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10k White Gold 1 Cttw Round Cut Diamond Heart and Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace your feminine side with this radiant heart bow pendant. Chiseled to perfection, the piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Round Cut Diamond Heart and Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace your feminine side with this radiant heart bow pendant. Chiseled to perfection, the piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Diamond Double Heart and Bow Luckenbooth Silver Upon Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set, Luckenbooth double witches' heart pendant, with rose cut diamonds set in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
triangular cut diamond sits at the centre of an double framed open heart consisting of square calibrated
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic double heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. In this case, the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Signed French Belle Epoque Amethyst and Diamond Crowned Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
amethyst heart, bracketed by diamond lined scrolls and crowned with a glittering rose-cut diamond bow, is a
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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Key Heart and Lock Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
silver the heart-shaped bow of the key sparkles with a bezel set round cut diamond, while the stem and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Cabochon 13.02 carat Rubelite Diamond Heart and Ribbon Pendant with Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
special occasion or as an everyday accessory, the Bow Pendant with Detachable Rubellite Heart will elevate
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Early 2000s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bielka 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant on Chain with Diamonds
By Robert Bruce Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bielka 18k yellow Gold & Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant with diamonds Turquoise enamel heart
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite pendant necklace, where the radiance of 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold Weight: 9.30
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Antique Neoclassical Flemish Heart Diamond Silver Topped 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
period diamond, silver topped gold heart with love trophies pendant Netherlands Early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Diamond Butterfly Butterflies Pave Set Hearts 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
chain leading to a pendant adorned with shimmering pavé diamonds. The design includes a circular motif
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 24.00ct Amethyst Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 24.00 carat, heart shaped amethyst sits central to this Victorian pendant. Set into
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat White Diamond Ribbon & Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate a loved one's life with this stunning diamond pendant. Designed in the shape of a heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Robert Bielka Neckalce with Enamel Heart Pendant with Diamond
By Robert Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
18Kt Yellow Gold Robert Bielka Neckalce with Enamel Heart Pendant with Diamond. Bielka 18k Gold
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

10k Gold over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
silver, this heart-shaped pendant is engraved with Love and Hope gracefully. Further, it is layered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

10k Gold over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
10k Gold over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
H 0.12 in W 0.87 in L 0.79 in
French Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare antique Heart motif French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby 18
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10k Gold Over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
silver, this heart-shaped pendant is engraved with Love and Hope gracefully. Further, it is layered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Silver, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Gold Over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
10k Gold Over Silver Heart Pendant Necklace
H 0.12 in W 0.87 in L 0.79 in
14k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
Located in New York, NY
Brighten her gorgeous look with this stunning diamond pendant. Designed in the shape of a heart and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Antique 8.60 Ct Old Cut Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870 The necklace is designed as a heart locket pendant surmounted by a ribbon bow. Both are
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Victorian Blister Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, incorporating nineteen further pavé set Old European cut diamonds. This stunning pendant is ornamented with a
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Royal Bow Necklace with Cushion-Cut Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 18K yellow gold necklace is a true embodiment of grace and refinement. At its heart lies a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Diamond Necklace Dog Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the diamond pendant designed as a stylized dog’s head. The head’s top is adorned with a diamond bow
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow
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1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Enamel Necklace Heart Flower Basket Pearl White Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART WITH A FLOWER BASKET IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Botanical Crown Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
diamond-accented bow-shaped bail adds a final flourish of sparkle, enhancing the pendant’s refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Heart Necklace of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique 18k gold pendant featuring pearl and old cut diamond hearts surmounted by a diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Celeste Ribbon Aurora South Sea Pearl & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Akoya Pearl Pendant is a true celebration of timeless beauty. The exquisite bow-shaped design, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Victorian Wreath Aurora South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, set as intricate golden leaves, shimmers with festive brilliance. The 18K yellow gold bow, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau, Skeleton Key with Diamond Charm Pendant, 24K Gold & 0.02ct Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Skeleton Key and Diamond Charm Pendant, 24kt Yellow Gold and 0.02ct Diamonds, comes with 16" gold
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2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set Modelled as two hearts entwined by a
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 18k Gold Silver Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Laurel Wreath Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
enamel shows through for a wonderful touch and is further adorned with a dual heart and bow design that
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Stunning diamond necklace over 20 carats in 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond necklace, bow design in 14KT white gold, made from scratch, pendant is detachable
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt
Located in Stamford, CT
this pendant and topped with a bow. The outer diamond heart holds another of fine white enamel
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Burmese Ruby Diamond Double Heart Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond and ruby bracelet/pendant from the early Victorian (circa 1850) era
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Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Round Diamond Encrusted Ribbon Bow Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
close to the heart as a pendant or adorning a lapel as a brooch, it transforms any outfit into a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Dangle Earclips Diamonds Ruby Emerald Pendants
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
diamonds totalling ca. 3.80 ct, each suspending a detachable, interchangeable pendant with 2 heart-shaped
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bow-Tied Aurora Akoya Pearl Long Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
choice for layering or wearing as a statement piece. At the heart of this design is a breathtaking bow
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Lovely Diamond and Sapphire Bow-Earrings in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
expressed, wearing bow jewellery was important: a pendant with a bow around the neck showed flirtation and
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20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This diamond and blue enamel pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology
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Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Aaron Basha 18K White Gold Diamond and Purple Enamel Butterfly Charm AB11-111424
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
heart and bow add a hint of sparkle to this piece. The charm, which doubles as a pendant, measures 1.15
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Belle Époque Madeira Citrine Heart Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Villard, Broliquier et Cie, showcases a radiant heart-shaped madeira citrine weighing an impressive 25.00
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Gold

Cultured Akoya Pearl 24" Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Necklace Length: 24" Chain Width: 1/4in Bow Pendant Dimensions: 3/4in long x 3/16 inch wide Stamped: 585
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Filagree Diamond White Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Delicate diamond 14k white gold necklace featuring a floral and scroll filagree design drop pendant
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Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAaron Basha Fine Diamond and Pink Enamel 18k White Gold Y Initial Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite Aaron Basha Y Initial charm/pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Early 18th Century 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
designed as a large bow embellished with heart shaped ornaments.
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
heart-shaped pendant. The jump ring and front are also black-enameled and set with rose-cut diamonds for
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

19th Century Diamond Gold Landscape Moss Agate Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
a bale of diamonds and topped at top with a heart shaped bow ending in a flourish of ribbon. Who
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Aaron Basha 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Baby Shoe The Classic Saddle Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York, NY
life. It's made of 18kt yellow gold and accented with a 0.1 carat diamond bow for a glamorous touch
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
a red enamel bow. She measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" wide. The diamond bale is hinged
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
bow. She measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" wide. The diamond bale is hinged making it easy to
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 0.30Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
has a pink enamel bow. She measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" wide. The diamond bale is hinged
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
a red enamel bow. She measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" wide. The diamond bale is hinged
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian pendant clock designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An absolutely exquisite piece created
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

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Diamond Heart And Bow Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of diamond heart and bow pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 62 vintage editions and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of diamond heart and bow pendants made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Cellini, Renata Bernard and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 60 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut diamond heart and bow pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our diamond heart and bow pendants for sale are for women, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Diamond Heart And Bow Pendants?

Prices for diamond heart and bow pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $78,000, while diamond heart and bow pendants, on average, fetch $4,800.

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.

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 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

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