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2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Karat Gold Estate, Pocket Book
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.0 Carat Multi Sapphire Pendant /Necklace 18 Kt White Gold Estate, Pocket Book
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Taru Jewelry Cross Book Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to the piece. Cross Book necklace serial number T201 white vs1 diamonds: 1.06 cttw 18K rose gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Book Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited edition pendant is studded with approximately 0.03 carats
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a book with three pages with a white
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.44 in D 0.08 in L 0.56 in
Taru Jewelry Book of Hearts Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
rubies: 0.71 cttw red enamel 18K rose gold necklace length: 23.50" (60.00 cm) book pendant size: 0.90
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Solid 18 Carat Gold Book Necklace by Lucy Stopes-Roe
Located in London, GB
This highly detailed open book necklace is cast in solid 18 Carat gold and finished by hand, and is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM Probably southern Germany, 1630–40 Gilded silver, verre églomisé
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Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in
Late Victorian Lacloche Frères Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold book with a detailed curved spine and engraved bow garland motif covers Opens on
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Book Form Goldstone Picture Locket Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Victorian, 1890
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Magical Book Designer Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Complement your style with this designer magical book diamond pendant and watch the compliments
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold The Jabez Prayer Book Pendant - 14k Faith I Chronicles 4:10 Opens
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: The Jabez Prayer Book, Faith, I Chronicles 4:10 Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Photo Frame Book Pendant 8 Mother of Pearl Leaves 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Book Pendent with Two sleeves , each sleeve has two pages. All pages are made of
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Four Carats Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with an unheated natural dark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.08Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Book with Magic Stick Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
gold. A bright polished shine, this pendant suspends along with an cable chain. The total diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Artist Pendant Necklace with Eleven Carats Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary artist pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with a natural green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tea Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Dark Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with unheated natural dark blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tea Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Four Carats Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with an unheated natural dark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Artist Pendant Necklace with Eleven Carats Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary artist pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with 11.8 carats natural green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Napier modernist goldtone tassel necklace with spring ring clasp. Marked "Napier" on the rings
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
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H 17 in W 6 in D 1 in Dm 6 in L 17 in
Chopard Happy Diamonds Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
white gold. This necklace features one stunning Round Shaped pendant with a top Genuine Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Four Carats Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
saved the leaf between the pages of a book of poems to later copy it in gold. This pendant necklace can
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

Liuba Wolf 1970 Concretism Sculptural Pendant Necklace Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural necklace designed by Liuba Wolf. Extremely rare sculptural necklace, created in Sao
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie "Le Scarabée au Piège" Pendant Necklace
By Jean Mahie
Located in Dallas, TX
book. The pendant sits on an 18 inch Jean Mahie cadene necklace, approximately 8.75mm wide links
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Teddy Bear Book Brilliant Pendant so cute 24 x 14 mm Italian made precious Wood
Located in Viena, Viena
-2, the cute teddy bear is made of precious wood and solid gold in 18 carat, with book (enamel
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece Circa 1940s. Square links make up the book
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
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H 21 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 21 in
Syna Yellow Gold Notebook Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Book has two pages Chain sold separately
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Notebook Pendant with Diamonds
Syna Yellow Gold Notebook Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.52 in L 1.07 in
Antique Moonstone and Cabochon Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Moonstone and Cabochon Ruby Gold Pendant The prettiest moonstone and Ruby pendant, truly
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold

Antique Moonstone and Cabochon Ruby Gold Pendant
Antique Moonstone and Cabochon Ruby Gold Pendant
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W 0.79 in L 1.97 in
Emily Kuvin Gold and Diamond Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Add a little sparkle! Classic, contemporary and stunning. Our iconic matte yellow gold organic star
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18 Kt Gold Locket Alpha Omega Christogram Bible Quote 2.Book of Samuel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
inscription is written in german and is a verse from the 2. book of Samuel, chapter 7, verse 9 : "Ich bin mit
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Statement Size Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Sapphire 3D Baby Shoe Book Locket Large
Located in New York, NY
A heavy and statement sized vintage book locket in immaculate condition with two 3-dimensional baby
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Located in Athens, GR
Tampulous. One of the most chosen artifacts for book covers and posters. It’s size and richness of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
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H 4.33 in W 1.692 in D 0.472 in L 13.77 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tea Pendant by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
yellow gold. The pendant is so small that it can only be made in gold, as silver is too soft to hold its
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emily Kuvin Amethyst and Diamond Gold Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Classic and stunning. Our iconic matte gold organic star Stellina pendant necklace features our
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Virgo Virginum Medal Pendant
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W 0.63 in D 0.04 in L 0.71 in
Emily Kuvin Gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Statement Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning times three. Our Piccolo Grand Stella Necklace in warm yellow gold features a lapis lazuli
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

