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18K White Gold Opal & Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Opal & Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 1 Opal - 3.55 CT Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Sterling Silver Natural 5.58 CTW Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Gifts
Located in New York, NY
Natural 5.58 CTW Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant in sterling silver studded with round cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Cross Natural Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
' inch Cross size: approx 1' inch tall Center stone: Natural Blue Sapphire 2.0mm approx 0.05CT Nice Blue
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold, Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural blue sapphire cross pendant in 18K gold. It has square cut sapphires studded with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Handcrafted 18k Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Gifts for Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18k Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Gifts for Mom studded with oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Made in 14k White Gold Gift for Valentine
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Made in 14k White Gold Gift for Valentine studded with round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant 14K Gold Prong Setting Religious Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate faith and style with this exquisite Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant, crafted in 14K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant – A Symbol of Faith & Elegance
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Experience the perfect blend of spirituality and luxury with our 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Cross
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.30ct Royal Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant in 9K White Gold + Chain. Italy, c1970s
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Italian provenance, this magnificent piece is designed as cross / crucifix pendant, set with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Cross with Natural Sapphire Gems Gold Blue sapphire Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant 14k Rose Gold approx 5.20 grams Natural Blue sapphire 11 stones
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Cross Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold and Blue Sapphire Gemstone
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a round cut sapphire that completes your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 2 Carat Montana Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant are embellished with eleven collet set Montana sapphires, totalling 2cts, all in linear
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Cross with Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Stunning gold cross pendant with 11 blue sapphires. Marked with 750 gold or 18 Karat. Five faceted
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2010s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive Rare Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Cross
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K Diamond 12-RND-0,14-G/SI1A Sapphire 5-2,7ct Weight 2 grams With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cross Pendant with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds In 18K White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Experience refined luxury with this exquisite necklace, featuring a stunning cross pendant crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Handmade Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant in Sterling Silver Jewelry for Him
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant in sterling silver studded with oval cut blue sapphire. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Classic Cross Blue Sapphire Diamond White 14k Gold Pendant for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Blue Sapphire 16-0,39 ct Weight 1,31 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for
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2010s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.88ct Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 0.88ct Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline, Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Ruby Cross Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire 6.44 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.54 carat, Ruby 5.90 carats Cross Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cabochon Blue Sapphire Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabuchon Blue Sapphire 15.12 carats Cross Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

0.94 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Cross Pendant in 18W Ref1605
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k White Gold, this pendant showcases a stunning arrangement of vivid blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.51 Carat Round Blue Sapphire and 0.26 Ct Natural Diamond Cross Pendant ref1305
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Explore the elegance of this sapphire cross pendant, adorned with 1.51 carats of brilliant blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
inches. It is decorated with twenty white diamonds and bordered on each arm with synthetic blue sapphires
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ct 6.35 Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Cross Pendant
Located in Cattolica, IT
A classic cross pendant embellished with sapphires in a beautiful deep blue color. Sapphires weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cross pendant in 9 karat yellow gold and silver studded with blue sapphires and emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure studded with blue sapphires
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Faith Inspired 14 Karat Solid White Gold Cross Pendant with Blue Sapphire Accent
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning 14 Karat Solid White Gold Cross Pendant with Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.43 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Ruby Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.57 carat with Ruby 1.08 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant Cross Pendant in 14K White Gold with Blue Sapphires and Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exude grace and elegance with this stunning cross pendant, expertly crafted in 14K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross with Yellow and Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This striking cross pendant is a captivating fusion of vivid color and elegant craftsmanship. Set
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

TJD 1/4 Carat Diamond & Natural Blue Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
An exquiste choice, this diamond cross pendant beautifully expresses your faith. The pendant is
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Antique Edwardian Cornflower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Disciples Cross
Located in New York, NY
centers seven faceted cornflower blue sapphires in a cross formation. Sapphires are among the most
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Cross with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Sapphire Cross with Diamonds—a stunning fusion
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

18 Karat White Gold Cross with Diamonds and 17.43 Carat Multicolored Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold cross is set with Round Sapphires in shades of blue, yellow
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Geometric Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross Pendant is handmade with microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Rubelite...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
H 0.91 in W 0.91 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold Rhombus shaped cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
H 1.07 in W 1.07 in D 0.08 in Dm 1.07 in L 1.07 in
14k Gold Vintage Large Sapphire Cross with Rose Cut Diamond Halo Borders
Located in Fairfield, CT
blue color sapphires, approximately 3.12 TCW, decorated with halos of rose cut diamonds, prong set. The
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20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

2.30 Carat 14 Karat Gold Cross with Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Cross Pendant w/ Bezel- and Flush-Set Precious Stones Matte Finish w/ Polished Dot
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat yellow Gold and black Rhodium cross pendant necklace and chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Long Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background look. This gorgeous cross pendant necklace features 6 brilliant-cut natural white Diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
cut blue sapphire of about .24 carats. Weight: 3.2 Grams (2.05 Dwt). Measurements: 54 mm by 32 mm
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold & Enamel Cross by Lacloche Freres
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire and White Enamel Cross by LaCloche Freres, Paris ca. 1900. Comes with a
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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customize Cross Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Pink Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
H 0.99 in W 0.83 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.83 in L 0.99 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Necklace with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric reversible 3-D Cross pendant is beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Sa...

18K Gold Cross with Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Stunning gold cross pendant with 11 blue sapphires. Marked with 750 gold or 18 Karat. Five faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k 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

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
A pendant representing a cross featuring baguette cut sapphires and 5 round diamonds Natural
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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Byzantine Rounded Cross Pendant with Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Enhance your allure with a gold cross pendant adorned with radiant round sapphires and intricate
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Andreoli Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This pendant features: - 0.52
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cross Diamond 3 Carat and Blue Sapphire 4.07 Carat Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Cross Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Stone: Diamonds Stone Carat Weight: 3.00
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1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Blue Sapphire Cross Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of blue sapphire cross pendants for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 39 vintage versions or 60 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of blue sapphire cross pendants made by Medieval jewelers — as well as those associated with Byzantine — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, Cartier and Kent Raible are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for round cut blue sapphire cross pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of blue sapphire cross pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Blue Sapphire Cross Pendants?

Prices for blue sapphire cross pendants start at $422 and top out at $115,150 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,800.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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