karat Gold, Female Portrait

Antique Brooch or Pendant, Coral Cameo, 18 Karat Gold, Female Portrait

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique brooch or pendant, coral cameo, 18k gold, female portrait We also have the matching ring on offer.

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady
18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt yellow gold elegant hand painted portrait brooch / pendant made in the 1950 s. This brooch / pendant is a hand painted miniature portrait, depicting a young lady in period dres...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Etruscan Revival 18K Bella Donna Portrait Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Etruscan Revival 18K Bella Donna Portrait Rose Cut Diamond Pendant

Etruscan Revival 18K Bella Donna Portrait Rose Cut Diamond Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an antique pendant featuring an Etruscan revival portrait of a woman in a traditional headdress with rose cut diamonds.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Hand-Painted Portrait Pin  Pendant
Victorian Hand-Painted Portrait Pin  Pendant

Victorian Hand-Painted Portrait Pin Pendant

Located in Bellmore, NY

This Antique Victorian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant has a bail that falls behind the piece so it can also be worn as a brooch. The painting is a beautifully hand painted depiction...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stallion 18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Imperial Jadeite Horse Pendant Necklace
Stallion 18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Imperial Jadeite Horse Pendant Necklace

Stallion 18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Imperial Jadeite Horse Pendant Necklace

Located in Portland, OR

Specifications: T & G Weight: 8.949 g (include 18k gold chain ) G:7.534 g J & D & Tour. Weight J: 22.12 ct, D:0.436 ct, Tourmaline:0.131 ct Chain Width: 1 mm Material: 18 k Solid Ros...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Genuine Burmese Black Jadeite Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
18k White Gold Genuine Burmese Black Jadeite Pendant Necklace with Diamonds

18k White Gold Genuine Burmese Black Jadeite Pendant Necklace with Diamonds

Located in Portland, OR

DESIGN CONCEPT--- This 18k rose gold necklace is made with high quality genuine black Burmese jadeite that is truly one of a kind. 27 ct of rich, black color with the magical propert...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Gold

Roland Schad Fertility Pendant
Roland Schad Fertility Pendant

Roland Schad Fertility Pendant

Unavailable

W 1.58 in Dm 5.12 in L 1.97 in

Roland Schad Fertility Pendant

Located in Paris, IDF

Maternity symbol pendant, glyptic of turquoise, Chinese work from the 19th century, mounted by the artist jeweler in the 70s, yellow gold, unique piece, signed. Possibility to buy it...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carved Lion Portrait Necklace
Carved Lion Portrait Necklace

Carved Lion Portrait Necklace

Unavailable

H 1.03 in W 0.99 in

Carved Lion Portrait Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

This stunning pendant features the portrait of a majestic lion carved into golden Citrine.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Good Vibes Locket Moonstone 18K Solid Gold
Good Vibes Locket Moonstone 18K Solid Gold

Good Vibes Locket Moonstone 18K Solid Gold

By Wonther

Located in Braga, 03

A crystal such as Moonstone is said to radiate motherly protection and it’s a great stone for women since it helps during pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. More about the Good Vibe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Good Vibes Locket Malachite 18k Solid Gold
Good Vibes Locket Malachite 18k Solid Gold

Good Vibes Locket Malachite 18k Solid Gold

By Wonther

Located in Braga, 03

Somehow, everything looks better when you have a secret amulet that helps you set the right vibe throughout the day. If you are seeking leadership, Malachite is the crystal you need....

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Pendant Necklaces

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Malachite, Gold

Italian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Seahorse and 18karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Italian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Seahorse and 18karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Italian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Seahorse and 18karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Grunfeld Italian hand-carved natural coral seahorse and 18k yellow gold pendant. 5.90 grams. This item is one of a kind, it simply does not exist anywhere else. The coral seahorse wa...

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2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Good Vibes Locket Lapis Lazuli 18k Solid Gold
Good Vibes Locket Lapis Lazuli 18k Solid Gold

Good Vibes Locket Lapis Lazuli 18k Solid Gold

By Wonther

Located in Braga, 03

Somehow, everything looks better when you have a secret amulet that helps you set the right vibe throughout the day. If you are seeking intuition, Lapis Lazuli is the crystal you nee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket
Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely gorgeous gold and enamel locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece is made of 18kt yellow gold and has a vividly stunning portrait displayed on its f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Carved Opal Cameo Diamond Onyx Pendant Yellow Gold Rope Chain
Carved Opal Cameo Diamond Onyx Pendant Yellow Gold Rope Chain

Carved Opal Cameo Diamond Onyx Pendant Yellow Gold Rope Chain

Located in Bangkok, TH

Fine carved opal cameo pendant with onyx in 14K yellow gold and 18K yellow gold rope chain. 14K Onyx and Opal Cameo Pendant Gold : 14K Yellow Gold Diamond : 1 piece Opal : 1 piece O...

