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Ippolita 18k Gold Necklace with Gemstones Inlay Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Ippolita
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique Ippolita necklace made of 18k yellow gold and gemstones. The necklace is composed of a
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Pendant 0.27 ct 18 Karat White Gold Graduating Cluster Pendant
Located in Antwerpen, BE
pendant is suspended from a delicate chain, creating an elegant and timeless piece. The graduating set
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2010s Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.71 Carat Graduated Round Natural Diamond Curved Bar Necklace in 14W ref1607
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
attire, this Graduated Round Diamond Necklace is the epitome of sophistication and glamour. It's not just
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Graduated Round Diamonds Dangle Drop Necklace in 14W Gold ref2101
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful necklace set in 14k White Gold has a series of graduated natural round white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Carat Diamond Graduated Asymmetric Pear Swirl Pendant in 14W Gold ref2169
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Adorning this pendant are twenty pristine, natural white diamonds, meticulously handpicked to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

OWN Your Story 18 Karat Gold Graduated Diamond Studded Dual Spiral Pendant
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold Intricate Curvatures Graduated Diamond Studded Dual Spiral Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
opens by a clasp snap hook. It supports a pendant in the shape of a branch on which are set 3 gemstones
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.52 Carat Pear Form Graduated Natural Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold ref2166
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant has the form of a pear shape 14k white gold frame with a scalloped edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

19.00ct Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
. Pendant certified by GIA Graduate Gemologist, AGI NY. Estimate retail value of $125,000. Pendant comes
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Freeform Australian Opal Pendant One of a Kind Gold Necklace, Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Freeform Pendant Necklace handmade by award-winning jewelry designer Barbara Heinrich
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Gold Peridot Pink Tourmaline Raindrop Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette peridot pink tourmaline raindrop diamond pendant necklace Absolutely
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace, a
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Gradient Tsavorite Garnet Pendant Necklace Earring Ring Set
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18K yellow gold gradient tsavorite garnet pendant necklace earring ring set Add something special
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Gradient Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold gradient blue topaz taper baguette raindrop diamond pendant necklace. Absolutely
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Iolite Topaz Aqua Raindrop Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette Iolite topaz aquamarine raindrop diamond pendant necklace Art, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Iolite Pink Tourmaline Raindrop Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette Iolite pink tourmaline raindrop diamond pendant necklace Art, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette aquamarine pink tourmaline raindrop diamond pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Round Rose Cut Moonstone and Diamonds
By Alberian & Aulde
Located in Weehawken, NJ
In the sterling silver "Vesta" pendant necklace a crescent of graduating diamonds off-set the rose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Round Rose Cut Moonstone and Diamonds
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Round Rose Cut Moonstone and Diamonds
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H 0.38 in W 0.38 in D 0.25 in Dm 2 in L 19 in
Estate 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K white gold aquamarine and diamond heart pendant necklace. Showcasing one heart shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 6.95 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vintage solitaire 6.95 carat pear brilliant-cut diamond pendant-on-chain necklace in 19.2K white
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.47ctw Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k White Gold, Length 20 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning pendant necklace features a vibrant 0.47 carat total weight ruby gemstone surrounded
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Pink Bi-Tourmaline Linear Watermelon Bar Pendant Necklace
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold green pink bi-tourmaline tourmaline linear watermelon bar pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pendant necklace
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold with GIA Certificate & Case
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Graff pendant necklace of dazzling medallion design and showcasing approximately 8 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Tear-Drop Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Taper baguette calibre cut ruby 18k gold diamond tear-drop pendant necklace. This extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond, Blue Topaz and Garnet Chandelier Drop Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage style chandelier pendant necklace featuring natural diamonds, blue topaz and
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Green Pink Bi-Color Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Earring Ring Set
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold green pink bi-tourmaline bar pendant necklace earrings ring set. Add
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Malachite Pendant, Sterling Silver, Gemset Pendant, Green Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning malachite pendant is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Citrine and Smoky Quartz Pendant, Sterling Silver, Gemset Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning pendant features a unique combination of a citrine and smoky quartz gemstones set
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Monogrammed Gold and Sapphire Locket Pendant. 14k Yellow Gold, Large Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
and sapphire locket pendant. This large pendant is made from 14k yellow gold and features a dainty
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.12ctw Diamond and Opal Pendant, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Dainty Pendant Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
outfit. The pendant showcases a stunning opal gemstone in the center, surrounded by shimmering diamond
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Amethyst is a medium purple colored gemstone. Stamped on the back of the pendant is 14K. The total weight
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant
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H 1.07 in W 0.46 in
Tennis Necklace with 18k White Gold & Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
18k white gold all diamond graduating tennis necklace. 85 Diamond 1.81 ct Available in other metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Gold

Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond necklace has been crafted in platinum. The pierced
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace
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W 0.47 in L 1.34 in
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
old cut diamonds. This pendant's floral open structure plays host to an array of additional milgrain
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire

Vintage Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful multi gemstone pendant. This vintage piece has been crafted from 18ct
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Necklace with Jade and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cultured pearl necklace. This vintage piece features a single strand of
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
leaf motif to the graduating lower portion. The nadir of the pendant features an articulated
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Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Floral Pearl Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian crescent moon pendant. Set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Cultured Pearl and 5.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage gemstone necklace is
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Antique 1660s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Antique 2.72 Carat Coral and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is fine quality set with cabochon cut coral. The pendant is a very good gauge of gold and is in
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant. The majestic black opal is a freeform diamond
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
14 Karat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant
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H 1.85 in W 1.1 in D 0.21 in
Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pearl and 0.28 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set pendant; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.71 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.71 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, platinum set pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian circa 1910 Colombian Emerald Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in London, GB
A stunning Edwardian diamond and emerald pendant c.1910, the pendant centred on a rectangular
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Rose Cut Diamond and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique early 19th century silver triple drop panel filigree cross pendant. The three
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further collet set diamonds, graduating in size. The pendant suspends from a platinum 19" fine link chain
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
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Vintage Platinum Filigree Pendant with Precious Topaz and Brown Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage pendant is a true masterpiece of intricate artistry and rare gemstone beauty
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grading report card. NOTE: * A riviere necklace is composed of gemstones of the same species, that are
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This elongated crescent moon contains graduated alternating pearls and sapphires. The pearls are
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 16.32Ct Tourmaline and 0.35Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage 90s 1.98 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.98 carat six stone diamond and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part
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1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 90s 1.98 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Vintage 90s 1.98 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.23 in W 0.27 in L 18 in
Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. The body of the snake is represented by a graduated snake chain, by which means the necklace is
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

1920s Natural Pearl and 1.70 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graduating in size (3.48mm-7.19mm), the largest being in the centre. This fine antique pearl necklace
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

36.02ctw of Multi-Colored Sapphires & 1.89ctw Diamond Necklace In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
exquisite Gemstone Fashion Necklace for women, masterfully crafted in 14kt Yellow Gold. This stunning piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive piece of antique
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Seed Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearls in a graduating linear formation. This antique pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 59.14 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds, graduated in size. The coral and yellow gold pendant is suspended from a
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Citrine Pink Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Pear Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
raindrop diamond pendant necklace. Meticulously crafted, this masterpiece seamlessly blends elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Heart Garnet Diamond .07cttw Pendant 2.3 Grams
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 14kt yellow gold pendant with a heart-shaped garnet gemstone accented with 3 round
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

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Graduated Gemstone Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact graduated gemstone pendant necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 188 vintage editions and 89 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a graduated gemstone pendant necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a graduated gemstone pendant necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by OGI Ltd, Vaibhav Dhadda and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A graduated gemstone pendant necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 140 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a graduated gemstone 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 Graduated Gemstone Pendant Necklace?

The price for a graduated gemstone pendant necklace starts at $188 and tops out at $306,115 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,612.

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.