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Edwardian, Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Old European cut diamonds each set in a round setting of platinum hanging from an articulated bale
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut & Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Ring, Platinum & Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Adorned with a charming combination of rose cut and old European cut diamonds, the pendant exudes a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Bow Motif Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
old European cut diamonds grace the flower basket motif below, and the necklace elegantly suspends a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
original Art Deco pendant necklace contains 2.7 Carats of Old European Cut Diamonds and dates to c1910
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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H 2 in W 0.5 in L 16 in
Edardian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
tested, chain marked
Pendant is centered by .40 old mine cut Diamond H/VS with 18 more old mine cut
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 1.15 in W 0.6 in L 15.75 in
Edwardian 2.55 Ct Diamond Snowflake Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Centra1 old European cut diamond of approx .25 Ct (H/SI) – 49 old mine and rose cut cut diamonds totalling
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond "Dragonfly" Pendant with 0.35 Carats Mixed Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Old European cuts, but most are single cuts, and the very smallest stones are very rough Just-Making
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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H 1.34 in W 0.94 in L 16 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Cross Pendant 18 Yellow Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
five old European cut diamonds bezel set.
The center Diamond is approx .15 ct with the remaining 4
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Brooch in 4cts of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
a dazzling array of old European cut diamonds, the largest of which are 0.75ct (approx. 4ct total
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
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H 1.78 in W 1.34 in
Edwardian Diamond and Plique-à-jour Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
" width
Materials: 154 old European, old mine and transitional-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.80
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
7.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Edwardian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
chain. Old European cut diamonds approximately 7.00cts total. Color G to I, clarity VS1 to SI2. Great
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Original Edwardian Circular Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamonds & mixed old cuts= Approx. 3.00 CTW.
Pendant is platinum, 17 -1/2 inches long
18k white gold chain.
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Edwardian - Victorian Pendant Necklace with 21 Old European
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
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H 1.88 in W 0.75 in L 14 in
Edwardian French Diamond Estate Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds
Single Cut
Diamonds
Old European Cut Diamonds
Edwardian "French" style
Estate Necklace
SKU: 22793
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18kt gold necklace, featuring a stunning diamond and pearl pendant.
Located in Braintree, GB
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Dimensions -
Weight: 7.65 grams
Necklace Length: 49.5 cm
Pendant Size: 5.4 x 2.5 cm
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
circular pendant drop, setting with nine articulated Old European cut diamonds individually set with a
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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W 1.9 in L 20.6 in
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Pearl & Diamond Dangle Wreath Circle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 1.1 in Dm 0.88 in
Edwardian 2.10 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
making it quite a one off
Diamond set has two main Diamonds consisting in 1 old European cut diamond of
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
, suspended from a platinum, trace link chain. The pendant is articulated with old cut- natural diamond arms
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
50 diamonds, the largest being 5mm and 1/2 carat. There are 5 large bezel set Old European Cut
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 20.30 Ct Aquamarine 1.40 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Complemented by bright white full of sparkle Diamonds totaling 1.40 Ct between larger old European cut Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
there is an estimated total of 0.30cts of old cut diamonds. Estimated grades of H in colour and VS in
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20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum 3.34ctw Diamond Garland Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
garland) burgeons, adorned with rose cut diamond set leaves, and millegrain bezel set old European cut
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 1.66 in D 0.18 in L 2.17 in
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Sapphire & Diamond Pearl Enameled Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
during it's past was elegantly converted into an alluring pendant.
At the center of a glossy ultramarine
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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W 1.02 in D 0.31 in L 1.45 in
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
combination of old mine, old Euro, Swiss step cut, old single cut and old rose cut diamonds. The pendant is
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Pendant Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
ranking an F-G Color & VVS1-I1 Clarity
& a total of 7 Genuine Earth-Mined European cut Diamonds
totaling
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian/Edwardian Imperial Topaz Diamond Pendant/Necklace 1900 ca.
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural imperial topaz of approx 4.00 Ct (12.3 x 8.6 mm.)- 42 old European cut diamonds totaling
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
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H 1.5 in W 0.91 in L 16.54 in
Original Edwardian Mindi Mond Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
cut pink tourmaline @13.00x10.60x7.11 mm= approx 6.30 CTW
4 old European cut diamonds & 1 old pear
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Lavalière Platinum Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
carats total
Cut: Old European
Color: F-G
Clarity: VS2-I1
9 Accent Pearls
Pendant Dimensions: 2
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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H 2 in W 0.75 in L 14.25 in
Edwardian 1.65 Ct Diamond Daisy Platinum 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
platinum
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 1 old European cut diamond of approx .65 Ct (G/SI2) – 10 old mine cut
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
by 105 bright white old Swiss cut Diamonds rated G/H/I VVS/SI totalling 1.60 CT total content
Can be
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
as a pendant.