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Late 20th Century Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch
Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch

Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Sensing Past Art This antique 19th Century painted Enamel Miniature depicts a charming young lady portrait Beautifully represented with graceful look in elegant outfit of the time, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant - Antique Victorian
18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant - Antique Victorian

18k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant - Antique Victorian

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian hand painted miniature portrait pendant in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This ex...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket
Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket

Horseshoe Onyx Horse Cameo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Locket

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) rose gold pendant locket with rotating horseshoe design set to one side with an onyx plaque, to the other with an onyx cameo of a horse's head. Opening to reveal a ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Annunciation Virgin Enamel Portrait Pendant 18 Karat
Annunciation Virgin Enamel Portrait Pendant 18 Karat

Annunciation Virgin Enamel Portrait Pendant 18 Karat

Located in MIAMI, FL

Amazing quality on this annunciation virgin enamel portrait of a lady. This pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold, with hot enamel used to create the portrait.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Buddha Hand Vivid Green Jade Pendant in 18K Gold and Diamond
Natural Myanmar Buddha Hand Vivid Green Jade Pendant in 18K Gold and Diamond

Natural Myanmar Buddha Hand Vivid Green Jade Pendant in 18K Gold and Diamond

Located in Kowloon, HK

Introducing the breathtaking Buddha Hand Jadeite Jade Pendant, a stunning work of art set in luxurious 18K gold and adorned with sparkling diamonds. This hand-carved pendant showcase...

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2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular locket features a repoussè rendering of stylized florals Opens on a hinge to reveal two circular recesses with removable plastic covers One side features a sepia portrait ...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Portrait Locket Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular locket features a repoussè rendering of stylized florals Opens on a hinge to reveal two circular recesses with removable plastic covers One side features a sepia portrait ...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

This meticulously hand-made cameo brooch and pendant in antique style incorporates an asymmetric 4-dimensional plaque, exposing artfully carved relief silhouette of a Roman woman wit...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1920s Madonna & Child Portrait Pendant by E. Dropsy
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1920s Madonna & Child Portrait Pendant by E. Dropsy

18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1920s Madonna & Child Portrait Pendant by E. Dropsy

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Madonna & Child Pendant 18ct Gold French Stamped This exquisite antique pendant is a true gem for any collector of vintage jewellery. Crafted in the 1920s, it features a b...

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Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Portraits Necklace
Victorian Gold Portraits Necklace

Victorian Gold Portraits Necklace

Located in Napoli, NA

Unique authentic necklace from 1800 made of solid 18k gold. The pendant showcase a portraits depicting a woman with a child.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Baltimore, MD

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 5.27 grams Pendant: Mother of Pearl, 14.7mm Chain: 16.54 inches Re...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Apple Green Snake Ancient Coin Jadeite Jade Pendant
Natural Myanmar Apple Green Snake Ancient Coin Jadeite Jade Pendant

Natural Myanmar Apple Green Snake Ancient Coin Jadeite Jade Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand-carved into a snake and ancient coins. The beautiful apple green color Mother Nature ...

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Early 2000s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Portrait Painting Pindant
Antique Yellow Gold Portrait Painting Pindant

Antique Yellow Gold Portrait Painting Pindant

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Painted Portrait Featuring A Convertible Pin Or Pendant Mechanism. 2 Inches Long. Finished Weight Is 19.8 Grams.

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian French Portrait Necklace and Chain with Natural Pearls
Antique Georgian French Portrait Necklace and Chain with Natural Pearls

Antique Georgian French Portrait Necklace and Chain with Natural Pearls

Located in Stamford, CT

A remarkable and super rare two sided French necklace of 18 kt gold, with enamel and gold portraits on each side, is in completely original condition. the necklace is embellished wi...

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Antique 1820s French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Portrait Pendant hand painted historicism Garnet 1860s Silver and 18 K gold
Portrait Pendant hand painted historicism Garnet 1860s Silver and 18 K gold

Portrait Pendant hand painted historicism Garnet 1860s Silver and 18 K gold

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Portrait with a young and very beautiful girl with pigtail in green loops. Typical Biedermeier painting around 1840. The hand painted portrait was painted earlier than the historici...

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Antique 1860s Models and Miniatures

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Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860
Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860

Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Exquisite substantial pendant necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. The piece features a detailed enamel painting of cherubs, surrounded by a border of natural white pearls. The pend...

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Antique 1860s Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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18k Portrait Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18k portrait pendants for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 83 vintage editions and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18k portrait pendants. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Michael Kneebone, Wonther and Diane Griswold Johnston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 41 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of portrait cut, round cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18k portrait pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18k Portrait Pendants?

Prices for 18k portrait pendants start at $204 and top out at $2,595,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,253.

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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