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White Topaz 22 Carats Pendant with Pave Diamonds Chain Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, 18mm, trillion shape, 22 carats Pave diamonds, .05 carats 14k white gold Dimensions Length 16 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
pendant measures 40 millimeters X 17 millimeters and weight 50 carats. Hand fabricated in the artist's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
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W 0.67 in L 1.58 in
Victorian Diamond, Enamel and 22 Carat Gold Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is made of ornate 22ct gold and it has enamel detail. At the top of the ball
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

22 Inch 14k Yellow Gold 0.65 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond circle pendant provides a glowing chic look. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Total Carats
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

22 Inch 14k White Gold 0.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond circle pendant provides a glowing chic look. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Total Carats
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Opal in Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Welo Opal pendant weighing 5.96 carats, set in 22 Karat gold with granulation. Displayed here on a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Amethyst Pendant Necklace, 18k, 6.25 CT Pendant, Emerald Cut, 22 inch 14K Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
earrings. The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite Garnet and Tourmaline 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
carats surround an illuminated 1 carat rose cut tourmaline. Stones are set in 22 karat gold. Pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Kunzite Pendant, 50.00 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
totaling approximately 2.00 carats in its platinum mounting. Stamped "Tiffany & Co." Pendant: 1 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

5 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Five diamonds (0.15 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Nine diamonds (0.18 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bar Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Seven diamonds (0.11 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) set in 22k yellow gold vertical bar pendant on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930's diamond pendant necklace. 22 transitioanl and baguette cut diamonds on a 16 inch
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.73 Carat, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Gold Beautiful Cross Pendant with 6 perfectly matched Round Brilliant Diamonds with total
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2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin and Diamond 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H color) set in a 22k yellow gold pendant with hook bail. Pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

2.73 Carat, 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Gold Beautiful Cross Pendant with 6 perfectly matched Round Brilliant Diamonds with total
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2010s American Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.42 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Weight: 0.42 Ct Total Necklace Weight: 4.50 gr Pendant Size 14.3x14.3 mm (22 mm height) Chain is
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.42 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
0.42 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
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W 0.57 in D 0.21 in L 0.57 in
40.00 Carat Garnet Pearl Rose Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
English Victorian garnet and seed pearl pendant necklace. 31 oval red/brown garnets, separated by
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Color Diamonds 22-21 Karat Gold Handmade Pendant on Leather Choker Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The voluptuous pendant shape and luxurious color of high carat gold make a dramatic stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

5.86 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Pendant with one blue oval sapphire of about 5.86 carats surrounded by 22 round brilliant cut
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 13.78 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
cut H-I VS diamonds, Approximate .90 carats 22 round H-I VS diamonds, Approximate .08 carats 16 Inch
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat Number of Diamonds 22 Dimensions Length of drop 4.1cm/1.61' Width of pendant 2.65cm/1.04' Height
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.55 in W 1.04 in D 0.55 in Dm 1.04 in L 1.61 in
Peter Suchy 3.50 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval faceted reddish, green, orange opal and diamond pendant. 3.50ct Oval opal with a halo of 22
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful gold and diamond heart shaped pendant. This necklace is made with 31 round and 22
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
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H 0.52 in W 0.12 in L 0.56 in
0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Bow Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Bow Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

24.5 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
clarity. The pendant measures 22 x 30mm and the baile measures 5mm (chain sold separate). Weight: 13.9
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

39.42 Carat VS Clarity F Color Diamond and Green Tourmaline 18K 22" Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Very elegant, ladies estate 18 karat white gold, custom made 39.42 carat total weight pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Diamond 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Matching Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enchanting necklace in twenty two carat yellow gold (22k) featuring two carats of vivid amethyst
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Vintage 1960s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

0.47 Carat Diamond and Hematite Spike Horn Pendant
Located in New York, NY
life. Our beautiful pendant includes a 22 inch 14K white gold necklace Jewel Details: 75 Round Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Emerald 0.60 Carat Diamond Floral Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage floral pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 22
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Greek Coin Beaded Necklace 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Blue Lapis Lazuli
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient-style Greek Coin Beaded Necklace in 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Blue Lapis Lazuli with godess
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Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

