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Steve Battelle Large Pearl 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation. This pendant shows equally well on both sides. The matching 18" 1.8 mm handwoven 22K chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 22k Gold

2.0 Carat Faceted Rainbow Moonstone 22k Granulated Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
stacked "jawan" granulation in this classic pendant. The luminosity of the moonstone a nice juxtaposition
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Granulated Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A shimmering blue 8 x 12 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone is held in a high-Karat 22K gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Roman Sphinx Coin Granulated Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
displayed in an exquisitely granulated Steven Battelle designed setting created by a master goldsmith
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Steven Battelle 182.3 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Granulated Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
, intricately designed high-karat granulated setting with five 2mm VS1 diamonds that required 3 weeks of work by
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 8.1 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
point with pasir" handmade granulated setting. This is a SUPER nice stone! You won't be disappointed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 8.3 Carats Blue Zircon Diamond Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handcrafted high-karat gold oval setting with stacked "jawan" granulation arranged in a triangular geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Zircon, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
22k gold Kyklos Necklace. This creation is so divine and perfect that we call it Kyklos, circle in
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Rope Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Necklace
Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Necklace
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D 0.315 in Dm 0.787 in L 18.504 in
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
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W 0.866 in D 0.315 in L 17.322 in
Granulation Oblong Obsidian Pendant Necklace Tourmalines Blue Topaz 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Oblong shape obsidian pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round Tourmalines
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls (origin: China) are featured in this necklace and earring suite. The pearls are in
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Granulation Antefix Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal & Rubys 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Antefix shape pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved Rock
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow 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

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Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and 22K Gold Lariat Rope Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
aquamarine beads with 22K gold beads with fine granulation work. Worn long it is 42" and slips over your
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 50.5 Carats Tourmaline Tundra Sapphire 22K Gold Beaded Necklace
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
22K granulated caps and suspended below a string of greenish and orangish tundra sapphire beads with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Granulation Eros and Psyche Oval Pendant Necklace Lapis Lazuli Diamond 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Eros and Psyche Granulation oval pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Egyptian-Roman Crescent
By Nebu jewelry by Youmna Elsabry
Located in Plano, TX
-Available -22K Gold. -W: Almost 1.5cm -H: Almost 2cm -Stamped with the Nebu logo -Sold as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

22k Egyptian-Roman Crescent
22k Egyptian-Roman Crescent
W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Bocola pendant set in 22k yellow gold. The design is created with circles of filigree and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
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H 0.866 in W 0.512 in D 0.157 in Dm 0.512 in
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
. The hoop is decorated with granulation to give a touch of dimension. An elegant work that will become
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
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H 0.984 in W 0.63 in D 0.157 in Dm 0.63 in
Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
A neoclassical era pendant in 22k yellow gold with several circles of filigree wires, granulation
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Pendant
Dimos 22k Gold Lapis Lazuli Neoclassic Pendant
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H 1.141 in W 0.787 in D 0.315 in
Steven Battelle Handwoven 20 inch 22K Gold Snake Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
itself ! ). Geometrically granulation accented end caps with easy and safe-fastening bendable hook. 1.8
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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22k Gold

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Obsidian Pendant with a hand carved byzantine cross on it, handcrafted with Granulation in 22Kt
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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

Granulation Flower Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Pink Tourmalines 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Granulation round flower shape pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Handwoven 22K 22 Inch Gold Snake Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
pendant (or all by itself). Granulation accented end caps with easy and safe-fastening bendable hook
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Steven Battelle 15.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
complementary 22K gold setting with fine "pasir" granulation accents around the bezels and bail in this simple
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Rock Crystal Granulation Shell Pendant with Tourmalines in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Shell Shape carved rock crystal Pendant necklace, handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Located in Athens, GR
22 karats gold work and level of difficulty places it among the top exhibits. It can be seen at the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
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H 4.33 in W 1.692 in D 0.472 in L 13.77 in
Steven Battelle 7.2 Carats Tanzanite Cabochon 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
point with stacked jawan" granulated high karat gold setting. This ancient-inspired design contrasts
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
22K gold granulated pendant with small accent diamond in the bail.. Aquamarine, the birthstone of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k 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

