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Victorian Conversion Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond crescent moon necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880)! Crafted in 18kt yellow
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Victorian Conversion Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace
Victorian Conversion Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace
$3,295
D 0.25 in Dm 1.19 in L 18.5 in
18k White Gold Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k white gold crescent moon necklace is encrusted with sparkling diamonds. The crescent moon
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Victorian crescent moon necklace. This antique pendant features 15 round
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond 3 Crescent Moon Necklace Religious Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond 3 Crescent Moon Necklace Religious Jewelry For Christmas Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace For Women. Pendant width: 30
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Marrakech Runway stone crescent moon necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane Marrakech Runway stone crescent moon necklace Reference: TGAS
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Ruby Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k Gold Celestial Fine Jewelry 18"
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish ruby & diamond crescent moon necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14K White Gold 18'' chain 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
$1,391 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 1.13 in W 1.13 in L 18 in
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14K White Gold 18'' chain 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
$719 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.69 in W 0.5 in L 18 in
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver, 1973, Finland, Kuunsirppi
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver 1973 Finland. Tapio Wirkkala "Kuunsirppi
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond moon necklace, Half moon diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, minimalist moon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 14K Gold
0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 14K Gold
$398 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.41 in W 0.31 in
0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond moon necklace, Half moon diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, minimalist moon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 18K Gold
0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 18K Gold
$429 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.41 in W 0.31 in
Clementine Crescent Moon Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold with Prong Set
Located in Greeneville, TN
luminous 14K yellow gold, this necklace features a graceful crescent moon motif prong set with 0.26ctw of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace, 10k Round .25ctw Celestial
Located in Greensboro, NC
Theme: Celestial Crescent Moon Attached Pendant Measurements Tall: 15/32" (11.2mm) Wide: 15/32" (11.5mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.46CT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
$1,199 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.94 in W 0.75 in
0.12 CT Sapphires 0.06 CT Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 9 mm Chain: 1 mm Size: 16-18 Inches Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1.32 Grams Stone Type: 0.12 CT Nat...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.20tcw Natural Diamond Open Crescent Moon Adjustable Cable Chain Necklace 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A petite, and gorgeous open crescent moon necklace; featuring numerous natural high-quality petite
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.60 carat crescent opal diamond 18k yellow gold enamel necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An enchanting Victorian crescent moon necklace, glowing with a dreamy 2.60 carat opal and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Celestial Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace, w Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond crescent moon necklace will keep your stars all in alignment! The gorgeous details in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 1/10 cttw Diamond Crescent Man on the Moon 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unveil celestial elegance with this enchanting crescent moon necklace, meticulously sculpted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 1/10 cttw Diamond Crescent Man on the Moon 18" Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver 1/10 cttw Diamond Crescent Man on the Moon 18" Pendant Necklace
$105 Sale Price / item
34% Off
H 0.04 in W 0.4 in L 0.52 in
Victorian 18k/14k/Sterling Silver Sapphire & Diamond Crescent Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond crescent moon necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Crescent Half Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent moon diamond necklace, Half moon necklace, Dainty diamond necklace, minimalist necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Crescent Half Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent moon diamond necklace, Half moon necklace, Dainty diamond necklace, minimalist necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Crescent Moon Diamond 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The crescent moon is hand set in 14K gold and 1.75 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Citrine Crescent Moon Fern Leaf Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Webster, SD
set in an overlaid design of crescent moon and fern leaf. The pendant measures 5/8 by 2 inches. The
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Star Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shine bright with this elegant 14k Gold Star Diamond Necklace, a timeless piece designed to add a
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Horn Necklace, Gold Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Solid Gold Horn Necklace, Gold Crescent Moon Pendant, Crescent Horn Necklace, Upside Down
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Horn Necklace, Gold Crescent Moon Pendant
14k Solid Gold Horn Necklace, Gold Crescent Moon Pendant
$540 Sale Price / item
40% Off
L 17.72 in
18K Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Horn Necklace is made of 18K solid gold. Available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
18K Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
$412 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.44 in W 0.48 in
14k Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Horn Necklace is made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
14k Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
$390 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.44 in W 0.48 in
Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace 14k Solid Gold Double Horn
Located in Chicago, IL
Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace 14k Solid Gold Double Horn Gold Necklace Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Pink Enamel Moon Diamond 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The crescent moon is hand set in 14K gold and .75 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

