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22K gold emerald and diamond pendant with pearl, antique indian small pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold pendant set with a triangular super fine lustrous emerald with rectangular shaped rose
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold

22K Gold Victorian Diamond Ruby and Emerald Curtain Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1840, this 22k gold medallion pendant is a treasure. Encrusted with colorful antique
Category

Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 22K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian emerald, pearl, and yellow gold pendant, comprising nine seed pearls, and seven cushion
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Mughal Emerald & Ruby Pendant with Polki Diamonds for weddings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Step into the opulence of the Mughal courts with this magnificent 22K gold pendant, a masterpiece
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Carved Emerald Maharaja Mughal pendant with diamond polki and rubies in 22K gold
Located in Bangkok,, TH
surround the gemstone. The pendant handcrafted in 22K gold is polychrome enamelled at back with buds of
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

22K Gold NavaRatna Reversible Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 22K gold pendant with precious and semi-precious gemstones depicting the Nava Ratna mythology on
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...

CHARM ME UP 22k gold emerald charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold emerald square charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • emerald • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

CHARM ME UP 22k gold emerald charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold emerald round charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • emerald • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

A 22K Indian emerald and polki peacock inspired pendant with meenakari (enamel)
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Set with a carved Zambian emerald piece this 22K gold pendant in shape of peacock is set with top
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
22k yellow gold hand made pendant with jewels. The pendant is bezel set with one emerald cut genuine
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Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel

CHARM ME UP 22k gold emerald flower charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold flower heart charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • emerald • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

CHARM ME UP 22k gold emerald heart charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold diamond heart charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • emerald • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

22K Indian Jewel in form of Small pendant studded with emerald and diamond polki
Located in Bangkok,, TH
This small pendant is handcrafted in 22K gold and finds it heritage in traditional Kundan Meena
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Mughal Empire Style Vintage 22k Yellow Gold Multigemstone Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
pendant only. Measurments: 1.10 x 0.70 inches. Beautiful Middle eastern and Indian style 22k yellow gold
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2010s European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Go...

22K gold Indian navratna kundan Meena polki pendant Mughal Jadau pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold Navratna pendant set with nine precious gemstones along with natural diamond polki
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Luna Felix MultiColored Gemstone 22k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, the pendant exhibits a modern aesthetic with an intricate arrangement of stones. This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, T...

The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace Slider in Emerald Green, by Lisa Leone
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
incorporate handmade 22k gold accents with sparkling diamonds for added glamour. The donut clasp is encrusted
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Faceted, round Columbian emerald beads with excellent clarity and color with 22K gold end caps and
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Granulation Acanthus Obsidian Pendant Necklace with Emerald in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Obsidian hand carved pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a round Emerald
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Yellow Gold, featuring three pearls and a round Emerald. This breathtaking pendant is braided using the
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and emerald necklace with Mughal polki pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
pendant with its original silk and gold cord which would lovely to use but was too damaged by time and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Spanish Colonial Coin Pendant w/Emerald (Chain for display only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial coin pendant with oval emerald accent and trimmed with 22 karat gold. This is an
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 0.97 and Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 carats. The pendant hangs gracefully from an 18k gold chain. All set
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Emerald Diamond Seed-Pearl High-Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
plethora of diamonds! They are all set in 22k yellow gold giving the necklace a bright yellow color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold

Tetradrachm of Mithridates II Silver Coin Pendant and Emerald Necklace 22 Karat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ancient silver Tetradrachm of Mithridates II coin pendant necklace paired with stunning emerald
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Alexander The Great Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold Bezel and Bail with an Emerald Stone Accent. Obverse of Coin is Heracles and Zeus Reverse. Coin
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Nava Ratna Pendant on Hand-Rolled Gold Chain, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
the pendant is 2.5 inches and a tumbled emerald dangles from the bottom. The hand-rolled, 22K gold
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Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Antique Georgian Citrine Cannetille Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Meticulously hand fabricated in high karat gold, this Georgian-era jewel features an enchanting 6
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Antique 1820s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 22k Gold

Indian Mangalsutra. 14k, Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
sophistication. The mangalsutra features 22k white gold and black beads, adding a touch of traditional Indian
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2010s European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold

A Mughal emerald scent bottle in 22K gold with hinges for pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
finest quality of emerald and the quality of enamel done on the gold is a testament to the purity and
Category

2010s Indian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Salamander-shaped pinjante.
Located in MADRID, ES
piece represents a salamander crafted in solid gold, richly adorned with emeralds, rubies, various
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Salamander-shaped pinjante.
Salamander-shaped pinjante.
H 2.96 in Dm 1.97 in
Moi Aien Tassel Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(22K) : 0.50g Gold(18K) : 4.58g Gold(14K) : 0.45g Uncut Diamond/Vilandi/Polki: 0.10ct Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
Located in Athens, GR
A majestic cross in 22 karat yellow gold with filigree work topped with red and blue enamel giving
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

