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D Color Diamond Pendant

GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Heart Cut D Color Flawless Diamond Pendant Necklace
GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Heart Cut D Color Flawless Diamond Pendant Necklace

GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Heart Cut D Color Flawless Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This breathtaking pendant showcases a GIA Certified 3.03 carat heart cut diamond, a symbol of love

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA-Certified 2.00ct Flawless D Color Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K Gold
GIA-Certified 2.00ct Flawless D Color Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K Gold

GIA-Certified 2.00ct Flawless D Color Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 18K Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

generations. At the heart of this piece is a 2.00-carat natural round brilliant diamond, graded D color—the

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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color FLW Clarity Platinum Pendant
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color FLW Clarity Platinum Pendant

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color FLW Clarity Platinum Pendant

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This diamond pendant is a masterpiece of understated elegance, designed to capture the essence of

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Heart Cut Diamond D Color Pendant Necklace in Platinum
GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Heart Cut Diamond D Color Pendant Necklace in Platinum

GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Heart Cut Diamond D Color Pendant Necklace in Platinum

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This magnificent pendant necklace showcases a captivating 5.04 carat heart cut diamond, GIA

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant in Platinum GIA Certified 2.02 Carat D Color SI1
Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant in Platinum GIA Certified 2.02 Carat D Color SI1

Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant in Platinum GIA Certified 2.02 Carat D Color SI1

By Tinguely Bijoux

Located in Boston, MA

diamond weighs 2.02 carats, is assessed as D color and SI1 clarity via GIA certificate. The stone is set

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA-Certified 1ct Flawless D Color Round Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 1ct Flawless D Color Round Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Flawless D Color Round Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

round-cut diamond, selected for its Internally Flawless (IF) clarity and rare D color—the most coveted

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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

D-Block Deep Violet Blue Tanzanite Pendant (17.49 CT!) of the Finest Color
D-Block Deep Violet Blue Tanzanite Pendant (17.49 CT!) of the Finest Color

D-Block Deep Violet Blue Tanzanite Pendant (17.49 CT!) of the Finest Color

Located in Galveston, TX

diamond district had this to say about this stone: “THE COLOR IS ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD!” No photo

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified D-E color 4.85 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Cross
GIA Certified D-E color 4.85 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Cross

GIA Certified D-E color 4.85 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Cross

By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

Timeless and Fine Diamond Cross. 6 Asscher Cut Diamonds of D-E color and VVS-VS1 clarity totaling

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D Color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D Color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D Color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

carats, D color, flawless clarity, and rare Type . Set in 18K white gold at 17 inches_, it’s crafted not

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color IF Clarity Platinum Necklace
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color IF Clarity Platinum Necklace

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond D Color IF Clarity Platinum Necklace

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

from a fine platinum chain. Graded D for color, the diamond is entirely colorless, representing the

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certificate Brilliant Necklace 0.50 ct Color   River D    SI Cut VERY GOOD
GIA Certificate Brilliant Necklace 0.50 ct Color   River D    SI Cut VERY GOOD

GIA Certificate Brilliant Necklace 0.50 ct Color River D SI Cut VERY GOOD

Located in Viena, Viena

Necklace with round full cut brilliant approx. 0.50 ct, D (very fine white) / SI (small inclusions

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

: 11 brilliants, 3.30 carat total Diamond Color: D Diamond Clarity: if Pendant Size: 23.00 mm x 38.00

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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D colour .72 Ct. Heart Shape Diamond Pendant.
D colour .72 Ct. Heart Shape Diamond Pendant.

D colour .72 Ct. Heart Shape Diamond Pendant.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This stunning heart shaped diamond is set in 18k white gold. The central diamond weighs .72, is D

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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GIA D Color Internally Flawless 1.14 Carat Round Diamond 3 EX Gold Pendant
GIA D Color Internally Flawless 1.14 Carat Round Diamond 3 EX Gold Pendant

GIA D Color Internally Flawless 1.14 Carat Round Diamond 3 EX Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

stating that it is D in color and Internally Flawless in clarity. The diamond is excellent in cut, polish

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

D.E.F. Color Diamonds Sun and Moon Reversible Pendant by John Landrum Bryant
D.E.F. Color Diamonds Sun and Moon Reversible Pendant by John Landrum Bryant

D.E.F. Color Diamonds Sun and Moon Reversible Pendant by John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

24 cognac cut diamonds weighing .24cts. 174 Rd. Brilliant cut diamonds weighing .87cts, of D

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

3.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant
3.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant

3.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant

Located in Carmel, CA

An incredible 3.79 carat old European cut diamond pendant (D color, SI2 clarity) on a 16 inch

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Key Necklace, White Gold
Diamond Key Necklace, White Gold

Diamond Key Necklace, White Gold

By Salude

Located in New York, NY

18k solid gold key set with VVS1-2, D-F color diamonds. Pendant only, chain sold separately.

