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Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Pendant in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has octagon cut sapphire with diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Invisible Set White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 22 calibre cut sapphires invisible set into a pear style 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

A Silver Nielloware Pendant set with Red Sapphire & Ruby.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
2.55” X 1/2” wide. The Silver weight of the Pendant alone is 25 Grams. The tiny Red Sapphires total
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2010s Thai Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver

Sapphire Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14K white gold sapphire and diamond butterfly pendant necklace. This elegant pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
central eight petal floral design, embellished with a bezel set 0.04Ct round faceted blue sapphire to the
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
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Dm 0.91 in L 18 in
Vintage French Ruby and Sapphire Clover Pendant Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage French ruby and sapphire clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. The harlequin’s head is a bezel-set perfectly cut round deep blue cabochon sapphire, and his feet are
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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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H 2 in W 1.125 in L 31 in
Australian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This futuristic pendant features a 30 carat Australian opal bezel set in the center of this pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, 1.65 ct Sapphire
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful sapphire and diamond pendant is so contemporary with its stylish bezel set gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Roman Malakov Ruby and Sapphire Flower Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
sapphire surrounded by 6 rubies (1.26 carats total) in a floral motif. Each gemstone is bezel set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.65ct Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, Sapphire And Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set at the center. Surrounding the aquamarine is a halo of calibrated French-cut sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cellini 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant with Pear Shaped Multicolored Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 18 karat white gold and Diamond pendant. The pendant is set with round brilliant
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.05ct Asscher Cut Aquamarine Pendant, Sapphire & Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite platinum pendant showcasing a bezel-set, natural Asscher-cut aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A light blue 5mm round faceted blue sapphire is set in a 22K double twist wire bezel setting with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Antique Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, complemented by natural calibre-cut rubies and sapphires bezel-set. Crafted in platinum circa 1920, the charm
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Alexander The Great Coin Blue Sapphire Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
in an hand fabricated 18k yellow gold pendant. The setting is embellished with a bezel set cabochon
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emteem Certified 3.68 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Emteem Certified 3.68 Carat Oval Cut
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 4.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 4.28 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 4.12 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous 4.12 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire measuring 10.48 X 7.66 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.09 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous 3.09 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire measuring 8.6 X 6.35mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.75 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous 1.75 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite measuring 8.50 X 6.40mm and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.13 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Pendant in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.13 Carat Oval Cut
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chaumet Paris Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bumble Bee Pendant
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
karat gold pendants depicting a bumble bee make for a charming and most wearable pendant. Bezel set
Category

2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
half-drilled and attached with a post from the back, while the sapphires are bezel set into gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bumble Bee Pendant
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
karat gold pendants depicting a bumble bee make for a charming and most wearable pendant. Bezel set
Category

2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1.74ct pear shaped blue sapphire accented by a round brilliant cut bezel set diamond. The bezel is also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.73ct IGI Certified Colour Change Untreated Sapphire Heart Cut 18k Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
, very clean stone. Set in a bespoke made 18k white gold rubover/bezel pendant setting, A finely made
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...

1.71 Carat Pink Sapphire Ruby Halo Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval soft light pink sapphire center stone, bezel set with a halo of 17 round bead set rubies. On
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Silver 18KW Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant on Hikari Omega Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
' shaped pendant Oval white opal with red, orange, blue and green play of color, bezel set, approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Unique Bi Colour Green Yellow Untreated Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Rubover
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
light return. Set in a beautiful 18k yellow gold rubover bezel pendant. Sapphire is Australian mined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum Citrine Teal Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Teardrop Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellowish-Orange Color (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Teal Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Rubover Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Bezel Rubover Pendant Necklace. 0.85
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.16ct Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Rubover Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Light Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Round Cut Bezel Rubover Pendant Necklace. 1.16 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Berberyn Certified 3.08 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a Berberyn Certified 3.08 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire measuring
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 2.64 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 2.64 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 4.66 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 4.66 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.27 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.27 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a Berberyn Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire measuring 9.5
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.89 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.89 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 5.04 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 5.04 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.04 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Custom Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.04 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.12 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom, bezel-set pendant necklace features a gorgeous Berberyn Certified 3.12 Carat Oval Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Octagon Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Octagon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

IGI Certified 1.39 Carat Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Set in a beautiful 18k white gold rubover bezel pendant. The pendant is hanging on a 18" (45cm) curb
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond & Blue Sapphire Evil Eye Pendant Necklace In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with. Features 10 half bezel set baguette cut blue sapphires weighing 0.81 carat with pave set round
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Orange Sapphire 18k Gold Figure Pendant Drop Necklace Sculpture by ABJewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
with a rose-cut sapphire set in a bezel. Also, pictured together with He pendant and on a leather multi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Other

EGL Certified 5.02 Carat Pear Diamond Pendant and Diamond Halo & Sapphire Detail
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
bezel set diamonds and 8 round-cut blue sapphires. Crafted from 18k white gold, this delicate but
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.62 Carat Pear Shaped Grey Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Fancy gray color Pear shaped diamond and sapphire pendant necklace. 4.62ct pear shaped rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Sapphires Two Diamonds 2.85 Carat White Gold 16.5 Inch Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
oval-shaped sapphire weighing 1.06 carats Two oval-shaped sapphires weighing 1.65 carats Two bezel-set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shape & Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant, Sapphire Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphire halo is further accentuated by a second pear-shaped border adorned with dazzling pave-set round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opening Envelope Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and the other a hinged flap Accented by a bezel set round cut sapphire "seal" Weighing approximately
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold & Cornflower Blue Sapphire Egg Pendant - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
bezel set cabochon cut Sapphire (approx. 0.57 Total Carat Weight - 3.5 mm. Wide x 5.0 mm. Long x 3.0 mm
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
improves mental strength. Designed with round cut emerald, sapphire and emerald with diamonds set around
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.17 Carat Oval Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in US
. Accent diamonds weigh 0.32 carats total. All the gemstones are set in bezel and the pendant necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
22k yellow gold hand made pendant with jewels. The pendant is bezel set with one emerald cut genuine
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Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
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H 0.5 in W 2.25 in L 4 in
Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 1.70 Carat Lariat Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
weighing 1.55 carats. The sapphire is securely bezel set in white gold, adding a touch of elegance to the
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 1.70 Carat Lariat Gold Necklace Pendant
Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 1.70 Carat Lariat Gold Necklace Pendant
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H 17.05 in W 0.23 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.23 in L 17.05 in
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
The Greek evil eye here in 18k yellow gold with our known solid way and set with a microscope of
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Evil Eye Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds
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W 0.708 in D 0.118 in Dm 0.708 in L 1.181 in
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Bezel Set Sapphire Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate bezel set sapphire pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 256 vintage or 317 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bezel set sapphire pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bezel set sapphire pendant over the years, but those made by OGI Ltd, Chopard and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bezel set sapphire pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 401 sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a bezel set sapphire pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Bezel Set Sapphire Pendant?

Prices for a bezel set sapphire pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $195,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.