One-of-a-Kind Rune Gold Pendant Necklace, with Emerald
Located in New York, NY
a Kind 24k/22k Gold Rune Collection Pendant Primary Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.59ct Shape: Oval Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

23.5K Gold Enamel Eye Pendant Necklace with 0.6 Carat Marquise Emerald by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Pendant in 23.K gold, 0.6 carat marquise emerald, and vitreous enamel. The pendant is attached to a 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel

Amrapali Jewels 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendent
By Amrapali
Located in London, GB
Amrapali Jewels 22k gold & Emerald Pendent (chain not included) Emerald weight - 9.56ct Length
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Leda Jewel Co Emerald Cut Green Beryl Pendant with Inclusions
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
BIG emerald cut green beryl pendant featuring unique inclusions. One of a kind beryl, emerald cut
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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

19th Century Indian Nimboli Panch Mania Emerald Pearl Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
a fringe of gold collets, kundan set with foiled rock crystal, emerald beads, pearls and green
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Antique 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

22K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Pendant
Located in New York, NY
22K yellow gold pendant containing round emeralds, opals, rubies, blue and white sapphires, and
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Early 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

3.3 Carat Colombian Muzo Emerald and Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
3.3 carat fancy shield cut Colombian Muzo Emerald is set in a hand fabricated 22 karat gold setting
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold

Colombian Emerald, Australian Opal and Sea of Cortez Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
Ridge opal, with VS diamonds accented on the bail. Hand fabricated and set in 22 karat recycled gold
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 22k Gold

Kabana Emerald Diamond Pendant 22k Yellow Gold Ornate Religious Jewelry
By Kabana
Located in McLeansville, NC
Emeralds - Round Cabochon Cut, Dark Green Color, Oil Treatment Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.3 Grams
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Granulated Emerald Gold Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning handmade Emerald pendant.This 22K granulated pendant contains a faceted emerald with
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2010s Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulated Emerald Gold Pendant
Granulated Emerald Gold Pendant
H 0.44 in W 0.32 in D 0.13 in
18th Century, Iberian 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A handmade, 18th century Iberian pendant with emeralds, set in 22 karat yellow gold. The piece
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold & Emerald Cross Pendant by David Yurman
By David Yurman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 22 karat gold Maltese Cross style pendant was made by jeweller David Yurman. The textured gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Opal Emerald Baroque Pearl Pendant Vintage 22 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal, emerald & baroque pearl pendant crafted in high karat 22k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
22 Kt gold and in excellent wearable condition. Height: 2.46 inches, Width: 1.33 inches, Weight 7.88
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
florets, the suspending pendant takes the form of a four square-shaped off-set sodalitie centering one
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, 22k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Snuff Box Cum Pendant Encased with 22K Gold
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A hexagonal emerald box, made from single piece of 165 ct Zambian emerald setted with 22K yellow
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2010s Indian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Magnificent Emerald Amethyst Diamond Gold Extra Large Cross Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Forged of 22k satin finished- and 18k high polished gold and created with ingenious and masterful
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Amethyst, Diamond, 22k Gold

Qajar Enameled Gold Pendant, Iran, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the shape of a bird, the 22k gold colorfully enameled brooch inset with foil-back hardstones on
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Antique 19th Century Persian More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, 22k Gold

A 22K gold Indian Emerald and Diamond polki peacock pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
reshaped emerald and rubies set inside a 22K gold casing. The craftsmen has meticulously crafted a full
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Cabochon Emerald 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
high-karat gold setting. The clear greens of the emerald contrast against the rich yellows of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.0 Carats Columbian Emerald Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A light green Columbian 6 x 8 mm faceted pear shaped emerald is highlighted in this high karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.3 Carats Multiple Stone Emerald 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five mixed shape faceted Columbian emeralds are arranged with small spiral wires and "jawan
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Denise Roberge 22K Gold Bezel Diamond Emerald Large Open Heart Enhancer Pendant
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
in solid 22k yellow gold. This large pendant features approximately 1.08 carats of fine quality
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Indian Tikka Pendant Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Multicolored gemstone and high carat yellow gold pendant. The crescent moon-shaped pendant inlaid
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Luna Felix 22 & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Amethyst Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Luna Felix Material: 22/14K yellow gold Amethyst: 1 emerald cut = 2.25ct Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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22k Gold Emerald Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 22k gold emerald pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 24 vintage or 33 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 22k gold emerald pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 22k gold emerald pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer, Steven Battelle and Thesis Gems and Jewelry are consistently popular. A 22k gold emerald pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 45 Emerald versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 22k gold emerald 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 22k Gold Emerald Pendant?

Prices for a 22k gold emerald pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $190,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,940.

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 Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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