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Chinese Natural Untreated Apple Green Jadeite Lotus Flower Pendant 18K Gold Bale
Located in Richmond, CA
Chinese jadeite pendant, hand carved in the form of a lotus blossom in the front, and back carved
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Lrg Chinese Natural Untreated Icy Lavender Jadeite Pea Pod Pendant 18K Gold Bale
Located in Richmond, CA
Large Chinese jadeite pendant, hand carved in the form of a pea pod. The highly translucent
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Chinese Pearl & Oval Cut Turquoise Malachite Pendant In 18k yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.700g,SI:11.210g, Mala:0.63ct,Pear:0.15ct,Pear:9.05ct,Turq
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant. This lovely and petite pendant features a floral
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
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H 1.15 in W 0.65 in
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
also set in 18 k yellow gold. Bottle is displayed on black leather cord with 18k yellow gold clasp.
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Black Jade Pendant 18K New
Located in Southbury, CT
This 25.6mm round pendant features a disk of natural, untreated jade pierced with the characters
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2010s Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Black Jade Pendant 18K New
Black Jade Pendant 18K New
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Dm 25.6 in
Antique Carved Jadeite Jade "Dragon Hook" Chinese Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
belt buckle in China, and has now been repurposed as a stunning pendant necklace. set in 18k yellow
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20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
interpret. The gold tests as at least 18K. The pendant is utterly magnificent and is ready to be worn on
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Chinese Articulated Fish Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980s Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 2.3 grams Dimensions: 2.5 inch Length
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k WG Icy Jadeite Diamond Pendant 17" 18k WG Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This elegant ladies' pendant featuring 18K white gold is set with a finely carved very pale green
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant. The pendant come with a silk
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Netherlands 1736 Sailing Ship Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
twist wire classic 18K gold bezel setting. During this period the 7 provinces of the Netherlands under
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18k WG Icy Jadeite Diamond Pendant with 18" Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This elegant ladies' pendant is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and design, featuring 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

13.29 Carat South Sea Pearl with Diamond accents 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant is weight 2.27 grams. The Pendant is crafted of shining 18K Yellow Gold and is completed by a
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

18k WG Icy Ruyi Jadeite Diamond Pendant GIA Gemologist Appraisal 19" Gold Chain
Located in Richmond, CA
This elegant ladies' pendant featuring 18K white gold is set with a finely carved very pale green
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18K White Gold Good Fortune Diamond Round Pendant
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Chopard 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace Features 2 White Gold Chains Holding A
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20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond Courage Pendant, 18k white Gold. Imperial Green.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond Courage Pendant, 18k Rose Gold. Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond Courage Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold. Imperial Green.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

Classic Oval, Pear-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamond 18K TT Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 18-karat Two Tone Gold by Gin
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified Jade Diamond Double Happiness Pendant. 18k White Gold Imperial Green.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
on this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond Double Happiness Pendant 18k Rose Gold. Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
this transparent and bright green jade is exceptional. It GLOWS! The pendant is made in solid 18k rose
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

"Chinese Lantern" Tahitian Pearl Tassel Fob in 14k & 18k Gold with Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This funky, one-of-a-kind pendant features an unusual and very baroque green Tahitian pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spinning Goat Sheep Pendant. Chinese Zodiac Of The Sheep.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a unique pendant that you don't see everyday! In the chinese zodiac, the sheep or goat is
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Pendant Necklace, Buddha Dharma
Located in Portland, OR
spirits. This Buddha dharma pendant is named ZhuanJinTong in XinZang China, one of the most classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Green Orange White Tricolor Jadeite Jade Cicada 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Green Orange White Tricolor Jadeite Jade Cicada Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Pendant 18k White Gold Diamond 0.04 ct Blue Topaz Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k white gold, Era collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brown Diamond with Ruby Tiger Chinese Zodiac Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.47 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Tiger Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond with Ruby Snake Chinese Zodiac Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.21 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Snake Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond with Ruby Goat Chinese Zodiac Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.43 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Goat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond with Blue Sapphire Rat Chinese Zodiac Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.57 carat with Blue Sapphire 0.01 carat Rat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond with Blue Sapphire Monkey Chinese Zodiac Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.37 carat with Blue Sapphire 0.02 carat Monkey Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Dilys' 21.73ct Aubergine Jadeite Carving & Black Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(totalling 0.12ct) at the pendant head. This pendant also comes with a 20-inch leather cord necklace with 18K
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond 0.04 ct Blue Topaz Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant necklace 18k white gold, Era collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dilys' 189.37ct Pomegranate Lavender Jade Carving & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
piece. This pendant also comes with a 18-inch leather cord necklace with 18K gold clasps. Style it with
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...

