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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

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

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 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

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
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
Granulation Oblong Obsidian Pendant Necklace Tourmalines Blue Topaz 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
granulation and fligree. The minute gold beads around the pendant and the elegant details of wire
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
traditional techniques of granulation and filigree. These elegant details of gold decorate this pendant and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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

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 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

Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
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W 1.19 in D 0.52 in L 1.97 in
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 182.3 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds Pendant 22K Gold
Located in Soquel, CA
) VS1 Diamonds set in 22K. Several weeks of painstaking wire work and granulation by our top master
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steven Battelle 31.1 Carats Tanzanite Diamonds 22k Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Middle Ages. This pendant is sure to be noticed! The 20 inch handmade woven 22K chain shown is not
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k 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

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

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

Granulation Medusa Head Pendant with Lapis Lazuli & Diamond in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Medusa Head round Pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a carved Lapis Lazuli center
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 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

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
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
. This particular item comes as a set with an 18 inch 18K gold cable chain. If you want the pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 22k 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
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W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
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

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

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
Gold Acorn 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
attaining one's goals. This gold acorn in 22 karat gold with granulation, of hollow construction and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold

Gold Acorn 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Gold Acorn 22 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 1.25 in
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, Yellow Gold, 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

Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel & Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine cross pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a round tourmaline center and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k 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

Cross Hand Hammering Pendant with Carved Amethyst & Round Pearl in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Hand hammering Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featurig pearl center and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated - with granulation work all the way around in Gold 22 Karat beads and wires shaped like
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Citrine, 22k 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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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

18K Gold Chain with Indian Pendant
Located in Nantucket, MA
An 18K gold hand-tooled linked chain with an Indian spade-shaped pendant with fine granulation work
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, 18k Gold

Greek Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
concentration by mixing it with fine silver and copper. 21K gold is more durable than 22K but does not take away
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...

Large Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
concentration by mixing it with fine silver and copper. 21K gold is more durable than 22K but does not take away
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...

Alexander Macedonian Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
, bringing it to 21k concentration by mixing with fine silver and copper. 21K gold is more durable than 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamo...

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handwoven 22K chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally. It comes in 20" and 22
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Miami, FL
rich high carat gold of 22 karats. The edge have textured doted geometric designs and the borders are
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Antique 1840s Austrian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

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22k Granulated Gold Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 22k granulated gold pendants for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 22k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 22k granulated gold pendants. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Deborah Meyers Experience, Julius Cohen and Steven Battelle are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut 22k granulated gold pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 22k granulated gold pendants, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 22k Granulated Gold Pendants?

Prices for 22k granulated gold pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,285 and can go as high as $13,500, while 22k granulated gold pendants, on average, fetch $7,000.

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.