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18k Gold Cross Necklace Christ Cross Pendant Religious Jesus Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 6 round cut diamonds set the shape of the simple and elegant design pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Cross Necklace Christ Cross Pendant Religious Jesus Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 6 round cut diamonds set the shape of the simple and elegant design pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French Religious Medal Angel Jesus Communion 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus preparing the
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Large French Religious Jesus Christ Holy Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Medal Jesus Christ Holy Communion 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus preparing the
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting Saint
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
French St Therese 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.05 in L 0.83 in
French Religious 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Saint Therese with
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Charm Pendant
French Religious 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Charm Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.05 in L 0.95 in
Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Gold and Enamel Religious Medal of Jesus and Mary (#2077dbs) An intricate religious medal in
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Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
Retro 1940's Pendant of Jesus and Mary
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H 1.5 in W 1 in
Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Large Gothic Art Heavy Bronze Sanctuary Lamp / Pendant Mother Mary, Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
great fine quality putti, floral motives, Mother Mary, Jesus Christ (with halo's) and much, much more
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18ct Gold French Pendant by Selllier
Located in London, GB
French Art Nouveau Artist Sellier Pendant Signed Sellier 18ct 750 Solid Gold Religious pendant
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

French 20th Century Saint Joseph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
this religious pendant is in smooth matte gold. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Plat. 18K Mother of Pearl & Diamond Jesus Engraved Religious Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Art Deco 18K Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Jesus Engraved Pendant 2" The pendant
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Spanish Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Spanish Crucifix is a religious artifact that features a crucifix
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20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Spanish Crucifix
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Spanish Crucifix
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W 0.75 in L 1.38 in
French 18kt Rose and White Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
meticulous blend of elegance and religious symbolism. The body of Jesus, a central and spiritually
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

French 18kt Rose and White Gold Crucifix
French 18kt Rose and White Gold Crucifix
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W 0.91 in D 0.16 in L 1.66 in
Retro Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix is a timeless and exquisite piece of religious jewelry
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Retro Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
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W 1.97 in D 0.16 in Dm 0.36 in L 3.08 in
Vintage Swiss 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
, including watchmaking and jewelry. It is made of 18-karat (kt) yellow gold, which is a high-quality and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swiss 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Vintage Swiss 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
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W 0.83 in D 0.16 in L 1.62 in
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This Vintage Italian Crucifix is a captivating piece of religious jewelry crafted from lustrous 18
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
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W 0.91 in L 1.82 in
Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold French Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage 18-karat Yellow Gold French Crucifix is a timeless and elegant piece of religious
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20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold French Crucifix
Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold French Crucifix
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W 1.19 in D 0.16 in L 2.29 in
Italian Modern-Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
is a religious symbol representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and it typically consists of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Morganite Filigree Clasp with French Meerschaum Reliquary Ex Voto Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Voto of Mary and Baby Jesus with sweet little cherubs flanking either side. This French religious
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Topaz, Brass, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Original Portuguese Viana's Heart with Chain Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
religious origin. It appeared in the 18th century with the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Beyond its
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20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Original Portuguese Viana's Heart 19 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
religious origin. It appeared in the 18th century with the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Beyond its
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20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Original Portuguese Viana's Heart 19 karat Yellow Gold
Original Portuguese Viana's Heart 19 karat Yellow Gold
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W 0.83 in D 0.16 in L 1.7 in
Rare 750 (18k) Gold Saint Christopher Religious Medal Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare 750 (18k) yellow gold religious medal pendant of Saint Christopher. It is pear
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully crafted vintage 18ct yellow gold necklace. The pendant features two
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Necklace
Vintage Christian Necklace
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L 24 in
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Bronze, 14k Gold

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin del Carmen Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Spanish Colonial 1800 Saint Joseph Filigree Reliquary .900 Silver Gold & Emerald
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Miami, FL
assuming is a high karat gold because the religious thematic, most probably 22 karats or higher. Saint
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Heart Medal Chain Necklace Virgin del Carmen Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Blue Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Emerald Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
Category

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
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
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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
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Blue Green Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
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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
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
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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
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Ruby Heart Virgin del Carmen Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Tourmaline Opal Medal Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, ...

Pink Sapphire Medal Virgin del Carmen Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze

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Gold Religious Pendant Jesus For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold religious pendant jesus you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, gold-filled and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gold religious pendant jesus 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold religious pendant jesus over the years, but those made by J DAUPHIN, Oshi Jewels and Edmond-Henri Becker are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold religious pendant jesus can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 24 tourmaline versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes heart cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our gold religious pendant jesus for sale are for women, but there are 36 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Religious Pendant Jesus?

Prices for a gold religious pendant jesus can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $389 and can go as high as $65,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $938.

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.