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Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire .40 Carat Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
this pendant is really gorgeous! Material: 14K Gold Sapphire Weight: .40 carat Sapphire Shape: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

.40 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .40 carat Color: G Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Shape: Round
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.40 Carat Diamond Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx, diamond and quartz pendant necklace. Set in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver set with
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

EGL Certified .40 Carat Brown Diamond White Gold Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Evil eye style brown diamond pendant necklace. EGl certified as fancy dark orangy brown marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

.40 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Pendant Flush Mount 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.40ct. Center Diamond Open Heart Necklace. Natural Round, Full cuts. I color I1 clarity. Sidei diamonds: .20ct H-color Si-1 Clarity Heart: 22 x 20mm 14Kt yellow gold 4.2 G...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Drop Pendant 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
white gold 16 inch necklace Pendant measures 19x8 mm 4.5 g
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 40 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Pendant / Necklace 14 Kt white Gold Necklace with
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Koala Pendant in .40 Carats of Tsavorites in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18 Karat White gold Weight: 1 gram Features Tsavorites, .40 Carats
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold

40 Carat Pear Shape Amethyst and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold with Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
newest addition to your fine jewelry collection! Amethyst, 26.50 x 21.32 x 13.62mm, 40 carats 8 round
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Horizontal Diamond Pendant, 0.40 Total Carat
By Daniella Design
Located in Cedarhurst, NY
This pendant features and 40 Pointer Oval diamond set horizontally. The diamond is E Color, SI2
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ed Wiener 40 Carat Citrine Ring 18k, c1980s
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with a lovely oval cut
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold 5.02 Carat Floral Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning necklace/pendant features a 5.02 -Carat of brilliant round diamonds set in a nature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming Emerald and Diamond gold elephant pendant necklace. This elephant pendant is adorned with
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

.27 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. .27 carat bezel set diamond. 14k yellow gold 17 inch wheat chain with 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.59 Carats of Diamond Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, adding a touch of femininity. Completing the outer halo are 40 white round-cut diamonds, each 0.18 carats
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
1.96 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Pendant with 40 Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds with total weight of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.96 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
1.96 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
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W 0.83 in D 0.18 in L 0.99 in
1.06 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon cushion cut 1.06ct sapphire set in a in a custom-made handmade bezel set pendant with 5 full
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold pendant set with a large, oval-pear, cabochon cut moonstone open set in fourteen
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
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H 1.58 in W 0.79 in
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
halfway down the middle of the heart. Elegant and timeless, this pendant features 0.25 carat total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
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H 0.99 in W 0.6 in L 0.99 in
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold 40 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
- length 40 cm detailed description: Necklace length is 40 cm long and 0.8 mm wide the pendant is
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 15.31 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 15.31 carat elongated pear shape aqua from an early 1900's estate, made into a one of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.46 Carat Pear Pink Tourmaline White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
gold. 1 Genuine reddish pink Tourmaline, approx. total weight 4.46cts, 14.8 x 8.75mm 40 full cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy blue sapphire diamond white gold pendant necklace. This beautiful piece showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Oval Alexandrite Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green oval Alexandrite and diamond pendant necklace. Certified by the GIA as natural, no heat, oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini 2.48 Carat Heart-Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the allure of everlasting romance with this enchanting pendant necklace - a wearable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Diamond Two Row Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Take your love for your other half (or yourself) to the next level with this pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling with an impressive array of 1.0 cttw diamonds, this open heart pendant necklace for her
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.20 Carat VS G Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Onyx Pendant Grams 12.81
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat white gold with onyx . The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 10.09 Carat Columbian Pear Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 10.09ct natural Emerald moderate clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Paraiba" color Agate 15.27 carats set in Silver and 14K Gold Plated Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain 24" Pendant size 40 x 28 mm Details SKU 4489 Metal type 14K Yellow Gold, Silver Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

0.55 Carat Diamond Curved Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.55 Carat Diamond Curved Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Add an elegant touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.25 Carat Diamonds Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Carat Weight: This exquisite cross pendant features a total of 0.25 carats of diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

18 Carat Rose Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in Vannes, FR
sparkle to your outfit. The chain measures 42 cm (adjustable to 40 cm) in 18-carat rose gold forçat mesh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
18 Carat Rose Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
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H 0.24 in W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
0.55 Carat Diamond Curved Pendant Necklace in 14k Rose Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.55 Carat Diamond Curved Pendant Necklace in 14K Rose Gold - Shlomit Rogel Add an elegant touch
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Stephen Webster Jitterbug Toro Beetle 18 Carat Gold and Black Diamond Pendant
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Attention capturing, the Jitterbug Toro Beetle Pendant is set in 18ct yellow Gold with black
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Treated Blue Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pendant is a true statement piece. A center cluster of deep blue, color treated, round cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sterling Silver

Important Aquamarine Pendant Necklace With Diamonds 17.8 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.80 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 30 x 17.5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.19 Carat Diamond Mini Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.19 Carat Diamond Mini Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.34 Carat Diamonds Midi Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.34 Carat Diamonds Midi Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.19 Carat Diamonds Mini Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.19 Carat Diamonds Mini Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.42 Carat Diamond Large Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.42 Carat Diamond Large Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.34 Carat Diamond Midi Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.34 Carat Diamond Midi Halo Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.42 Carat Diamond Large Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.42 Carat Diamond Large Halo Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Make everyday sparkle
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

39 Carat Carved Amethyst Pendant in 18K Gold on Convertible Amethyst Bead Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
with an adjustor link so that the pendant can both worn either way. The amethyst is just under 40
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.03 Carat Oval Peridot Pendant with Round Cut Diamond Halo in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gold. This pendant features a vibrant oval-cut natural 5.03 carat peridot center in a prong setting
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GIA Certified Seven Carats Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
designed by oil painter Polya Medvedeva from Berlin. Encrusted with 40 diamonds, it weighs 7.27 carats in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

88.7 Carat Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
1.8 mm rose cut white diamond accents the bail. Total weight 23.93 grams, length is 40 mm. The woven
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Statement Pendant 2.08 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat 40 Round Diamonds = 0.17 Carats Metal: 14K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.35 Carat VS G Diamonds 18 Carat 269 Stones White Gold Onyx Pendant 13.80 Grams
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat white gold with a onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Statement Pendant 2.08 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carat 40 Round Diamonds = 0.17 Carats Metal: 14K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

AGS Certified 14K Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
adorned with sparkling 7 graduating, prong-set round cut diamonds. The pendant is flanked with 40
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Chic 18 carat gold diamond pendant with omega gold necklace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
– approx. 0.24 crt G/VS Weight: 13.1 grams Size of the pendant 15mm*10mm Necklace length: 40 cm
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Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1.70 Carat Natural Tourmaline Diamond Slide and Clip Pendant 14kt Retractable
Located in New York, NY
tourmaline. Clean clarity and transparent. Oval checkerboard deck cut .40 carat natural pink tourmaline (2
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.86 Carat Cushion Shape Purple Spinel & Diamond Pendants In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant is a captivating expression of elegance and allure. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, it
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.12 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Penguin Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
setting and shine in H-I Color I2 Clarity. The total diamond weight 0.12 Carat and this Pendant suspends
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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40 Carat Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 40 carat pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 73 antique edition and 158 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 40 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 40 carat pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Alberto and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 40 carat pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 172 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 40 carat pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 40 Carat Pendant?

Prices for a 40 carat pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $139,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,200.

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.