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Cartier Bar Pendant

Vintage 1940's Cartier Yellow and Rose 14K Gold Bars Pyramid Pendant Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier gold bars pyramid pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1994 Rare Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Malachite
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Malachite necklace pendant designed by Cartier. This is a very rare and very hard to find necklace
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
! Details: Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Half ozt Gold Bar Pendant 0.512 Troy Oz (15.89g.) 10.50mm x 20.00mm
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic necklace pendant brooch designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional, very
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This unique and wonderful Cartier Paris Pendant-Watch necklace was manufactured ca. 1920 with the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

Cartier 1970 By Aldo Cipullo Brooch Pin In 18Kt Vermeil Over Sterling Silver
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
very rare geometric design by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier. A great modernist brooch pin, designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
pendant lapel watch. E. Gubelin, Lucerne Circa 1920 In Asian mythology, the dragon represents the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

French-Austrian 1920 Art Deco Jardiniere Pendant Brooch Carved Agates & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco jardiniere pendant brooch. Marvelous colorful piece with great eye appeal, created during
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

Pol Bury Belgium 1970 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spikes Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic spikes pendant-brooch designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Simon G. 18K White Gold 4.69ct Diamond Drop Nekclace
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Newton, MA
chandelier pendant of pear shaped graduated pave set diamond stations separated by a small bar. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wedderien 1928 Art Deco Carved Jade Clip Platinum 12.51 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted with a beautiful geometric pattern in solid platinum. Fitted with a hinged pin bar
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...

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Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. This is the small model, US size 4, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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Diamond Dome 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One diamond dome 18K yellow gold ring featuring wire and gold beaded design centering 21 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.35 ct. With French hallmar...
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20th Century Dome Rings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold 8 Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Frivole ring comprising of 8 flowers, set with round diamonds with DEF color, IF to VVS clarity. Metal is 18k yellow gold, weight 11.95 gram. Signed VCA 750, stamped with serial nu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Gumps 1950 Vintage Nephrite Green Jade Bangle Bracelet Mounted 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
Green nephrite jade bracelet retailed by Gump's. Beautiful vintage piece made after the post war, circa 1950 by the iconic San Francisco store known as Gump's. This bangle bracelet ...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Bangles

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch, by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Brooch around 1980, esigned as a family of elephants walking along a bamboo path, of polished and brushed design in soid 18 K yellow Gold, all elephants with a circular-cut emerald e...
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Bangle Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three matching oval-shaped bangle bracelets Rounded with engraved rope motif throughout Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and signed for Van Cleef & Arpels NY Circa: ...
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Vintage 1960s Bangles

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Beauvince Diamond and South Sea Pearls Necklace and Earrings Suite in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic, the Diamond & Pearl Vines Necklace & Earrings Suite is a fine balance of elegance and flamboyance. Gemstones Type: Pearl Gemstone Origin: South Sea Gemstones ...
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

Mauboussin Paris Pair Of Huggie Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Huggies earrings designed by Mauboussin. Contemporary pair of huggie earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin. They were crafted in solid yellow gold of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Malaquite in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern green malachite and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is made in 18k white gold and set with white diamonds that are D to F color and VS c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Round Red Ruby 18k Gold Multi Tone Hoop Earrings in Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Multi Tone Gold Hoop Earrings. Beautiful earrings featuring stunning vivid red round cut rubies, bezel set in multi tone gold band hoops (yellow, ...
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Rope Design Dangle Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage turquoise earrings (circa 1960s), crafted in 18k yellow gold. Cabochon cut turquoise measures 20mm x 7mm (estimated at 4 carats each - 8 carats total estima...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by Cartier; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. These fine and impressiv...
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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Three Strand Yellow White Rose Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Representing love, fidelity, and friendship this vintage Cartier 'Trinity de Cartier' bangle bracelet has it all. With three interlocking bangles in 18 karat yellow, white and rose g...
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Bangles

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Red Quilted Leather New Wave Heart Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: NZ0169 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-24" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Du...
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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

