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Gold Green Quartz Diamond Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious yellow-gold gold-green quartz diamond pendant, style and glamour
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lodolite Quartz 18k Gold Pendant
By MILLAPANI
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lodolite pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a satin finish and a rare Brazilian Lodolite cabochon
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2010s Chilean Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Lodolite Quartz 18k Gold Pendant
Lodolite Quartz 18k Gold Pendant
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L 2.17 in
Pendant 9.98 ct pyrite-in-quartz, Montana Sapphire, 14k/18k G&G Original Design
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
features a 9.98 carat pyrite-in-quartz gemstone, hand cut in Idar Oberstein Germany, set in 18k white gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Pyrite, Rose Gold, White Gold

Carved Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This vintage pendant is a beautiful center piece for any necklace! Warm Brown Rectangular Quartz
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Carved Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Carved Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 0.09 in D 0.03 in L 0.12 in
Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian smoky quartz and yellow gold cross pendant circa 1880. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ716B
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant This fabulous pendant features a stunning oval
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant
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W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
47 Carat Rutilated Quartz 18k Gold Pendant
By MILLAPANI
Located in Miami Beach, FL
One-of-a-kind pendant with mystical copper rutilated quartz. This type of quartz is embedded with
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2010s Chilean Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Rutilated Quartz Pendant Necklace in 22k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rutilated Quartz Pendant set in a 22k gold bezel. Can customize with crystal or rutilated quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold

9ct Gold encaged Large Smokey Quartz Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Encaged smokey Quartz Pendant Fully Hallmarked Makers THL Bail has threading space of
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

9ct Gold encaged Large Smokey Quartz Pendant
9ct Gold encaged Large Smokey Quartz Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 1.97 in
White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Nathalie Jean Palmeira Quartz Citrine Quartz Gold Brooch and Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
oval-cut Palmeira quartz. Mercure earrings and rings in rosé gold are also available on 1stdibs.
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved green aventurine quartz buddha
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
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W 0.63 in D 0.36 in L 1.03 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a flaring oval cylinder with cross-hatch
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Charm Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.36 in L 0.99 in
Ayurveda Yellow Gold Designer Pendant with Lemon Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer Ink pendant necklace is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and features a large
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Robin Rotenier Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier brown quartz pendant necklace. Multi 18k yellow gold chain with a smoky quartz
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved green aventurine quartz buddha
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20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine Quartz Charm Pendant
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W 0.54 in D 0.44 in L 1.26 in
Smoky Quartz Micro Pave Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Smokey quartz and diamond pendant necklace. This unique pendant begins with a pear shaped quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A beautiful Art Deco c.1920s Bead cut Smoky Quartz and Rose Cut Diamond pendant / Charm. The
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Limited edition Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the Mogul Gemstone Sword Pendant showcases a stunning 2
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rose quartz 16 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Quartz Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Blue Quartz: 7.75ctw Diamonds: 0.99ctw SKU: JR01032 Retail
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Gold Lemon Quartz Pendant Set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Quartz is set in 14 karat yellow Gold is 100% Handcrafted pendant. The Chain in not included with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Smoky Quartz 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
combination of the flow and process of change. Crafted from Smoky Quartz and featuring a golddust cut 9ct gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rutilated Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Unique and One of a Kind Rutilated Quartz Pendant on Medium Oval Link Chain. Handcrafted in 18k
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Lemon Quartz Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lemon Quartz 8.90 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Earrings Pendant 14 Karat Gold Smoky Quartz Rhodochrosite
Located in Berkeley, CA
This color combination is neutral and fun. The pink beautifully gleams in the 14k gold setting of
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

Earrings Pendant 14 Karat Gold Smoky Quartz Rhodochrosite
Earrings Pendant 14 Karat Gold Smoky Quartz Rhodochrosite
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H 2.5 in W 1.25 in L 1.75 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This artist pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and is made of 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Pendant, Yellow Gold, Smoky Quartz, Lolita Collection
By Poiray
Located in PARIS, FR
: Smoky quartz - 0.3 carat Shape : round Average gold weight : 0.3 gram Chain sold separately *Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sputnik set with cabochon quartz gems
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.71 in L 0.83 in
French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Heart Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a heart set with a pink rose quartz heart
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Heart Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Heart Charm Pendant
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W 1.26 in D 0.36 in L 1.07 in
Cyntia Miglio Smoky Quartz Pendant
By Cyntia Miglio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A simple and elegant round pendant featuring a stunning smoky quartz gemstone and a diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Antique Smokey Quartz Convertible Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
An original Retro Smokey Quartz convertible pendant and brooch. This beautiful oval shaped faceted
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna White Gold Moon Quartz Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat white gold Moon quartz 35 carats minimum Diamonds 0.14 carat approx. Chain
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
sold separately Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this pendant features a stunning moon quartz that
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Pendant with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
pendant showcases an impressive 25 carat rose quartz centerpiece and luxurious 0.35 carat champagne
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful large smoky Quartz crystal pendant is set in 22Karat gold. History & lore: Smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
50 Carat Smokey Quartz Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
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W 0.67 in L 1.58 in
Fourteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 Karat White Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm green quartz, specially cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Lemon Quartz and Diamond Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Flower Pendant with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Chain sold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 20 carats minimum Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Chain
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Quartz Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz and diamond pendant necklace. Rectangle quartz with an old mine diamond accent set in a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chocolatier Pendant featuring Quartz & Diamonds set in 14K Strawberry Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Chocolatier® Pendant featuring Caramel Quartz™ Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Sugarloaf Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.55 carat approx. Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
Located in Berkeley, CA
This large and stunning hand carved pendant has three decorative sides written in Arabic
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
Hand-Carved Quartz Gold Vermeil Pendant with Diamond Accent
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W 1.38 in D 0.63 in L 1.38 in
White Gold Lemon Quartz & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval 12.64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Lemon Quartz Carat(s): 12.30ct Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate H. Stern Smoky Quartz Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful H. Stern pendant with a 5.00 ct. smoky quartz square cabochon in a handmade 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Enhancer Pendant - 14k Princess 13.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat(s): 13.20ct Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 120.10ct Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Carat: 120.10ct Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Artist Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This artist pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Quartz Pearls Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Pendant 14K Size 60 Quartz 1-49,95ct Diamond 4-RND 57-0,34-3/6A Pearls d 3,0-3,5 32-7,31 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Pendant featuring Quartz, Topaz, Tsavorite, Semiprecious set in 14K Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Chocolate Quartz®, Blue Topaz, Forest Green Tsavorite™
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm smoky quartz. This piece can be personally signed. The standout
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
in 18 karat yellow gold with natural light green quartz in octagon cut. Please contact us if you wish
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French Retro Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A French retro modernist smoky quartz and gold pendant, with a square, shaded tile of smoky quartz
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Praisiolite Quartz and Diamond Pendant #13733
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Praisiolite Quartz and Diamond Pendant- This lovely pendant features one
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

.40 Carat Diamond Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx, diamond and quartz pendant necklace. Set in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver set with
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18 K Rose Gold Pendant Rose Quartz Diamonds with Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful and modern 18 K rose Gold pendant featuring a Rose Quartz Cabochon weighing 28.49 ct
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.15 Carat Round Smoky Quartz & Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Smoky Quartz & Diamond Pendant is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mini Moon Quartz Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 10 carats minimum Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Chain
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Quartz Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold quartz pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 132 antique edition and 478 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold quartz pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A gold quartz pendant from Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, MAVIADA and Goshwara — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold quartz pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Quartz Pendant?

Prices for a gold quartz pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $45,307, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,643.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Gold Quartz Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.