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Rhodochrosite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Watford, GB
Rhodochrosite and Diamond Pendant Necklace Rhodochrosite - Sweet-Home Colorodo Mine USA, 19.85cts
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold

Platinum Pearls Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Platinum pearls ruby, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace no marks on the necklace, pearls didnt
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Diamond Pendant necklace circa 1900. Openwork settings are made of platinum topped 14k
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

  • Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
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W 1.75 in L 17.5 in
Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Diamond Pendant necklace circa 1900. Openwork settings are made of platinum topped 14k
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum

  • Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in L 17.5 in
Incredible Belle Époque Diamond Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Belle Époque Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch. Round old-cut and single-cut diamonds
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 3.00 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful aqua and diamond pendant necklace from the Victorian (1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
Glistening Diamond This very charming antique Diamond pendant necklace is turn of last century
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

  • Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
  • Antique Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
  • Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
  • Antique Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
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H 1.15 in W 0.6 in L 15.75 in
Edwardian 2.60 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Beauty Expressed This absolutely beautiful, Edwardian pendant necklace is 1900/09 ca Elegantly drop
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold

  • Edwardian 2.60 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Antique Edwardian 2.60 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
  • Edwardian 2.60 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 1.58 in W 0.83 in L 19.49 in
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting horse shoe necklace with old cut diamond. Lenght: 44cm Weight: 6gr.
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1910s British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Edwardian Belle Époque diamond pendant/brooch from the early 1900's. There is a count of
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1890s Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning museum quality Victorian - Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant with 21
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Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian/Edwardian Imperial Topaz Diamond Pendant/Necklace 1900 ca.
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasures This outstanding and quite unique antique pendant is Victorian in transition to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold This incredible highly
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
evening gown, or as a pendant necklace made it of ready use with its dedicated chain and Diamond hoop
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1840s European Georgian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

  • Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
  • Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
  • Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
  • Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
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H 2.05 in W 0.91 in L 18.51 in
GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Brooch in 4cts of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
This extraordinary antique Edwardian necklace displays a fabulous, open-worked pendant adorned with
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Pearl 14k Gold Vintage Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
shaped pattern in a circular mount. The necklace is a later addition to the pendant and measures 16
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Diamond is 1.10 ct. Totally chain lenght is 42 cm. Pendant is original chain is new we can extend it
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 14k Australian Opal Burmese Ruby Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredible example of the Edwardian period, this beautiful pendant is done in 14K gold and
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mythical Fish Sea Creature Dragon Diamond Pendant Necklace Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ART NOUVEAU GOLD PENDANT OF A MYTHICAL FISH SEA
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A HORSESHOE ADORNED
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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

Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Total weight is 0.60 carat old cut diamond
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1880s European Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Lion Poppy Oriemtal Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pendant has been made out 18 karat gold in the last decade of the 19th century. It is
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with a central panel of carved Rock
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Florentine Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's hand Florentine Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 5 round full cut diamonds set in 14k
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified .68 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco diamond pendant necklace. EGL certified center stone with a tapered baguette
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

2.44 Carat Transitional Cut Platinum Diamond Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco transitional cut diamond pendant necklace. EGL certified center stone set in
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace. Hand set with
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Art Deco Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Filigree open work pendant with 35 round diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

.50 Carat Round Cabochon Ruby Diamond Pierced Engraved Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 1 beautiful round cabochon 14k yellow gold bezel
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

7.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Edwardian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian Belle Époque diamond pendant necklace. Circa 1910. Three section diamond filled hinged
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

5.02 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1915 handmade emerald and diamonds pendant necklace. Old Euro, Old Mine, Old square cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 6.65 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1920's sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. This classic Art Deco platinum
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Aqua Pearl Diamond Platinum Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's civil war era handmade aqua, pearl and diamond pendant necklace. 7.00ct oval, light blue
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Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Edwardian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian 1900's Pearl and diamond pendant necklace. Saltwater center pearl with a halo of 8 round
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Krementz GIA Certified Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Nouveau pearl and diamond pendant necklace. circa 1890's. The floral enamel pendant is platinum
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Jade Diamond Platinum Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade natural and diamond pendant necklace. Certified GIA untreated. Original Victorian 1860
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19th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

15.00 Carat Geometric Kunzite Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Kunzite and diamond pendant necklace. 15.00ct free form geometric natural shape
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

Art Deco Floral Diamond 0. 55 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 16 Inch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco Floral Diamond Pendant Necklace—a true embodiment of timeless
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 70.00 Carat Tear Drop Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1915, Emerald and diamond pendant necklace. Early 1900's Tear drop shape natural Columbian 70.00
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10K White Gold & Platinum Antique Necklace, .32ct, 7.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique diamond pendant necklace with platinum chain and 10k white gold pendant bezel. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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White Gold, Platinum

40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Quartz, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 0.98ct Sapphire and Diamond, 18ct 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 Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This antique pearl and diamond pendant necklace has been
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1890s Art Deco Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our antique jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.27 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, brilliance and presence. The Edwardian diamond pendant necklace is an exceptional gauge of gold and in
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Antique 2.27 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1910
  • Antique 2.27 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1910
  • Antique 2.27 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1910
  • Antique 2.27 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1910
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H 1.42 in W 0.84 in L 16.5 in
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 3.99 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, hinged ring loop attachment. This antique pearl and diamond pendant necklace has been independently
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

.67 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian diamond pendant necklace. 1 Old European cut center diamond in a silver front and 14k
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Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright pink oval and pear Sapphire, diamond pendant necklace. circa 1920 to 1930 with natural color
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese
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Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Purple Amethyst Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold Italian
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
About 0.60 cts diamonds
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Early 1900s Italian Contemporary Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian river pearls diamonds and platinum pendant necklace circa 1910. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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1910s Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
is a rare find! The circular pendant is topped by a bow, centering an old European-cut diamond
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Rock Crystal Diamonds Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds. On a black cord, accented by 12 rings of brilliant-cut diamonds. All diamonds with a total weight
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver

  • 1920s Rock Crystal Diamonds Silver Pendant Necklace
  • 1920s Rock Crystal Diamonds Silver Pendant Necklace
  • 1920s Rock Crystal Diamonds Silver Pendant Necklace
  • 1920s Rock Crystal Diamonds Silver Pendant Necklace
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Dm 1.65 in L 14.96 in
Diamonds and Pearl Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very beautiful antique pendant necklace, made circa 1900. Made in platinum and set with Old
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Navette Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
old mine cut diamonds weigh approximately 1 carat total. The necklace is 17 inches long. The pendant
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Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Pearl Tassel Victorian Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade turn of the century 1900’s diamond and pearl pendant necklace. Pierced top with wagon
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
EGL certified Victorian 1900 handmade filigree drop pendant and handmade filigree chain. The
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl 14K Gold Necklace / Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One amethyst and diamond Victorian pendant charm centering one pear shape amethyst weighing 50 ct
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique 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 Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect antique diamond pendant necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique diamond pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique diamond pendant necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Diamond Pendant Necklace?

The price for an antique diamond pendant necklace starts at $150 and tops out at $306,250 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,720.

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.