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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
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

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
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

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

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
Category

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
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

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, 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

Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Bronze J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Purpose of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Bronze

Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace 24" J Dauphin Bronze of the Medal is fair
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Bronze

White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Long Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Diamond Turquoise Beads J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Diamond Turquoise Beads 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chunky Chain Virgin Mary Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Medal Necklace on a Gold Filled Chunky Chain Virgin Mary with 3 Opals set around the pendant
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Bronze, Gold-filled

Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace 18" J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Emerald Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Squared Emerald Set in Gold Prong on gold filled Chain Necklace the Medal Coin Pendant of Joan Of
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opal Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary 3 Opal Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Opals Round Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Virgin French Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Chain Necklace Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin French Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Chain Necklace Silver Symbols or medals
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Emerald Medal Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exclusive piece with Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin pendant in Bronze with an Emerald and a gold filled Chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Medal Joan of Arc Chain Necklace Coin Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exclusive piece with Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin pendant in Bronze with an Emerald and a gold filled Chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Virgin Mary Opal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Opal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Diamond Black Pearl Medal Coin Pendant Long Chain Necklace Turquoise J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond Black Pearl Medal Coin Pendant Long Chain Necklace Turquoise Bead J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Medal Necklace White Diamond Chunky Chain Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary Figurine Hanging on a
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24"-26" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Squared Emerald Set in Gold Prong Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan Of Arc J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 28" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Oval Coin Pendant Opal Bronze Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Diamond Saint Joan of Arc Medal Coin Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond French Saint Joan of Arc Medal Coin Bronze Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamonds Set in Gold Prong on Medal Coin Pendant Joan Of Arc in Bronze and a Silver
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Joan of Arc Medal Round Coin Pendant Chain Necklace by J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond J Dauphin 24" Long Symbols or medals can become a
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Tanzanite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin in Bronze Necklace Tanzanite Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Brass

Diamond Medal Coin Necklace Saint Jeanne Le Mat Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond French Saint Medal Coin Bronze Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Tanzanite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin in Bronze Necklace Tanzanite Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin Necklace Tanzanite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Joan of Arc Medal Coin in Bronze Necklace Tanzanite Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Bronze, Gold-filled

Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Gold

Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Silver Coin Choker Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raw Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Silver Coin Pendant Choker Silver Pearl Turquoise Bead Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Joan of Arc White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Prong on Medal Coin Pendant Joan Of Arc in Bronze and a Silver Virgin Mary Figurine Hanging on a
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Saint Medal Coin Silver Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Saint Medal Coin Silver Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

Emerald Saint Medal Coin Silver Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Saint Medal Coin Silver Jeanne Le Mat Necklace Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin Gold-filled Chain Heart Shaped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Pink Ruby French Medal Coin Necklace Chain Jeanne Le Mat J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Ruby French Medal Coin Necklace Chain Jeanne Le Mat J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Bronze

Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Chain Medal Necklace Heart Joan of Arc Coin Tanzanite J Dauphin Gold-filled Chain Heart Shaped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Bronze, Silver, Gold...

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in Gold Prongs on Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Sterling Silver Virgin Mary Figurine Hanging on
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Joan of Arc Chain Necklace White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 28" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Joan of Arc Chain Necklace White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Joan of Arc J Dauphin 28" Long Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Medal Chain Necklace Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Raw White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Sterling Silver Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Black Pearl Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Raw White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Sterling Silver Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterl...

Chain Necklace Medal Coin Silver Emerald Gold Filled Jeanne Le Mat J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Coin Silver Emerald Gold Filled Jeanne Le Mat 26" Long J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver

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Coin Medal Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate coin medal pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Bronze, Gold and Gold-filled — can elevate any look. A coin medal pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and square cut versions for sale. Finding a coin medal pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Coin Medal Pendant?

The price for a coin medal pendant starts at $390 and tops out at $1,200 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $590.

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.