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Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Highlighted by polychrome cloisonné enamel, this 19th century Latin cross pendant is intricately
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 2.375 in L 3.125 in
Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian gold tassel engraved pendant necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pink Enamel and Diamond Necklace, Circle Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold Women Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Jewelry Yellow Gold 14k + Enamel (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Carat Weight
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Roberto Coin 18K White Gold Diamond and Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
This creative pendant necklace from Roberto Coin has a decidedly artistic point of view. The round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Pink Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
This tiny whistle charm necklace is only 26x7.5 mm in sterling silver, plated with 18K gold. Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Pink Enamel
Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Pink Enamel
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H 1.03 in W 0.3 in L 17.72 in
Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Blue Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
This tiny whistle charm necklace is only 26x7.5 mm in sterling silver, plated with 18K gold. Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Blue Enamel
Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Blue Enamel
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H 1.03 in W 0.3 in L 17.72 in
18K Solid White Gold Enamel Butterfly and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond and enamel butterfly pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut diamonds that completes your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage Prasiolite Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful vintage gem set necklace. This piece showcases a charming antique pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Starfish pendant necklace 14KT yellow gold enamel handmade sea pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Such an unusual piece of jewelry, a starfish pendant with green enamel made so well by hand, comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
swirling design with White Enamel in 14 Karat Gold. I just love this combination of the blue and green
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Mushroom Sapphire 14k Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The mushroom pendant is hand set in 14K gold and .45 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

White Enamel 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold white enamel pendant is hand set with .55 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 50 cm. Please contact for any q...
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Enamel and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
gold. The chain is 15 inches long. The enamel pendant is covered with a lattice design of gold with
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Gold and Uncut Diamonds Pendant Necklace Handcrafted with Enamel Work
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A delicate pendant with uncut diamonds hand crafted in 18K Gold. You will notice intricate enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Blue and Yellow Enamel and Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace 24k Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Pansy Flower pendant, enamel - Blue and Yellow Enamel and Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace set in
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naimah Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Purple Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
This tiny whistle charm necklace is only 26x7.5 mm in sterling silver, plated with 18K gold. Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Naimah Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Purple Enamel
Naimah Small Gold Whistle Pendant Necklace, Purple Enamel
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H 1.03 in W 0.3 in L 17.72 in
Rose and White Gold 0.23K Diamonds White Enamelled Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
diamonds cut brillant. This enchanting pendant necklace is entirely handmade in white and rose gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

22K Gold and Blue and Green Floral Enamel Pendant Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
vitreous enamel. The pendant is attached to a 22K gold chain. Pendant size approx. 20 mm. Chain Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Enamel

Aquamarine and Enamel Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow & White Gold 0.03 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant necklace 18k yellow gold white gold, Cocktail collection, royal blue vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

1990s 18k Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, circa 1990s, 18 karat yellow gold necklace featuring a
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mushroom Diamond 14k Gold White Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The mushroom pendant is hand set in 14K gold and .12 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Turtle Diamond pendant necklace with enamel 18KT solid gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
A solid pendant necklace in 18Kt yellow gold with natural diamond and complex liquid glass and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2...
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for any ...
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant necklace. Handmade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Evil Eye Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .43 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage enamel and 18 karat yellow gold pendant in the form of a horned cow
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
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W 0.67 in L 0.98 in
Enamel Evil Eye 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this beautiful enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .15 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver pendant necklace. Handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handmade by our artisans. 18 kt yellow gold circle pendant necklace with set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Enamel Sun Medallion 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with .13 carats of shimmering diamonds. The sun
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .25 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

19th Century Gold and Enamel Box Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Small little box of oval shape mounted as a pendant. The hinged lid and the side are adorned with
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Antique 1850s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

19th Century Gold and Enamel Box Pendant
19th Century Gold and Enamel Box Pendant
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H 0.4 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 18 karat gold pendant in the shape of a globe, made of porcelain containing several
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
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W 0.56 in L 1.15 in
Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely magnificent moonstone pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
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H 1.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.75 in L 18.25 in
Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
yellow gold pendant necklace with set diamonds,rubies and green enamel with cold application. Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Aaron Basha Enamel and Diamond Bell Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Aaron Basha’s charm collection, a white with red hearts enamel bell. • Designer: Aaron Basha
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Drop Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Petrol Blue Enamel Dimensions
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, petrol blue vitreous enamel, Dew Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Cloisonné French Enamel Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cloisonné french enamel ruby diamond pendant necklace. High quality diamonds along
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, opalescent raspberry vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jay Feder 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hexagon Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hexagon Pendant Necklace. The misshaped hexagon diamond is
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pharaoh Blue Enamel and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Pharaoh Enamel Pendant Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stones: 102 Diamonds Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Giulloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, middle blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Indian Gold and Enamel Mango Shaped Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A 22K Indian Gold and Enamel Mango Shaped Pendant, Jaipur, 19th Century. Finley enameled with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Iris Flower Enamel Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
GREEN ENAMEL IRIS FLOWER IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE IRIS FLOWER IS SET IN AN ELEGANT IRIS LEAF DESIGN WITH
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold

Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace with pink tourmaline, turquoises and old
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Antique 1890s European Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabrege Limited Edition Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in Feasterville, PA
An amazing limited edition of 500 pieces Fabrege diamond pendant necklace showcasing blue enamel
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Enamel Heart 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold heart pendant necklace. Handmade by our artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Evil Eye Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .52 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Questionmark Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Question mark, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This striking
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Frog Enamel Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Pendant necklace. Green enamel leaf and 3D frog pendant with 2 round ruby eyes. The frog is
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Pineapple Necklace, Enamel Fruit Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Pineapple Necklace - Enamel Fruit Necklace Special desing necklace with enamel. It’s a
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Avocado Necklace, Enamel Fruit Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Avocado Necklace - Enamel Fruit Necklace Special desing necklace with enamel. It’s a
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

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Enamel And Gold Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate enamel and gold pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, enamel and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2807 antique edition and 1711 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an enamel and gold pendant necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing enamel and gold pendant necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Mayer, Fabergé and Clarissa Bronfman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any enamel and gold pendant necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1937 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an enamel and gold pendant necklace, 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 Enamel And Gold Pendant Necklace?

On average, an enamel and gold pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,750, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $495,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.