Blue & White Rose with Diamonds Pendant Necklace, 18k yellow gold
By Lin Yuan Jewellery
Located in Southampton, GB
painter on 18k yellow gold before the diamonds are professionally set. Pendant size: 9x11mm
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter with Kyanite in 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching pendant features a true work of art - a beautiful, highly-carved antique gaming
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Kyanite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Brown Diamond with Ruby Ox Chinese Zodiac Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.65 carat with Ruby 0.02 Carat Ox Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Guangdong Green Jade Buddha Pendant with Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
paying homage to Chinese Traditions. A symbol of peace, longevity and luck. Made out of Green Jadeite
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter in 18K Gold and Silver Pendant with Chain
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty pendant features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other, Silver, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Cloisonné Enamel 109 Diamonds 3 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace Sakura, 18k white gold, multicolour vitreous cloisonné enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Two-Piece 18K Gold & 14mm Baroque Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Apatite/Iolite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Our favorite type of pearl in one of our favorite pendant designs. This is a gorgeous, drop
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Iolite, Apatite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k...

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made the ultimate one-of-a-kind statement pendant using a traditional ladies diamond
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum w South Sea Pearl Drop & 18K White Gold Chain
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H 2.96 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.52 in L 15.87 in
Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
the pendant up to the light. The 18K white gold bail is set with twenty-five bright, white round
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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
Square Shaped Era Pendant - 18k White Gold - 1 Diamond 0.04 ct G VS 1 Blue Topaz
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k white gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

RealJade¨ Co. 18k Genuine Burmese Black Jadeite Jade 年年有余 Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
. 18k White Gold Au750 EMBRACE POSITIVE ENERGIES: The Fish, Feng Shui(Chinese geomancy), has a guiding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Gold

Fertility pendant by Roland Schad
Located in Paris, IDF
Maternity symbol pendant, glyptic of turquoise, Chinese work from the 19th century, mounted by the
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Fertility pendant by Roland Schad
Fertility pendant by Roland Schad
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W 1.58 in Dm 5.12 in L 1.97 in
Memoire Diamond Circle Pavé Necklace 62 Round Brilliant Diamond 1.01ctw 18k Whit
By Memoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
, amounting to 1.01ctw, set in an 18K White Gold 18" Adjustable Chain.
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2010s Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
. Rendered in 18K yellow gold, each side of the pendant holds a hand-carved and pierced "moss-on snow
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
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W 0.8 in D 0.38 in L 1.48 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Fish Pendant w Ruby Eyes and Hidden Compartment
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Create conversation with this swimmingly charming fish pendant in 18 karat yellow gold with ruby
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.03 Carat Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
White diamonds 0.29 carat GH-SI quality. This pendant is crafted of 18k white and yellow gold and drops
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20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Carl Bucherer, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind pendant in the Chinese Taste
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
Swiss Modern Kinetic Pendant by Bucherer
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H 2 in W 1.38 in
15.36 Carat Round Cab South Sea Pearl with Diamond Accents 18KY Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant is weight 5.30 grams. The Pendant is crafted of shining 18K Yellow Gold and is completed by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Antiques Chinese Carved Jade Italian red Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese carved jade bracelet, Italian red coral and Turquoise, 18 kt Gold gr 12,90 there
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat rose gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 31.02 Carat Round Faceted Red Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18KT
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weighing a total of approximately 3.36 cttw. Pendant bale features one Round Brilliant Cut Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
By TSE
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
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W 0.47 in D 0.08 in L 0.81 in
Turquoise Lacquer 18 Karat Gold Pendant Pagoda Shape
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Indian Turquoise plaques Gold 18,40 gr, Chinese laquer. Total lenght 15cm. All jewelry is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

1/2 Carat Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Necklace is crafted in 18-karat Two Tone gold and features a cushion cut Yellow
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Chinese Pendant 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chinese pendant 18k for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect chinese pendant 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a chinese pendant 18k has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Fabergé and Katy Briscoe are consistently popular. Take a look at a chinese pendant 18k featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a chinese pendant 18k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chinese Pendant 18k?

Prices for a chinese pendant 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $348 and can go as high as $47,334, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,500.

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. 

Questions About Chinese Pendant 18k
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.