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GIA Certified Carved, Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA certified carved, unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire pendant. It is seldom if ever, that one would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Topaz Leaf Pendant Accented with a Light Pink Sapphire
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Carved Topaz Pendant accented with a light Pink Sapphire set in 14kt White Gold. This 7.48 carat
Category

2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Statement Pendant Aquaprase with Emerald and Sapphire Carved Leaves 9k Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
and Sapphire carved leaves ♥ The setting measures 42.7 mm in length, 25 mm in width, and 7.4 mm thick
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Parrot Gold Pendant with Emerald, Sapphires, Ruby and Pearl Carved Flowers
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

RUCHI Carved Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 64.10 Cts Diamonds: 0.23 Cts
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Topaz Leaf Pendant with Pink Sapphire in 14kt White Gold
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Carved Topaz Pendant accented with Pink Sapphire set in 14kt White Gold. This 4.95 carat Topaz is
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2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold

Carved flower gold pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gold pendant. Sapphire gold pendant. Weight: 2.7 g. Metal - 14k gold Size - 31x22 mm. Stones: Carved
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Carved flower gold pendant.
Carved flower gold pendant.
No Reserve
W 0.87 in L 1.23 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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

18 Karat, Sterling Silver Bezeled and Sapphire Hand Carved Jasper Tiger Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat and sterling silver bezelled carved tiger pendant in tiger jasper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant Neckla
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum necklace with pendant, by Tiffany & Co, featuring carved jade2.5-3mm pearls, blue
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

RUCHI 84.65 Carat Carved Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 84.65 Cts Diamond: 0.23 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Tsavorite Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Yellow Sapphire Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold tsavorite carved mother of pearl flower yellow sapphire pendant This 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant with Carved Intaglio worn by Zoe Kravitz
Located in Brisbane, AU
A double halo of diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires circles around a precious intaglio carved by
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire

Carved Lion Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautiful 18K carved spectra lion pendant with blue sapphire bail measures 18x24mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Carved Lion Pendant
Carved Lion Pendant
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Heart-Shaped Sapphire Carving Necklace with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
A large blue, no-heat and natural heart-shaped sapphire carving with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds with butterfly and flower motif. This pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
carved coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds and onyx. As pendant, a drop jade. The chain is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Hand Carved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Handcarved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein Carver. 20mm x 24mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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
Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond and Sapphire 18ct Gold Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous statement necklace features a carved cabochon aquamarine weighing approximately 30
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Coral, Tanzanite, Moonstones, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and sapphires. As pendant, a drop tanzanite. Diamonds 6.20 ct Sapphires 2.37 ct Moonstones 18.78
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

Ebony Skull Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary skull-shaped pendant masterfully blends classic and modern elements to create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Stunning Sterling Silver Detailed Octopus Pendant Necklace w/ Blue Sapphire Eyes
Located in Bozeman, MT
Large, Stunning Sterling Silver Detailed Octopus Pendant Necklace w/ Round, Bright Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony 14k Gold Malachite Sapphire Diamond Mushroom Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendants with identical measures. - 1.65" length x width - brown striped hand carved Indonesian ebony
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Eostre Morganite, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
-motif set on the carved Morganite Cabochon bale. This is a truly impressive pendant that will grab all
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carlo Viani Howlite Sapphire Swirl Pendant Necklace Sterling 925 2.10ctw Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Carlo Viani Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Genuine Howlite Cut: Carved
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

18 Karat and Sapphire Reverse Crystal Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved reverse crystal Cheetah family pendant with sapphire bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Topaz Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mother-of-pearl flower forms the foundation for this elegant one-of-a-kind combination
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified carved emerald pendant, featuring a charismatic carved design and weighing 108.04 carats
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The pendant will come with a silver chain plated rose gold or rubber
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Sapphire and Agate Carved "King" Whale
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved by Master Idar Obenstein carver in Agate and 18 karat gold with Blue Sapphire bail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Vintage Jade Sapphire Black Nephrite and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
, Sapphires. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Pendant suspended from a Silk cord. Green Jade (A-grade), untreated
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Antique Mid-19th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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

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

Materials

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

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

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Engraved Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli “Jupiter” pendant with .30 Sapphire Bail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Engraved Pink Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphire, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, Sapphires 0.68 ct Pearl 0.05 g Total weight 36.20 g RF + geoa Pendant dimension 4.7cm x 3.5cm For any
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Engraved Orange Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Sapphires 2.20 ct Coral 7.70 g Total weight 20.50 g Pendant dimension 4.5cm x 4.3cm RF + ffoe For any
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond and Sapphire Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Silver and Gold 18 Karat two-tone Cross pendant is crafted from solid 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond and Sapphire Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Silver and Gold 18 Karat two-tone Cross pendant is crafted from solid 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodi...

Opal Snake Pendant in 18kt White Gold set with multi colored Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
18kt White Gold Pendant with a Carved Opal Snake of 17 Carats Adorned with 8 Sapphire Rounds of
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

10.12 Carat Natural Sapphire Emerald and Diamonds Enamel Fish Pendant 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
-color, Vs-2 clarity .26ct Natural Round Sapphire (Eye) 4.50ct Natural Carved Green Emerald (Tail) 3D
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Akoya Pearl Sapphire Emerald and Diamonds Enamel Fish Pendant 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Lucky Catch. 9.5mm Natural Japanese Akoya Pearl 5.50ct. Natural Diamonds fish pendant. Custom
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Fairy Angel Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
The extraordinary Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond, Platinum Pendant with the image of a winged Fairy or
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Engraved Face on Orange Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Silver and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central carved coral surrounded by endrusted diamonds and 2 blue sapphires. On the bottom there is a drop
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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

Materials

Coral

Opal Snake Pendant Set with Coniac Diamonds and Red Sapphires
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
Kary Adam Designed, 14kt Blackened Gold Opal Pendant with Coniac Diamonds, Red Sapphire Eyes in and
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Chalcedony & Blue Sapphire Egg Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
. The Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Chalcedony and Blue Sapphire Egg Charm Pendant is a bold and
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Carved Mother of Pearl, Tanzanites, Pink and Orange
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold flower pendant with carved mother of pearl, tanzanites, pink and orange sapphires
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Solid Gold Carved Medallion Pendant (Set of 3) by William Ruser
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
William Ruser signed 14k solid yellow gold medallion pendants. order comes as a set of three. Each
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20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Fish Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A 44 Carat Carved Opal Fish Pendant with Red Sapphire Eyes. This pendant is hanging from a Gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Silver

Opal Fish Pendant
Opal Fish Pendant
W 1 in D 0.2 in L 2.13 in
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Carved Sapphire Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carved sapphire pendant 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 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a carved sapphire 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carved sapphire pendant over the years, but those made by Diane Griswold Johnston, Buccellati and Alex Soldier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 mixed cut and rose cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carved sapphire pendant, 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 Sapphire Pendant?

The price for a carved sapphire pendant starts at $1,048 and tops out at $95,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,688.

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.