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18K French solid yellow gold Virgin Mary - Catholic pendant - religious catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
! We think this pendant has the right size and appearance to combine to your heart's content with other
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Remembrance of First Communion Catholic Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful medallion pendant intended to be given as a gift as it denotes the first
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Rosary Necklace, Catholic Rosary for Church All Sterling
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Catholic Rosary Necklace in Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver). This necklace is your perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Virgin Mary - French 18k Gold medallion - 1909 - Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
good condition considering its age. We love every little detail of this marvellous pendant. Its warm
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Pendant - 14k Catholic Faith Protection Medal
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Faith Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1" (25.1mm) Wide: 7/8" (21.6mm) Interior of top bail op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Saint Christopher Medal, 14 Karat Gold, Saint Christopher Pendant, Catholic
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful medal are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Style: medal Pendant Diameter
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18k French Virgin Mary charm - 18k Gold Antique engraved Catholic pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
flanked by greenish leafs. This Antique pendant has a floral and warm look thanks to the foliate
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K white gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Oval Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 14k Protection Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
the maker's mark on the back but they do not detract from the pendant's overall beauty or
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Faith Medal Pendant - 18k Protection Catholic Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Faith Medal Theme: Saint Christopher, Protection Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1" (24.9mm) Wide: 7/8" (21.7mm) Interior of top bai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Immaculate Sacred Heart of Jesus Charm 24 Karat Yellow Gold Catholic Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most practiced and well known Catholic devotions. The image
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miraculous Medal Pendant Mother Mary 24k Gold and Sterling Silver Catholic Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pendant is made with a sterling silver charm based off the design of a Miraculous Medal from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pendant Necklace Platinum Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendant in platinum 900 thousandths. representing a catholic cross. set with 20 diamonds. 17 of
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pendant Necklace Platinum Diamond
Pendant Necklace Platinum Diamond
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W 0.93 in L 1.76 in
Ippolita 18k Gold Necklace with Gemstones Inlay Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Ippolita
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The chain measures 26" x 1/16" ( 65 x 0.2 cm). The necklace weighs 70.1 grams. Both, the pendant and
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and Pendant in 14 Kt Gold Devotion of "St. Rita Of Cascia"
Located in Roma, RM
Devotion to Saint Rita da Cascia Tiny industrious golden bees create this choker. Necklace measure
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Key Charm Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Key Necklace, Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Necklace with Key Pendant, Gold Key
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14Kt gold Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
By Antonietta De Marchi
Located in Roma, RM
with link to be specified in the message. Pendant measures 2.55" (6,5 cm) height Necklace is not
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14Kt  gold Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
14Kt  gold Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
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H 1,771 in L 255 in
925 Silver Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
By Antonietta De Marchi
Located in Roma, RM
the Christian faith, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. The pierced
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

925 Silver Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
925 Silver Pendant Sculpture of St. Sebastian
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H 1,771 in L 255 in
1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
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H 0.12 in W 0.94 in L 18 in
Antique Silver Spanish Cross Pendant with Rock Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
, cross pendants were worn mainly in Catholic countries by men, women, and children. During the
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Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Color Change Hand-Carved by Suzanne 'Regan' Pascal Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Carlsbad, CA
polished glass Pendant by the talented artist Suzanne Pascal. Her style is Iconic. When you read her
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cabochon Carnelian Double Sided Cross, 6-7th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
, Church of England), August 31 (Episcopal Church) and September 4 (Roman Catholic Church, Church of Wales
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Bronze, 14k Gold

Vintage Original French Medal Pendant Gold Plated Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Original Marquis shaped Medal Pendant The medal has the phrase "Je suis l'Immaculée
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart (also known as
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Gold Plated Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin You
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Gold Plated Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin You
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Diamond Necklace Moon Star Gold Pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin J Dauphin Made in
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Moon Star Necklace Aquamarine Black Diamond Silver Chain Bronze
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Diamond Double Crescent Moon Star Necklace Bronze pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver

14Kt Yellow Gold Pendant "Saint Sebastian the martyr"
Located in Roma, RM
Pendant in 14kt solid yellow gold. “Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

White Diamond Black Diamond Moon Star Choker Chain Necklace Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Chain Pendant Choker Necklace 15" Designer: J Dauphin The word “crescent” comes from the Latin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling...

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl Gold Vermeil Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Black Pearl White Diamond Ruby Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Black Diamond Moon Star Necklace Silver Chain Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Diamond Double Crescent Moon Star Necklace Bronze pendant Silver Chain J Dauphin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Bronze

White and Black Diamond Crescent Moon Star Necklace Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Catholic Marian veneration, it is associated with the Virgin Mary. This necklace is made with a bronze
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

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Catholic Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate catholic pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and bronze — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 55 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect catholic 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. A catholic pendant necklace from J DAUPHIN, Antonietta De Marchi and Five Star Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A catholic pendant necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 31, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for a catholic pendant necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Catholic Pendant Necklace?

On average, a catholic pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $950, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $135,000 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.