Diamond: Mounted in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
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W 1.18 in D 0.28 in L 1.18 in
Platinum Edwardian Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tested]
Weight: 10.5g
Diamond Details:
Weight: .60ct total weight
Cut: Old European brilliant
Color: H
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Cross With Emerald Accents
Located in New York, NY
embellished with 2 ctsof old European and rose cut diamonds accented by emeralds
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 0.25ct Diamond 18ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
displays a Xct Old European Cut diamond, originally part of an Edwardian brooch, now reimagined. The
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20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
decorated with twinkling old cut diamonds (approx. 0.80ct total) and a vibrant blue cushion cut Ceylon
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Large GIA Chrysoberyl Diamond Pearl Filigree Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Certification Details Below for Complete Info **
(12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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H 1.57 in W 1.18 in D 0.37 in L 16 in
Edwardian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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H 1.5 in W 0.47 in L 17 in
Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Complemented by 1.80 Ct bright white old cut Diamonds between old mine and old European cut providing
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
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H 1.89 in W 0.56 in L 17.92 in
Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with transparent medium blue and transparent medium purplish pink
Accented by old European cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
natural pearls and Old European brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Typical of the Edwardian period, the
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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 2.76 in L 24.81 in
Gorgeous Edwardian Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
diamonds.
Centre diamond details:
1 Old European cut diamond, K-vs, weight approximately 2.70 ct
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 12.53 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with traditional clarity enhancement
Prong set in yellow gold - featuring old European and mine cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
movable diamond in the center.
The central diamond is old mine cut and prong set with an open back. It
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 1.07 in W 0.91 in L 16.54 in
Antique Onyx Diamond Mourning Pendant
Located in The Hague, ZH
Antique Edwardian mourning pendant
Crafted from onyx, set on 835 silver.
With old European cut
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Edwardian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
natural saltwater pearls mixed with 8 round old European cut diamonds., set in a platinum top with an 18k
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
: Mount in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamond, 0.08 Carats, F color
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1 in D 0.12 in L 1.02 in
Edwardian 1.20 Ct Diamond Solitaire Natural Pearl Platinum /Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
platinum
Hallmarks: European from the period
Gems: 1 old mine cushion cut diamond of approx 1.20 Ct (6.58
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
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H 0.79 in W 0.87 in L 15.36 in
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Pearl Bow Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
lovely little bow shaped pendant, set with natural, old European cut diamonds & a natural pearl drop
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cushion-cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pendant, 1930s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
cushion-shaped green tourmaline above a prong set bright old-European-cut diamond, fitted with an oval
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Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Pearl Pendant, circa 1910
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One platinum diamond and pearl pendant featuring 55 old European cut diamonds totaling 2.75 ct
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20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant or Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamond surrounded by old european cuts, swiss cuts and single cuts. The chain is 14 karat white gold 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
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W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.69 in
Edwardian Pendant, Silver over Gold with Pearl and Diamond on Platinum Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Edwardian Pendant, set with 51 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25cts
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
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W 1.13 in L 1.75 in
Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design ornamented with eight pavé set Old European cut diamonds.
The pendant suspends from an 18k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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H 1.14 in W 0.83 in D 0.19 in Dm 0.83 in L 18 in
Antique Edwardian Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1914 Date Charm Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
pendant is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold. The pin has old european cut diamonds set in the date
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.73 in L 1.02 in
Edwardian Pink Topaz, Diamond and Platinum Pendant circa 1910
Located in London, GB
approximately 14cts
20 x old European cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1ct
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Platinum
Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
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H 0.08 in W 0.71 in L 1.3 in
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Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the edwardian old european cut diamond 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 platinum, gold and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 679 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect edwardian old european cut 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic edwardian old european cut diamond pendant over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Black, Starr & Frost and Mindi Mond are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old mine cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a edwardian old european cut diamond pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Pendant?
On average, a edwardian old european cut diamond pendant at 1stDibs sells for $6,450, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $130,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Pendant
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.