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Cabochon Emerald 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A round 9 mm cabochon Zambian emerald is set in a beautifully crafted classic handmade granulated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 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

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Emerald, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Filigree Cross with Marquise Cut Emerald
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H 2.047 in W 1.063 in D 0.138 in
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Lion Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
over its shoulder is set within an exquisite handmade 22K granulated setting surrounded with radiating
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
diety. This coin is set within and ancient-inspired handmade 22K granulated setting designed by Steven
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
-karat bezel surrounded by delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade masterpiece. I never tire
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold

Ancient India 1500's Gold Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Chitradurga, India 1565-1779 is set in fine 22K gold double spirals and "jawan" granulation with 5 accenting
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle Green Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation in this handmade beauty. The subtle blue sheen of the 12mm rainbow moonstone accents the 14x26mm
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2010s Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 31.1 Carats Tanzanite Diamonds 22k Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
with outstretched 9 x 11 mm oval tanzanites extending out into a cross. Granulated "jawan" accents at
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Galley Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Roman war galley with rowers and pilot is set in an ancient-inspired Steven Battelle 22 Karat handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Granulation Medusa Head Pendant with Lapis Lazuli & Diamond in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
created using the traditional ancient techniques of granulation and filigree. This elegant pendant belongs
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Victoria Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
"denarius" coin from 89 BC. set in a complementary high karat gold handmade granulated setting designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Steven Battelle 27.7 Carats Ethiopian Welo Opal 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
applied "jawan" (granulation) in this classic high karat pendant design. A BEAUTIFUL stone with bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 22k Gold

Vintage 22K Gold and Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Zoroaster Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold vintage pendant features a green chalcedony intaglio carved with the image Zoroaster
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Vintage 1960s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Wolf Coin 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
herself wearing a helmet. This finely stuck and detailed historical coin is set within a 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Larissa Nymph Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
the coin depicts one grazing. This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
a granulated high carat setting in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephesus was a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
town of Lamezia Terme on the west coast of southern Italy) is set in fine geometric 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 11.5 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Blue Sapphire 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation and wire work ('bun") creation designed by Steven Battelle. The chain is not included but can
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Dolphin Rider Coin 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
/small jawan" granulated high-karat handmade gold setting with a 1.8mm VS1 diamond accent on the bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Cyzikos Lion Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Battelle designed handmade "double jawan" granulated 22K gold setting with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Pendant 18 Inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
I lively deep blue/purple 7 x 9 mm rectangular rose cut tanzanite is highlighted within a 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 22k Gold

22K Yellow Gold Ruby Brooch Pendant With Apollo
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 22K yellow gold brooch pendant. The rhombus-shaped piece is garnished with an embossed
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

22K Yellow Gold Ruby Brooch Pendant With Apollo
22K Yellow Gold Ruby Brooch Pendant With Apollo
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in
Chalcedony, 22 Karat Gold and South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
color), and 22K gold beads with fine granulation work. One necklace has south sea pearls interspersed
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Sapphire and Emerald Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A delicate yet significant 22K gold necklace with faceted blue sapphires and faceted Colombian
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 22k 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

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

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful piece features rectangular sodalite links within granulated frames spaced by concave
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Vintage 1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Other, 22k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yelllow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This winged pendant necklace with rose cut Diamond and pear shape Rubies, is set in 22 Karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

South Sea Grey Pearl Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
delicate granulation in 22 karat gold and set in a cone cap and bail. Appearing both soft and metallic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversable Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated on both sides with granulation - beads, and wires all from 22 Karat Gold. On one side
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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22k Granulated Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 22k granulated necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 22k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 63 vintage or 128 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 22k granulated necklace 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. Finding an appealing 22k granulated necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Steven Battelle, AB Jewelry NYC and Deborah Lockhart Phillips each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 22k granulated necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 45 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 22k granulated necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 22k Granulated Necklace?

Prices for a 22k granulated necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $540 and can go as high as $49,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,000.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.