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Key Necklace, Yellow Gold
Diamond Key Necklace, Yellow Gold

Diamond Key Necklace, Yellow Gold

By Salude

Located in New York, NY

18k solid gold key set with VVS1-2, D-F color diamonds. Pendant only, chain sold separately.

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace Ametrine and diamonds "Amsterdam"
Necklace Ametrine and diamonds "Amsterdam"

Necklace Ametrine and diamonds "Amsterdam"

Unavailable

W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in

Necklace Ametrine and diamonds "Amsterdam"

Located in BAARN, NL

diamonds color D, length pendant +/- 2.5cm, length choker approx. 40cm (adjustable)

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold

Hand Carved 18K Yellow Gold Jesus Medallion Custom Made for the Pope of Vatican
Hand Carved 18K Yellow Gold Jesus Medallion Custom Made for the Pope of Vatican

Hand Carved 18K Yellow Gold Jesus Medallion Custom Made for the Pope of Vatican

Located in Ramatgan, IL

quantity: 3 Diamond quality: VVS Diamond colour: D Pendants diameter: 2.6 cm The inner diameter of the loop

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2010s Israeli Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified, 2.40 Carat, D Color Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
GIA Certified, 2.40 Carat, D Color Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold

GIA Certified, 2.40 Carat, D Color Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold

Located in London, England

allows the wearer to admire the stone at its full potential. With the diamond being graded D in colour

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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston D Color IF Clarity GIA Certified Diamond Pendant or Necklace
Harry Winston D Color IF Clarity GIA Certified Diamond Pendant or Necklace

Harry Winston D Color IF Clarity GIA Certified Diamond Pendant or Necklace

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

Diamond with Color: D and Clarity IF ( internally flawless) with GIAi# xxxxxxxx , set with 9 round

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Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary GIA Certified D-Colour Heart Diamond Necklace
Contemporary GIA Certified D-Colour Heart Diamond Necklace

Contemporary GIA Certified D-Colour Heart Diamond Necklace

Located in London, England

A beautiful contemporary heart-shaped diamond cluster pendant necklace set in 18k white gold. The

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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 0.52 Carat D Color VVS1 Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Captivating 0.52 Carat D Color VVS1 Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold

Captivating 0.52 Carat D Color VVS1 Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold

Located in רמת גן, IL

Brilliant diamond, meticulously set in gleaming 18K white gold. The exceptional D color (highest color grade

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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Heart, Containing 2.50 Carat S Color "D", Clarity VS2
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Heart, Containing 2.50 Carat S Color "D", Clarity VS2

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Heart, Containing 2.50 Carat S Color "D", Clarity VS2

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k yellow gold diamond pave heart, containing 2.50ct.s color "D", clarity VS2-SI1 Specifications

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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Seven Carat Oval Diamond for Ring or Pendant GIA D Color VS1 Clarity
Seven Carat Oval Diamond for Ring or Pendant GIA D Color VS1 Clarity

Seven Carat Oval Diamond for Ring or Pendant GIA D Color VS1 Clarity

Located in New York, NY

Spectacularly beautiful 7.25 carat oval diamond. This spectacular diamond is available in a

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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

6.98 Carat Total GIA Certified D Color Pear Diamond Drop Earrings by J. Birnbach
6.98 Carat Total GIA Certified D Color Pear Diamond Drop Earrings by J. Birnbach

6.98 Carat Total GIA Certified D Color Pear Diamond Drop Earrings by J. Birnbach

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

pave wires suspending lovely 3 carat D color pear shape diamond pendants designed by J. Birnbach. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.21ct IGL Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace D Color VS2 Clarity
2.21ct IGL Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace D Color VS2 Clarity

2.21ct IGL Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace D Color VS2 Clarity

Located in Aventura, FL

This Necklace Features a 2.21ct Natural Heart Shape Diamond with D Color and VS2 Clarity Enhanced

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Necklace .38 Carat D / VS2
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Necklace .38 Carat D / VS2

Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Necklace .38 Carat D / VS2

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Diamonds: .38 carats Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: D Diamond clarity: VS2 Diamond pendant

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.06 Carat D Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant
8.06 Carat D Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant

8.06 Carat D Color Heart Shape Diamond Pendant

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum custom made pendant consisting of 1 heart shape diamond weighing 8.06 carat having a color

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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

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D Color Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact d color diamond pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 69 vintage or 280 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect d color diamond pendant 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. Finding an appealing d color diamond pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alberto, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our d color diamond pendant for sale are for women, but there are 137 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a D Color Diamond Pendant?

Prices for a d color diamond pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $795,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,700.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.

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