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10K Rose Necklace
By Hand Made
Located in Montréal, CA
CAPTIVE - One-of-a-kind hand carved necklace made in solid 10K gold and set with a 2mm red sapphire
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2010s Canadian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 10k Gold

10K Rose Necklace
10K Rose Necklace
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18K Gold Hand-Carved Gemini Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Gemini Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace is a unique and elegant piece of jewelry from a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Leo Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our captivating Leo Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the Sagittarius Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection. This
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Capricorn Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our exquisite Capricorn Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Aries Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry from a zodiac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the enchanting Libra Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our exquisite Virgo Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Aquarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the captivating Aquarius Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our captivating Scorpio Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Hand Carved Red Resin Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Make a statement with this hand carved red resin necklace. Artfully crafted, these gorgeous carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Base Metal

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Chalcedony Flower Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold hand-carved chalcedony flower diamond pendant necklace Simplicity can never
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare John Pagacz Hand Carved Ebony Pearl Michigan Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind, hand carved ebony and pearl pendant necklace created by John Pagacz of Michigan
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand carved blue topaz ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is a contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hand-Carved Taurus Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the Taurus Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection. This exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Cancer Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Cancer zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the Zodiac Collection is a stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Valentine Couple Hand Carved Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold valentine couple hand carved agate cameo pendant necklace This couple cameo is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant of hand carved Coral with a design of flowers or
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Hand-Carved Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our scorpio zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Agate Black Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand-carved agate black butterfly diamond pendant necklace The process of making
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcarved virgo zodiac agate cameo 925 sterling silver pendant necklace. Here's our virgo zodiac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our aries zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Gemini Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our gemini zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Leo Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our Leo zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Capricorn Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our capricorn zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our sagittarius zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our libra zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Pisces Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our pisces zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Hand-Carved Cancer Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our cancer zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral

Hand Carved Cherub Coral Heart Pendant 18 Karat Italian Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Skillfully hand carved in natural orange coral, angelic cherubs lovingly nuzzle together on this
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Agate Red Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand-carved agate red butterfly diamond pendant necklace brooch. The process of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Carved Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful hand-carved, emerald cut Aquamarine and 18k yellow gold pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Whale Necklace
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Vintage likely Inuit hand carving of a whale one of a kind necklace in 18K. Natural simply designed
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Other, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Whale Necklace
Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Whale Necklace
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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in L 2 in
Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is an Unusual Vintage c.1990 hand carved Jade drop pendant and two monkeys necklace. The
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julius Cohen Carved Aquamarine Snowflake Pendant Necklace
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one-of-a-kind pendant necklace features a beautiful, clear, icy blue Aquamarine (4.10 Cts
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 22k Gold

18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This whimsical 18K gold pendant with hand-carved coral veiltail fish suspended from hinged clip
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2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Oregon Jasper Hand-Carved Horse Cameo Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
and pretty formations. The pendant is completed with a leather cord. The weight of the necklace is
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Jasper

Oregon Jasper Hand-Carved Horse Cameo Pendant
Oregon Jasper Hand-Carved Horse Cameo Pendant
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W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Hand-Carved Time Traveler Pendant with Diamonds
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
This Time Traveler pendant is composed of carved buffalo horn with 18k white and .07 carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Hand Carved Bird Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold pendant is hand set with ruby & .05 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Carved Rough Morganite 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful hand-carved, rough Morganite crystal and 18k yellow gold pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Hand Carved Coral And Pearl Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
leaves made of hand carved coral. The top center of the bouquet is enhanced by a culture pearl. The back
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gilt Metal

18k Gold Hand Carved Seahorse Rock Crystal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This delicate hand-carved rock crystal pendant with the eye-catching image of a seahorse in a 18k
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Bone Dragon with Ruby Eyes Pendant
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
This dragon pendant is composed of carved cow bone and 18k yellow gold in black oxidized sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hand Carved Coral Gemstone Pendant Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful vintage design crafted in 14k yellow gold. This pendant highlights one beautifully hand
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Flower Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
has been hand-carved into a flower pattern! This necklace carries so much beauty in its's simplistic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Black Obsidian Pendant with White Sapphires
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Hand Carved Black Obsidian Pendant reminiscent of a Scarab, surrounded by beautiful
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Modern Carved Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Genuine Green and White Chinese Jade Pendant showcasing Hand carved openwork
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold

Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
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W 0.67 in D 0.16 in L 1.19 in
Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Walrus Necklace in 18K
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Vintage likely Inuit hand carving of a walrus one of a kind necklace in 18K. Natural simplicity
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Walrus Necklace in 18K
Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Walrus Necklace in 18K
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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in L 1 in
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, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
cherub's face is hand-carved from a vibrant opal, which rests between two feathered gold wings. The carved
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Bacchus Dionysus Diamond Platinum Cameo Pendant Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant of a magnificent hand carved face of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italy around the Georgian era (early 1800s). It was carved by hand of mother of pearl, which offers the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
Located in Berkeley, CA
This large and stunning hand carved pendant has three decorative sides written in Arabic
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
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W 1.38 in D 0.63 in L 1.38 in
18 Karat Sapphire and Citrine Hand Carved Lionshead Pendant
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved Citrine Lionshead with sapphire bail and inlaid jasper nose.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Citrine Hand Carved Lionshead Pendant
18 Karat Sapphire and Citrine Hand Carved Lionshead Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.12 in L 0.71 in
Hand-Carved Coral Fish Pendant on 18K Yellow Gold Hook
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This whimsical 18K gold pendant with a hand-carved fish of coral from Torre del Greco, Italy, is
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2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral

18k Gold Fish Pendant from Hand Carved Coral on Hook
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This whimsical 18K gold pendant with hand-carved coral fish from Torre del Greco, Italy, is
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Large Carved Opal Rose Gold Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved opal pendant and necklace. Intricate blue green opal carvings of a woman in flowing
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Carved Hand Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carved hand pendant necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 27 vintage editions and 60 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect carved hand pendant necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carved hand pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Scrives, Diane Griswold Johnston and Vaibhav Dhadda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a carved hand pendant necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carved hand pendant necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carved Hand Pendant Necklace?

On average, a carved hand pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,040, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.