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Freshwater Pearl Wisteria Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pearl chain. The gently articulated form is designed as a wisteria blossom with pearl petals hanging
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The elegant South Sea pearl and diamond bow pendant features 3 articulated sections set with 2.65
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Crystal, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire pendant necklace features an articulated grapevine of drop shape faceted gems
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Antique Aquamarine Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-loaded bolt ring fastening. This pearl, diamond and aquamarine pendant has been independently tested
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features an articulated grapevine of drop shape faceted Ceylon blue sapphires flanking
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant/brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive natural pearl
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Carnelian Gold Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Microcosmos Pendant Necklace in 18 karat rosé gold
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...

Antique 3.20 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 3.20 carat aquamarine, pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant; part
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.20 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 3.20 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
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Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 3.99 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated drop style pendant is ornamented with a central feature articulated eight-claw set 1.57Ct Old
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

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

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Pendant Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Micro Pendant drop necklace is in 18 karat in rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat aquamarine, seed pearl pendant and 15 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
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Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant. Charming articulated drop with rows of tiny Persian
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Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
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W 1.5 in L 3.25 in
Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Pendant Necklace 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian peridot and pearl pendant necklace in 15 karat yellow gold. This sweet pendant is set
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The drop pendant has a circular form, ornamented to the center with an articulated bezel set Old
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
vivid red color. There are three beautiful silvery white pearls. The jewels are set in an articulated
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Opal Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
SET THROUGHOUT WITH LOVELY GRADUATED SEED PEARLS. THE JEWEL HAS AN ARTICULATED BALE THAT CAN BE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910 Edwardian Austrian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
rose motif framing an articulated pearl at the center. This pendant is elegant and classy and would be
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.20 carat garnet, pearl and hot white enamel, 18 karat
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
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Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
, suspended from a platinum, trace link chain. The pendant is articulated with old cut- natural diamond arms
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold with a Pearl pendant. The jewel with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1800s Antique 1.78 Carat Peridot Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a seed pearl. The lower border of the pendant supports an articulated drop comprised of a paired
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.02 Carat Garnet and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.02 carat garnet and seed pearl, 9k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Mother of Pearl Jeweled Gun Pendant in Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and mother of pearl gun pendant in 18-karat rose and white gold. Whether you are a fan of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

"Clown Strike North" Baroque South Sea Pearl Pendant with Chain in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
articulated clown pendant! We had this pendant for a while, but it's frankly sort of creepy, and the world
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive gemstone pendant is fine quality set with a ruby, pearl and very well color matched
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 0.61 in L 18 in
Gucci Turquoise Pearl Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Horsebit Bee Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 2.0 mm cable link chain centering a gold hinged horsebit motif pendant Suspending an
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
pendant is articulated with both pearl sections articulated. The gorgeous silvery white pearls are 4mm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork design, with central
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White 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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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brisbane, QLD
tourmalines and cultured seed pearls. The pendant centres on four brilliant cut pink tourmalines and is
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady Man Pendant Charm Rose Quartz Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
WITH A HAT IN ROSE QUARTZ, PEARL AND 14 KARAT GOLD. WE ALSO HAVE A BLACK ONYX MATCHING PENDANT! This
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.88 carat opal and 0.84 carat diamond, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow and white
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
garland is articulated and has a sweet water pearl suspended from it. The metal pin is a replacement, it
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Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Lady Man Pendant Charm Necklace Black Onyx Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
WITH A HAT IN BLACK ONYX, PEARL AND 14 KARAT GOLD. WE ALSO HAVE A ROSE QUARTZ MATCHING PENDANT! YOU
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Akoya Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
reaching to just beneath the articulated diamond-set suspension loop. 9 x Sea water cultured pearl
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
articulated cultured pearl in the center, this necklace will surely draw oodles of compliments your way! This
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
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H 1.63 in W 1.38 in L 18 in
Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Garnet Pearl Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Garnet set
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Garnet, Silver

Cultured Pearl and 5.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage cultured pearl and 5.32 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold necklace; part of our
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Antique 1660s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the form of a blue
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Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

15k Gold Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Diamond and Pearl Necklace
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds, and beautiful pearls. The centerpiece of the necklace is articulated, hinged in two places so
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Imperial Jade Pendant with Diamonds Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
-crafted in 18K white gold, this new pendant is fully articulated with seven "joints" that allow freedom of
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2010s Singaporean Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 14 carat yellow gold, 14 karat rose gold cross
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
By Linda Levinson
Located in North Miami, FL
antiquities as articulated in her design. There are 9 pendant fabs dangling made of glass, stone, resin and
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Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold Plate

Pearl Diamond Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of diamond and pearl ear pendants of articulated design, mounted on 18kt white gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Greek Revival Articulated Locket Brooch Penendant 18 Karat Gold Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine size Greek revival brooch with articulated pendant was made around 1870 out of red and
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Antique 1870s European Greek Revival Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Gold Pendant Earrings Articulated Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Filigree
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Articulated Pendant Earrings with
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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14k Gold, Gold

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.13 carat diamond pendant in 14 karat white and yellow
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
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W 0.78 in L 1.88 in
Alex Jona Articulated White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Feather Pendant
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, 18k white gold articulated diamond feather pendant featuring 1.17
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1880s Hardstone and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
completed with a feature articulated, pearl ornamented, paired leaf drop. The pendant is suspended from a
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Antique 1880s French Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. An impressive convertible pendant/brooch, set
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design features a single pearl, supporting an impressive articulated natural pearl terminal. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pendant of gilt silver set with amythest and emerald pastes and mother of pearl stones
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
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H 2.75 in W 2 in
Antique 8.18 Carat Aquamarine 5.14 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
seed pearls encompassing the feature aquamarine. The amethyst pendant suspends from a fine 18k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Pearl Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period diamond and pearl earrings, the pendants comprised of articulated
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Antique 1830s Georgian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Diamond Pave Articulated Lavalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Diamond Pave Articulated Lavalier Necklace has a unique combination of elements
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Articulated Pendant Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate articulated pendant pearl for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 106 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a articulated pendant pearl from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic articulated pendant pearl over the years, but those made by Nathalie Jean, Ella Gafter and Alex Jona are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A articulated pendant pearl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 70, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a articulated pendant pearl, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Articulated Pendant Pearl?

The price for a articulated pendant pearl starts at $252 and tops out at $183,106 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,323.

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.