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Emerald Pear Cut Triple Graduated Granulation Necklace in 18Kt Gold and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
. The granulation technique in this necklace, takes us back thousand years in the ancient GREEK period
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2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Kent Raible Fire Agate, Ruby and Garnet Necklace Enhancer 18k Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
1.78ct total weight. All this is set into 18 karat Gold with fine granulation detail. With the bale of
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2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
10mm granulated spacer beads (Origin: Indonesia) are fabricated in silver and gold. The necklace is
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Michael Kneebone Baroque Black Pearl Vermeil Granulated Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque black pearls are paired with granulated beads in this bold beaded necklace. The pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil

Granulation Oblong Obsidian Pendant Necklace Tourmalines Blue Topaz 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Oblong shape obsidian pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round Tourmalines
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Spool Charm Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
This sparkly and slightly chunky 18K gold* diamond granulation spool charm and chain will dress up
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls (origin: China) are featured in this necklace and earring suite. The pearls are in
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Granulate Antique Fancy Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of stylized double cable link chain Accented by granulation along edges of links
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Necklace Enhancer Pendant, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the subtle curve with the granulation held within. This is truly a 'Tiny Treasure'! Ruby .41ct (4mm
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Granulation Antefix Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal & Rubys 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Antefix shape pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved Rock
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

GEMOLITHOS Granulation Technique 22 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Granulation Technique 22K Gold and Lapis lazuli natural color, necklace. 1970´s completely
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

14 Karat Gold Etruscan Granulation Chain Link Necklace by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the 5,000-year-old technique of granulation and the sandy shores of the greek isles
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Emerald and Granulation Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
heavily decorated with granulation work and features 0.30 Carat oval shape Emerald on the velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Choker Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Granulation, Golden Sapphire and Diamonds
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Necklace' featuring Yellow - Golden Sapphires and Diamonds, accented with fine Gold Granulation. Raible's
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Granulation Acanthus Obsidian Pendant Necklace with Emerald in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Obsidian hand carved pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a round Emerald
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18Karat Gold Sapphire Prayer Wheel Pendant Necklace with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
sparkle as your pendant moves. Fine granulation detail, the sparkle of Diamond, and a touch of color with
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold

Kent Raible Chrome Tourmaline Drop Necklace, 18k gold granulation, woven chain
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
This inverted Omega cradles an outstanding and exceedingly rare 7.37ct Chrome Tourmaline. Yes, Chrome Tourmalines are out there, but one of this size, clarity and color, are not easy...
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold

Byzantine Gold Pendant with Granulations
Located in Athens, GR
granulations that draw inspiration from the Byzantine era. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Granulation Eros and Psyche Oval Pendant Necklace Lapis Lazuli Diamond 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Eros and Psyche Granulation oval pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Granulated Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation work done by hand under a microscope. This multicolor elegant Cross is outstanding in the quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Granulated Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation work and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Granulated Cross
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Granulated Cross
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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross With Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
with granulation work all the way around. The background of the Cross has a unique velvet look and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross With Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross With Chain
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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the stunning Cross has a unique velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Granulation Cross with Chain
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Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross with Chain and Granulation Work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
with granulation work all the way around. The background of the gorgeous Cross has a unique velvet look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross with Chain and Granulation Work
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross with Chain and Granulation Work
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H 1.11 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 1.11 in
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's newest Shell Pendant displays a stunning spray of tapering granulation on an elegant
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2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with a natural turquoise and granulations. A simple and clean
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Granulations Pendant
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Kent Raible Akoya Pearl Necklace, 18 K Gold and Diamond clasp with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
beautifully detailed 18 karat gold clasp set with Diamonds and embellished with fine granulation. This
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby Cross with Diamonds and Granulation Work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features a Ruby oval shape total weight of 0,70 Carat and Diamonds total weight of 0,24 Carat. This a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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

Steve Battelle Large Pearl 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation. This pendant shows equally well on both sides. The matching 18" 1.8 mm handwoven 22K chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 22k Gold