32.97ct Floral Diamond Necklace
By Ounce Collection Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Floral Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Pear Shape on Bottom is 5.01ct 32.97ct Total Diamond Weight Designed, Handpicked, & Manufactured From Scratch In Los Angeles Using Onl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Bullion Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Made in 18k yellow gold in the form of a gold bullion bar. This bar represents a 1/2 ounce of 18k
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Trifari Necklace and Earring Demi Parure
By Trifari
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
. The width of the largest pendant forming the necklace is 1.5"L x 1.75"W at the base, in the front of
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Lions Head Necklace
By Napier
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
stunning. This gold plated pendant necklace is signed TRIFARI and measures 15"L, while the pendant is 1.5”L
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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Cartier 1/2oz Gold Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold bar weighing 1/2oz, wearable as a pendant. Signed Cartier.
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier Gold Bar Ingot Yellow Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This pendant signed Cartier is a 1/8 ounce gold bar or ingot. It is fully made in 18kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Gold Bar Half Ounce Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This pendant signed Cartier is a half-ounce gold bar or ingot. It is fully made in 18kt yellow gold
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold ¼ Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold ¼ Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Charm Pendant. Crafted in 18 karat
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gold Bar Pendant Charm Chain Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gold Bar Pendant Charm Chain Link Necklace Metal: 18 Karat yellow
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold necklace by Cartier from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Entrelaces Chain Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier Entrelaces chain necklace features two slim bars gently twisted together like
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Cartier Diamond and Onyx Panthere Pendant Necklace 2.85 Carat
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold necklace by Cartier from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The pendant
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CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful and highly collectible designer charm pendant. Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 4.4 Gram 18K Bar Pendant
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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Cartier Gold Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique replication of the gold bar featured as a pendant from Cartier. Signed Cartier.
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Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces

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18k Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond and Onyx Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k white gold Cartier necklace from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The necklace
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Hermès 18k Gold San Coloris Diamond Finesse Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bar and ring motif pendant featured approximately 0.46 carats of round, white, prong-set diamonds
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Diamond

Cartier Entrelacés 18k Rose Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Two slim bars are gently twisted together like an unbreakable bond for this Cartier Entrelacés
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2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
finish and its design. Inspired by cowboy tool, its bar pendant with screw motif dangles from the
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Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18K White Gold Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
finish and its design. Inspired by cowboy tool, its bar pendant with screw motif and diamond dangles from
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Diamond, White Gold

Oscar Heyman 1940 Platinum Round Brooch 2.70 Cts Diamonds and Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
bar, with a trombone lock to wear as a brooch. This piece can be also easily use as a pendant to wear
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 1940 Platinum Round Brooch 2.70 Cts Diamonds and Sapphires
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Cartier 1/4oz Gold Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold bar weighing 1/4oz, wearable as a pendant. Signed Cartier. 
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Cartier 1/4oz Gold Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold bar weighing 1/4oz, wearable as a pendant. Signed Cartier. 
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Vintage Cartier Love Bar Pendant Set in Solid 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A unique vintage Cartier LOVE bar pendant set in 18k white gold. The pendant is formed in the
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Cartier 1 OZ. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ingot Bar Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Ingot Gold BAr Pendant Charm Style: Pendant Charm Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size
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Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 1/4 Oz Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Chain Estate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Cartier gold bar pendant or charm, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The solid three
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18 Karat Gold Charm or Pendant from 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18k Yellow Gold Charm or Pendant from 70 s This authentic
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Cartier 1/4 Oz Bar Ingot 18k Yellow Gold Charm Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This minimal yet beautiful bracelet from Cartier will make an excellent everyday piece. It is
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Cartier LOVE Paved Diamond 18K Rose Gold Round Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the well-known House of Cartier, this estate LOVE Collection piece is an exquisite encounter
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Classic Estate Cartier 18K and 24K Yellow Gold Large L'Ingot D'or Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large vintage Cartier 24K and 18K Swiss gold bullion bar pendant The Swiss gold bar is
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Cartier Yellow Gold 1 Ounce Solid Ingot Bar Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier 1 ounce ingot bar is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Seed Pearl Lingerie Pin / Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Troy, MI
Rare vintage Cartier 14 karat lingerie bar pin the style of which was used early in the 20th
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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Yellow Gold Love Collection Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable chain, bottom Bar Pendant measuring 1 1/8 inch in Length. Comes in original Presentation Box.
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18k Gold

Cartier Meli Melo White Gold Diamond, Tourmaline, Moonstone& Aquamarine Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
, iolite, pink tourmaline, and chalcedony. Adorning the "pendant" frame and the bar-link necklace are
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Belle Epoque Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Natural Pearl Lapel Watch Pendant CH Meylan
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
the pendant. The piece measures approximately 2" in length and has a diamond set platinum bar that
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Cartier Lanieres Bar Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold with Diamonds and Cord
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 14.00 ", Pendant Length: 48.80 mm, Pendant Width: 2.75 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Lanieres Bar Pendant
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Cartier Lanieres Bar Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Cord
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 40.20 mm, Pendant Width: 2.85 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Lanieres Bar Pendant
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Cartier Diamond Gold LOVE Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Vail, CO
with sliding bar pendant, accented by three round-cut diamonds and screw motif detail at hinge
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Cartier Bar Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier bar pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a cartier bar pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any cartier bar pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a cartier bar pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cartier Bar Pendant?

Prices for a cartier bar pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $5,849, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,275.

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.