28 Carat Citrine & Diamond Pendant & Matching Earrings 14 Karat Gold Chain Set
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 28 Carat Citrine & Diamond Pendant & Matching Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Burma Oval Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified, Burma ( Myanmar) oval ruby 1.14 carat, set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst 1.5 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace Antique White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The gems are all in excellent condition. The pendant is 32 mm (1 1/4 inches) tall and 22 mm (7/8
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Color Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 1.01 carat radiant cut fancy purple pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 0.82 Total Carat Fancy Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant features a yellow heart-shape diamond weighing 0.50 carats and has a VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sterling Silver 110.07 Carat Smokey Quartz Free Form Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver 110.07 carat Smokey Quartz free form pendant on a 22 inch chain, all weighing 40
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

7ct Carat Diamond Cross Pendant 18 Karat, VS F/G Quality Sparkle
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
118 princess cut diamonds are 5.00 carats Measurements 2.70 inches in length x 1.40" wide x .22
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 18'' chain 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Gold Freeform Heart Pendant Set with 0.76 Carats of Natural Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
beads was made specifically for this pendant and is included with your purchase.* It's 22" long, with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White...

Solid Gold Freeform Heart Pendant Set with 0.76 Carats of Natural Diamonds
Solid Gold Freeform Heart Pendant Set with 0.76 Carats of Natural Diamonds
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H 1.34 in W 0.6 in D 0.36 in L 22.05 in
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Ribbon and Heart Accent Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking the perfect balance of delicate and dramatic appeal, this ribbon and heart accent pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Coconut Tree Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Coconut Tree Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.09 Carat Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Pendant
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.09 Carat Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Pendant Beautiful chain pendant to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Inches 14k Rose Gold 2 Carat Total Round Diamond Star of David Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Gold Diamond Total Carats: 2ct Diamond Cut: Round (100 diamonds) Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

22 Inches 14k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Total Round Diamond Star of David Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Gold Diamond Total Carats: 1ct Diamond Cut: Round (100 diamonds) Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

22 Inches 14k Rose Gold 1 Carat Total Round Diamond Star of David Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Gold Diamond Total Carats: 1ct Diamond Cut: Round (100 diamonds) Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Huge 120.5 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Diamonds 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
extremely rare. This pendant is currently priced without the 22 inch handmade 22K woven chain included. We
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 17.7 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A shimmering faceted 18 x 22 mm rounded pear shaped Brazilian aquamarine is set within an exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

0.20 Carat Diamond Pendant Hamsa Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
CARAT Diamond quality: VS Diamond color: F Amount of diamonds: 22 Necklaces length: 42 cm Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 27.03 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Opal, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 27.03 carat pear shape opal with a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 9.5 Carats Brazilian Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial 14 x 22 mm slightly irregular rose cut Brazilian emerald rests in a complementary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Fancy 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat Diamonds and 1.20 Carat Ruby Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Pendant Height: 29 mm Weight: 22 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18KStone Type:SI1-VS G-H
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

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

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.34 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Solid White Gold I.D. Tag Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
This large diamond ID tag pendant is handcrafted in lustrous 18-karat white gold. The outside rim
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pendant with 1.5 Carat Chrysoberyl on Omega Chain in White & Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This gorgeous, sexy and modern pendant by Eytan Brandes features a 1.58 carat chrysoberyl floating
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Estate 14K White Gold .25 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous necklace is comprised of 14k white gold. The pendant measures 5/8ths of an inch by 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 18'' chain 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18'' chain 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.35 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18'' chain 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18'' chain 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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22 Carat Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 22 carat pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 22k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 22 carat pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 22 carat pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Steven Battelle, The Golden Eye and Scrives are consistently popular. A 22 carat pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 146, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 22 carat pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 22 Carat Pendant?

On average, a 22 carat pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,650, while they’re typically $158 on the low end and $192,410 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

Questions About 22 Carat Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Twenty-two karat gold denotes that more than 91 percent of the metal is gold. Other metals are present to render the texture of the gold more durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold jewelry.