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14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of 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 Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Love Knot Diamond Pendant 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, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace 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

18k Gold Diamond Love Knot Necklace Bride Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Love Knot 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 Love Knot Necklace Bride Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Love Knot 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

Love Knot Diamond Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Love Knot Diamond Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold, 36cm. Infinity love knot diamond necklace - Charming
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian turquoise and seed pearl love knot pendant, made around 1860-1880. The velvety 15 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
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W 0.67 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Baroque Heart Love Knot Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Pendant: 2.6*1.7 cm. Weight: 8 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful
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1990s German Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as four swirling gold snakes with engraved scale pattern. Featuring a bezel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 10k Round .25ctw Love Knot Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .25ctw Theme: Heart, Love Knot Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Love Knot Diamond Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bestow a timeless look when you choose this love knot designer diamond pendant. The total diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Carved Jade with Diamond Love Knot Pendant Set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Diamond 0.49 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Knot Bow Crystals Heart Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.6*2.8 cm. Weight: 16 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver 18K Love Knot Ball Chain Necklace Box Pouch #16277
By Lagos
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Lagos Caviar sterling silver 18K plated 2-tone Love Knot pendant ball chain necklace, with box and
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Mesh Necklace, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystal Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

14kt Yellow Solid Gold Madonna Pendant "Mary Who Unties The Knots"
Located in Roma, RM
Large 14kt yellow solid gold pendant Madonna. The worship of the Virgin Mary Undoer of Knots has
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2010s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Love Knot Motif Locket c.1900
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Love Knot Motif Locket c.1900 H 4.57 cm x W 2.66 cm / 1.8 in. x 1.05 in. 13
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Knot Bow Crystal Gold Chunky Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
noticeable. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 5.2*2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g. _ _ _ Great for
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

"Spinal Spinel" Pendant in 18K Gold with Black Spinel Drop & Beaded Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
over 7 grams of 18 karat gold. For the chain, we used more spinel (we love spinel around here
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Lover's Knot Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A delightful symbol of everlasting love and and union, this romantic Victorian rose-cut diamond
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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Knot Bow Crystals Gift Set, Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
: Necklace: 36 cm, extend chain: 2 cm. pendant: 2.6*1.8 cm. Earrings: 2.6*1.8 cm. Weight: Necklace: 13 g
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Vintage 1980s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
. Below the original bale is a heart with a tiny diamond twinkling. Below the center over is a love knot
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat white gold love knot pendant with small diamonds and a gray pearl / Made
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Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Pendant
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Pendant
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H 17.72 in W 3.94 in
"Open Halfsies" Hamsa with 0.78cts Diamonds in 18K Gold on Carnelian Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, but we like our bright red carnelian bead necklace, 19" long and fully knotted with contrasting gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

"Open Halfsies" Hamsa with 0.78cts Diamonds in 18K Gold on Carnelian Necklace
"Open Halfsies" Hamsa with 0.78cts Diamonds in 18K Gold on Carnelian Necklace
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H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.08 in L 18.9 in
"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
including the pearl, gold and moss agate necklace* you see in the photos. This necklace is 19" long and has
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
"Mossy" Large Teardrop Pendant in Yellow Gold with Tiny Frog on Moss Agate
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H 2.41 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in L 19.02 in
Victorian Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hermes Intaglio Snake Antique Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
knot symbolizing eternal love. Completed by large, grooved jump ring bale. Tested as 14 karat gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Gosh" Freeform Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamond & Beryl Slice on Sapphire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
perfect for this pendant. The necklace is fully knotted, like a string of pearls, with navy blue silk
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
pendant will be gift-wrapped in a black and gold jewelry box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Blue & Brown Sapphire Slice Pendant with Brown Diamond & Sapphire/Zircon Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
" long and weighs 12.7 grams. The gold weight of the pendant is 10 grams. The total necklace weight is
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Vintage Georgian Style Long Pearl Paste & Turquoise Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
wear. Materials: Gold tone metal, silver tone metal, Fastening: no fastening on necklace/over head
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Knot Key Pendant Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
features a knot motif key pendant The pendant is crafted of 18 karat white gold Pendant is paved set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina J. Little Girl's Pearl Strung Necklace with Butterfly Pendant
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this necklace meets at a secure Gold Plated clasp. This piece includes double knotted Pearls and is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Agate Disc Pendant Necklace 2010
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
perfection. This necklace is made from a series of knotted cotton braids in a chocolatey umber hue
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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Jadeite, 18k White Gold Love Knot Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring a carved jadeite ‘love knot’ plaque, 22.6 X 17 X 2.90 mm, accented by (9) full-cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold

Victorian Love Knot Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
appraiser. love knot, bow, and floral motifs seed pearls detachable pendant 14 karat yellow gold necklace
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Celtic Knot Pendant with 1 Carat Sunstone and Diamonds
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Hand crafted in 18 karat gold in our studio, the Celtic Knot Pendant in 18 karat gold with a 1ct
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 20.75, Engraved Turquois Gr. 7.90, Acquamarine, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
"Crisa" long Necklace with opening bale Pendant; 18 Karat Rose Gold gr. 20,75; Brilliant cut White
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
possess healing and attractin energies. the Chain is a cow hide leather string with rose gold, "Love Knot
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace
18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace
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H 0.78 in W 0.7 in D 0.55 in L 31.49 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 8.00, Diamond Carat 0.28, Amethyst Carat 12.7, Necklace
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
"Love Seeds" Charm necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold gr. 8,00 ; round cut Diamond ct. 0,28; Lilac
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Early-Victorian bi-colour gold-backed pendant from 1830 embodies a treasure of symbols through
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

MINT. Vintage Christian Dior thick golden knot design statement necklace.
By Christian Dior
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
MINT. Vintage Christian Dior thick golden chain tie knot design statement necklace with black and
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
°Symbol of Love ° Love knot has origins that go far back in time The design has been found in
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Love Knot Diamond Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold, #NeckMess, True Lovers Knot, Gift
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
LOVE KNOT NECKLACE: This gorgeous 14k yellow gold love knot pendant encircling a brilliant white
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot Key 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
recognizable. This necklace, featuring the Tiffany key pendant, comes crafted from 18k yellow gold. The key is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Knot Bow Swarovski Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.6*2.1 cm. Weight: 9 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch
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Vintage 1980s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Charming 14K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Charming 14K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Necklace Fall in love with our enchanting 14K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Rainbow Moonstone necklace set in a beautiful hand-crafted pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
power it possesses making this a really meaningful gift for a friend or a loved one. This necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shape Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Delightful antique pendant it represents a heart
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

1900 Victorian Carnelian Sard Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Intaglio Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1 x 1 11/16 inches (including bale) Total weight: 17.9 grams Romantic. Twisting. Love-knot
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Double Serpent Locket with Diamond Eyes
Located in Stamford, CT
tail is like a lovers eternity knot in meaning. In its time the serpent meant eternal love with no
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Longuard Chain, Fancy Link Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable antique, late Victorian era 15kt gold longuard chain necklace. The lush, rich 15kt
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Love Knot Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold love knot pendant necklace 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, Yellow Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold love knot pendant necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold love knot pendant necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oshi Jewels, Five Star Jewelry and TJD each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold love knot pendant necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and uncut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold love knot pendant necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Love Knot Pendant Necklace?

Prices for a gold love knot pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $414 and can go as high as $3,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $515.

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.