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Casual Every Day Blue Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Diamond 28-RND57-0,11-4/4A Blue
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine sapphire and diamond drop pendant. Sapphire Quality Color Pink/Yellow/Blue Cut Oval
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Prussian Eagle Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weighing approximately 0.41 carat Transparent medium blue in color and prong set With rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.07 Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1920's Art Deco filigree sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Platinum pendant necklace
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds and big dark blue cushion sapphire (very dark blue). It was inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...

Chic Blue Sapphire Diamond White 14K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Gold 14K Necklace (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 6- RND -0.15ct - I/SI1A Diamond 20- RND -0.09ct
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2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
An elegant antique Edwardian lavaliere necklace adorned with a beautiful Art Nouveau pendant
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 0.54 Cts/14 Pcs Diamond 0.33 Cts/48 Pcs With a heritage of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
blue sapphire, diamond, and detachable flowers part with diamonds and yellow and orange sapphires. This
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant necklace, 16.5 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, yellow sapphires, and big dark blue cushion sapphire (very
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a flat cut blue sapphire weighing 1.39 carats. Dimensions: L x 18.11 in / L x 45cm. Alex Jona
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire WhiteDiam. 18Karat White Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
diamonds (0.01 ct, 2 pieces) 18 karat white gold butterfly pendant necklace, mounted on 18 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
has in the center a blue cushion sapphire surrounded by a pavement of diamonds. The chain is a thin
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18kt White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 15 in, New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
NEW, Contemporary 18kt white gold diamond, vibrant pink sapphire, and blue sapphire designer
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Jacobean Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Jacobean style 18 karat white gold brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Silver 11.20 ct Natural Turquoise Diamonds Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
* Silver 11.20 ct Natural Turquoise Diamonds Antique Pendant Necklace* This ring features an 11.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Taru Jewelry Lock Pendant Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
sapphire. Lock necklace serial number T237 brown rosecut diamonds: 0.52 cttw blue sapphire: 0.53 cttw 18K
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, flower pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique piece from the Victorian era. Firstly, an oval shaped sapphire
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Unheated Ceylon Vintage 11.12 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE DIAMOND ANTIQUE PENDANT! 7.24 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL NO HEAT SAPPHIRE
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.98 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This blue sapphire and diamond pendant necklace has been
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exude elegance and luxury with this 18k white gold sapphire and diamond pendant. Aparticularly
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.04 carat sapphire and 15k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
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Antique 3.58ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.02ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.58 carat Ceylon blue sapphire and 2.02 carat diamond, 15 karat
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
necklace a paradigm of “happy jewelry.” - 55 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.88cts - 17 Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
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Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.19 carat sapphire and 0.11 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 18 karat
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Whiteside & Blank Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Pendant Lavaliere 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Sapphire Silver Set Butterfly Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.91 Carat opal, 0.88 Carat diamond and 0.54 Carat sapphire
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver

Edwardian 1.35 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pendant, C.1910s
Located in London, GB
A strikingly beautiful pendant featuring a single natural, unheated blue sapphire delicately mil
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Love Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian heart pendant necklace. The pendant is heart shaped and has
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Sapphire & Diamond Pearl Enameled Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
blue enameled oval yellow gold plaque sits a bezel set square cut faceted natural vibrant blue sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco pendant with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and two
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire And Diamond Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant centered with a pear shape old cut diamond and navy blue
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Sapphire and Polychrome Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique pendant/brooch is fine quality set with an impressive blue sapphire and polychrome enamel
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Modern Sapphires Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Second- hand sapphire diamond necklace - Very good condition - Very little worn - Fully checked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floating Blue Sapphire Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
floating blue sapphire weighing 0.74 carats. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced plaque-shaped pendant and bale with filigree and flowing foliate
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 3.94 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and diamond stations Sapphires are cushion-shaped cabochons - transparent medium blue Weighing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
cut diamonds decorted with natural baguet cut blue sapphires pendant lenght 5cm dates back to 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond And Sapphire Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond pendant with navy blue natural sapphire made by important
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
of a pear cut sapphire surrounded on both sides by a line of 4 modern brilliant cut diamonds and 3
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

J.E. Caldwell 52.12 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
station Featuring graduated pear cut sapphire drops throughout, weighing approximately 43.20 carats total
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Jona Chalcedony White Diam. Blue Sapphire 18Karat White Gold Pend. Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
surrounded by blue sapphires and white diamonds, suspending from a 18 karat white gold chain, 17.7"-45cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique English cabochon sapphire cross pendant, circa 1900. This antique cross pendant is crafted
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
/ total weight of Diamonds ca. 1 ct. Total of 10 light Blue Ceylon Sapphires, both old European diamond
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Sapphire and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.12 carat ruby and sapphire, seed pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Edwardian-Early Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This unique antique diamond filigree necklace carries the heritage of two eras. The late Edwardian
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20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Ceylon blue sapphire necklace with diamonds has been independently tested using state of the art
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire pendant necklace with diamonds is supplied with a sapphire certificate supplied by the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Halo Necklace - 14k Emerald 1.34ctw GIA Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 1.26ct Cut: Emerald Color: Blue Certified by: GIA Report Number: 5221534428 Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Color Cushion Stones & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
scintillating white diamonds which weighs 0.96 ct, their radiance enhancing the pendant's overall beauty
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20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, Whi...

Antique 0.85Ct Sapphire and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14kt White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cross Pendant, w/ Chain, .25cttw Italian
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A beautiful 14kt white gold cross with 4 invisible set princess cut blue sapphires of approximately
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque French .95 Ct Natural Sapphire 5.0 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
surmounted by with the gleam of Diamonds This extra – ordinary antique pendant is of large oval shape with
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
brilliant blue stones in a romantic, winding 18K yellow gold setting. These incredible sapphires would have
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Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond Sapphire Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
sapphire bracelet, is applied in the center. Around the border is engraved "DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST
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Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

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Antique Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique blue sapphire diamond pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect antique blue sapphire diamond pendant necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. An antique blue sapphire diamond pendant necklace from Clarissa Bronfman, Hana Or and Natkina — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. Most of our antique blue sapphire diamond pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace?

Prices for an antique blue sapphire diamond pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $12,670, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,193.

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.