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Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.88 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold pendant in the form of a sword; part
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sword Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
separately Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this pendant is detailed with a medley of precious rubies approx
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with emerald, diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with emerald, diamonds. Shia Islamic Hazrat Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Solid 14 karat Gold Zulfiqar Sword Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Solid 14 kt solid gold zulfiqar sword pendant with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Sword Cross Pendant with White & Black Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Sword Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.57 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylized Celtic Cross with Sword-Shaped Endings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
in the shape of a sword giving a sense of protection to the pendant. Around the sphere in the middle
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace In 14K Gold With Diamond & Ruby
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 0.09 ct White Diamond/G-VS, 0.14 ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat 18K Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Netherlands gold "ducat" coin was minted with an unchanged design from 1586 to 1802. This coin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Orange Chalcedony Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
separately Limited edition Formed from 18 karat yellow gold, the Mogul Gemstone Sword Pendant features an
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k 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

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Coral Gold Necklace And Japanese Shakudo Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Japanese alloy used in sheet metal inlay or wire inlay. The technique involves inlaying gold, silver, and
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze, Shakudo, Silver, Mixed Metal

Syna Yellow Gold Mini Amethyst Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
separately Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, this majestic Mogul Gemstone Sword Pendant showcases an
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Rasumny Deer Hunting Horn 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an engraved medal depicting a praying
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Rasumny Deer Hunting Horn 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Rasumny Deer Hunting Horn 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.67 in D 0.06 in L 0.75 in
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Baguette Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A sword shaped brooch is set in 18K Gold, which can also be worn as a pendant. The pendant brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Starburst Pendant Seed Pearls 15k Gold Chester Hallmarks c1895
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian starburst pendant or brooch (circa 1895), crafted in 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Renaissance Reliquary Pendant with Pearl and Enameling
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT WITH PEARL Spain or Spanish Netherlands, c. 1620 Gold, rock crystal, enamel
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Antique 1620s Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

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

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Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in
Rare Shakudo Bunny Rabbit Pendant Necklace Japan Antique Victorian, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Karat Gold. It is very rare to find Shakudo pieces with Rabbits! The listing is only for the pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
making. Sword fittings and shields became highly decorative with the magnificent inlays of alloys of gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Dutch Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace This rose cut diamond flower
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Antique 1860s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Sword Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Sword Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing and beautiful Gold reproduction of the famous Agamemnon mask, a Mycenaean work, in 18k gold
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1990s Greek Modern Brooches

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18k Gold

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.3 in Dm 1.5 in
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Baguette Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut baguette amethyst diamond brooch pendant A sword shaped amethyst brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
inch 18 kyg lobster lock Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this Mogul Gemstone Sword Pendant is
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
edition Exquisitely hand-crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited-edition Mogul Gemstone Sword
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Shakudo were from Samurai’s ceremonial swords and sheaths. The last time these unique and works of
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Gold, 15k Gold, Copper, Shakudo

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch
Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch
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W 1.38 in D 0.26 in L 2.17 in
Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Shakudo were from Samurai’s ceremonial swords and sheaths. The last time these unique and works of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Shakudo

14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Joseph and Mary
Located in Roma, RM
Chain choker necklace with 3 mobile pendants Chain length to be agreed. The 3 sacred hearts
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love Sterling Silver Labradorite Bead Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Love Faith Hope Medal pendant Medal Pendant White Diamond set in a gold prong. Natural Bead Necklace is
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Labradorite, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Ingram Cecil 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cocktail Sword Pendant Necklace
By INGRAM CECIL JEWELRY
Located in Crownsville, MD
Solid 14K yellow gold and diamond sword pendant on an 18" adjustable chain. Sword measures 2" long
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Latreia by Mana Matsuzaki Diamond Sword and Shield Unisex Pendant Necklace
By Mana Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
edge of Shield made of shiny yellow gold and matte white gold. You can combine this pendant with other
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Sword of Light Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Sword of Light is the symbol of the spiritually illuminated sharp mind. It is a divine gift to
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

0.28 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the sun, Butani's pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat white gold and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the sun, Butani's pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat rose gold and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sword Burma Sapphire Diamonds Pearls 18k
Located in Naples, FL
18k two tone gold brooch, can be used as pendant and has a double pin. Antique cut blue sapphires
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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.28 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the sun, Butani's pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat yellow and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

0.26 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the sun, Butani's pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat rose and white
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

1.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
. Pendant height 1cm, pendant width 1.5cm. Composition: 18K White Gold 51 Round Diamonds: 1.65 carats
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Drop Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's necklace is made from two-tone 18-karat white and yellow gold and encrusted with 0.89
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

0.72 Carat Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat rose gold necklace features a cross pendant accented by 0.72 carats of baguette cut
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.78 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the heart, Butani's open heart pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.39 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
2.5cm, pendant width 2cm. Composition: 18K White Gold 8 Rose Cut Diamonds: 0.25 carats 135 Round
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.91 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Interlocking Loop Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
in 18-karat rose gold and 1.55 carats of pavé-set diamonds. The cable chain features 0.36 carats of
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.87 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Cast in the shape of the heart, Butani's pendant necklace is handcrafted from 18-karat rose gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.94 Carat Black White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's pendant necklace is cast from 18-karat white gold and set with 2.94 carats of glistening
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.12 Carat Black White Diamond 18K Gold Constellation Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Made from 18-karat white gold, this medallion pendant necklace beams with luminous black and white
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.07 Carat Yellow White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Swirl Bombe Pendant
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's pendant is made from 18-karat white gold and encrusted with 2.07 carats of radiant yellow
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

0.61 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat white gold necklace features a cross pendant accented by 0.61 carats of round brilliant
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat white gold necklace features a cross pendant accented by 1.52 carats of round brilliant
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.21 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat white gold necklace features a split cross - one side in solid gold, the other accented by
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.62 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Love Slider Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Crafted from two-tone 18-karat white and yellow gold, this unique medallion pendant features 2.28
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

0.60 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat rose gold necklace features a cross pendant accented by 0.60 carats of round brilliant cut
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.34 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Solid White Gold I.D. Tag Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
This large diamond ID tag pendant is handcrafted in lustrous 18-karat white gold. The outside rim
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sterling & Gold Sabre Cross Necklace
By Shannon Koszyk
Located in Seattle, WA
- Handmade Sabre Cross Necklace by Shannon Koszyk - 14k gold chain measures 18" and a Sterling
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling & Gold Sabre Cross Necklace
Sterling & Gold Sabre Cross Necklace
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Alessa Sword Pendant 18 Karat Rose Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product Name: Sword Pendant Diamonds: 0.82 ctw Metal: 18K Rose Gold Collection: Amara Sizing available
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Alessa Sword Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product name: Sword Pendant Diamonds: 0.255 cr White, 0.82 ct White Metal: 18K White Gold Collection
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2010s Emirian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alessa Mini Sword Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product name: Mini Sword Pendant Diamonds: 0.31 ct colorless Metal: 18K White Gold Collection: Amara
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.86 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Brooch Pendant
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
is handmade from 18 karat white and yellow gold and is centered with a striking 3.86 carat oval
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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

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Gold Sword Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold sword pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold sword pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A gold sword pendant from Alessa, Garrard & Co. Ltd. and Gavello — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any gold sword pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut alternatives. Finding a gold sword pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Sword Pendant?

Prices for a gold sword pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $8,316, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,599.

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 Sword 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.