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Crystal Amulet Pendant

Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
by early humans. The collection serves as modern-day amulets or talismans, designed to be both
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Talisman II Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Amulet pendant healing gemstone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind piece - Talisman II necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal

Morion crystal pendant Raw Black Quartz Gemstone Unisex protective amulet
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural black Quartz Morion Crystals cluster crystal measurements - 0.55 х 0.75
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Silver

Black Tourmaline crystal necklace gold Amulet raw schorl
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold pendant with natural raw Schorl Black Tourmaline crystal tourmaline origin - Madagascar
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2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amuletic 12RockCrystals CagedRing MedievalStyle Gilt Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper

Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Crystal Ram Head. This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings
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Antique 18th Century Asian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver

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Pippa Small Large Crystal Amulet Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
The rock crystal amulet charm pendant made by a magician this charm holds 2 gold flowers suspended
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Sri Yantra Large Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Amulet with Diamond
By Noor Fares
Located in London, GB
- 18K Yellow Gold (8.12 gr.) - Diamond (2∅ / 0.40cts / H/SI1) - Rock Crystal Quartz - White
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred Geometrical Dainty 18K Rose Gold Amulet Necklace Smoky Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Talisman Collection. Smoky quartz means Protection & Luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Square Labradorite and Paste Crystal Amulet Pendant, Vintage in Silver
Located in Berkeley, CA
Modern from the 1940's, this square labradorite and round white crystal necklace pendant mirrors a
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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Faye Kim Prazolite Amulet Pendant on Black Leather Cord
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Admirers will be entranced by the crystal clear beauty of this prazolite amulet pendant. This
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair .24 Carat Quartz Crystal Diamond Amulet Yellow Gold Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Stamford, CT
Temple St Clair pave diamond and quartz crystal amulet pendant. The focal point of this piece is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Talisman I Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unisex gift Amulet Necklace
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Limited edition - Talisman I necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Yellow Gold Chain Necklace w Rock Crystal Gem Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
crystal amulets cradled by eighteen karat 18K golden tendrils. The illuminating translucent nature of the
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Iolite, Peridot, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair 'Classic' Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Moonstone Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Temple St. Clair 'Classic' amulet pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold centering on an
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair White Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
. Clair ' Original Rock Crystal Amulet' and 'Diamond Pavé Angel Pendant'. The amulet measures 1.17 inches
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair Crystal Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large iconic crystal Amulet pendant, crafted by Temple St. Clair, featuring 121ct crystal, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Gemstone Diamond Gold Volo Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold crystal amulet pendant set with emeralds, tanzanite, sapphires and approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Temple St Clair Matisse Rock Crystal Tsavorite Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and rock crystal amulet set with tsavorite. The pendant measures 41mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Rock Crystal Emerald Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal amulet set with emeralds. The pendant measures 38mm (including bale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Diamond Gold Crystal Shell Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pendant set with approximately 0.62ctw of G/VS diamonds and a rock crystal. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Crystal Diamond Gold Vine Amulet Pendant Cord Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold amulet pendant, crafted by Temple St. Clair for Vine collection, featuring 55ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Huge Temple St. Clair Rock Crystal Sapphire Diamond Gold Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Temple St Clair 18k gold 188ct. rock crystal amulet,decorated with 0.41ctw diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Temple St. Clair Gold Diamond Gemstone Nocturnal Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal amulet set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and appoximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Gold Multi Sapphire Diamond Cosmic Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold rock crystal pendant set with multi color sapphires and 0.09ctw of G/VS diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Crystal Gold Lunar Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and rock crystal amulet pendant. The pendant measures 28mm long without bale x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Mini 18k Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Gold Gemstone: Natural Rock Crystal Pendant Size: 11 mm W * 10 mm D * 19
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Sacred 18K Gold Faceted Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Rock Crystal Pendant Size: 12 mm W * 12 mm D * 21 mm H
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sacred 18k Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace w/ Natural Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means Manifestation, Positivity & Luck. Pendant: Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Gemstone
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred Minimalism 18k Rose Gold Talisman Amulet Necklace w/ Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means manifestation, positivity & luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Rock
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred Minimalism 18k Rose Gold Talisman Amulet Necklace w/ Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Clear rock crystal means manifestation, positivity & luck. Talisman Pendant : 18K Rose Gold Rock
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Citrine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Aventurine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Green Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Green Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Other, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Rose Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection. Rose
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Rose Quartz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection. Rose
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Natural Blue Topaz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18 Karat Rose Gold Crystal Orb Amulet Necklace with Lapis Lazuli
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness. This dainty orb necklace is from her Crystal Ball Collection
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Temple St. Clair Crystal Emerald Gold Classic Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and crystal pendant set with emeralds. The pendant without bale measures 35mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold

Temple St.Clair Tsavorite Sapphire Diamond Gold Serpent Amulet Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and crystal pendant set with tsavorite, sapphire and approximately 0.14ctw. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

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Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

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Crystal Amulet Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the crystal amulet pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2 vintage or 32 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a crystal amulet pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a crystal amulet pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by REBECCA LI, Temple St. Clair and Faye Kim are consistently popular. While most can agree that any crystal amulet pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a ball cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and hexagon cut alternatives. Most of our crystal amulet pendant for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Crystal Amulet Pendant?

Prices for a crystal amulet pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $13,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,047.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Crystal Amulet Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between an amulet and a pendant is that amulets are considered good luck charms that are imbued with positive energy, whereas a pendant is merely a fashionable piece of jewelry that can be styled with a chain.

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