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Goshwara Carved Rock Crystal with Emerald & Diamonds Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Carved Rock Crystal Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from Collection. Our G-One
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
emerald into which we have hand-carved floral motifs. The emerald is capped with three full cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carved Coral Emerald Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing pendant create with antiques Peony carved in Japanies rose coral, Emerald carved Leaf
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Antique 19th Century Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carved Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Emerald 7.50 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Black and Grey Shaded Carved Jade Pendant with Diamond, Emerald and Black Onyx
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind beautiful black and grey carved Jade pendant with round and baguette diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

9.12 Carat Carved Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Carved emerald & illuminated with 3.31 carats rose cut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Happy Buddha Emerald with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 9.46 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Emerald with Diamond Happy Buddha Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.22 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Coral Buddha Pendant in 18k Gold Set with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Honolulu, HI
diamonds, totaling approximately 0.15 ct., 18 rectangular green emeralds channel set totaling approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Horus Pendant in 18k Gold with Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, rendered in solid 18k Gold set with emerald and white diamonds with hand-carved malachite inlay in KHIRY
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Emerald & Diamond Textured Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
a drop dangle style that carries two fine emeralds, one of which is GIA certified, and diamonds
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace With Shield Cut Emeralds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau carved 18k white gold pendant, with two emerald center stones; one shield, and one
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2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 102.74 Carat Carved Mogul Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved mogul cabochon natural emerald and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified natural carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18k Gold GIA Carved Pear Cabochon Emerald Diamond Scalloped Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
a large pear shape cabochon cut emerald that has been perfectly carved into showing a truly elegant
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carvin French Colombian Emerald Diamond Carved Platinum Necklace
By Carvin French
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Carvin French Jewelry Designer Emerald and Diamond Pendant Platinum Chain Necklace. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 108.04 Carat Minor to Moderate Oil Ural Origin Carved Emerald and Diamond Heavy
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Natural Emerald Carved Crowned Jesus Diamond plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 1 hand carved natural emerald of 17 x 12 mm. – 7 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .20
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum Art Deco pendant features nine single cut diamonds and an assortment of triangluar
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 1960's carved bright green Emerald and diamond pendant. 4 carved leaf design emeralds set
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

13.57ct 14K Hand Carved Natural Colombian Emerald Rough Horse Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite hand-carved Colombian emerald rough horse sculpture showcases the raw beauty of
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2010s Colombian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Rich, emerald-green certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade has been whimsically and
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 0.78 in D 0.28 in L 1.61 in
22K Gold Victorian Diamond Ruby and Emerald Curtain Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
gemstones, the pendant contains a stunning array of hand cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The pendant
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Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
similar drink. Set with carved onyx to represent the jacket, one emerald cut diamond and 13 round
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Clarissa Bronfman Signature Green Diamond Emerald Rosary & Moon Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, silver, and emerald tumbler bead - 37" length total Pendant consists of: - hand carved bone - pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 21.17 CTW Carved Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy bar link chain suspending a pendant centering a carved emerald cabochon
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a carved coral representing a lady motif in the central part surrounded by diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver studded with diamonds and enriched with blue sapphires and emeralds. and ruby This pendant is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Vintage Platinum Necklace With 3.16 Carat Minor Oil Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
breathtaking GRS certified vivid green emerald with minor oil treatment. Intricately carved Art Deco style with
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and rubies. This pendant was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Agate Valentine Rose Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold emerald natural agate valentine rose flower cameo diamond pendant necklace This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has a Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Carved Coral. We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.40 Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has a Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Carved Coral. We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Sterling Silver, Yellow Go...

Pink Coral, Emerald, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14Kt Gold and Silver Pendant Neck
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with an emerald in the center of the carved coral surrounded by sapphires and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ebony Skull Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
choice and setting of the precious stones that adorn the crown. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Heart Pendant 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in black wood. Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby The
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Agate and Onyx Beaded Necklace with Diamonds In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Beautiful Carved Agate Pendant with pave diamonds around and beautiful motif.. with carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rhodium, Silver

Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Topaz Heart Pendant 18 Kt Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in ebony black wood. On the claps: -Diamond -Emerald
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Cultured Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegant pendant necklace featuring natural diamonds, emeralds and a single large cultured baroque
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 14k White Gold Natural Emerald Hand Carved Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Make a captivating statement with this exquisite 14k white gold natural emerald hand carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Rubies Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold and silver studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. This pendant is totally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant Diamonds Rubies Pearl 18 Karat Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant was made around 1900 (1880-1920) and is both 18K yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Indian 14K Gold Jade Emerald Bead Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Indian Mughal 14K Yellow Gold necklace with a pendant. The necklace is made of 11.64 cts Emerald
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

SCAVIA Blu White Opal Carved Leaf Shape Sapphires Tuft Emerald Beads Necklace
By Scavia
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a truly mesmerizing Pendant Necklace that effortlessly captures the essence of the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Emerald Black Jade Pendant Elaborately Three-Dimensional Carving, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
) jade pendant features three-dimensionally carved birds nestled among highly detailed wide blades of
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Intaglio Mediterranean Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Pendant necklace in 14kt rose gold. It is composed of Mediterranean Coral carved classical male
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Engraved Pink Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphire, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pendant is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Coral 20.10 g Diamonds 0.50 ct Emeralds, Rubies
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Yellow Gold Pisces Zodiac Sign Pendant with Gemstones
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
diamonds, rubies, and emeralds enhances its beauty, creating a vibrant and eye-catching combination of
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20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Pisces Zodiac Sign Pendant with Gemstones
Vintage Yellow Gold Pisces Zodiac Sign Pendant with Gemstones
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W 1.19 in D 0.24 in L 1.89 in
Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
composed of hand carved Rubies, Sapphires and cabochon Emeralds. The fruit filled basket is further
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Green Burma Jade 35x50 mm with
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Gold Diamond Malachite Emerald "Carmen" WrapRosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
seller personally. Bottom pendant: - 925 sterling silver - rose cut diamonds - pave diamonds - emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14...

Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
vintage style pendant. The jadeite is a beautiful emerald green and it is expertly carved (probably China
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
forms throughout are set with old European and pear cut diamonds. Pendant terminates as a triangle step
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Gold Malachite Emerald Tiger's Eye Diamond Carmen Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendants with identical measures. - 1.65" length x width - brown striped hand carved Indonesian ebony wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14...

Carved Coral Smiling Buddha Pendant in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful smiling Buddha carved coral pendant with emeralds and diamonds. Handmade in 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Love Goldmalachite Ebony Pendant Peridot Diamond Bone Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
bottom clasp that opens and closes allowing the change/remove pendant/charms - hematite carved skull
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Malachite, Hematite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, ...

Engraved Orange Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pendant is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 1.29 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Blue
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

Agate Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A deep earth toned agate is the focus of this leaf pendant trimmed with brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Agate Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.97 in
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Carved Emerald Pendant With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of carved emerald pendant with diamonds. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 3 vintage examples as well as 8 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of carved emerald pendant with diamonds to choose from, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau carved emerald pendant with diamonds are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Helen Ringus and Moshi are consistently popular. There are many cabochon, mixed cut and portrait cut carved emerald pendant with diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of carved emerald pendant with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Carved Emerald Pendant With Diamonds?

Prices for carved emerald pendant with diamonds start at $2,280 and top out at $45,379 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,000.

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.