1963, Georges Braque "Idothee" 18K Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963) "Idothée" - 18k Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant Rare 18K Gold and
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Tea Pendant Charm by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Tea twig Chainka contemporary pendant is the jewellery by artist piece
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emily Kuvin Mini Stella Gold and Pavé Ruby Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and adorable! Our Mini Stella Necklace is the perfect piece to layer or wear alone. Our
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

KineticPuppetStringsPinocchio GoldTexturedChainLink3Strand Early20thC. Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
unsigned pre-WWII yellow-gold-gilt brass necklace with elegant draping chains features a three-inch-long
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace 1960 Made in Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace 1960 Made in Finland. 585 Gold, Maker NW, Helsinki Eino
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Señora de Atocha" (Our Woman of Spring) from the Kingdom of Spain bearing gold, gems, and other valuables
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Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Archaeological Revival Gold And Diamond Pendant attr. Eugene Fontenay Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in Firenze, IT
, Fontenay held his first exhibition under his own name and was awarded a gold medal for his jewelry designs
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Antique 1850s French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant Helky Juvonen Design Finland Lapland Magic
Located in Orimattila, FI
Lapland magic 14 karat Gold Pearl Pendant Helky Juvonen Design Finland chain length 45cm. Made in
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Guillemin Frères Fin de Siècle Enamel Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
from Treasure Salvors Inc. Signed by Mel Fisher. Sold loose or can be mounted on custom pendant. Grade
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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
fading on the exterior and general corrosion of a grade 3. If you plan to make this a pendant, you can
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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
bearing gold, gems, and other valuables to The New World capsized off the coast of Key West in Florida
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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Assayer Q Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Spring) from the Kingdom of Spain bearing gold, gems, and other valuables to The New World capsized off
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Antique Early 17th Century Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Mexico Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
bearing gold, gems, and other valuables to The New World capsized off the coast of Key West in Florida
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Antique Early 17th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Byzantine Empire 9th Century AD Bronze Bust Of Christ Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Jesus Christ holding a book of gospels with a nimbate cross behind. The reverse side is an inscription
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Atocha Shipwreck 4 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and 14K Gold Bezel Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
original Treasure Salvors INC. certification. Signed by Mel Fisher. Fixed on a 14k solid gold bezel set
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Antique Early 17th Century South American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Spinel Diamond Necklace 3.46 Ct 0.41 Ct AAA+ Great Luminosity 18 kt White Gold
Located in Viena, Viena
, 10.13 x 8.24 x 5.40 mm, the pendant was made in a traditional goldsmith's factory in Valenza/Italy, with
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

John Bonnor a Superb Arts & Crafts Gold, Black Opal and Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby

Charles Perry for Tiffany & Co. Sculptural Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
: The chain shown with the pendant is a separate item. Noted: Pictured on page 162 in the book "Charles
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
century H. 3.7 cm - L. 2.9 cm Gold setting, eagle's head hallmark, 19th century H. with setting 6 cm - W
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
with a Paspaley certificate. This important pendant is suspended from an 18 inch cable necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Emily Kuvin Mini Stella Silver and Ruby Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and adorable! Our Mini Stella Necklace is the perfect piece to layer or wear alone. Our
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, 1999. Note: This popular necklace model has been also produced in gold and in four different sizes
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Gold Book Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold book pendant necklace 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 gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 210 vintage editions and 69 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold book pendant necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold book pendant necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emily Kuvin, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery are consistently popular. A gold book pendant necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 54, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold book 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 Gold Book Pendant Necklace?

Prices for a gold book pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $193,355, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,820.

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.