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0.50 Carat Diamond Cross Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Garnet and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very fashionnable, modern looking pendant necklace. A nice chubby sugarloaf cabochon garnet in it
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

Modern Garnet and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Modern Garnet and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This yellow gold pendant features a flat Egyptian cross engraved
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Pendant, 18k Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Cross Pendant Beautifully crafted Cross pendant with exceptional fine details, indicative of the
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Cross Pendant, 18k Gold
Cross Pendant, 18k Gold
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L 1.97 in
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier pendant necklace, designed as an 18k gold chain suspending a simple cross set with 22
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

French Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
its center with a second cross on which is a modern brilliant- cut diamond. Pendant sold alone without
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Modern Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Yellow gold cross, it is composed at each end and in its center of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold Introducing our exquisite Gold Fashion Pendant, intricately crafted
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
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H 0.9 in L 1.6 in
Modern 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a classic design cross pendant crafted in 9K gold. It features 20 pcs. brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cross Pendant, 18k White Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Cross Pendant Beautifully crafted Cross pendant with exceptional fine details, indicative of the
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cross Pendant, 18k White Gold
Cross Pendant, 18k White Gold
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L 1.97 in
Cross Pendant, 18k Rose Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Cross Pendant Beautifully crafted Cross pendant with exceptional fine details, indicative of the
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cross Pendant, 18k Rose Gold
Cross Pendant, 18k Rose Gold
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L 1.97 in
14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Tiny Cross Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 Karat Gold Cross shaped Charm Necklace. Cross pendant necklace. Cross necklace for women. Gold
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant
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H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multucolor 14k gold cross pendant. Fancy color lab sapphires Cross Pendant. Religious Cross
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
Multicolor 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 31 in L 19 in
Lavender gemstone 14k gold cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lavender gemstone 14k gold cross pendant. Amethyst Cross Pendant. Gold cross pendant. 14k solid
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Lavender gemstone 14k gold cross pendant
Lavender gemstone 14k gold cross pendant
No Reserve
H 0.56 in L 0.93 in
Salvini Modern 1980s Diamonds Cross 18K Gold Cube Chain Necklace Pendant
By Salvini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the iconic Salvini Cross Pendant, a masterpiece from the Modern 1980s, meticulously
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Admire the beauty of this Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant! Crafted in 18kt rose gold, it's adorned
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold Showcasing a magnificent Diamond Fashion Pendant
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant In Yellow Gold
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H 60 in L 30 in
Modern 2.25 Carat Round Diamonds Cross Pendant 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 2.25 Carat Round Diamonds Cross Pendant 14k White Gold. The diamonds are white color clean
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

German Modern Cross Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The German Modern Cross Yellow Gold is a contemporary interpretation of a classic religious symbol
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

German Modern Cross Yellow Gold
German Modern Cross Yellow Gold
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W 0.63 in L 1.15 in
Italian Modern Cross Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Italian Modern Cross Yellow Gold is a contemporary interpretation of a classic religious symbol
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modern Cross Yellow Gold
Italian Modern Cross Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.5 in
14k gold blue gemstones cross pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold blue gemstones cross pendant. Lab sapphires cross pendant. Marquise blue lab sapphires
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold blue gemstones cross pendant
14k gold blue gemstones cross pendant
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H 0.48 in W 0.87 in
Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond cross pendant set in 14k white gold. The carat weight is 1.43. The stones are set in a
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond cross pendant set in 14k white gold. The carat weight is 1.43. The stones are set in a
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage estate cross pendant. In 14k gold. Prong-set with 42 tiny round diamonds & 10
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20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
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H 8 in W 0.52 in D 0.2 in
Sapphire Cross Pendant in 14k Gold, Sapphire and Pearls Cross
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold cross pendant with sapphire and pearls. Sapphire cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k Gold Cross Necklace Christ Cross Pendant Religious Jesus Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Cross Necklace Christ Cross Pendant Religious Jesus Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiny Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiny Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22k Gold Infinity Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
22k gold infinity cross is your perfect modern every day cross that makes a statement! Comes on an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cross pendant with diamonds Weight: 1 g. Gold - 14 karat yellow gold Size - 20x12 mm Stones
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
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W 0.79 in L 0.48 in
Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold cross from Spain. This pendant is worked with the relief technique
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold
Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold
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W 1.03 in L 1.97 in
14 Karat White Gold Cross / Religious Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cross / Religious Pendant 5.40 grams Total Weight
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K white gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond cross pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant depicts a cross
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and classic cross pendant features 17 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds with
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Heart and Cross Diamond Necklace Cross Pendant Religious Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart and Cross Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Heart and Cross Diamond Necklace Cross Pendant Religious Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart and Cross Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.00ctw Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
carat Diamond Cross Pendant. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece showcases
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2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
carat Diamond Cross Pendant. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece showcases
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2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant .37ct 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Looking for an everyday signature necklace that reflects your faith? Consider this cross pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant .37ct 18k White Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant .37ct 18k White Gold
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W 0.25 in L 0.5 in
Diamond Cross Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 33.3 Grams Cross and Bail diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 14.3 Grams Cross and Bail diameter: 2.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Gold Cross Pendant Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold cross pendant modern you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 86 vintage editions and 223 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold cross pendant modern among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold cross pendant modern over the years, but those made by Oshi Jewels, Tiffany & Co. and Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any gold cross pendant modern from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 218 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a gold cross pendant modern, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Cross Pendant Modern?

Prices for a gold cross pendant modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $115,150, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,500.

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.