1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
by Seed Pearls, Back Locket. Detailed Filigree enhanced Granulation work plus engraving American
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Antique 1850s American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Cross with Coral and Granulation
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold classic cross completely handmade with coral and granulation decoration. The cross is
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Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Classic Cross with Rubies and Granulation
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold cross pendant with rubies and granulation decoration that combines elegance and religious
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Byzantine Pendant with Amethyst Swiss Topaz and Granulation
Located in Athens, GR
topaz, enveloped by meticulously crafted granulations, an exquisite blend of geometric sophistication
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

2.0 Carat Faceted Rainbow Moonstone 22k Granulated Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
stacked "jawan" granulation in this classic pendant. The luminosity of the moonstone a nice juxtaposition
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four
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Antique 1820s European George III Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 55.0 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
double row handmade granulated 18K gold setting with complementary bail above. Unlike, most large green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Granulation Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the gorgeous pendant has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Pendant With Granulation & Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated - and has granulation work all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped as the
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Granulated Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
surrounded by delicate "pasir" sand like granulation, below a similarly accented bail. A high-grade classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Victorian 20kt. yellow gold Granulated Amethyst 8-point Maltese cross.
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 20kt. yellow gold Granulated Amethyst 8-point Maltese cross. Made in Circa. 1860's X
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Antique 1860s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 8.1 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
point with pasir" handmade granulated setting. This is a SUPER nice stone! You won't be disappointed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Rock Crystal Granulation Shell Pendant with Tourmalines in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Shell Shape carved rock crystal Pendant necklace, handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Roman Sphinx Coin Granulated Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
displayed in an exquisitely granulated Steven Battelle designed setting created by a master goldsmith
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Granulation Flower Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Pink Tourmalines 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Granulation round flower shape pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Obsidian Pendant with a hand carved byzantine cross on it, handcrafted with Granulation in 22Kt
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral beads with 14kt. gold granulated textured clasp w/ large rondelles
Located in New Orleans, LA
Choker necklace of extraordinarily sized round Momo coral beads with custom made 14kt. gold
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2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Two Tone Pendant with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated - and has granulation work all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped like the
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant with Granulation Work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the pendant has a unique velvet look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Diamond Pendant with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated with granulation work all the way around. The background of the pendant has a unique velvet look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine and Granulation Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation work - twisted wires and beads - is all hand decorated under the microscope as well as the unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Pegasus Coin Granulated 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
, Arkanania 350-300 BC is centered within a Steven Battelle designed stacked double layer "jawan" granulated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Granulation Medusa Head Pendant with Lapis Lazuli & Diamond in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
created using the traditional ancient techniques of granulation and filigree. This elegant pendant belongs
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Amethyst and Spinel Pendulum Drop Pendant, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
The Kent Raible Amethyst Pendulum Pendant, necklace enhancer has open design giving this piece an
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

Kent Raible 'Golden Key' Pedant, Brooch 18 Karat Gold Granulation Pearl Spinel
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
A classic Raible original, the 'Golden Key' necklace enhancer and brooch is hand fabricated by Kent
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Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant with Emerald, Opal, Diamond, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
granulation all come together to create this stunning jewel, a truly timeless treasure! This pendant also
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Hand Woven Chain, Shepherd's Hook Clasp, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
The exquisite supple beauty of hand woven gold will feel glorious around your neck! In the old world tradition, starting with pure gold, Kent Raible prepares and pours his own 18 Kar...
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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Golden Egg Pendant with Blue Sapphire and Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
gold detailing and granulation. The bale opens to receive your chain, pearls or beads, even if they
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal and Diamond Prayer Wheel Pendant with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
colors illuminate as your pendant moves. Fine granulation detail, the sparkle of Diamond, and a touch of
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Carnelian Gold Hardstone Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic original Victorian 14k handmade granulated top gold pendant locket. The front is set with
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Antique 1850s Necklace Enhancers

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granium Heirloom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from antiquity, this charm is named for the Latin word for granulation, an ancient technique
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2010s American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Granium Heirloom Necklace
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Granulation Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact granulation necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect granulation necklace 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. Finding an appealing granulation necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Kent Raible, Georgios Collections Inc and Deborah Meyers Experience each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A granulation necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 46 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a granulation necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Granulation Necklace?

The price for a granulation necklace starts at $195 and tops out at $115,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,560.

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.