0.37 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
the Diamond Moon measures at 24.4 MM.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.37 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
the Diamond Moon measures at 24.4 MM.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.11 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Islamic crescent moon diamond necklace is perfect for everyday wear to bring inner
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.11 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
0.11 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
$511 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.59 in W 0.48 in
0.11 Carat Diamonds 14K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Islamic crescent moon diamond necklace is perfect for everyday wear to bring inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.11 Carat Diamonds 14K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
0.11 Carat Diamonds 14K Gold Crescent Moon Islamic Pendant Necklace
$467 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 0.59 in W 0.48 in
CELINE Vintage Gold Tone Crescent Moon and Star Pendant Necklace
By Celine
Located in Nice, FR
CELINE vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring a crescent moon and star pendant. Toggle clasp
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gripoix Emerald Moon Crystals Crescent Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Rectangle Crystals Moon Crescent Pendant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Mini Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Moon Necklace Mini Crescent Moon Pendant Gold Pendant Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Crescent Moon & Star Necklace 14k Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Theme: Crescent Moon & Star Measurements Item 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Moon Crescent Pendant Necklace 0.21 Carats 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold pendant featuring a Crescent Moon motif with 11 diamonds, 0.10 carats and 7
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon & Star Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
pendant contains 0.25 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. The Diamond Moon
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon & Star White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
pendant contains 0.25 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K White Gold. The Diamond Moon
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.37 Carat Black Diamond Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
adjustable and has a length of 16“-18". The diameter of the Diamond Moon measures at 24.4 MM.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.37 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon White & Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
chain. The chain is adjustable and has a length of 16“-18". The diameter of the Diamond Moon measures at
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon & Star Necklace - 14k Round .38ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Theme: Crescent Moon & Star, Celestial Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Crystal Crescent Moon Long Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Crescent Moon Long Pendant Elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex White Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Modernist Elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Saint Laurent Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace Oversized Gold Metal Chain EUC
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned Saint Laurent Paris necklace with oversized crescent moon pendant, from 2022. Made from
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Diamond Pavé Casa Reale Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in North Attleboro, MA
crescent moons nestled against each other. Set in 14k yellow gold, the pendant gives just the right amount
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace French Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Crescent Moon Diamond Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Necklace Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed crescent moon diamond pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Mermaid Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Xiao Wang Pendant Necklace
Located in North Attleboro, MA
crescent moon in a setting of ruffled sea kelp. and branch coral. She holds a star wand in her hand that
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This dazzling antique crescent moon pendant is set with approximately 1.20 carats of transitional
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Crescent Moon Child Angel 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carrera y Carrera Diamond Crescent Moon & Angel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace: A Glimmer of
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1990s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Enamel Crescent Moon 14K Gold Medallion Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. This medallion represents learning each day and growing to be a better individual. Moon signifies
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.43 Carat Diamond Pave Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
0.43 carat of pave-set diamond expand the surface of this crescent moon pendant strung on 18 karat
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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.77 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and stunning pendant necklace, showcasing a three dimensional crescent moon, micropavé set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Crescent Moon Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact crescent moon necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 23 vintage editions and 38 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect crescent moon necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a crescent moon necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, Mary Gallagher and Monica Rich Kosann are consistently popular. A crescent moon necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 46, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a crescent moon necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Crescent Moon Necklace?

Prices for a crescent moon necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $186 and can go as high as $54,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,375.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Crescent Moon Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a crescent moon necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Because the moon goes through a 28-day cycle, many people associate the crescent with womanhood and femininity. You can shop a selection of crescent moon necklaces on 1stDibs.

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